Which grease for bolt lugs?
- Thread starter Danny Treacy
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Shooter choice gun grease and come in a handy syringe
Dunno why it didn’t quote this
I have got a 500g pot of this grease from Halfords and each time I prepare for a shooting trip I wipe the bolt dry then put a tiny dab of it on each shiny part of the bolt where I can see metal on metal wear is happening (camming surfaces especially). Then a super light smear of oil over the rest of the bolt. https://www.halfords.com/motoring/e...l/comma-multi-purpose-grease-500g-776088.html
Danny Treacy
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No idea who he is, but he’s welcome to share
This:
Or a dab of synthetic gearbox oil.........this ticks all the boxes for a high pressure metal to metal application, as in the bolt lugs.......can be a bit smelly, though.
D.
Bardahl PTFE Dry Lubricant 250ml 44682
Bardahl Dry PTFE Lubricant has thefollowing properties:• Leaves a dry film that protectsagainst dust, dirt and grease.• Optimum lubrication thanks to itsfluidity and high penetrationproperties.• Anti-wear, anti-corrosion and antifriction.Shake well the aerosol before use.Spray on the surfaces to...
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Or a dab of synthetic gearbox oil.........this ticks all the boxes for a high pressure metal to metal application, as in the bolt lugs.......can be a bit smelly, though.
D.
Callum Ferguson wrote an article about the folly of not using a little grease on bolt lugs. I wish i could find it. Maybe someone has it?
He had to rectify damage on several rifles.
My opinion, for what it is worth, is use a little bolt lug grease and have a chamber cleaning kit. Keep the bolt and lug recesses clean.
I'm not sure which of the greases are suitable, i use a product marketed for the job. I am using Shooters Choice.
He had to rectify damage on several rifles.
My opinion, for what it is worth, is use a little bolt lug grease and have a chamber cleaning kit. Keep the bolt and lug recesses clean.
I'm not sure which of the greases are suitable, i use a product marketed for the job. I am using Shooters Choice.
I'd be interested to know if Callum's concern relates to just ultra-high tolerance actions, such as Nesika/ Borden/BAT, or all which clearly includes Remington and any number of clones.
K
HonestJohn
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I suspect you’ve hit double with both darts, as in normal factory spec rifles it’s a non-issue as long as not left dry and dirty of course.
I doubt it - headspace is headspace irrespective of manufacturer. Grease just helps to reduce wear and possibly make bolt closing/lift slightly smoother.
Use as much grease as possible
Preferably with lots of carbon residue and general detritus to act as a supreme grinding paste
When its ****ed come and buy another rifle here.....
(just to be clear...terrible idea. If it needs grease you have a bigger problem)
Preferably with lots of carbon residue and general detritus to act as a supreme grinding paste
When its ****ed come and buy another rifle here.....
(just to be clear...terrible idea. If it needs grease you have a bigger problem)
John Gryphon
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Memories of shooting trip on mates place to Condobolin NSW for pigs,dogs,permit roos,foxes,cats and goats. Hot and dry as a dead dingo's donger it was for a few days spent with fine dust following the utes every time we went out. I doubt if you blokes would have seen the schitty conditions in green old UK. The same even at night. Waving a spotlight from the ute,seeing a fox then pulling up for a shot with the dust overtaking to such a point that the light wouldn't penetrate and simply reflected the light back. The bolt on my borrowed Carl Gustav Husqvarna (308) decided it didn't want to open without the use of a 3/4 gal pipe as a lever. Too much oil residue had collected a real goo mixture....never had the problem again. WA Miles could surely share some info on dust as well.
Thats it,simple and correct. A proper dirty dusty bolt can be done with a WD40 (or similar) spray drenching that will wash out 'particles' then left to drain further then another wipe down....never mind the scent ****ing up ones hunt. The deer know what you had for dinner last night or what toothpaste you used in the morning if one is going the wrong way lol.
When we were allowed to have five shot semi auto shotguns every couple of weeks we would knock the pins out,drop the good bits and flush with lots of .....PETROL! Unleaded /two stroke it never mattered a **** as you fellas would know that the accumulated particles of unburnt powder can readily glue an auto up. We were shooting 5-6 days a week back in the early 80`s and it really will open one's eyes seeing the amount of schitt on opening up an auto shotty.
As above 100% agreed.
enfieldspares
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I thought I'd revisit this. My late friend Clifford Owen who did some service in North Africa so had the Africa Star told me that there and as in the manuals they ran the rifles dry. No oil anywhere at all on the action or bolt.
dropmdead
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Hunting rifle - the bolt lives in a oily rag, but kept dry. As for lug lube, moly suspended in alcohol and lightly applied.
Competition rifle has a bit more attention given, including the smallest of applications of lubricant including grease, but once finished for the relay, it's cleaned before being put away.
Competition rifle has a bit more attention given, including the smallest of applications of lubricant including grease, but once finished for the relay, it's cleaned before being put away.
johnnytheboy
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Only grease you’ll ever need is,
LiquiMoly Schmierfix Grease
Liqui Moly Lubricant Fix 50g 1080 Exceptionally Adhesive Paste | Grease | eBay UK
Lubricant Fix is an exceptionally adhesive, water-resistant special paste with a wide range of applications. It provides outstanding protection from wear, corrosion and oxidation and prevents creaking and squeaking.
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