I’m 73 quickly approaching 74, anytime someone says something silly about the new super duper lubricant that is quite expensive but they know that it’s the best lubricant in the universe so I’ll send a gunblue 490 video on gun cleaning and what lubricants to use but many of them refuse to believe what this super knowledgeable man says. I tried.
Shooters and hunters love him; gun manufacturers who have a vested interested in making you believe that you need to spend 20 or more dollars on their lubricant, instead of a 3 dollar bottle of mineral oil, hate him. Why? Because he tells it as it is, and lets you know that you don't need to spend a lot of money to properly maintain and clean your gun. Thanks gunblue! Big fan from Australia.
When this video was released about 4 years ago he also released an AR cleaning video (highly acclaimed) around the same time. In it he said he uses LSA military grade oil (and has for many years) and spent considerable time explaining its virtues. So I’m wondering about his recommendation of mineral oil around the same time, ....unless LSA is primarily mineral oil. Does anyone know? Inquiring minds (me) would like to understand all this. I would like to ask him about that, but he doesn’t seem to answer questions. Meanwhile, I purchased some very expensive LSA based on his strong recommendation. BTW, the price of LSA has skyrocketed, probably due to his videos. He is well respected because he is so knowledgeable due to his background. He is not a “pretender”.
@@baklash6079 LSA (Lubricant, Semi Fluid, Automatic Weapons) is a formulation developed to lubricate 20mm cannons, machine guns and automatic rifles. It is mostly bis (2ethyldimethyl) sebacate, a synthetic ester. Its virtue is that is sticks to metal and does not flow. Automatic weapons cycle at high rates of 600 cycles per minute of more. In the AR it is critical on the the sliding surfaces of the bolt carrier group, the bolt cam pin, and the bolt, which also come in direct contact with the gas generated by the burning powder. Bolt actions, shotguns, and pistols don't need that level of lubrication and the oil is mostly used as an oxygen and water barrier to protect the steel from corrosion. Wiping the gun with mineral oil saturated cloth with thin oil coats on the friction points is all that is needed.
@@elingeniero9117 Thanks for the clarification. For an AR do you think it is better than the hi tech greases or lubricants that are said to penetrate the metal?
@@baklash6079 Pores and penetration are marketing hooey. LSA is still in production and in the supply chain. Its probably better than most of the commercial stuff, as it had to pass some very stringent tests to be accepted by the government, but the asking prices for it today are ridiculous.
@@elingeniero9117 I agree about the marketing hooey, and also about the pricing. I was able to find a quart on Amazon for just a couple dollars more than two 3oz bottles. I’ll never be able to use it up in a couple lifetimes. Time to give some to relatives and friends.
I don’t watch many videos more than 10 minutes long, but I watched this video completely, start to finish! Gunblue you are a National treasure! What a wealth of information!
Yes, he is. I'm like you. However, this man has more knowledge that he has forgotten, then most pro shooters will ever learn. That's why I spend more time listening to his channel. What gem!!
I know this video is a couple years old, but from a 31 year old, fairly newish firearm enthusiast, I find ALL, each and every video you do highly valuable and imperative for learning the correct way to maintain my firearms, and what and how to perform simple tasks with them. What a wonderful and truly Fantastic man you are, taking the time to share all that vast knowledge inside that noggin of yours, sharing all things firearms with the rest of us. Thank you sir! I greatly Appreciate everything you do. Keep on keeping on!
I have watched and listened to every one of his firearm lectures. I have been a life long gun collector, competitor, hunter, reloader and marksman. These lectures have been so good to experience. I have learned so much and have enjoyed learning things that I never before knew or realized. I hope he continues to release new messages. Thank you GunBlue490!!!!!!!!!!!!
I appreciate your meticulous and thorough instruction. When it comes to firearms I don't want a quick, short lesson that skips over details. I want an education, and you provide that. Thank you!
I could sit and listen to this guy talk about guns for literally days on end! There is something exceedingly powerful and authoritative about someone who says, "When I was in Vietnam, this is what we did, this is what happened" instead of, "I heard once that..." or, "I read somewhere that…"
I love him because his advice is from real-life school of hard knocks & personal experience - not parroting what someone else says or writes. Take his words to the bank.
TH-cam can be a blessing or a curse. Here is an example of a blessing when a man with knowledge can share it with thousands of viewers - thank you, sir!
THANK YOU! I have been shooting for about 40 years and was taught SO many things wrong when it comes to lubricating a firearm (from my father and even my state corrections academy...not to mention, the internet). I appreciate you taking the time to make this video and give me a proper "schooling" on maintaining my guns (including my dad's beautiful M1 Carbine and others that I used to grease the heck out of). You have a wealth of knowledge that this "educated" shooter never knew. I salute you, sir! God bless.
When I was a kid, my father gave me an old as hell Savage Stevens .22 bolt action sing shot, that my great grand father bought new somewhere in the 1920's. The gun was beat up, neglected, I remember it sitting in the living room corner for years as a kid before he gave it to me. When I was 16 I sanded down the bluing, intending on refinishing the old gun. I never reblued it, and now 20 years later, its still raw steel. I oil it maybe once a year, and haven't fired it in at lest 5 years. But that old gun absolutely refuses to rust, its been covered in dust, stored in a flooded basement, it was stolen, and found tossed in the wet ditch on the side of the road by Dayton PD and given back. At this point, I think the gun will last longer now without its bluing, than it would have with it. Before I sanded it down, it had DEEP pitting, the rim of the barrel was pure brown with rust, it took me days to get the bolt to cycle properly, and even longer to even get the damned thing to fire reliably, mind you that was all back when I was 10yo, and new to firearms. Today, that rifle still sits in the back of my safe waiting for it time every few years to cycle a few rounds
Just discovered your videos a week or so ago, they are interesting, informative and intertaining. Saw one tonight in which you had a cap on with 25th division tropic lightening patch. I have a couple of those. 125th signal - Cu Chi 67-68. Long ago but not forgotten.
Best video I’ve ever watched. Very wise man. There are so many people giving advice on TH-cam and most of them are trying to sell you their product. I’m so glad I found this video.
I tried the pure mineral oil on my previously cleaned rifles and I removed more dirt. I had a slight rust problem as well but this has stopped. Thank you.
