Napier "Gun oil" and "Gun Cleaner"

[animal79thecat]

Can anyone tell me what the difference is between the above lubricants,both from napier?

Ive got the Gun oil,but have seen people using the "gun cleaner" on you tube.

I was of the understanding that the oil was an all rounder...is it suitable for cleaning the inside of the barrels?

 

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[Will Hewland]

Napier cleaner is good stuff, use it to spray down the barrels and lightly spray the action. It should be wiped off afterwards as it is a cleaning agent not a lubricant. When clean, use the oil to lubricate and protect.

 

[animal79thecat]

Napier cleaner is good stuff, use it to spray down the barrels and lightly spray the action. It should be wiped off afterwards as it is a cleaning agent not a lubricant. When clean, use the oil to lubricate and protect.

so i need both?

 

[Will Hewland]

Yes. A tin of the spray will last you about a year, the oil about 3 years!

 

[Nick Selby]

Napier cleaner is good stuff, use it to spray down the barrels and lightly spray the action. It should be wiped off afterwards as it is a cleaning agent not a lubricant. When clean, use the oil to lubricate and protect.

Gun Cleaner & Lubricant 750ml, 300ml or 125ml Aerosol cans Chosen by BASC, Royal Berkshire Shooting School, EJ Churchill and many leading gunmakers worldwide

Napier's award winning Gun Cleaner Lubricant.

Two in one action. Cleans and oils any type of gun. Removes fouling, effectively cleans using safe solvents, leaves a micro film layer of Napier Gun Oil and ensures lasting protection from corrosion.

Will not degrease and can be safely used on all firearms.

This product is made specifically for guns and will not damage oil or urethane stock finishes.

Says it's dual purpose on the website, Will?

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[Will Hewland]

Fair enough, I viewed it as cleaner, although aware it wasn't a powerful degreaser. Personally I rationalise that once applied, you can't get the dirt off unless you remove it (a mixture of cleaner fluid and muck) with a good paper or cloth wipe. Therefore the gun is now dry, so needs oil. I suppose you could spray, wipe and spray a bit more on?

 

[ehb102]

I used Napier gun cleaner for 15 months, until I was told by the gunsmith that I had a lot of lead build up. I was embarrassed as I al;ways cleaned my gun after use. I switched to something with more solvent and a lot more comes out when I use the bronze brush now. I still squirt the gun cleaner (oil) down the barrels before putting the gun away and also use a squirt of it on a cloth to clean the outside of the barrels. The gun oil I use on the other bits is in a can so is less suitable for that job.

 

[ips]

Call me old fashioned but I like youngs 303

 

[ips]

Full length mop no cleaner good clean cartridge job err done

 

[Will Hewland]

Full length mop no cleaner good clean cartridge job err done

So, your cartridges get all around and under the ejectors then?  :fie:   :nyam:

 

[ips]

Oh yeah good point will. I do squirt 303 around the ejector and take me out for a good clean from time to time. I thought we were only talking barrel. I will get back in me cage

 

[HDAV]

Red legia job done............. (I base my choice on smell alone)

Legia smells best to gunsmiths.......

 

[Sian]

Red legia job done............. (I base my choice on smell alone)

Legia smells best to gunsmiths.......

I was thinking the same thing

 

[RobertBeard]

If it doesn't say removes lead and copper on the tin then its probably no good. (Copper is just full-bore not really relevant to shotguns but good solvent will remove both)

303 and Hoppies are well known but there are others and some that profess to do the job but don't! so beware!

 

[Les]

I like to use 009 for cleaning, and Ballistol oil for lubrication. So far so good!

 

[PhilS]

Legia has served me well.

 

[webber]

Another vote for Clenzoil.

webber

 

[tpd1309]

Moved from Napier to Clenzoil, because its more economical if you don't use the foaming version