A Tikka "Cleaning" Regimen. A Little Brake Clean and Homemade Olive Oil is All You Need.

[SouthPaw]

I've been using our homemade single pressed olive oil for a couple years like the OP and its worked well.

 

[West2East]

Update to my cleaning, I purchased Cherry Balmz bolt gun grease placed a small dab of it on the cocking ramp and it has been operating smoothly for around 40 rounds and about 100 dry fires. I haven't noticed any dirt build-up yet.

 

[Blowdowner]

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What are your thoughts on this?

 

[omicron1792]

What are your thoughts on this?

It’s my go to lubricant. A little dab at contact points is all you need.

 

[Tyler360]

Great picture!

 

[Q_Sertorius]

I’ve started using mineral oil with some clove oil added to it for the outer surfaces of all my firearms. It’s basically the same thing that the Japanese put on their swords. It smells nice and is food grade, so I don’t have to worry about what I might be absorbing.

 

[Gourmet]

Smart choice. Many food oils go rancid - OP using olive oil is just plainly not a good idea.

From Google:
Rancid oil is highly ineffective for long-term lubrication because oxidation increases its viscosity, causing it to thicken, turn sticky, and form abrasive sludge or varnish that accelerates wear. It creates an acidic environment that promotes corrosion on metal surfaces, attracts dust/dirt, and can eventually harden, jamming moving parts.

I’ve started using mineral oil with some clove oil added to it for the outer surfaces of all my firearms. It’s basically the same thing that the Japanese put on their swords. It smells nice and is food grade, so I don’t have to worry about what I might be absorbing.