Quote Originally Posted by whitewalrus View Post
Any reason straight weight vs the 5w-30 or similar popular dual weights?
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.