What is the best lube for AK-47's - The Firearms Forum

streetbob · 12-05-2012, 02:06 PM

Hey Guys,

I was wondering what y'all think is the best lube for ak's? I am currently using Hoppes lube, but I have only put 200 or so rounds down range with it.

soundguy · 12-05-2012, 02:08 PM

according to what I've seem on most soviet rifles.. they seem to do well on leftover cosmoline, dust and a lil sand..

Unlike the AR that likes operating room sterility..

streetbob · 12-05-2012, 02:12 PM

I may just have to make a mix of that up!

aa1911 · 12-05-2012, 02:25 PM

silver bullet gun oil (SBGO) is a favorite on here.

pretty much whatever you have, they don't need very much. Just about any kind will work fine, even dry lube.

I use homebrewed oil, synthetic motor oil and oil stabilizer with a touch of bore solvent.

also I use a barber brush (two actually, one dry that never touches oil and one for oiling) to apply a nice even coat over whatever I need on the gun.

streetbob · 12-05-2012, 02:28 PM

Thanks AA, I may have to give SBGO a try!

ka64 · 12-05-2012, 03:16 PM

This Bad Boy gets SBGO........

12-05-2012, 02:06 PM	#1
streetbob V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Gulf Coast, Texas Posts: 214	What is the best lube for AK-47's Hey Guys, I was wondering what y'all think is the best lube for ak's? I am currently using Hoppes lube, but I have only put 200 or so rounds down range with it. __________________ "You're a daisy if you do." Doc Holliday -->

12-05-2012, 02:08 PM	#2
soundguy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: florida Contributor Posts: 4,716	Re: What is the best lube for AK-47's according to what I've seem on most soviet rifles.. they seem to do well on leftover cosmoline, dust and a lil sand.. Unlike the AR that likes operating room sterility..

12-05-2012, 02:12 PM	#3
streetbob V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Gulf Coast, Texas Posts: 214	Re: What is the best lube for AK-47's I may just have to make a mix of that up! __________________ "You're a daisy if you do." Doc Holliday

12-05-2012, 02:25 PM	#4
aa1911 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,120	Re: What is the best lube for AK-47's silver bullet gun oil (SBGO) is a favorite on here. pretty much whatever you have, they don't need very much. Just about any kind will work fine, even dry lube. I use homebrewed oil, synthetic motor oil and oil stabilizer with a touch of bore solvent. also I use a barber brush (two actually, one dry that never touches oil and one for oiling) to apply a nice even coat over whatever I need on the gun. __________________ "Loud noises don't end gunfights.... well placed shots do."

12-05-2012, 02:28 PM	#5
streetbob V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Gulf Coast, Texas Posts: 214	Re: What is the best lube for AK-47's Thanks AA, I may have to give SBGO a try! __________________ "You're a daisy if you do." Doc Holliday

12-05-2012, 03:16 PM	#6
ka64 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Michigan Contributor Posts: 1,416	Re: What is the best lube for AK-47's This Bad Boy gets SBGO........