Pinking shears....genius!!! I can't believe I've never heard of these preventing fraying. That's the kind of knowledge being lost to the dependency on modern day technology. I'm sure my grandmother had these too with all of the sewing she did. Great knowledge here. Thank you again for sharing all of this with us. I truly appreciate your instruction.
You sir, I could listen to all day! If I would have had teachers like you growing up in the 60’s, I would have been so much better off and actually learned something! Thanks so much for your informative videos.
Having not owned firearms until my son inherited a firearm from my in-laws, not being a hunter, I would never have suspected plant life, and DEET, as sources of corrosion. Also knowing the foundations of preservative finishes "browning" and bluing, gives great insight as to why we must pay attention to maintenance. Thank You for your knowledge passed on in your videos!
I'm relatively new to owning my own firearms, even though I'm in my late 30's. I recently purchaed my 1st hunting rifle, a blued Tikka T3 Lite in .270. I enjoy watching and learning from your videos. I appreciate those like yourself that share your vast knowledge of firearms related topics. Keep up the good work.
I'm also learning more. I've been around guns all my life but I've only been purchasing firearms for about 15 years. ( I'm 62) I didn't know much about what I had, or even wanted. I thought I knew enough but now with these gun reviews and maintenance and safety videos I'm learning more and more every day 👍
I found your channel while recovering from surgery. I have listened to you for hours and have recommended you to my shooting friends. please continue the great work. The only thing better than listening to you is applying what I have learned and improve my gun care and shooting skills. Karl
Your a wealth of knowledge, its refreshing to get facts as opposed to bullshit on internet gun forums. Thanks for the continual quality content of your channel. God Bless
I only stumbled on this post couple of days ago. This is great stuff of learning and Re enforcing what I already know.Long story short, I went and bought one of those cheap endoscope off eBay for my automotive hobbies. In doing so I decided to scope my small rifle collection. To my surprise just about all of rifles had some kind of bore rust starting up… I rarely shot them and always cleaned after firing in the same day… I have a pre64 Win Model 70 feather weight chambered in .270, this was my dad’s and like the rest of my collection what should be a preventative to stop the rust from getting worse… there are no pitting in the rifling so I’m taking that as a sign that there’s still time to save these guns from further deterioration… Thank you
I really appreciate your old school knowledge. Your generation speaks truthful. You are amazing and have a tremendous amount of wisdom . Thank you for your great advice. I'm 57 years old. I thought I've learned enough to teach young shooters. You have humbled myself. Today's shooters sell themselves for sponsorship. If folks would just enjoy this sport. You can't buy accuracy, but you can buy consistently. To be a competitive shooter. Practice and learn. I've out shot the fancy gun owner with my 10/22. Discipline!!
Best hour I've spent watching anything gun related EVER & I've watched a lot. You know the old saying "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure'? This is so true in the firearms industry and there's SO many gimmicks these days. Thank you for being real.
Thank you for being so considerate as to re-record and update old videos to keep them current. Attention to detail seems to be a common factor in your videos. Much appreciated!
I’ve been taking your cleaning advice for some months now. Anyone who hasn’t tried your methods should try them. My less lubricated handguns are much easier and faster to clean, and they operate fine. Rifle cleaning is really easy and quick. I was using balistol and now realize that much of the carbon I had to clean off was there because it was attracted to the excess lubricant. Thank you!
An hour goes by fast when it's worth listening to. Some videos last 5 minutes and I can't wait for them to end. Sat here for an hour and didn't even know it.
As always I learn a lot from your videos....just want to say thanks for teaching the right way to take care of our guns......I worked in a High School for 28yrs and think you would be a great Shop Teacher....you have a good method for imparting knowledge
Thank you for the very helpful information. You bring much needed sense and clarity to the current hyper clean/lube craze. I am learning much from you. Thank you for your service in protecting the nation. God bless you sir.
Just went to Joann Fabrics on a mission to buy flannel. It's truly the only time I've looked forward to going to a fabric store LOL! Thank you for your knowledge, expertise and your service.
GB490, you have captured my attention just as Hickok45 did a few years ago. I want you to achieve 2,000,000 plus subscriptions. Heck, three mil, 4 mil! I enjoy the difference between his videos and yours. The difference is obvious and needs no explanation to those of us that listen to both of you. I like to stand at my work bench and have your videos playing. I almost never comment. You deserve one.
gb57 hevy in my searches I have narrowed it down to 3 TH-cam channels on the subject of firearms. gunblue490 FortuneCookie45LC Hickok 45. these are the only 3 I subscribe to. I check out others now as and then but to learn. to reciever reliable information history and get my questions asked those are the imho best on TH-cam. ( just my two cents ) safe shootin to ya. and may God bless.
GunBlue is far better than Hickock45. Hickock45 videos all seem to consist of shooting water bottles and reciting wikipedia information. GunBlue brings forth good information and best of all no water bottles are harmed in his videos.
So much knowledge there, I followed his advice on lubricant and have saved so much money, a litre of mineral was much less than 125 mm of a branded gun oil. I like the no nonsense straight talking and telling you as it is. I have now changed my entire regime in gun cleaning and lubrication. Since finding GunBlue490 I've now watched all his videos. Great in depth knowledge of all facets of firearms including some of particular firearms history. Looking forward to you passing on more of you knowledge and experience in future episodes, much appreciated from Australia.
To me mineral oil like Hopps is too light and it keeps evaporating while it sits. Every month or 2 i noticed things were dry. I hate having to re apply oil of any type every month or 2 just to keep things running wet. Its torture to me lol
The only person on TH-cam that I take seriously. Obviously very intelligent and experienced, but able to explain things in simple terms. Very respectful in the use and maintenance of firearms.
I swear even if i had this much experience in any field, my head wouldnt be able to hold this much info or organize it so neatly. I mean i could talk to you all day about cleaning a guitar up, but it would take me all day and id have 1/4 the amount to say. Great channel and this video in particular was very helpful
I just purchased a gun and I was looking for information on cleaning and such and came across your channel. Excellent video. I feel like I'm in a classroom and learning from the best. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
These videos been posted a long time ago, but they’re good forever. I admit that this channel is the only one which has lengthy videos that could be over an hour long, but I watch it to the end. I never click open any other videos on TH-cam that are more than 15 minutes in length. I’m sure I’m not alone on that. I only own shotguns now , but the info is good enough
I’m 59 yrs old and have owned and shot guns as far back as I can remember but I learn so much from your channel. Thank you for your service to our country and the service you are providing now.
