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Post by hoosier on Jan 27, 2010 18:55:02 GMT -5
I have heard that WD-40 will ruin the bore and action of guns. What say you? Specifically, will WD-40 hurt a bore if left in it as a preservative? Actual experiences in this regard are warmly welcomed! ;D
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Post by huxbux on Jan 27, 2010 19:14:47 GMT -5
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Post by omegahunter on Jan 28, 2010 16:14:53 GMT -5
My uncle has used it for years without any problems, but I have also seen people bring in guns that have a lot of bluing removed and blamed the penetrating oil.
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Post by huxbux on Jan 28, 2010 22:58:08 GMT -5
WD-40 neither lubricates nor preserves. The "WD" stands for water displacement. Knowing this, why use it?
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Post by drs on Jan 29, 2010 9:09:56 GMT -5
I would NEVER use WD-40 on ANY of my firearms.
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Post by Woody Williams on Jan 29, 2010 9:37:32 GMT -5
I would NEVER use WD-40 on ANY of my firearms. Me neither.. It softens the Duct Tape on the stock..
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Post by tomthreetoes on Jan 29, 2010 11:51:03 GMT -5
I learned the hard way that WD40 will gum up the actions of semi auto guns.
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Post by drs on Jan 29, 2010 14:05:13 GMT -5
Also the odor of WD-40 will "Spook" Deer.
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Post by old3arrows on Jan 29, 2010 15:25:20 GMT -5
Yea, blow off using WD-40 on guns. There are a lot better solvents on the market today. My dad swore by Rusty Duck, but I never used that stuff either. I use Gun Scrubber for very dirty actions, but I don't like the way it dries and kind of leaves a white film. My old standby for shotguns, and I used to shoot a lot of competition trap, is Hoppes #9 for cleaning, and Rem Oil for lubrication. Plus if you dribble a little bit of Hoppes on yourself it gives you that man smell that women can't resist and let's other men know that you're a real man!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL!!!!!!! Way better than that Axe stuff the kids are wearing today! For rifle barrels I use Montana Extreme and Shooter's Choice. Ammonia based solvents seem to work the best. For blackpowder guns I use Mercury Outboard Engine Cleaner for carbon and fowling. I hate the hot soapy water routine of our forefathers after using Goex. On my long-rifles and fowler TVM recommends using transmission oil on the barrel and lock surfaces to preserve the brown-blued finish. On a side note: the absolute best penetrating lubricant to use on engine parts, old rusted nuts and bolts, anything that is going to be a pain to take apart use PB Blaster available from NAPA! After working for 20 years on 60 year old rusted junk in the power industry, PB is the greatest thing I've ever seen! An old mechanic at work used to say, Son spray it with Blaster, leave it over night, and it will have disassembled itself in the morning!!!!!!! Also, always use Neverseeze antiseaze lubricant when putting bolts and fasteners together. It makes things a whole lot easier to take apart the next time. I even use it on wheel studs to make the lug nuts easier to get off. People say it will change the torque value of the stud, BS!!!!!!! It won't hurt a thing. What has damaged more studs than anything on vehicles are the jack-pines at Walmart and Tirebarn over torquing them in the first place with air hammers and impact wrenches. Old3's words of wisdom for the day!
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Post by TagTeamHunter on Jan 29, 2010 20:07:35 GMT -5
Actual use: WD-40 to swipe down exterior of my guns after a range session. I have ported barrels on my trap guns and does a great job of get the powder residue off. I've never used WD-40 on internal working parts. I haven't had a issue with rust on my shotguns.
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Post by Hoosier Hunter on Jan 29, 2010 20:14:23 GMT -5
From the WD-40 Website...
What about using WD-40 on my sports equipment?
WD-40 is safe and effective to use on all types of sporting goods. Use WD-40 on your bike to clean, degrease and lubricate your chain, derailleur, gears, cogs, and moving parts. It will help remove stickers. Use WD-40 to clean and protect your gun. It will prevent corrosion and it won't damage bluing. Spray it on dirt bikes to protect parts and prevent mud from sticking. Use it on watercraft to protect metal surfaces from corrosion and to drive out moisture. WD-40 is also great for cleaning golf clubs and preventing rust on hockey skate blades.
