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Wet ED's Red
I clean squeaky clean (ultrasonic tank), then wipe parts down with lightly impregnated cloth as I reassemble. So - thin film, damp but not wet, I guess?
Sloppy wet.
You don?t want that thing to be stroking hard and suddenly catch traction.
I also lube my AR bolts too.
Just always liked the consistency of a straight weight, it seems to stay put a bit better, no real reason other than that.
I feel regardless of your flavor the important thing is running the rifle wet. I have tried a bunch of different lubes on rifles that are run very hard. Only when run dry did I see any marked wear issues and that was on the upper reciever.
Didnt really see any +- on any particular brand aside from CLP, which to me isn't much of a cleaner or lube. It does work great for keeping a finish looking fresh - ArmorAll for guns.
The only time I like grease is on a heavily loaded sliding fit like a 1911 slide. An AR bolt carrier isn't loaded the same way a pistol slide is.
I use synthetic motor oil. Lots of it.
I figure it keeps the sludge soft keeps it from building up into hard carbon deposits.
After 1,000 rounds or so I might wipe off the BCG and add some more oil but thats about it.
I mainly shoot 16-18 inch barrels suppressed. I dont even remember the last time I shot an AR without a can.