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Posted: 8/11/2017 12:09:41 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/11/2017 1:34:05 PM EDT
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Is cosmoline commercially available? Of course! http://www.cosmolinedirect.com/cosmoline-for-firearms/ |
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Posted: 8/11/2017 1:57:15 PM EDT
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Birchwood Casey RIG
It is much easier to remove than cosmoline as well. |
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Posted: 8/11/2017 11:08:46 PM EDT
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Ok, thanks for the info!
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Posted: 8/12/2017 4:54:16 PM EDT
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boeshield
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Posted: 8/12/2017 10:00:34 PM EDT
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Codmoline is used for a lot of stuff besides guns. It's most definitely still available
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Posted: 9/6/2017 3:19:26 AM EDT
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Birchwood Casey RIG It is much easier to remove than cosmoline as well. |
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Posted: 9/6/2017 4:04:01 AM EDT
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Or you could wrap it in vapor paper and put in a bag or sealed container.
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Posted: 9/6/2017 4:17:43 AM EDT
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This, RIG is the best stuff on the planet. Easily wipes away too. http://www.dayattherange.com/?page_id=3667 |
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Posted: 9/6/2017 4:29:34 AM EDT
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Lps 3
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Posted: 9/6/2017 6:03:46 AM EDT
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Do those airtight bags work? Have a few rifles for the kids... in about 2 decades.
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Posted: 9/6/2017 6:53:20 AM EDT
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Lps 3 |
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Posted: 9/6/2017 2:55:52 PM EDT
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Rig no.2 oil was used in the test. Totally different than rig grease. Rig grease is used for long term storage not lubrication. I recently cleaned some rig grease off guns that was put on 30 years ago. No rust.
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Posted: 9/6/2017 4:27:05 PM EDT
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Rig no.2 oil was used in the test. Totally different than rig grease. Rig grease is used for long term storage not lubrication. I recently cleaned some rig grease off guns that was put on 30 years ago. No rust. 
http://www.6mmbr.com/corrosiontest.html |
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Posted: 9/6/2017 5:39:11 PM EDT
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I know several collectors who have used it for the last 40 years and swear by it. I did not mean to say it is the only thing to use or the best thing in 100% humidity. Also Brownells sells rust veto which is or like cosmoline. A lot depends on where it is stored.
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Posted: 9/6/2017 11:02:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryJeff explains his testing process: "The steel panels were 4"x12" cold-rolled steel test panels, made by ACT corporation. They were degreased with MEK and paper towels, then one drop (or drop-sized blob for the RIG grease) of the various lubes were applied. Lubes were smeared around semi-evenly by my Mark-1 uncalibrated right-hand index finger. I was pleased that Birchwood Casey picked it up and did not alter the formulation at all. It's just sulfonated petroleum jelly, but works great as both a grease and rust preventative. |
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Posted: 9/6/2017 11:31:34 PM EDT
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I suspect he did something wrong, or the test was biased. I've used RIG grease for 7 years as a professional gunsmith in the humidity of Louisiana, and it's awesome. RIG was introduced in 1935. When they stopped making it (in 2008), we had enough to use in the shop for a while. The front retail store sold out quickly. Later, we had an oilfield man stop by looking for some. He had been instructed by his boss to locate any still in stock anywhere, and purchase it at any price. I was pleased that Birchwood Casey picked it up and did not alter the formulation at all. It's just sulfonated petroleum jelly, but works great as both a grease and rust preventative. |
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Posted: 9/6/2017 11:46:11 PM EDT
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I did not claim it was the best ever. I simply shared my experience. It wasn't casual use, and it was a sample of use on hundreds of guns, some of which came back to me after long-term harsh use in wet conditions. I only see one plate in that posted test which used RIG. I've got no financial or emotional interest in Birchwood Casey's product.
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Posted: 9/7/2017 10:38:06 AM EDT
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boeshield /thread AJ |
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Posted: 9/8/2017 9:47:31 PM EDT
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What I did with my AK parts kits was to clean the cosmo off then apply Eezox for storage.
Eezox also fixed the surface rust issue I was having with my 870. |
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Posted: 9/8/2017 9:49:35 PM EDT
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Brownells Rust Veto
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Posted: 9/13/2017 12:41:49 PM EDT
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Dad used this for 70 years. Never had a problem with rust even with guns kept in vinyl/flannel cases (which held moisture).
I like this. It tests well and requires no degreasing before normal use. 
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Posted: 9/13/2017 12:52:02 PM EDT
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I have never seen anything better than Rig Grease. My cleaning kit always contains a RIG Rag, which is just a rag with Rig on it. I'd put on a bit thicker if long term storage.
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Posted: 9/13/2017 1:35:34 PM EDT
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Fluid film. Available at your local Auto parts store.
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