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Post by danf on Jan 29, 2010 20:35:02 GMT -5
Why use WD-40 when there are much better products out there designed to do the EXACT thing (and well accepted to do them) you are trying to use the WD for? WD is an "all purpose".... Good at a lot of things but GREAT at almost nothing.
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Post by Decatur on Jan 29, 2010 20:47:18 GMT -5
Also the odor of WD-40 will "Spook" Deer. I think Hoppe's No. 9 has a stronger smell than WD-40!
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Post by huxbux on Jan 29, 2010 21:32:54 GMT -5
From the WD-40 Website... What about using WD-40 on my sports equipment?WD-40 is safe and effective to use on all types of sporting goods. Use WD-40 on your bike to clean, degrease and lubricate your chain, derailleur, gears, cogs, and moving parts. It will help remove stickers. Use WD-40 to clean and protect your gun. It will prevent corrosion and it won't damage bluing. Spray it on dirt bikes to protect parts and prevent mud from sticking. Use it on watercraft to protect metal surfaces from corrosion and to drive out moisture. WD-40 is also great for cleaning golf clubs and preventing rust on hockey skate blades.This brings to mind a scene in "The Outlaw Josie Wales" where the carpetbagger selling tonic claims "It'll do most anything"
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Post by danf on Jan 29, 2010 21:43:40 GMT -5
Ladies and gentlemen, attention please Come in close so everyone can see I got a tale to tell A listen don't cost a dime And if you believe that we're gonna get along just fine
Now I've been travelin' all around I heard trouble's come to your town Well I've got a little somethin' Guaranteed to ease your mind It's call Snake Oil y'all It's been around for a long, long time
;D
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Post by hoosier on Jan 29, 2010 21:50:29 GMT -5
From the WD-40 Website... What about using WD-40 on my sports equipment?WD-40 is safe and effective to use on all types of sporting goods. Use WD-40 on your bike to clean, degrease and lubricate your chain, derailleur, gears, cogs, and moving parts. It will help remove stickers. Use WD-40 to clean and protect your gun. It will prevent corrosion and it won't damage bluing. Spray it on dirt bikes to protect parts and prevent mud from sticking. Use it on watercraft to protect metal surfaces from corrosion and to drive out moisture. WD-40 is also great for cleaning golf clubs and preventing rust on hockey skate blades.This brings to mind a scene in "The Outlaw Josie Wales" where the carpetbagger selling tonic claims "It'll do most anything" Loved it when ole Clint (er Josey) stained the salesman's nice white jacket!!! ;D
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Post by hoosier on Jan 29, 2010 21:56:32 GMT -5
So, in reviewing the posts above, it looks like nobody has ever ruined a bore by using WD-40 in it (even leaving it in for an extended period). Further, it seems that nobody has ever witnessed such a tragedy befall the bore of a friend's guns.
Right?
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Post by danf on Jan 29, 2010 22:06:25 GMT -5
Not the bore. But I don't know if I have ever heard about anyone using it in the bore...
I have a good friend that obtained a gun that had had WD used on it for many years that the action was gummed up on. Took a LOT of cleaning to get it back into shape.
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Post by drs on Jan 30, 2010 9:31:11 GMT -5
From the WD-40 Website... What about using WD-40 on my sports equipment?WD-40 is safe and effective to use on all types of sporting goods. Use WD-40 on your bike to clean, degrease and lubricate your chain, derailleur, gears, cogs, and moving parts. It will help remove stickers. Use WD-40 to clean and protect your gun. It will prevent corrosion and it won't damage bluing. Spray it on dirt bikes to protect parts and prevent mud from sticking. Use it on watercraft to protect metal surfaces from corrosion and to drive out moisture. WD-40 is also great for cleaning golf clubs and preventing rust on hockey skate blades.Might as well use 3-in-1 oil too. ;D
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Post by huxbux on Jan 30, 2010 14:19:34 GMT -5
So, in reviewing the posts above, it looks like nobody has ever ruined a bore by using WD-40 in it (even leaving it in for an extended period). Further, it seems that nobody has ever witnessed such a tragedy befall the bore of a friend's guns. Right? I don't know first hand that it will ruin any part of a firearm, but like danf pointed out, why use it in place of products specifically designed to lubricate and prevent rust that perform these functions 99% better than WD-40? If I had been using it on guns all along, or if I were thinking of buying a used gun off someone who had been using it, I would strip the gunk off it immediately and replace with proper lube and rust preventative.
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