I got a good deal on a container of mil-spec gun oil and have been looking for a refillable oil can to dispense it but haven't liked anything I've found. I want a refillable container that will dispense one tiny drop of oil at a time . Anyone have an oil can they have been very happy with?
Recommendations wanted - gun oil dispenser
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You might try a gun oil can, a 3 in ! oil can, A lighter fluid can In other words,the can that was developed for the job.
If you can find a commercial oil can / container to suit you,it likely costs as much as a containr full of product.
I suggest staying away from some other repurposed bottles,such as Visine bottles.
They might work,but inadvertently squirting gun oil in your eye would be bad.
Murphy's Law is real
If you can find a commercial oil can / container to suit you,it likely costs as much as a containr full of product.
I suggest staying away from some other repurposed bottles,such as Visine bottles.
They might work,but inadvertently squirting gun oil in your eye would be bad.
Murphy's Law is real
This is similar to the 30 ml plastic squeeze bottle I use. I find the needle applicator to be quite handy.
LeverGunFan
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If anyone in your family uses eye drops, they often come in 1/2 ounce (15 ml) bottles. Remove the label, pop the top off, and wash it out. Use a Sharpie to mark it for gun oil. Fill it with your oil and pop on the top and you have a handy little oil bottle. The translucent ones are best to keep tabs on when a refill is needed.
Needle
I like the one posted earlier, squeeze bottle with a dull needle applicator.
I don't like seeing guns swimming in oil. Many a fine old LC Smith sidelock has had it's buttstock ruined by too much oil, for too many years.
Not a bad idea to store muzzle down, is their any reason not to?
That's where the needle applicator shines. A very small amount of oil, in exactly the right places.
I like the one posted earlier, squeeze bottle with a dull needle applicator.
I don't like seeing guns swimming in oil. Many a fine old LC Smith sidelock has had it's buttstock ruined by too much oil, for too many years.
Not a bad idea to store muzzle down, is their any reason not to?
That's where the needle applicator shines. A very small amount of oil, in exactly the right places.
Aguila Blanca
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Like what LavaTech posted:
https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-...e-bottles/needle-oiler-bottles-prod20180.aspx
These are 1-ounce. Brownells also has three-packs of them in a 1/2-ounce size, for $8.99, but those are out of stock at the moment.
https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-...e-bottles/needle-oiler-bottles-prod20180.aspx
These are 1-ounce. Brownells also has three-packs of them in a 1/2-ounce size, for $8.99, but those are out of stock at the moment.
I purchased this 2 years ago. I keep it in my shooting box. Love it. Does not leak.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002LYQALQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
For on the bench, I bought a needle type gun oil container ad dumped it. Filled with my preferred oil.
David
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002LYQALQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
For on the bench, I bought a needle type gun oil container ad dumped it. Filled with my preferred oil.
David
jwamplerusa
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I bought these, and have been happy. Cheap, disposable, and performs the job I want them to do with Kroil and Slip2000EWL.
https://www.amazon.com/Bantoye-Appl...2&sprefix=small+plastic+appli,aps,169&sr=8-10
https://www.amazon.com/Bantoye-Appl...2&sprefix=small+plastic+appli,aps,169&sr=8-10
stinkeypete
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I use these...
https://www.amazon.com/Rienar-Dispo...ial&sprefix=plastic+pip,industrial,198&sr=1-3
they are sorta like long nose plastic eye droppers. Some for squirting Hoppes in the bore for cleaning, some for pulling lubricant out of the tight container. Once you get a whole bottle of oil in your range bag... you'll go back to the tightest fitting container you can find. Ask me how I know.
https://www.amazon.com/Rienar-Dispo...ial&sprefix=plastic+pip,industrial,198&sr=1-3
they are sorta like long nose plastic eye droppers. Some for squirting Hoppes in the bore for cleaning, some for pulling lubricant out of the tight container. Once you get a whole bottle of oil in your range bag... you'll go back to the tightest fitting container you can find. Ask me how I know.
I have the little needle-nosed bottles form Brownells. I also have Goldenrod oil cans. They usually get filled with synthetic motor oil and synthetic ATF fluid, both of which I use on firearms. No reason you could not put gun oil in them.
https://www.amazon.com/goldenrod-oi...d=1588342118&rnid=2528832011&ref=sr_nr_p_89_2
https://www.amazon.com/goldenrod-oi...d=1588342118&rnid=2528832011&ref=sr_nr_p_89_2
I use bottles meant for henna application, and these have proven perfect for my needs:
https://hennacaravan.com/collections/applicators/products/luer-lock-bottle-2-oz
Along with their luer lock tips (three sizes) they are my go to for solvents and oil. Precise application, no excess, waste or mess.
https://hennacaravan.com/collections/applicators/products/luer-lock-bottle-2-oz
Along with their luer lock tips (three sizes) they are my go to for solvents and oil. Precise application, no excess, waste or mess.
fly rod oil dispenser GREAT for gun application
Coming back around after experiencing the product first hand.
I'm using the fly rod gear oil dispenser and it is PERFECT for getting that one tiny drop of oil RIGHT where you want it!
Highly recommend this item for gun owners in general and reloaders specifically.
My specific application is putting a tiny drop of oil on a piece of brass just before putting it into my BTSniper swage die to make a hollow point out of it.
Find pic in the reloading area if you want to see what I'm doing.
Coming back around after experiencing the product first hand.
I'm using the fly rod gear oil dispenser and it is PERFECT for getting that one tiny drop of oil RIGHT where you want it!
Highly recommend this item for gun owners in general and reloaders specifically.
My specific application is putting a tiny drop of oil on a piece of brass just before putting it into my BTSniper swage die to make a hollow point out of it.
Find pic in the reloading area if you want to see what I'm doing.
I have had bad luck with oil bottles pens and dispensers in general. Everything from broken pens to bent needles, to pens that would only allow certain oils to flow or leaked. I recently found and have had great luck with the Lucas Extreme Duty oil bottle. I wanted to test the oil (so far it is really impressing me) but I love the bottle it came in. It was like $9 off of Amazon, about the same price as a decent bottle by itself. Try the oil, toss the bottle if you do not like it.
I took Shadow's advice. Found an Amazon deal for two of those 1 ounce Lucas Extreme Duty bottles (with oil of course) for something like $11 with free shipping. As he mentioned, even if I don't like the oil (which I think is unlikely), it's almost worth it just to get the the bottles, which I can refill with any lubricant and reuse as needed. They should arrive in a few days.
Thanks, Shadow9mm.
Thanks, Shadow9mm.