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I use Tri-Flow or RemOil (or any teflon based oil). One person stated that this is a possibility with RemOil. Should I switch to a silicon dry lube??

Just don't squirt half a can in there, modern firearms require very little lubrication. For instance I maintain Remington 11-87 and 1100 semiautos for the local 4-H Shooting Sports trap shooting. They get lubricated about every two years after a thorough cleaning. I use a synthetic oil in a needlepoint oiler and lube no more than necessary and right where it's needed. I will use a synthetic moly-loaded grease on high pressure contact points but you couldn't tell by looking. The grease needs to be only molecules thick.

Thorough cleaning (every few years, as needed) involves a little more disassembly for access to all inside surfaces which are cleaned to the bare metal and treated with a rust preventive that leaves an extremely thin layer of rust protectant. After all, the protectant never leaves hidden surfaces not subject to handling. No oil/powder residue sludge buildup that way.

Of course the shotguns get field stripped and cleaned every week or so depending on use. No additional lube except what Ed's Red leaves on the magazine tube which is almost nothing. Surfaces subject to handling get wiped down for rust protection before going back into the safe, every time they come out.

Older firearms require a little more attention due to the nature of the steel used in those days. (IMHO)

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I use brake cleaner to cut that crud instantly. $2.97 a can at Walmart. Just don't get on the stock finish or synthetic stock. I wear rubber gloves when using it and then dry with compressed air.

I use my ultra sonic turned up to about 50�C and it strips that stuff right off. Rinse with solvent and use only lighter fluid or dry lube on it. Dust will kill you if oily.

On 7/24/1999 I bought (3) shotguns for a total of $183 from some old guy.
Two semis and one double.
They reeked of fresh WD-40.
I wanted to get it out of there before it went gummy.
I cleaned and cleaned.
Under the double barrel shotgun butt pad was a surprise:
A 1936 Ohio hunting license for someone 26 years old. The cost of the license was $1.

Now THAT'S pretty darn cool!!

Wow...