Where performance matters, maintenance matters 

By Taylah Campbell May 

In the world of shooting, the reliability of your equipment isn’t optional. Often proper care and maintenance is neglected. Whether you are constantly at the range, in the field or simply storing your firearms, preventative maintenance is the difference between flawless performance and frustrating failure. We have all heard variations of maintenance advice, but what if there is a new benchmark in firearm care? 

StrikeHold and Mako Oil may just be that. These advanced maintenance solutions bring something different to the table – long-lasting dry film lubrication that provides protection for months, not days. 

StrikeHold isn’t just a lubricant, rather it’s a precision-engineered penetrant, corrosion inhibitor, and moisture displacer that is designed to protect metal components in harsh environments. There are numerous reasons that shooters are switching to StrikeHold, including providing deep penetration, reducing carbon build-up adhesion and extending servicing intervals. 

Similarly, Mako Oil, a penetrating lubricant made from oils of deep-sea fish, bonds to metal surfaces and dries, forming an extremely thin lubricating film that isn’t tacky or wet. There are many advantages of using Mako Oil, not only is it a long-lasting, dry to the touch lubricant, but it also reduces wear on moving parts, making it ideal for precision components. This means a smoother bolt action, cleaner trigger, improved reliability and less frequent reapplications. 

The great part about both of these products is that they aren’t just firearm specific; they can be used to maintain fishing reels, knives, tools, marine gear, and outdoor and 4×4 gear. Since they dry into a protective film, they reduce the attachment of unwanted contaminants to your equipment. 

When reliability counts, your maintenance products should work as hard as you do. StrikeHold and Mako Oil aren’t just another spray and wipe solution – they provide serious, long-term protection for serious shooters and outdoorsmen. If you are diligent about preventative care, performance and longevity, maybe it’s time to consider other options. Where performance matters, maintenance matters. 

If you are keen to give either of these products a try, check out Alpha LED, an Australian-owned company that pride themselves in supporting and sponsoring other small businesses. Alpha LED lighting first discovered StrikeHold about eight years ago while trying to find a solution to more efficient installation of pool lighting. This is where they found that StrikeHold allowed them to use a battery-operated power drill underwater for more than five minutes and continued functioning afterwards. The capillary crawl of StrikeHold gets into all the mechanical parts and creates a watertight barrier. It is this feature that made it ideal for use on firearms, especially if your equipment is exposed to the elements. Soon after discovery, Alpha LED connected with the USA-based manufacturers and have been working extensively on further development of StrikeHold. StrikeHold was both developed and tested by the US Military as a weapons cleaner and has since seen many war zones. 

For more information or to purchase products, visit: alphaledlilghting.com.au  
And don’t forget members get ten per cent off your first order when quoting ‘FOREST10 for 10%’.