WD-40 on guns
 

Ok I had a guy at work tell me WD-40 was no good to use on guns... I've been using it for the last 30 years with out any prob... I've got a bunch of rifle, pistols and shotguns no problems...

I decided to do a little research and all I came up with was...

Don't use it... Gums up... Evaporates...

Haven't seen any gum up issues
Haven't had a gun rust on me yet
As far as evaporating wouldn't know if it did...

I use it and will always have a can in my position while on hunting trips...

So what you all think about the dreaded WD-40

If put to much around firing pin it could kill the primers of the cartiage. I use rem oil. Never had a problem still don't over oil.

Have used it over 50 years, no problems..

In very cold weather it thickens up and could slow down the firing mechanism enough to cause a failure to fire.
It also damages some stock finishes.
It's not made for guns. Use something made for guns.
WD40 is a great product when used for what it was designed for.

I have and will continue to use it, but as a barrel cleaning agent and rust preventative, never as lubricant. I've not had a problem with it. I think it's one of the best rust preventatives out there.

WD is a good rust preventative, not a lubricant. Here's a good article:
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/lid=1..._Preventatives

They do make a LTCI version of WD-40, but Break Free works for me.

I use Breakfree LP to lube the rifle. I use WD40 to spray all metal parts if im hunting in rain or snow. Let it sit for a few minutes then wipe the gun clean.

I smelled an odd odor in the timber once during a snow squall and went to check it out. Turned out to be a guy's rifle that he had soaked in WD 40.

:)

if you want to protect the metal on your rifle when hunting in rain or snow, put a coat of car wax on the barrel. water runs right off. wouldn't put it on a matte finish though. if you take the stock off make sure you do the bottom of the barrel too. as for wd-40 its not meant for guns. also gives off a scent which could alert deer.