gun cleaning

[270man]

I'm not sure where to post this issue since we don't have a Gun Cleaning & Maintenance forum but I need some inputs from all of you who clean your firearms (everyone?).

For many years I've used BreakFree CLP to coat my barrels after cleanng with various solvents (e.g., Hoppes #9, Shooters Choice). I also wipe the extenal surfaces with a rag lightly coated with CLP. I am now down to the end of my bottle of CLP and was surprised by what I found in the stores (in addition to the higher prices). One store had an aerosol can labeled CLP but their 4-oz squeeze bottle (my preference) was only labeled "LP". I can only assume that the LP formula is CLP with the Cleaning component removed. Don't know when the company made this change but only the CLP formula was sold when I bought mine several years ago.

Since I thoroughly clean barrels and actions with other sovents, a cleaning component in BreakFree is probably not necessary. I may try to contact the company to find out the why and when of this change. Meanwhile, some of you may have thoughts and comments. If you have other favorite oils for lubing and preserving, I would like to hear from you too.

270man