customf1

What the best for cleaning inside of magazines, springs, etc..? I heard something called rem oil might work? Thanks

James6591

You guys have different "named" cleaning agents there but I'll bet they are similiar though.
I have only cleaned my magazines as new, not particularly sure how often they should be done. Should maybe make it an annual occurence?
I use a CLP called G96.

Mr Sasquatch

I do not put any oil or grease on my mags. Just use a dry brush on the inside and outside, wipe it with a dry cotton rag and dust it with moly powder using a small paint brush. The same goes for the spring and the follower. Never had any problems.

I certainly do not want any "wet" and sticky part in my mags as I regularly drop them on the ground in mu USPSA matches.

If you think that you need to dissolve some crud then probably any gun cleaning solvent/lubricant would be good, but I'd wipe it all out well.

Spike12

I don't clean mine unless they've been someplace to get dirty, like the ground.

When I do clean them (like right after I buy them) I leave all the SS & plastic ones bone dry. (Common practice for the local LEOs)

The blued mag, like for my M1A get cleaned then a light coating of BirchWood Casey "Rust Blocker". It also has a slight lube quality. When it drys out you can't see it and it's non-sticky.

I also examine the springs quite closely for corrosion and per above, give them a coat of the BirchWood product.

Mr Sasquatch

BirchWood Casey "Rust Blocker"?

If it dries to a non-sticky coat, I'm going to try it. Thanks for the tip.

Spike12

Here's a link to it on Midway. This is a spray can, but I use it from a small can.

Barricade Rust Preventative 6oz Aerosol

To apply inside the mag, I use a Q-Tip. Be sure to RTFM. Shake very well and don't over do it.

As an experiment I took some old rusty hammers and sanded their heads to bright metal. Applied the Barricade and stuck them in my tool box. This box is in a un-heated garage right next to the clothes dryer vent. It's been months (year?) and they still look good. Your mileage will vary.

Storm40

Same here. CLP only if needed

bearcatter

I don't lube my mags at all. I keep the blue touched up with Birchwood-Casey Super Blue. To clean, I use some old coffee percolator brushes I picked up at a thrift store, still in the packages. I don't know if anyone makes them anymore, as the only percolators I've seen in years are in camping equipment.

They're made to clean inside the stem of the percolator basket, about a half inch O.D.. Perfect for rimfire mags.

Chinto

I just started using G96. I find it does a great job too. I will spray a little of the G96 on a microfiber towel and pull it through the mag 2-3 times and then rub the spring down with a paint trim brush that has some g96 on the brush to give a little coating of CLP then re assemble. Of course, this only happens once or twice a year so far. Mostly just wipe down the exterior with a microfiber cloth.

303lithgow

For me it all depends on the material of the mag and how often I use it. Any plastic mag I don't lube but a metal one that will be in storage will get a light coat of CLP. I live in a damp climate and if I don't protect them they will rust.

I collect WWII and Vietnam era magazines, enblocs, and strippers.

Marine Division Two

In over 40 plus years of shooting,never had to break down a magazine,just wipe down cleant with oil and a soft cloth,Will probably catch some flack for this one. Merry Christmas,God Bless our military past and present who keep the United States of America Safe and Secure.

303lithgow

Whats the saying? If its not broke don't fix it.

SnakeShooter17

I just run a couple sheets of wadded-up toilet paper through my 22/45 Mk. III mags on the end of a cleaning rod. Powder solvent beforehand if needed. Hoppes #9 solvent actually leaves behind a slight protective coating on blued steel in my experience. I don't know about you guys, but good-quality toilet paper sees to my guns quite a bit (lol).

303lithgow

I bet you do a crappy job of cleaning.

Actually if it works keep doing it. I buy cheap cotton wash clothes from wally world and use them the same way. I usually have at least one rag hanging around with a light coat of oil on it for wiping weapons/tools around. i live in a damp climax and rust is a problem with everything.

In general cleaning is not my problems but rather dealing with rust. Any weapon I don't plan on shootin' in a couple months gets a heavy coat of oil. So much oil that it needs to be cleaned before shootin'.

Lee D

the most wonderfull smelling stuff in the world. i keep it stocked up and use the heck out of it