Is Hoppes Lubricating Oil enough for the AR? - Page 2

bedlamite · May 11, 2018, 02:19 PM

This is almost as bad as asking about oil on a car forum.

Nanuk · May 11, 2018, 04:57 PM

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EWL is $45 for 16oz, that's the cheapest I have seen a modern high performance lube cost... you can spend that much on less than half the amount on some other brands.

That is $90 a quart. I can get about 15 quarts of Mobil 1 for that.

mr bolo · May 11, 2018, 08:44 PM

any gun oil or Mobile1 will do , just make sure to clean and lube often, or after every use.

marine6680 · May 12, 2018, 08:01 PM

Moble 1... For the shooter who thinks cancer is the new hot ticket accesory.

Seriously, stuff is horrible for you, the additives soak through your skin.

Besides, a 16oz bottle of EWL will last you a long time. If you shoot a lot and clean a lot... And I mean A LOT... serious competition or something. Maybe once a year you buy a bottle. I have had mine for going on three years. It's 3/4th gone...

gshayd · May 13, 2018, 01:11 AM

In a pinch, there are many products that could be substituted.

pblanc · May 13, 2018, 09:14 AM

You probably come into contact daily with substances that are more toxic than Mobil 1 oil. Here is the material safety data sheet for Mobil 1:

http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/pdf...210757&cj=true

Here are a few excerpts:

"OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD:
This material is not considered hazardous in accordance with
OSHA HazCom 2012, 29 CFR 1910.1200."

"Not expected to cause cancer. Based on assessment of the components."

" No skin protection is ordinarily required under normal conditions of use. "

Used motor oils are potentially toxic and may contain carcinogens, however.

Nodak1858 · May 13, 2018, 10:26 AM

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"OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD:
This material is not considered hazardous in accordance with
OSHA HazCom 2012, 29 CFR 1910.1200."
Used motor oils are potentially toxic and may contain carcinogens, however.

This

I have sold oils of all kinds, been in the auto/heavy parts business for 20+ years. New oil isn't a carcinogen, if it was OSHA would be all over it. It's the used oil out of a combustion engine that it. It picked up all kind of nasties from the burning of fuels. So unused motor oils are ok, smelly sometimes and stain but ok. Oils are like women, find one you like and works for you and stick with it. Mainly for my gas guns I use Mobil red grease where needed and Mobil One oil where oil is used. I recently picked up a gallon of LSA for $25, if my math is right that's about 2 dimes an ounce. No way would I spend $10 for an ounce of gun oil. I have made some pretty decent home mixes off the net, this site has a lot of good ideas http://www.frfrogspad.com/homemade.htm

gshayd · May 13, 2018, 10:28 AM

interesting read

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2...-rental-range/

marine6680 · May 13, 2018, 10:36 AM

Hmm maybe they made changes to the oil. At one point long term exposure was not a good thing, or maybe it was the ATF.

Or I was mislead.

Either way, carry on, use what you want. If it works, it works.

bfoosh006 · May 22, 2018, 03:13 PM

I have been VERY impressed with ALG Go Juice... it stays put, and doesn't burn off.

https://algdefense.com/alg-go-juice-lubricant-4-oz.html

As for the Hoppes... well, IMHO... it was designed when bolt action hunting rifles were more commonly used... MSR's have taken the place of those..

So it might be fine... but I think there are better, more suitable products out there for MSR's

stagpanther · May 22, 2018, 03:54 PM

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Oils are like women

Considering the subject is lubrication--that's a loaded statement.

JB60 · May 22, 2018, 04:42 PM

How about LSA?

bn12gg · May 22, 2018, 08:21 PM

I like Ballistol the lube my firearms -- the Germans do as well.

.02. David.

agtman · May 23, 2018, 07:06 AM

If Chris and Travis ain't using it, ... forgettaboutit.

May 11, 2018, 02:19 PM	#26
bedlamite Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2000 Location: WI Posts: 1,395	This is almost as bad as asking about oil on a car forum. __________________ A plan is just a list of things that doesn't happen.

May 22, 2018, 03:13 PM	#35
bfoosh006 Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 2009 Posts: 1,089	I have been VERY impressed with ALG Go Juice... it stays put, and doesn't burn off. https://algdefense.com/alg-go-juice-lubricant-4-oz.html As for the Hoppes... well, IMHO... it was designed when bolt action hunting rifles were more commonly used... MSR's have taken the place of those.. So it might be fine... but I think there are better, more suitable products out there for MSR's Last edited by bfoosh006; May 23, 2018 at 09:09 AM.

May 11, 2018, 08:44 PM	#28
mr bolo Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2012 Posts: 432	any gun oil or Mobile1 will do , just make sure to clean and lube often, or after every use.

May 12, 2018, 08:01 PM	#29
marine6680 Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2012 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 4,594	Moble 1... For the shooter who thinks cancer is the new hot ticket accesory. Seriously, stuff is horrible for you, the additives soak through your skin. Besides, a 16oz bottle of EWL will last you a long time. If you shoot a lot and clean a lot... And I mean A LOT... serious competition or something. Maybe once a year you buy a bottle. I have had mine for going on three years. It's 3/4th gone...

May 13, 2018, 01:11 AM	#30
gshayd Senior Member Join Date: May 14, 2017 Posts: 123	In a pinch, there are many products that could be substituted.

May 13, 2018, 09:14 AM	#31
pblanc Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 697	You probably come into contact daily with substances that are more toxic than Mobil 1 oil. Here is the material safety data sheet for Mobil 1: http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/pdf...210757&cj=true Here are a few excerpts: "OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD: This material is not considered hazardous in accordance with OSHA HazCom 2012, 29 CFR 1910.1200." "Not expected to cause cancer. Based on assessment of the components." " No skin protection is ordinarily required under normal conditions of use. " Used motor oils are potentially toxic and may contain carcinogens, however.

May 13, 2018, 10:28 AM	#33
gshayd Senior Member Join Date: May 14, 2017 Posts: 123	interesting read http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2...-rental-range/

May 13, 2018, 10:36 AM	#34
marine6680 Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2012 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 4,594	Hmm maybe they made changes to the oil. At one point long term exposure was not a good thing, or maybe it was the ATF. Or I was mislead. Either way, carry on, use what you want. If it works, it works.

May 22, 2018, 08:21 PM	#38
bn12gg Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2011 Location: Winter Park, Florida Posts: 470	I like Ballistol the lube my firearms -- the Germans do as well. .02. David.

May 23, 2018, 07:06 AM	#39
agtman Junior member Join Date: July 26, 2001 Location: midwest Posts: 2,374	If Chris and Travis ain't using it, ... forgettaboutit.