cleaning products

[krob]

hi all

i am recently getting back into shooting again are there any recommended cleaning products that people are using that seem to work well

thank you

 

[engineerbrian]

I like Breakthrough Clean

Breakthrough Clean

www.breakthroughclean.com

 

[Roksfr]

I like products from Otis

Otis Technology. Smart Gun Care. USA

At Otis Technology we innovate gun care; from the original Breech-to-Muzzle® breakthrough to world-class manufacturing facilities. We work endlessly to be trailblazers. Whatever we make, we make it better, faster and most importantly, smarter. Otis is Smart Gun Care.

otistec.com

 

[Makanik]

Old tried and true Hopps

 

[wreckdiver]

Lately, I’ve been using Ballistol. Not great at any particular task, but is non toxic, doesn’t smell bad, and doesn’t destroy aluminum or wood.

 

[Phoenix_1295]

Hoppes 9 Bore Cleaner for the barrel and BreakFree CLP for the rest of the gun.

After drying it all off, a light coating of BreakFree LP on all metal surfaces.

Lube rails and outside of barrel with light coating of Mil-Comm TW25B.

 

[Speed3]

I like wipe out or bore tech products

 

[6-Pack]

Hoppes #9

It even can double as a cologne!

 

[Magnumite]

I’ll second Breakfree CLP. Wet the bore and pistol, let it sit over night. Clean it out next or day after that.

 

[hobiecat590]

Lately, I’ve been using Ballistol. Not great at any particular task, but is non toxic, doesn’t smell bad, and doesn’t destroy aluminum or wood.

Or leather, plastic, and is OK on cuts and it will not gum up. I keep coming back to this stuff for the past 20+ years.

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One of the most astonishing features of Ballistol is its versatility. There are other products on the market, but none have the same wide range of applications and capabilities as Ballistol.
Ballistol can be used to lubricate, penetrate, clean, protect, and preserve firearms, leather, knives, marine equipment, fishing gear, tools, locks, wood, metal, rubber, and so much more.

FIREARMS ​

Keeps firearms protected – lock, stock and barrel.
Ballistol cleans and removes all types of bore fouling. Cleaning with Ballistol will save you time, minimize the need for brushing, and also form a protective film on your firearm. Due to its slight alkalinity, Ballistol neutralizes and dissolves black powder and corrosive ammo residue. In addition, Ballistol will beautify gunstocks, and prevent them from drying out. As a lubricant, Ballistol will never gum up or harden. With Ballistol, your entire firearm will stay lubricated and protected.

LEATHER ​

It’ll help save your hide.
Leather that is frequently exposed to moisture or high humidity will become hard and brittle if not treated correctly. Ballistol will keep all smooth leather soft, and will effectively protect leather against the effects of water, insects and mold. Use Ballistol on boots, shoes, gloves, holsters, slings, saddles, baseball gloves and other leather products.

WOOD ​

Beautifies and Seals Wood Surfaces
Ballistol maintains, protects, preserves and rejuvenates unpainted wooden surfaces. It regenerates natural wood and brings out the wood grain, and helps antique furniture and old, dry, dull wood regain its natural silky glow. Ballistol also protects wood against damage resulting from humidity and insects.

HOME AND GARDEN ​

Your handyman in a can.
Ballistol lubricates anything that squeaks or binds, including locks, hinges, sliding doors, windows, fans, moving parts in AC units, faucets, gardening tools and more. Read about Ballistol’s other unique features and uses.

KNIVES, TOOLS AND HARDWARE ​

The right tool for the job.
Ballistol lubricates, penetrates, cleans, protects and preserves metal, plastic, rubber and wood. Ballistol is an outstanding penetrating oil, creeps into the finest cracks, and loosens nuts and bolts. It can also be used as a cutting/boring oil.

MARINE, ROAD AND TRAIL ​

The perfect oil, no matter where you are.
Ballistol can be used in motor compartments, as well as on joints, links, wire pulls and around battery terminals. It also protects electrical contacts, beautifies faded gel coats and lubricates zippers, push buttons and winches. Ballistol is great for fishing rods, reels and tackle. In addition, it lubricates autos, motorcycles, bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards, and ski and sports equipment. Ballistol protects all camping gear.

 

[Chaim]

I agree with several others here. Ballistol, Hoppes, and Breakfree CLP are all good products. I also like Rem Oil and Dry Lube from Remington. I have Hoppes, and sometimes use it, but day to day I use Breakfree CLP and Rem Oil on the rails. I use the dry lube in places where I may want some extra lubrication but with less opportunity to collect dirt and dust.

 

[kshaw]

Breakfree CLP is the only product that I know that meets the MILSPEC for cleaner, lubricant, protectorate products.

 

[K31]

I like wipe out or bore tech products

++ for Boretech

 

[Seagrave1963]

+4 for Ballistol.

 

[Fushigi Ojisan]

For cleaning I use MPro7, which is odorless and non-toxic, but it doesn't do much for copper fouling so I back it up with a foam bore cleaner.

 

[PeteW]

Hoppes with an Otis kit

 

[jr88]

Never go wrong with Hoppes but for a CLP, EEZOX is my go to.

 

[trickg]

I thought that this was interesting regarding gun cleaning. I’ve been spending a lot of time with my nephew lately, and this was a guy who shot guns for a living - 10 years as a green beret. He has a few products he prefers:

Hoppes No. 9 solvent
Hoppes gun oil lubricant
Hoppes bore snakes

He also uses brushes, jags and brass scrapers, but the three products above were what he used most. I figure he probably knows a thing or two about it.

 

[somd_mustangs]

Breakfree CLP is the only product that I know that meets the MILSPEC for cleaner, lubricant, protectorate products.

Military Approved Synthetic CLP Gun Oil – G96 Products Inc.

g96.com

I use the G96 Gun Oil (not the synthetic) which not only works great (better than Breakfree IMHO) but smells wonderful.

Gun Oil – G96 Products Inc.

g96.com

Ye Olde Hoppes #9 for stubborn cleaning & bore snakes when needed.

 

[Sticky]

I prefer Bore Tech over wipe out, but I'd like to give breakthrough clean a try as well. I have heard good reports about it.