Which Oil Do You Use to Wet Mount Scopes

[ironpony52]

So seeing how much fun discussion we are having in the other thread, I thought we could add to it.
Which brand of oil is always a hot bed of discussion

Personally I use Valvoline 20W50 Super Blue Diesel Oil after running it thru a Fram filter in my CUMMINS for 20k miles. Blackstone oil tests every 5k to verify oil quality.
I have found the higher zinc content along with the carbon build up from the used oil allows the rings to seat far superior to the rail. Sample size of two scope mountings.
A damp cue tip to coat the inside of the rings surface which contacts the rail. Then torque the fastener dipped in the same oil to manufacturers opinion.

 

[Kadams1563]

Olive

 

[Changed]

I, like Diddy, use baby oil.

 

[MO Fugga]

I, like Diddy, use baby oil.

No such thing as a No No Hole.

 

[Mister Ridge]

Whale oil for extra lib enragement.

 

[Darryle]

Spit

 

[Baron23]

 

[308pirate]

Spit

Old school

 

[308pirate]

 

[DM1975]

Gentle strokes in the right spot negate the need to add lube prior to mounting. Some have problems finding that spot but it is there, trust me. The caveat to this is older mounts. They might require lube regardless. Especially if they’ve been mounted a lot.

 

[ironpony52]

Olive

or Awlivv ? google at your own risk

 

[boomslang]

Sweat, right after I bench 275.

 

[6.5SH]

Olive

Hot pressed, Extra Slutty

 

[502Chevelle]

Astroglide will help that thing slide right into place.

 

[XLR308]

Astroglide will help that thing slide right into place.

Was my sick minds immediate thought, you dirty dirty man.

 

[308pirate]

or Awlivv ? google at your own risk

She's nasty. And not the good kind of nasty.

 

[nvhunter2]

Never need it, never wet mounted and never had a problem.

 

[JWG]

Sweat, right after I bench 275.

For reps, ja?

All jokes aside, someone mentioned grease. I've always just put a little clp or whatever on the rail to make sure the clamps seat proper.

Also, fun fact, 275# is equivalent to roughly 1.8 Honda H5 automatic transmissions.

 

[carbonbased]

All jokes aside, someone mentioned grease. I've always just put a little clp or whatever on the rail to make sure the clamps seat proper.

CLP?

I dunno man, I need to speak to a tribologist and lubrication engineer on this one.

 

[JWG]

CLP?

I dunno man, I need to speak to a tribologist and lubrication engineer on this one.

Lol! My main goal is just for the clamping surfaces to seat properly when torqued. Most any lubricant will suffice.

 

[USP45]

Only the sweetest nectar from a certified virgin will work... anything else is like fighting for second place.

 

[gopherslayer]

Is this peer reviewed?