I would second the motion of Kiwikid. EEZOX is the best solvent, lubricant and rust preventative I have ever used since I started hunting back in 1963. Have used all the other products mentioned in this thread. Kyle Craig, a excellent gunsmith from Oro Valley, AZ turned me onto synthetic EEZOX, and I'm glad he did. The best analogy may be like going from petroleum based to full synthetic oil for the engine in your car. Also, bolt actions will move smoother than with any other product I've ever used.
Rust Preventative Oil for Inside Bore
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KS2506
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I use RIG gun grease to protect my guns for storage. Use a cotton mop of proper size to coat bore and sheep skin pad to wipe down the outside. Been using it for 50 some years with no rust showing. Run a couple of patches with Hoppes through barrel and a couple of dry patches. Good to go. Brownells has it.
I've been using MILTECH1 for several years in my long range rifles, and in my EDC pistols. This stuff really works when installed per instructions. Expensive, but well worth it! Subsequent cleaning (rifle bore) is a quick process.
http://www.militec-1.com/firearm-application.html
http://www.militec-1.com/firearm-application.html
I've used Eezox before, but wasn't convinced it had staying power on the exterior of my rifles which were exposed to normal abrasion with vegetation while hiking/hunting.
But it should be very good corrosion protector inside of bore during firearm storage.
How well does it last on the exterior metal surfaces if your firearms, for those using it?
But it should be very good corrosion protector inside of bore during firearm storage.
How well does it last on the exterior metal surfaces if your firearms, for those using it?
Wizard of Oz
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I have used plain old sewing machine oil in my guns for over 40 years, never had a barrel get rust, even after storage of over a year, despite living in a wet sub tropical climate. It helps, as others have mentioned, to use one of those damp removers available from hardware stores inside the safe itself, but I rarely bother even with that these days. Hope this is helpful. Regards Tom
You might try Dyna Bore Coat. I know it is sold mainly to reduce fouling and make cleaning easier but I understand that it also protects the bore from corrosion.
kiwikid
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Hi phorwath,
On one of my hunting trips I coated the exterior of my Steyr rifle with Eezox before two of us headed into the bush. It was the middle of our summer and it rained for three days but we kept on hunting. The rifle sat outside in the rain at night as there wasn't enough room in the tent for it. Even though at times I was pushing through thick undergrowth the Eezox stayed put. The rifle came out of the bush rather wet but there was no signs of rust and the water was still beading off the barrel and action. i only own chrome moly barreled rifles.
Kiwikid
kiwikid
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Good luck with the hunt.
If I am heading out for an extended trip with rain forecast I will put some Eezox on a 6" square piece of cloth and store it in a zip lock bag so i can wipe the rifle down at the end of the day.
DarwinKoyle
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LDHunter. Check out Fluid Film. I think this is what you are looking for.
http://www.fluid-film.com/
http://www.fluid-film.com/
Laelkhunter
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This stuff looks promising. Have you tried it? How strong is the odor? Thanks for posting the info.
