r/canadaguns • u/ExpressSize9383 • 12d ago

Fix my gun / Modding Cleaning kit/oils for gun maintenance

Hello all, as apart of my target shooting collection (Savage 22LR, Ruger American Gen II 223, SKS, and benelli nova 3 pump) I'm just wondering if there is a cleaning kit that would be able to do all these sizes or would I need to buy different rods separately for each one.

In addition to the brush, can all these guns have the same oil used on them? And if so what should I be getting

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u/Lumindan 12d ago

I bought a hoppes universal kit many moons ago and it's still good. Only thing is I bought different sized boresnakes because I'm lazy (and it's good for a quick clean).

As for cleaner? Ballistol is always good (and its one stop shop more or less)

Lately though I've been trying the MDT line and that's been pretty effective.

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u/epnk420 10d ago

The MDT line up of cleaners are fantastic

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u/NeruLight 12d ago edited 11d ago

G96 because it smells good without being so in your face like hoppes. Being a CLP it cleans great and does lubrication without being crazy either

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u/Borealbound 11d ago

Otis makes a cleaning kit that has multiple brush sizes, fits into a small zip up case that can be worn on a belt. 

As for oil, I have become a convert to Ballistol. I have used Hoppes, WD40, sunflower oil, canola oil, lithium grease, beeswax mixed with tallow, crisco, but I like ballistol, especially because it works well with black powder. 

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u/ExpressSize9383 10d ago

do i need ballistol and oil or just ballistol

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u/Borealbound 10d ago

Honestly Ballistol on its own works fine.