Thanks for your conversational, knowledgeable & educational videos! Lots of people have the knowledge videos, but few are actually educational. You don't talk down nor do you talk over our heads. Highly recommended for novices & pros alike. And thanks for your service.
Thank you very much for the great explanations. They are not only informative but quite convincing as you provide logical reasons and important background information.
I'd like to thank you sir, as I have learned more about guns just today from watching your videos then I have in the last 30 years of listening to everyone's "opinions". [Subscribed]
You are a genius! Watching one of your videos is the firearms equivalent of a lecture on Roman history by Edward Gibbon. I started to object when you were praising the Mini-14, but then I realized you weren't talking about adverse condition tests in things like dirt and mud, but just mechanical functioning. It is true, the Garand/M14/Mini action is incredibly mechanically reliable. In fact, I credit the violent action as aiding in reliability, just like how a slightly-overgassed AR-15 will function in a wider range of temperatures or states of maintenance.
Most user manuals are very poorly written and illustrated. That’s why so many people have so many questions, this video is very helpful! When I was a rookie, I admit, I overlubricated just a tad.
Thanks for another excellent video! I've taken your advice since I watched your earlier video on this topic, and I can definitely say, without a doubt, that you're 100% correct in what you say. Before I saw that video, I used to over-lubricate my firearms, and as you say so clearly, the result was that all the parts became dirty more frequently. Fortunately, I did take your advice, and since then my guns stay much, much cleaner and thus require far less maintenance. And I daresay they work better! Back then I would sometimes experience malfunctions in some of my finest weapons. Once I stopped over-lubricating, that problem completely went away. So thank you for sharing all your wonderful wisdom. Regarding what you say here about the use of graphite as a lubricate, I would only add that chemically speaking, graphite is essentially carbon, and as you also say here, carbon has hydrophilic properties, which, as you point out, would not be wise to use on a weapon. All the best.
"It's like reading the Bible... you can't read it out of context". Amen brother! Appreciate your down-to-earth, nothing too fancy approach. Have learned and re-learned a lot from you sir.
I think that I am very good with the care of guns and gun repair until I heard you talk. Now I feel like my expertise is at the kindergarten level and your knowledge is at the college professor level. I am subscribed! Don't stop.
Thank you for posting this valuable information. I recently received information from a gunsmith suggesting I use Mobil 1 grease mixed with Mobil 1 light weight motor oil. It seemed decent at first but it ends up saturating the parts. Thanks again. I will apply this information 😊
Guns should not be oiled other than a simple wipe with pharmaceutical grade mineral oil. If an AR rifle, follow my specific lubricant instructions in my AR-15 Cleaning video.
It's nice to have someone share their experience and knowledge on a subject in a simple and straightforward way. I'll say what a few others have said by saying thanks for that. God Bless.
This is exactly what all gunowners should hear. Less is more, with gun lube. The build-up of oil and grease can foul an action. It is far more important to store the firearm in a desirable environment where there is less chance for oxidative processes to occur. Very good video!
Another example of things that are designed for your kids and grandkids to be able to use are camera lenses. There are a lot of things in common between cameras and guns. Shooting is nearly identical. Hunting with either is the same; same ranges, same techniques for everything from preparation, to stalking to stabilizing, smoothly releasing the shutter (trigger.) You've got to be loaded, quick on the reload or lens switch... Different lenses for different ranges.. Seriously, so much in common it feels like the same thing. I feel like I've gotten a lot of good experience from shooting skiers, runners, bikers, etc. WITH A CAMERA of course. Shooting cameras has lots of benefits, such as; can shoot your friends and not lose them, can shoot your pets, animals in any season, birds and planes don't mind.. No registrations for special lenses, quiet, lots and lots of benefits of shooting cameras.
Just discovered you this week... Wow, such a wealth of solid information! Thank you SO MUCH for sharing with your brothers and sisters in arms and spirit... God bless you as well.
You, sir, are a treasure, the biggest problem I had following your system was cleaning out all the crap that was in my pistol. Moly grease coating the contact points and gumming everything up. I did have to use Hoppe's blast and shine on the sear cage and frame contacts then some light polishing. I really can't believe how slick the mineral oil is and how good it works using your system. For less than ten bucks I have enough mineral oil, flannel rags and hoppe"s 9 to last years. The hardest thing to do is not put more oil, I guess it's just a hard habit to break. I guess we can let the thumbs down people continue to buy the expensive products and feel good while we take that money and spend it on range fees and more ammo. Thanks for the videos!
You should do a video on WOOD care. What to use and not use. I keep hearing oil can destroy wood. Some woods are sealed some are oil rubbed. I'd really like to know everything about the do's and don'ts on wood cause some of these stocks are pretty damn expensive on sporting shotguns.
I spent 18 months at USARAL (United States Army ALaska). We learned to lubricate our Garands with a pencil. The most important thing is to clean the firing pin channel with SD2 solvent. We would use pencil lead (sic) on the firing pin itself. Any oil will congeal at -40°F and cause misfires.
For moving parts that do not really need much of a protective layer but do need some lubrication (e.g., slides and rails), I like to use white powder teflon. It is lubricates, it is dry, it does not dry out (it is already dry), and it does not gunk up any of the parts. I have been using that for 40 years. Hoppes used to make it, but not any more. You can still find it on the internet through model railroading shops.
Teflon was removed from Break Free CLP and Hoppe's because it was found to clog cocking notches, jam actions, and cause greatly accelerated wear on military and police firearms. It was withdrawn from the market for good reason, and I suggest you clean all vestiges of it from your guns and shopping list.
@@GunBlue490 Break Free CLP is a liquid spray. Liquid teflon sprays can present issues, and I agree that liquid with teflon cna gunk up. Also, you refer to break free clp which is used in the bore of the gun, when the temperatures can break down the PTFE (teflon) into an acid that will adversely affect the bore. But I am talking about dry micro-particles of dry teflon. Never had a problem in 40 years of use on slides, rails, and barrel bushings. So is your comment based upon dry teflon powder, or wet lubricant spays with teflon as an ingredient?
