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 12_gauge 
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Posted: 4/4/2012 2:18:31 PM
THE IMAGE ABOVE IS A PAID ADVERTISEMENT Looking at the AK, I would assume that you DO use grease on it, though. On the FCG, and on the bolt carrier/rails, I would assume? What kind of grease? Heavy, like Slide Glide, or something light, like TW-25B? Either will do? One better than the other? Anything else different from the AR that I should be wary of? |
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Posted: 4/4/2012 2:32:07 PM
In most firearms, grease lubricates very well and prevents wear better than thin oils.
Grease stays put and doesn't dry out, sling off, or run off. More and more AR Match shooters are using grease in their rifles with excellent results. Some people claim that grease collects grit and fouling and gums things up. This supposes that you shoot your rifle in a sand or dust storm and that you never clean it. I know several AR Match shooters who shoot their rifles for an entire season by just adding more grease when needed and only clean the bore. In the AK apply a thin coat of a good heat and water resistant grease to the "tail" of the bolt where it fits into the bolt carrier, the bolt locking lugs, the bottom of the bolt and bolt carrier, the receiver rails, the cam surface in the bolt carrier and any areas that show finish wear that indicates friction. Most any grease will do fine. many people go to a hardware, automotive, or Walmart and buy a tube of Lithium grease. |
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Posted: 4/5/2012 2:39:10 PM
The AK platform isn't as picky as the AR platform when it comes to this. Some people use grease, some use oil, and others just run it dry.
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Posted: 4/15/2012 12:16:18 AM
you could use phlegm if you were i a pinch i bet
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Posted: 4/17/2012 6:22:52 PM
[Last Edit: 4/17/2012 6:23:57 PM by TexasInfidel]
i lightly lube the recoil spring so it doesn't bind during recoil into the bolt assembly, been using Lucas gun oil on the rails since it seems to not wear off as quick as rem oil did, also lube the lugs on the bolt. other than that the AK doesn't seem as picky.
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FlyLeaf
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Posted: 4/20/2012 12:43:53 PM
[Last Edit: 4/20/2012 12:44:22 PM by FlyLeaf]
I lightly oil the rails ( top and bottom),entire bolt except the bolt face,carrier (get the tail section good where it slides on the rails and bolt,) (dont lube piston,leave dry). Every once in awhile i oil the recoil spring.
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Posted: 4/20/2012 12:52:33 PM
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it's an AK |
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Posted: 4/20/2012 7:26:13 PM
It's a machine.
All machines need maintenance and lubrication. |
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Posted: 5/12/2012 10:23:53 PM
I am also from the AR world. I put slip 2k on everything that moves and run it wet. should the same apply to the AK? or put Teflon grease on the rails and bolt
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dalyman72
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Posted: 5/16/2012 2:22:35 PM
ATF on everything
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Posted: 5/22/2012 8:48:12 PM
sorry for the noob question but what does FCG mean?
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Posted: 5/23/2012 9:16:56 AM
F Fire
C Control G Group 
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Posted: 5/29/2012 9:19:05 AM
Grease, gun oil, used motor oil...
Seriously, I use whatever gun oil I have around. Grease seems to attract dirt. |
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Posted: 9/1/2012 12:52:05 PM
Originally Posted By dalyman72: ATF on everything ATF?!...  ...wtf???....are you serious?Really man?....I'm just asking...I've been using Remoil for the past year or so on everything......9mm......Browning Auto-5.....and Maadi...but sometimes it does not seem to last very long...or is it just me???...dunno... I've been wondering about the grease thing for a while now...thinking since the action on the Maadi is so much more "mechanical"...a good Litium grease or hi-temp wheel bearing grease might work...  ...What is everyone else using???... - |
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Aphex
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Posted: 9/2/2012 5:02:16 PM
I use high temperature wheel bearing grease on both my AK bolt/carrier and AR-15 BCGs.
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Posted: 9/2/2012 5:23:40 PM
I grease my rails with Hoppes 9 grease.
