302w 83 Posted September 21, 2015 Anyone use it? How well does it work? I'm an avid Hoppes user. If it cleans as well as Hoppes, I'll whip up a batch. My question is, does it wipe dry? I feel like it would leave an oily residue. I like that Hoppes leaves the surface residue free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Bill 649 Posted September 21, 2015 Ed's Red has been a staple at Camp Perry for years. I used to use it on the Garand but over time I just got lazy and picked up what I needed now and then. There are several different formulas I tried, all seemed to work rather well. No complaints or problems. Here's a link to a list of homemade cleaners and lubricants. With all the hype today I really do not know if one is any better than the other, commercial or homemade. Some say this or that is the best, others not so much. A lot depends I guess on how often you use the firearm, what you shoot, and how often you clean it. or store it. http://www.frfrogspad.com/homemade.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
9X19 125 Posted September 22, 2015 Safer choice than Hoppes on nickel guns. Will not harm finish. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
302w 83 Posted September 22, 2015 Safer choice than Hoppes on nickel guns. Will not harm finish. Unfortunately, I don't need to worry about nickel. How's the residue? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
siderman 1,139 Posted September 22, 2015 every now and then when a Eds Red topic comes up i think about mixing some up as I have all the fixins laying around , but then i look into my trusty Weapons Support Cabinets and see way too much stuff already .....as a side note I recently cleaned out my in-laws house/garage and probly took several gallons worth of the ingredients to the Brgn Cnty sponsered hazmat drop-off they just had near here. can only keep so much crap hanging around. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites