Ruger Forum

Stealth15 · August 24th, 2012, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jlh820

A little FrogLube goes a looonnnggg way. I've got an 8oz liquid and an 8oz tub of the paste. And I've lost count of how many cleanings I've done with it - at least 10 and I'd estimate I've still got 90% left. The initial treatment uses the most. Subsequent cleanings require much less.

Watch the videos on their site. There's also one on YouTube where this guy does his own controlled study. He used about 9 of the leading cleaner lubricants and FrogLube. The results surprised him since he was sure his high end petroleum based products would win. But FrogLube came out on top. Because it penetrates the surfaces, wood, metal, poly, whatever, it lubricates much better than any oil based product. And it doesn't migrate. It stays where you put it.

If funds are an issue, I would recommend a small tub of the paste. It's the same stuff and if you want to use it in liquid form, just warm it up in the microwave. It's nonflammable, so don't worry about that.

I think they give out free samples at gunshows, but every time I've seen it there the samples were all gone.

I'm not connected with the company in any way, shape or form. As I've said before, IMO it's the best thing to come along for guns since smokeless powder. Plus it's American made and part of the profits go to our vets and troops.

BTW - I got mine on Amazon.com. I don't know if it was cheaper, but they usually have the best prices and it's easier to find! When I look at all my arsenal of chemicals, lubes and cleaners, I figure I'll be spending about 25% of what I was before.

Sounds like a great product. I don't really question at all how well it works, it's mainly the cost. I'm definitely going to try some out once I get the cash.

I did see it on amazon, the prices aren't crazy high for the 4oz package.

I'll probably just start off with the 4oz paste, which actually is priced pretty fairly. I don't really see why you need both the liquid and paste seeing as they do the same thing?...

I'll let you know what I think of it when I get some. Thanks for all the feedback, you've been a tremendous help!

jlh820 · August 24th, 2012, 06:51 PM

FrogLube paste vs liquid. Yes, both are the same. The liquid is handy for places you can't get the brush into. Be sure and follow the instructions. You need to heat your gun parts either with a hair dryer or here in Phoenix, just step outside!

The parts should be about 100-120°. When you apply the paste you'll see it quickly turns liquid. Once you've coated everything, let it sit for 30-60 minutes. You can't leave it on too. So more time is perfectly ok. And don't forget your bore. Just put some on a patch and run it through the barrel a couple of times. Allowing it to soak in is very important, especially the first time. Brush any dirty areas and then wipe off. The kit comes with a microfiber cloth for wiping it down. Any high friction areas can be touched up with liquid (or melted). But use it sparingly for extra lube. Even when you've rubbed it off, you haven't removed it. When you fire your gun and it heats up, the FrogLube comes back out and provides extra lube. You'll find it takes very little after the first application.

You can get microfiber clothes cheap by looking in the computer sections. You can also wash them in a washing machine over and over. That also works for bore snakes but don't put those in a dryer. I usually wash mine by hand with dish soap and hang them out to dry.

Stealth15 · August 24th, 2012, 07:43 PM

Lol I leave the gun outside, the stock might melt

. Arizona gets so hot.. It's been better lately because of the rain, but it also makes it humid the next day.

On the 10/22, there aren't that many areas to lubricate. The barrel, the bolt (I leave the extractor and firing pin as dry as I can), the guide rod/charging handle, and the bolt rails in the receiver are really the only parts that need lubrication.

I suppose taking apart the trigger assembly and applying a little bit of paste might be beneficial, but most of those parts really don't need lubrication other than to avoid rust. Not to mention it takes a while to reassemble it.

So I probably wouldn't need the liquid, just the paste.. If it works as great as everyone says it does, that would be awesome. I really get tired taking it down all the time and cleaning it out, it takes me a long time to get all of that .22 powder and junk out. It gets everywhere. Not to mention my parents don't particularly like me using solvents and what not in the house (it does smell pretty nasty). I've been toughing it out in the heat cleaning the darn thing.

jlh820 · August 24th, 2012, 07:54 PM

Yes, it's been nice now that's it's down to the low hundreds! And the humidity does suck! I got overheated at the range last Sunday and was sick for two days after. Just now starting to feel better.

FrogLube is completely safe to use indoors and it has a nice wintergreen smell. If you're
brave enough, you can eat it. It's USDA approved food grade. I'm not brave enough to try it!

76Highboy · August 24th, 2012, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BlkHawk73

You have your method, the rest of us have ours. Not saying ours is the correct one and yours is incorrect. However, look around at the collective majority of the more serious/season target/match shooters and see their methods. Hundreds of rounds and as mentioned above, a simple dry patch is used.
If your's is that dirty after 50 rounds that it starts to affect performance that badly, I gotta wonder what ammo you're using. Bulk? Winchester or Remington bulk? Use GOOD ammo and it's a non-issue.
Curious...what dead president on the coin are you shooting out and at what range?

Ya, I agree. I have shot so many rounds through my lever action .22 and my 10/22 without cleaning them. I am talking 1000's. The hardest thing on my guns is the fine dust from the desert. I keep everything but the barrel clean. I check my barrels periodically and the rifling is excellent. Accuracy is great. I shoot average ammo, whatever is on sale,,, Remington, Winchester, CCI. No problems here. Today's ammo is not corrosive. The hardest thing on a firearm these days is the elements, and the sweat from the human hands. If a person cleans it every couple hundred rounds that is fine, but every 50 seems a little too much for me personally. Heck, when I am whistle pig hunting I can run 1000 rounds in a couple of days and I will shoot that gun for several weekends that way and accuracy does not change.

Stealth15 · August 24th, 2012, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jlh820

Yes, it's been nice now that's it's down to the low hundreds! And the humidity does suck! I got overheated at the range last Sunday and was sick for two days after. Just now starting to feel better.

FrogLube is completely safe to use indoors and it has a nice wintergreen smell. If you're
brave enough, you can eat it. It's USDA approved food grade. I'm not brave enough to try it!

Yikes, been there before. Not fun stuff. Glad you're getting better

I've been bringing a big jug of water with me to Ben Avery and a friend and I usually go through it within about 3 hours. Too hot here...

lol...I think I'll pass on the taste test as well. USDA also says McDonalds is food grade, but I don't touch that stuff.

jlh820 · August 24th, 2012, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Stealth15

Yikes, been there before. Not fun stuff. Glad you're getting better

I've been bringing a big jug of water with me to Ben Avery and a friend and I usually go through it within about 3 hours. Too hot here...

lol...I think I'll pass on the taste test as well. USDA also says McDonalds is food grade, but I don't touch that stuff.

Yep, Ben Avery is where I go outdoors. It's a big, nicely maintained, equipped and managed range and lots of nice folk there. I take a 32oz out there and keep refilling from the water fountain. I appreciate their saftey consciousness there too.

Well I'm off topic and better stop before I get yelled at!