@@k_enn Break Free, as issued to the military and sold to police, was not a spray; it was a bottled liquid containing the same dry powdered Teflon that you refer to. Their finding concerning wear, particle clogging, and jamming was based on thousands of military firearms in service over millions of hours of use in real time, in countless types of weather conditions. The conclusion was that Teflon particles, not the liquid lubricant, was responsible for unnecessarily wearing parts and clogging mechanisms, while performing nothing of benefit whatsoever. The contractors removed it from the product. Because Teflon is a solid, it could not be made homogeneous with the liquid, and fell immediately out of suspension, even in the bottle. On metal surfaces it did likewise, gathering in recesses where it was not easily removed. Of particular note, it built up inside double action police revolver interiors, where I, speaking as a professional S&W certified armorer, personally found it to cause several mechanical issues with our department revolvers. Millions of firearms continue to function without accelerated wear perfectly without Teflon, and have done so even during the last 40 years that you have used it.
@@GunBlue490 As I thought, it was teflon in a liquid base. Yes, I would not expect it to stay suspended, I would not suspect it would provide any lubrication that the oil base does not provide, and I would expect the wet particles of a solid to gunk up parts and cause wear. I was talking about pure teflon powder (just the dry white powder), not mixed with anything. So what is your experience with a pure teflon powder that is not mixed, and not used inside the barrel and chamber? My experience of 40 years of use on slides and rails is that it has provided superior functioning in cold weather to oils without any wear, clogging or jamming.
New to the gun seen. Have inherited a handful of 70's-90's handguns (pistols and semis) and several really nice rifle with various degrees of shape and/or abuse or not. Some stainless some blued. Great video. No need for the expensive oil in the fun isle and love the history stories.
Thanks for your prompt response. I agree with you about hoppe's. your video's are very elaborate and in detail and i am going through them one at a time, so excited. Thanks
I gotta tell you: It's great to have a resource like you who has "been there - done that ". My choice has always been real life experience over bought & paid for " education. Thanks!
Good info my man. I am actually a fan of CLP's though. If Break Free CLP could keep my full auto M-60 Echo 3 and 3 round burst, M16 A2 functioning as a U.S. Marine, I figure it's solid on my civilian weapons. My Dad is probably the biggest Duck hunter since Phil Robertson and he swears by G-96, which is technically a CLP as well. As far as lubrication, I just look at friction points in the action and give them a light coat of CLP.
Nice, i don't like hopps/mineral oil too much. Its really thin and light, i have to reapply over and over every month or two even as it sits not being used. It a pain to keep things running wet with it, im going to try CLP soon.
You’re amazing to listen to and so knowledgeable. I like how you’re straight forward and as a younger guy, you make it easy to learn from. I watched your loading videos for the lee load master. I was starting to regret my purchase from things I was reading until I watched you. Thanks for your time, knowledge and everything you do. I hope you have an amazing life and have many happy, healthy years to come.
Thank you for the education and saving us money. Purchased pinking shears and used a cotton-flannel bed sheet. Now I have enough cloths to last a very long time... for the same price as a commercial cloth. Found MSDS on Hoppes gun oil that states "100% process oil and another that states 100% mineral oil. So we can assume mineral oil a process oil?
Yup. Mineral oil is the base for virtually all lubricating oils, including motor oils. The only differences are viscosity, purity, and additives. The oil part is all that's necessary for guns.
I found your channel a couple weeks ago. It's perplexing to me since I've been on TH-cam since it began and never seen your videos pop up before. Glad it did. You're definitely a breathe of fresh air from the many morons that post on TH-cam. Great job and keep 'em coming!
So grateful for sharing your wealth of knowledge and experience. Glad I came across your videos; Thank you ! While I have many firearms, my favorite are my M1 Garands and 1903s( all 1940s production)
I'm 74 and every time I listen to one of these videos I learn something new.
In my sixties and shooting guns since age 7, same here!
I am a old school Machinist, this guy right here, tells it the way it is.
I’m 73 quickly approaching 74, anytime someone says something silly about the new super duper lubricant that is quite expensive but they know that it’s the best lubricant in the universe so I’ll send a gunblue 490 video on gun cleaning and what lubricants to use but many of them refuse to believe what this super knowledgeable man says. I tried.
I’m 72 and very thankful to have found GunBlue.
Shooters and hunters love him; gun manufacturers who have a vested interested in making you believe that you need to spend 20 or more dollars on their lubricant, instead of a 3 dollar bottle of mineral oil, hate him. Why? Because he tells it as it is, and lets you know that you don't need to spend a lot of money to properly maintain and clean your gun. Thanks gunblue! Big fan from Australia.
When this video was released about 4 years ago he also released an AR cleaning video (highly acclaimed) around the same time. In it he said he uses LSA military grade oil (and has for many years) and spent considerable time explaining its virtues. So I’m wondering about his recommendation of mineral oil around the same time, ....unless LSA is primarily mineral oil. Does anyone know? Inquiring minds (me) would like to understand all this. I would like to ask him about that, but he doesn’t seem to answer questions. Meanwhile, I purchased some very expensive LSA based on his strong recommendation. BTW, the price of LSA has skyrocketed, probably due to his videos. He is well respected because he is so knowledgeable due to his background. He is not a “pretender”.
@@baklash6079 LSA (Lubricant, Semi Fluid, Automatic Weapons) is a formulation developed to lubricate 20mm cannons, machine guns and automatic rifles. It is mostly bis (2ethyldimethyl) sebacate, a synthetic ester. Its virtue is that is sticks to metal and does not flow. Automatic weapons cycle at high rates of 600 cycles per minute of more. In the AR it is critical on the the sliding surfaces of the bolt carrier group, the bolt cam pin, and the bolt, which also come in direct contact with the gas generated by the burning powder.
Bolt actions, shotguns, and pistols don't need that level of lubrication and the oil is mostly used as an oxygen and water barrier to protect the steel from corrosion. Wiping the gun with mineral oil saturated cloth with thin oil coats on the friction points is all that is needed.
@@elingeniero9117 Thanks for the clarification. For an AR do you think it is better than the hi tech greases or lubricants that are said to penetrate the metal?
@@baklash6079 Pores and penetration are marketing hooey. LSA is still in production and in the supply chain. Its probably better than most of the commercial stuff, as it had to pass some very stringent tests to be accepted by the government, but the asking prices for it today are ridiculous.
