Mr. Longbeard

Ok I had a guy at work tell me WD-40 was no good to use on guns... I've been using it for the last 30 years with out any prob... I've got a bunch of rifle, pistols and shotguns no problems...

I decided to do a little research and all I came up with was...

Don't use it... Gums up... Evaporates...

Haven't seen any gum up issues
Haven't had a gun rust on me yet
As far as evaporating wouldn't know if it did...

I use it and will always have a can in my position while on hunting trips...

So what you all think about the dreaded WD-40

Bbj270

If put to much around firing pin it could kill the primers of the cartiage. I use rem oil. Never had a problem still don't over oil.

nchawkeye

Have used it over 50 years, no problems..

Bullcamp82834

In very cold weather it thickens up and could slow down the firing mechanism enough to cause a failure to fire.
It also damages some stock finishes.
It's not made for guns. Use something made for guns.
WD40 is a great product when used for what it was designed for.

Wingbone

I have and will continue to use it, but as a barrel cleaning agent and rust preventative, never as lubricant. I've not had a problem with it. I think it's one of the best rust preventatives out there.

Wayspr

WD is a good rust preventative, not a lubricant. Here's a good article:
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/lid=1..._Preventatives

Ferguson Outfitters

They do make a LTCI version of WD-40, but Break Free works for me.

jerry d

I use Breakfree LP to lube the rifle. I use WD40 to spray all metal parts if im hunting in rain or snow. Let it sit for a few minutes then wipe the gun clean.

Bullcamp82834

I smelled an odd odor in the timber once during a snow squall and went to check it out. Turned out to be a guy's rifle that he had soaked in WD 40.

Mr. Slim

if you want to protect the metal on your rifle when hunting in rain or snow, put a coat of car wax on the barrel. water runs right off. wouldn't put it on a matte finish though. if you take the stock off make sure you do the bottom of the barrel too. as for wd-40 its not meant for guns. also gives off a scent which could alert deer.