Every shooter has their favorite lube that they use and relies on. Most shooters prefer CLPs, that is, lubes that function as cleaners, lubricants, and preservatives. The reason for this is because they are more economical. They will save you the cost of buying a cleaner and preservative.
The Slip 2000 lubes are CLPs, and that fact alone is what makes them popular. Another reason why they are so well-liked is that they are not toxic and don’t contain any hazardous materials.
Mossberg is well-known for its high-quality, rugged, reliable, and affordable pump-action shotguns. Over the years, the company has continued to update its models, particularly their 500 series models.
That being said, let us look at the 535 models and the 835 models and how they differ.
When comparing cartridges, you need to consider factors like weight and energy because both these factors play an essential role in how much kinetic energy a bullet produces.
Many shooters tend to compare the 10mm to the .41mag, and as it goes, they all have different opinions as to which is more powerful. To understand these cartridges more and how they differ, we have reviewed each one and highlighted their differences.
Both the .44 Magnum and .44 Special are large-bore cartridges that are chambered in revolvers. Both cartridges have their pros and cons, and they are both suited for different situations.
In this article, we have discussed each of them, how they differ from each other, and what situations they are best suited for.
It’s worthwhile mentioning that silencers don’t work on all firearms, and this is due to the way some gun barrels are designed. Firearms like rifles and pistols are compatible with silencers, while revolvers are not. And it’s only recently that a silencer explicitly designed for shotguns hit the market.
Most firearms that were manufactured after 1968 contain a serial number. The number is located on the barrel or frame of the firearm, and it may include a series of numbers or a series of numbers and letters.
Ideally, the numbers can help you decipher the date, month, and year the gun was manufactured. However, not all guns have a serial number, and therefore, it may be hard to determine the date they were made. Either because they were manufactured illegally to be sold for personal use.
Cast Bullets or Boolits are manually made by melting metal and casting it into a mold. Most of these bullets are made of lead, but some are made of zinc alloy.
There are certain advantages of using cast boolits over jacketed bullets. And in this article, we will highlight these advantages and the reasons for using cast boolits.
One of the hottest debates about gun lubes is whether to use motor oil to lubricate a firearm.
Now, some gun owners claim that you can and that it works. Others see it as a bad idea and will not use it no matter what because it is specifically formulated for motor engines.
Given that lubes are formulated for firearms, it doesn’t make much sense to use motor oil to lube your gun. But for the sake of those who are curious as to whether you can use motor oil as a gun lube, we are going to compare the 0W-20 motor oil vs gun lube.
The XF7 gun lube is a gun grease formulated for modern weapons like rifles and handguns. It is a waterproof gun grease with corrosion inhibitors. It is non-toxic and does not drip, melt, or run when heated.
The grease can withstand temperatures between -30 degrees F. to 500 degrees F. It is a gun grease that you can use in harsh weather conditions without a problem.
Safari Charlie Gun Lube is a synthetic lube that doesn’t contain silicone, wax, graphite, or Teflon. It is a cleaner, lube, and protectant, and it is formulated to lift carbon residue, grease, grime, dirt, and rust.
The lube does not have a pungent smell of chemicals, as you find with some other gun lubes. Some users who have used it say that it smells like fresh oranges. This is not a bad thing, although some people prefer odorless gun lubes.