Guys, as the man testing the products stated, if you have a product you've used and are satisfied, there's no reason to change. I have shotguns that are 100 years old and have made it this far without the benefit of these modern products. Some traditional doublegun enthusiasts still use pure mineral oil and petroleum jelly exclusively.
But, nearly all of what we hear and know of gun oils is anecdotal and unquantified in any manner that we can use to objectively compare products. So, to me, this test provides objective comparative data, at least for corrosion protection. As Wernher Von Braun was quoted: “One good test is worth a thousand expert opinions.”
I decided to change from RemOil, which showed one of the lowest performances, to Hornady One Shot, which showed one of the best performances, because I want more margin in rust protection and I seem go thru a can of oil a year, so I need to buy every so often. Also, RemOil and Hornady One Shot seem to have similar properties that make for a cleaning fluid. With my double shotguns, I may go on a hunt and it could be days before the gun is wiped down. Although in wet conditions I tend to have more diligence in tending to my guns, in dry conditions I have tended to let them go days and up to a week before they get a wipe down. Like most products I buy, I like to have the best for my particular uses, with consideration for some personal nuances. This particular test helped me in choosing a better bore and exterior wipe down product. For lubrication of specific gun types, I use other products.
The referenced test is just another data point to add to our knowledge.
