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11-23-2011 | 08:24 AM

RobertSubnet

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"Red Oil"

Hello all. I was wondering if anyone has tried using "Red Oil?" It may go by other names but the recipe is as follows:

1 quart motor oil
1 quart transmission fluid
1 bottle of STP

Has anyone tried something like this for gun cleaning/lube?

Thanks,
~Robert

11-23-2011 | 12:37 PM

Big Z

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Sounds like a good mixture for my multifuel diesel

11-23-2011 | 01:31 PM

jeepkid

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Doesn't sound like something I would want on my guns...

11-23-2011 | 04:24 PM

RobertSubnet

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Bah my mistake, it is just automatic transmission fluid.

So has anyone tried using ATF to clean and lube their guns?

Thanks

11-24-2011 | 05:33 AM

Bernie P.

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Why would you want to?There are plenty of good safe solvents specifically for guns.Butche's Bore Shine is my choice.

11-24-2011 | 05:42 PM

Centaur 1

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ATF makes a very good gun lube, I use Mobil 1 quite a bit. Check out this article about lubricants and their use with guns.

http://grantcunningham.com/lubricants101.html