ARs definitely like an oily BCG. For pretty much everything else a very light oiling is suitable. Heavy oiling leads to buildup of dust and dirt and ammo contamination. A needle oilier is good for getting a drop (or even less) just where you want it. If you haven’t tried Ballistol it is a great all-in-one product though it smells a bit funky.
Try gear oil in minus 20 degree C and I think the outcome would be different. My point is, a thicker viscosity in sub-zero conditions (i.e. hunting, not at the range) can lead to jams and/or slower action speed – especially on semi’s. Seen it even in lever guns, pumps and break action shotguns where the extractors/extruders that were working fine at room temperature, but failed in the cold.
“Wetter is better.” I think Nina Hartley said that in one of her videos.
ARs definitely like an oily BCG. For pretty much everything else a very light oiling is suitable. Heavy oiling leads to buildup of dust and dirt and ammo contamination. A needle oilier is good for getting a drop (or even less) just where you want it. If you haven’t tried Ballistol it is a great all-in-one product though it smells a bit funky.
Anyone else use Castrol GTX 5W30?
it would simplify my life if both my Tauruses (Tauri?) used the same oil
Try gear oil in minus 20 degree C and I think the outcome would be different. My point is, a thicker viscosity in sub-zero conditions (i.e. hunting, not at the range) can lead to jams and/or slower action speed – especially on semi’s. Seen it even in lever guns, pumps and break action shotguns where the extractors/extruders that were working fine at room temperature, but failed in the cold.