After cleaning a gun, what parts should be oiled. or what parts should not be oiled if that list is shorter?

Question

in particular, im wondering about the inside of the barrell. but im curious about the other parts as well. rifle, revolver, pistol, etc. all answers appreciated

Answer 1

Moving parts should be lubed, preferably dry stuff like graphite. Doesn't collect junk like grease will. Exposed metal surfaces can be wiped down with an oily rag (I used Break Free...do NOT use WD-40 regardless of what you've heard). The bore should have a brush run through it, dipped in bore cleaner if it's funky, followed by a few clean patches. The bore doesn't need oiling down unless you're doing long-term storage.

Answer 2

Just prior to shooting run a couple of dry patches through the barrel to remove any oil there.  It will reduce the chances of over pressure and make the first round you fire more accurate.  Oil in the barrel is only for preventing corrosion during storage.  The round is the only lubricate you need during actual shooting in the  barrel.

Answer 3

Pay particular attention to shiny areas (bearing surfaces) they like a film of lube.

In the barrel for storage a light film is ok, but run a dry patch through before shooting.

Answer 4

Do Not oil the chamber or the grip or the external part of the trigger, nor the safety lever.

Answer 5

tom told you right. don't oil the chamber either, it could cause the case to not grip the chamber wall when the gun is fired. this could lead to excess stress on the action, especially in a high powered rifle. oil in the chamber in a revolver could cause the case to back up when fired,and bind, or jam the cylinder.