@@elingeniero9117 I agree about the marketing hooey, and also about the pricing. I was able to find a quart on Amazon for just a couple dollars more than two 3oz bottles. I’ll never be able to use it up in a couple lifetimes. Time to give some to relatives and friends.
I don’t watch many videos more than 10 minutes long, but I watched this video completely, start to finish! Gunblue you are a National treasure! What a wealth of information!
Yes, he is. I'm like you. However, this man has more knowledge that he has forgotten, then most pro shooters will ever learn. That's why I spend more time listening to his channel. What gem!!
I know this video is a couple years old, but from a 31 year old, fairly newish firearm enthusiast, I find ALL, each and every video you do highly valuable and imperative for learning the correct way to maintain my firearms, and what and how to perform simple tasks with them. What a wonderful and truly Fantastic man you are, taking the time to share all that vast knowledge inside that noggin of yours, sharing all things firearms with the rest of us. Thank you sir! I greatly Appreciate everything you do. Keep on keeping on!
Amen!
That’s good to hear that you have an open mind, he’s correct, i love listening to him too.
@@alanmeyers3957 I wish he was MY neighbor...Mr Rogers with an AR. Fine gentleman.
I 100% agree, the man has a wealth of knowledge
Absolute love this awesome channel. It's truly the best. Immortalized intelligent info from a real true American!
I have watched and listened to every one of his firearm lectures. I have been a life long gun collector, competitor, hunter, reloader and marksman. These lectures have been so good to experience. I have learned so much and have enjoyed learning things that I never before knew or realized. I hope he continues to release new messages. Thank you GunBlue490!!!!!!!!!!!!
I appreciate your meticulous and thorough instruction. When it comes to firearms I don't want a quick, short lesson that skips over details. I want an education, and you provide that. Thank you!
“…when I was is Vietnam,” say no more, I love these stories. Greetings from the UK 🇬🇧
I could sit and listen to this guy talk about guns for literally days on end! There is something exceedingly powerful and authoritative about someone who says, "When I was in Vietnam, this is what we did, this is what happened" instead of, "I heard once that..." or, "I read somewhere that…"
I love him because his advice is from real-life school of hard knocks & personal experience - not parroting what someone else says or writes. Take his words to the bank.
TH-cam can be a blessing or a curse. Here is an example of a blessing when a man with knowledge can share it with thousands of viewers - thank you, sir!
You are THE man! A Sensei actually, even to this 62 year old with 53 years of firearm experiences. Thank you Fine Sir!
THANK YOU! I have been shooting for about 40 years and was taught SO many things wrong when it comes to lubricating a firearm (from my father and even my state corrections academy...not to mention, the internet). I appreciate you taking the time to make this video and give me a proper "schooling" on maintaining my guns (including my dad's beautiful M1 Carbine and others that I used to grease the heck out of). You have a wealth of knowledge that this "educated" shooter never knew. I salute you, sir! God bless.
When I was a kid, my father gave me an old as hell Savage Stevens .22 bolt action sing shot, that my great grand father bought new somewhere in the 1920's. The gun was beat up, neglected, I remember it sitting in the living room corner for years as a kid before he gave it to me. When I was 16 I sanded down the bluing, intending on refinishing the old gun. I never reblued it, and now 20 years later, its still raw steel. I oil it maybe once a year, and haven't fired it in at lest 5 years. But that old gun absolutely refuses to rust, its been covered in dust, stored in a flooded basement, it was stolen, and found tossed in the wet ditch on the side of the road by Dayton PD and given back. At this point, I think the gun will last longer now without its bluing, than it would have with it. Before I sanded it down, it had DEEP pitting, the rim of the barrel was pure brown with rust, it took me days to get the bolt to cycle properly, and even longer to even get the damned thing to fire reliably, mind you that was all back when I was 10yo, and new to firearms. Today, that rifle still sits in the back of my safe waiting for it time every few years to cycle a few rounds
That's a cool story! I'm happy you got it back after it was stolen. 👍
I'm taking a Gunsmith course and thanking my lucky stars I came across your channel today! A million thank yous!
Just discovered your videos a week or so ago, they are interesting, informative and intertaining. Saw one tonight in which you had a cap on with 25th division tropic lightening patch. I have a couple of those. 125th signal - Cu Chi 67-68. Long ago but not forgotten.
Welcome home!
Best video I’ve ever watched. Very wise man. There are so many people giving advice on TH-cam and most of them are trying to sell you their product. I’m so glad I found this video.
I rewatch your videos daily trying to retain all the knowledge you've been kind enough to give. Thank you again.
I tried the pure mineral oil on my previously cleaned rifles and I removed more dirt. I had a slight rust problem as well but this has stopped. Thank you.
Yea he is telling the truth!I have not bought gun oil in 3 years
Your like the grandfather I never had. A total lifetime of knowledge you share. Thank you
Pinking shears....genius!!! I can't believe I've never heard of these preventing fraying. That's the kind of knowledge being lost to the dependency on modern day technology. I'm sure my grandmother had these too with all of the sewing she did. Great knowledge here. Thank you again for sharing all of this with us. I truly appreciate your instruction.
You sir, I could listen to all day! If I would have had teachers like you growing up in the 60’s, I would have been so much better off and actually learned something! Thanks so much for your informative videos.
Having not owned firearms until my son inherited a firearm from my in-laws, not being a hunter, I would never have suspected plant life, and DEET, as sources of corrosion. Also knowing the foundations of preservative finishes "browning" and bluing, gives great insight as to why we must pay attention to maintenance. Thank You for your knowledge passed on in your videos!
I'm relatively new to owning my own firearms, even though I'm in my late 30's. I recently purchaed my 1st hunting rifle, a blued Tikka T3 Lite in .270. I enjoy watching and learning from your videos. I appreciate those like yourself that share your vast knowledge of firearms related topics. Keep up the good work.
Hope your collection has grown some over these years!
I'd just like to say we deeply appreciate all the videos you post. You are one of the great gun channels and you deserve many more subs.
Second time viewer: just subscribed! The man is an expert for sure!
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Mr. Gun Blue, you are an excellent online teacher. Thanks for sharing your decades of expertise. Have a great day!
Best How to Gun Video (all GunBlue490 videos). Regardless the age of this video I use this as my reference.
I'm also learning more. I've been around guns all my life but I've only been purchasing firearms for about 15 years. ( I'm 62) I didn't know much about what I had, or even wanted. I thought I knew enough but now with these gun reviews and maintenance and safety videos I'm learning more and more every day 👍
I found your channel while recovering from surgery. I have listened to you for hours and have recommended you to my shooting friends. please continue the great work. The only thing better than listening to you is applying what I have learned and improve my gun care and shooting skills. Karl
Your a wealth of knowledge, its refreshing to get facts as opposed to bullshit on internet gun forums. Thanks for the continual quality content of your channel. God Bless
I only stumbled on this post couple of days ago. This is great stuff of learning and Re enforcing what I already know.Long story short, I went and bought one of those cheap endoscope off eBay for my automotive hobbies. In doing so I decided to scope my small rifle collection. To my surprise just about all of rifles had some kind of bore rust starting up… I rarely shot them and always cleaned after firing in the same day… I have a pre64 Win Model 70 feather weight chambered in .270, this was my dad’s and like the rest of my collection what should be a preventative to stop the rust from getting worse… there are no pitting in the rifling so I’m taking that as a sign that there’s still time to save these guns from further deterioration… Thank you
I really appreciate your old school knowledge. Your generation speaks truthful. You are amazing and have a tremendous amount of wisdom . Thank you for your great advice. I'm 57 years old. I thought I've learned enough to teach young shooters. You have humbled myself. Today's shooters sell themselves for sponsorship. If folks would just enjoy this sport. You can't buy accuracy, but you can buy consistently. To be a competitive shooter. Practice and learn. I've out shot the fancy gun owner with my 10/22. Discipline!!
Best hour I've spent watching anything gun related EVER & I've watched a lot. You know the old saying "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure'? This is so true in the firearms industry and there's SO many gimmicks these days.
Thank you for being real.
Thank you for being so considerate as to re-record and update old videos to keep them current. Attention to detail seems to be a common factor in your videos. Much appreciated!
Best technical firearm information channel on TH-cam or anywhere else for that matter.
I’ve been taking your cleaning advice for some months now. Anyone who hasn’t tried your methods should try them. My less lubricated handguns are much easier and faster to clean, and they operate fine. Rifle cleaning is really easy and quick. I was using balistol and now realize that much of the carbon I had to clean off was there because it was attracted to the excess lubricant. Thank you!
You're welcome! Thank you and God Bless.
I could listen to this gentleman for hours. Wait, I think I just did!
An hour goes by fast when it's worth listening to. Some videos last 5 minutes and I can't wait for them to end. Sat here for an hour and didn't even know it.
This guy knows his stuff for sure
As always I learn a lot from your videos....just want to say thanks for teaching the right way to take care of our guns......I worked in a High School for 28yrs and think you would be a great Shop Teacher....you have a good method for imparting knowledge
Thank you for the very helpful information. You bring much needed sense and clarity to the current hyper clean/lube craze. I am learning much from you. Thank you for your service in protecting the nation. God bless you sir.
Just went to Joann Fabrics on a mission to buy flannel. It's truly the only time I've looked forward to going to a fabric store LOL! Thank you for your knowledge, expertise and your service.
GB490, you have captured my attention just as Hickok45 did a few years ago. I want you to achieve 2,000,000 plus subscriptions. Heck, three mil, 4 mil!
I enjoy the difference between his videos and yours. The difference is obvious and needs no explanation to those of us that listen to both of you. I like to stand at my work bench and have your videos playing.
I almost never comment. You deserve one.
gb57 hevy
He's a very competent shot, and brings much to the shooting community. My goal is to teach others to be as good as he is.
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in my searches I have narrowed it down to 3 TH-cam channels on the subject of firearms.
gunblue490
FortuneCookie45LC
Hickok 45.
these are the only 3 I subscribe to. I check out others now as and then but to learn. to reciever reliable information history and get my questions asked
those are the imho best on TH-cam. ( just my two cents )
safe shootin to ya. and may
God bless.
I hear you GB, I've been leaving his videos going on while I work in the shop.
GunBlue is far better than Hickock45. Hickock45 videos all seem to consist of shooting water bottles and reciting wikipedia information. GunBlue brings forth good information and best of all no water bottles are harmed in his videos.
tjmooremusic Paul Harrel hes the real deal of another sort
Thank you - after forty-odd years of owning and shooting guns it was still worth watching your video!
You’re the equivalent of a walking encyclopedia for fire arms. Respect from NC. thanks for sharing your knowledge. ✌🏽
Your videos are long and very informative! The best for many different types of firearms and the maintenance of weapons. Enjoy watching.
So much knowledge there, I followed his advice on lubricant and have saved so much money, a litre of mineral was much less than 125 mm of a branded gun oil. I like the no nonsense straight talking and telling you as it is. I have now changed my entire regime in gun cleaning and lubrication. Since finding GunBlue490
I've now watched all his videos. Great in depth knowledge of all facets of firearms including some of particular firearms history. Looking forward to you passing on more of you knowledge and experience in future episodes, much appreciated from Australia.
To me mineral oil like Hopps is too light and it keeps evaporating while it sits. Every month or 2 i noticed things were dry. I hate having to re apply oil of any type every month or 2 just to keep things running wet. Its torture to me lol
The only person on TH-cam that I take seriously. Obviously very intelligent and experienced, but able to explain things in simple terms. Very respectful in the use and maintenance of firearms.
Wow !
The “KISS” rule woks the best.
This man has forgotten more than most claims to know.
Listen and save your money.
Thanks for educating us 🙏
Your information on numerous gun topics is timeless and tremendously valuable. Thank you.
Absolutely one of the best firearms care videos I've ever seen thank you 😊
I swear even if i had this much experience in any field, my head wouldnt be able to hold this much info or organize it so neatly. I mean i could talk to you all day about cleaning a guitar up, but it would take me all day and id have 1/4 the amount to say. Great channel and this video in particular was very helpful
I love this, I would literally sit through lectures if you are teaching
I just purchased a gun and I was looking for information on cleaning and such and came across your channel. Excellent video. I feel like I'm in a classroom and learning from the best. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
These videos been posted a long time ago, but they’re good forever. I admit that this channel is the only one which has lengthy videos that could be over an hour long, but I watch it to the end. I never click open any other videos on TH-cam that are more than 15 minutes in length. I’m sure I’m not alone on that. I only own shotguns now , but the info is good enough
I’m 59 yrs old and have owned and shot guns as far back as I can remember but I learn so much from your channel. Thank you for your service to our country and the service you are providing now.
