Middle of rifle season your rifle spends all day in snow then rain

[fuzzymarindave]

I read on the internet about using brake cleaner and it did remove some of the finish on a plastic stock. I now use gun cleaner spray which contains no lubricants. I add lubricant later as needed.

 

[Choupique]

Keep wd40 away from your rifle

It has its place. In Louisiana where our rifles are always wet but rarely below freezing, it's wonderful stuff. Great for the saltwater exposure.

 

[Wrench]

It has its place. In Louisiana where our rifles are always wet but rarely below freezing, it's wonderful stuff. Great for the saltwater exposure.

If you open a trigger that's had wd sprayed in it for a few years, you'll know exactly how triggers fail.

The best gun oil I've ever used is R&O turbine oil. If it's good enough to keep a perpetually wet, multi billion dollar hydroelectric unit spinning....it's plenty for our sloppy rifles.

You can find it at your oil suppliers under R&O (rust and oxidation) turbine oil.

It never gets gummy or thick and supercedes anything you'll find at any gun, hardware or auto store.

 

[Choupique]

Thanks for the tip. I've been using 15w40 mixed with diesel or transmission fluid so that sounds better.

 

[Wolfshead]

If you can use compressed air to get as much water out and then a hair dryer.
It’s what I do and I’ve never had a problem
Check the assembly after the season is over.

 

[JF_Idaho]

Electrical contact cleaner spray. Less caustic than brake cleaner. ISO based.