And I oil the whole thing with Hoppes 9 oil; bolt carrier, bolt, trigger group, piston...etc. There are few things sexier than a nice oiled up rifle. |
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Posted: 9/4/2012 1:01:52 PM
[Last Edit: 9/4/2012 1:02:29 PM by RugRat]
I run ATF in the Primary Case on the scoot and it works great. Don't know what value the anti-slip components of ATF would have for an AK, however.
I, too, have had very poor performance from Rem-oil. Works well for only a short time. Presently, I use the CLP stuff they sell at Walmart. Many have said that's the way to go on an AK. Seems to hold up well and lifts carbon off pretty easily. My experience with lithium grease in guns has been very negative. It gets gummy quickly and holds dirt. The absolute best grease I've found is Posness-Warren shotshell press grease. I works great in guns and stays viscous and clear for a long time. Other than that, I also use Mobil One Wheel Bearing Grease in several guns. It, too, performs well. |
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Mikhail_86
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Posted: 9/4/2012 1:13:41 PM
When I was in Morocco the soldiers would pull out the bolt and carrier and clean them by taking a handful of sand and scrubbing them down, blow it off then reassemble the gun
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Posted: 9/7/2012 7:10:46 AM
[Last Edit: 9/7/2012 7:11:18 AM by DIESELSMOKE]
Grease gets sticky when hot and draws dirt. I use BALISTOL it works great. It leaves that frying pan feel after a few applications.
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Posted: 9/8/2012 10:26:59 AM
[Last Edit: 9/8/2012 10:30:06 AM by slimslade]
Originally Posted By DIESELSMOKE: Grease gets sticky when hot and draws dirt. I use BALISTOL it works great. It leaves that frying pan feel after a few applications. This. ETA: Yes to Ballistol. I've never used grease on a firearm so I can't comment on that. |
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Posted: 9/16/2012 10:18:54 PM
Originally Posted By rockher_man:
Originally Posted By dalyman72:
ATF on everything ATF?!... ...wtf???....are you serious?
Really man?....I'm just asking...I've been using Remoil for the past year or so on everything......9mm......Browning Auto-5.....and Maadi...but sometimes it does not seem to last very long...or is it just me???...dunno... I've been wondering about the grease thing for a while now...thinking since the action on the Maadi is so much more "mechanical"...a good Litium grease or hi-temp wheel bearing grease might work... ...
What is everyone else using???... - Yeah? |
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Berserkr556
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Posted: 10/7/2012 5:46:06 PM
I use desert jizz (TW25B) on my AK with excellent results. You guys that don't know about ATF being used on firearms should google it. It's been found to be superior to motor oil in several tests with firearms. Wheel bearing grease will work well too. I don't like lithium but if you do then have at it.
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Posted: 10/15/2012 9:44:06 PM
I have been using ATF mixed with Mobil 1 for years and love it. Did it before it was the internet secret thing to do. ATF suspends carbon and prevents burn off like nothing else. The oil allows low friction. The two together are fantastic as a gun oil. I sometimes mix in a little Marvel just for the smell. Smells great.
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Posted: 10/20/2012 10:41:30 AM
CLP for me. A thin coating is all you need on an AK.
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Posted: 10/31/2012 3:35:19 AM
[Last Edit: 10/31/2012 3:36:40 AM by XxBulletBendeRxX]
Tried them all... I am currently using a prduct called Gun Butter. its a Pink thicker oil seem to work great on all my toys.. Now when all else fails and need a quick fix, i always have my Slip 2000 on me...
For an An Ak try using a l ighter lube on the bolt carrier and bolt lug. and for the rails, a heavier oil/lube.... +1 On the ATF and Mobile 1 mix.. used on Guns, Rc cars any smaller moving parts for a long time, OLD FAITHFUL... |
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Posted: 1/13/2013 3:53:36 PM
When I was in Iraq we would find that most of the AK's we pulled off the bodies had ATF in them......So guess what I use now.....My AK's (all four) have never had an issue since doing this, even after 1000's of rounds....My AR only gets CLP and light grease
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