Thank you again for an update on your already vast knowledge of firearms....God bless You and your Family.
One of the best gun channels on youtube period.
Thanks for your conversational, knowledgeable & educational videos! Lots of people have the knowledge videos, but few are actually educational. You don't talk down nor do you talk over our heads. Highly recommended for novices & pros alike. And thanks for your service.
Thank you very much for the great explanations. They are not only informative but quite convincing as you provide logical reasons and important background information.
You're a fountain of knowledge sir, and I love your videos! Many thanks for making them!!!
I'd like to thank you sir, as I have learned more about guns just today from watching your videos then I have in the last 30 years of listening to everyone's "opinions".
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I really enjoy your videos. As a new gun owner you've helped me tremendously!
You are a genius! Watching one of your videos is the firearms equivalent of a lecture on Roman history by Edward Gibbon. I started to object when you were praising the Mini-14, but then I realized you weren't talking about adverse condition tests in things like dirt and mud, but just mechanical functioning. It is true, the Garand/M14/Mini action is incredibly mechanically reliable. In fact, I credit the violent action as aiding in reliability, just like how a slightly-overgassed AR-15 will function in a wider range of temperatures or states of maintenance.
Once again, a stellar presentation! Clean and lubricate with a single product, I know. Isn't that one of the most ridiculous claims we've ever heard!
Most user manuals are very poorly written and illustrated. That’s why so many people have so many questions, this video is very helpful! When I was a rookie, I admit, I overlubricated just a tad.
Thanks for another excellent video! I've taken your advice since I watched your earlier video on this topic, and I can definitely say, without a doubt, that you're 100% correct in what you say. Before I saw that video, I used to over-lubricate my firearms, and as you say so clearly, the result was that all the parts became dirty more frequently. Fortunately, I did take your advice, and since then my guns stay much, much cleaner and thus require far less maintenance. And I daresay they work better! Back then I would sometimes experience malfunctions in some of my finest weapons. Once I stopped over-lubricating, that problem completely went away. So thank you for sharing all your wonderful wisdom. Regarding what you say here about the use of graphite as a lubricate, I would only add that chemically speaking, graphite is essentially carbon, and as you also say here, carbon has hydrophilic properties, which, as you point out, would not be wise to use on a weapon. All the best.
it's no surprise that the kiss principle wins every time - i used to think that if a drop is good then 10 gallons must be better but ... wrong again
"It's like reading the Bible... you can't read it out of context". Amen brother!
Appreciate your down-to-earth, nothing too fancy approach. Have learned and re-learned a lot from you sir.
I think that I am very good with the care of guns and gun repair until I heard you talk. Now I feel like my expertise is at the kindergarten level and your knowledge is at the college professor level. I am subscribed! Don't stop.
God bless you, sir. You are truly an encyclopedia of knowledge and information. I always learn something when I watch your videos. Thank you so much.
Wow! Thank you for detailed instruction. Oiling my guns will not be the same having watched you.
You're welcome. God bless.
Thank you for posting this valuable information. I recently received information from a gunsmith suggesting I use Mobil 1 grease mixed with Mobil 1 light weight motor oil. It seemed decent at first but it ends up saturating the parts. Thanks again. I will apply this information 😊
Guns should not be oiled other than a simple wipe with pharmaceutical grade mineral oil. If an AR rifle, follow my specific lubricant instructions in my AR-15 Cleaning video.
Couldn''t agree with you more.....great explanation about a commonly misunderstood subject, thank you.
It's nice to have someone share their experience and knowledge on a subject in a simple and straightforward way. I'll say what a few others have said by saying thanks for that. God Bless.
Thank you blue gun 490 for all of your knowledge about rifles and handguns God bless
Thank you for passing on your wisdom. This is the second time I watched this video and it is even better the second time. This is the gold standard!
I’d love to hear what you think about some of these new coatings like Cerakote, PVD, Tennifer, Melanite.
This is exactly what all gunowners should hear. Less is more, with gun lube. The build-up of oil and grease can foul an action. It is far more important to store the firearm in a desirable environment where there is less chance for oxidative processes to occur. Very good video!
The best information on gun care and lubrication of a firearms. Thank you.
Another example of things that are designed for your kids and grandkids to be able to use are camera lenses. There are a lot of things in common between cameras and guns. Shooting is nearly identical. Hunting with either is the same; same ranges, same techniques for everything from preparation, to stalking to stabilizing, smoothly releasing the shutter (trigger.) You've got to be loaded, quick on the reload or lens switch... Different lenses for different ranges.. Seriously, so much in common it feels like the same thing. I feel like I've gotten a lot of good experience from shooting skiers, runners, bikers, etc. WITH A CAMERA of course. Shooting cameras has lots of benefits, such as; can shoot your friends and not lose them, can shoot your pets, animals in any season, birds and planes don't mind.. No registrations for special lenses, quiet, lots and lots of benefits of shooting cameras.
Just discovered you this week... Wow, such a wealth of solid information! Thank you SO MUCH for sharing with your brothers and sisters in arms and spirit... God bless you as well.
Best gun maintenance video I have seen on you tube. Sage advice from an honest down Mainer. Merci
That is 1 hour long video intended to make you go to sleep
Believe GB is a New Englander, but not from Maine (I am). To preserve his privacy, wIll leave it at that.
Greetings from Maine! Your channel is one of my absolute favorites. Thank you.
You, sir, are a treasure, the biggest problem I had following your system was cleaning out all the crap that was in my pistol. Moly grease coating the contact points and gumming everything up. I did have to use Hoppe's blast and shine on the sear cage and frame contacts then some light polishing. I really can't believe how slick the mineral oil is and how good it works using your system. For less than ten bucks I have enough mineral oil, flannel rags and hoppe"s 9 to last years. The hardest thing to do is not put more oil, I guess it's just a hard habit to break. I guess we can let the thumbs down people continue to buy the expensive products and feel good while we take that money and spend it on range fees and more ammo. Thanks for the videos!
You should do a video on WOOD care. What to use and not use. I keep hearing oil can destroy wood. Some woods are sealed some are oil rubbed. I'd really like to know everything about the do's and don'ts on wood cause some of these stocks are pretty damn expensive on sporting shotguns.
I spent 18 months at USARAL (United States Army ALaska). We learned to lubricate our Garands with a pencil. The most important thing is to clean the firing pin channel with SD2 solvent. We would use pencil lead (sic) on the firing pin itself. Any oil will congeal at -40°F and cause misfires.
This is refreshing to hear. Too many misinformed think stainless and plastic is superior to blued steel and wood. I believe it's the other way around.
Thank you. It's a matter of beauty and function versus functional utility.
Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge; much appreciated.
For moving parts that do not really need much of a protective layer but do need some lubrication (e.g., slides and rails), I like to use white powder teflon. It is lubricates, it is dry, it does not dry out (it is already dry), and it does not gunk up any of the parts. I have been using that for 40 years. Hoppes used to make it, but not any more. You can still find it on the internet through model railroading shops.
Teflon was removed from Break Free CLP and Hoppe's because it was found to clog cocking notches, jam actions, and cause greatly accelerated wear on military and police firearms. It was withdrawn from the market for good reason, and I suggest you clean all vestiges of it from your guns and shopping list.
@@GunBlue490 Break Free CLP is a liquid spray. Liquid teflon sprays can present issues, and I agree that liquid with teflon cna gunk up. Also, you refer to break free clp which is used in the bore of the gun, when the temperatures can break down the PTFE (teflon) into an acid that will adversely affect the bore. But I am talking about dry micro-particles of dry teflon. Never had a problem in 40 years of use on slides, rails, and barrel bushings. So is your comment based upon dry teflon powder, or wet lubricant spays with teflon as an ingredient?
@@k_enn Break Free, as issued to the military and sold to police, was not a spray; it was a bottled liquid containing the same dry powdered Teflon that you refer to. Their finding concerning wear, particle clogging, and jamming was based on thousands of military firearms in service over millions of hours of use in real time, in countless types of weather conditions. The conclusion was that Teflon particles, not the liquid lubricant, was responsible for unnecessarily wearing parts and clogging mechanisms, while performing nothing of benefit whatsoever. The contractors removed it from the product. Because Teflon is a solid, it could not be made homogeneous with the liquid, and fell immediately out of suspension, even in the bottle. On metal surfaces it did likewise, gathering in recesses where it was not easily removed. Of particular note, it built up inside double action police revolver interiors, where I, speaking as a professional S&W certified armorer, personally found it to cause several mechanical issues with our department revolvers. Millions of firearms continue to function without accelerated wear perfectly without Teflon, and have done so even during the last 40 years that you have used it.
@@GunBlue490 As I thought, it was teflon in a liquid base. Yes, I would not expect it to stay suspended, I would not suspect it would provide any lubrication that the oil base does not provide, and I would expect the wet particles of a solid to gunk up parts and cause wear. I was talking about pure teflon powder (just the dry white powder), not mixed with anything. So what is your experience with a pure teflon powder that is not mixed, and not used inside the barrel and chamber? My experience of 40 years of use on slides and rails is that it has provided superior functioning in cold weather to oils without any wear, clogging or jamming.
Sir I have been watching a lot of your videos and your channel is more valuable to me than my university degree. Thank you.
Kind of cool to hear 😊Gunblue discuss bluing ❤
Thank you sir for passing your knowledge and experience to the next generation, so we don't ruin our beloved guns
Very very outstanding video. Great job. Keep up the good work. Thanks a lot friend. SC Navy vet. Probably the best presentation on Utube
New to the gun seen. Have inherited a handful of 70's-90's handguns (pistols and semis) and several really nice rifle with various degrees of shape and/or abuse or not. Some stainless some blued. Great video. No need for the expensive oil in the fun isle and love the history stories.
Thanks for your prompt response. I agree with you about hoppe's.
your video's are very elaborate and in detail and i am going through them one at a time, so excited.
Thanks
I gotta tell you: It's great to have a resource like you who has
"been there - done that ".
My choice has always been real
life experience over bought & paid for " education.
Thanks!
So glad I found your channel! All th se internet know it all's throwing money at things with no experience, thank you for your service!
Good info my man. I am actually a fan of CLP's though. If Break Free CLP could keep my full auto M-60 Echo 3 and 3 round burst, M16 A2 functioning as a U.S. Marine, I figure it's solid on my civilian weapons. My Dad is probably the biggest Duck hunter since Phil Robertson and he swears by G-96, which is technically a CLP as well. As far as lubrication, I just look at friction points in the action and give them a light coat of CLP.
Nice, i don't like hopps/mineral oil too much. Its really thin and light, i have to reapply over and over every month or two even as it sits not being used. It a pain to keep things running wet with it, im going to try CLP soon.
I appreciate your truthfull, practical and proffesional information you share. God bless and again, thank you.
You’re amazing to listen to and so knowledgeable. I like how you’re straight forward and as a younger guy, you make it easy to learn from. I watched your loading videos for the lee load master. I was starting to regret my purchase from things I was reading until I watched you. Thanks for your time, knowledge and everything you do. I hope you have an amazing life and have many happy, healthy years to come.
Thank you for the education and saving us money. Purchased pinking shears and used a cotton-flannel bed sheet. Now I have enough cloths to last a very long time... for the same price as a commercial cloth. Found MSDS on Hoppes gun oil that states "100% process oil and another that states 100% mineral oil. So we can assume mineral oil a process oil?
Yup. Mineral oil is the base for virtually all lubricating oils, including motor oils. The only differences are viscosity, purity, and additives. The oil part is all that's necessary for guns.
I found your channel a couple weeks ago. It's perplexing to me since I've been on TH-cam since it began and never seen your videos pop up before. Glad it did. You're definitely a breathe of fresh air from the many morons that post on TH-cam. Great job and keep 'em coming!
3 years later now I discovered his video after you did. What a wealth of knowledge, skill and enjoyment to hear him teach, educate and explain.
So grateful for sharing your wealth of knowledge and experience. Glad I came across your videos; Thank you ! While I have many firearms, my favorite are my M1 Garands and 1903s( all 1940s production)