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Posted: 4/21/2014 1:05:14 AM EDT
So I took the recommendation from several people here and used grease for the first time on my AK. Wow what a difference. I could tell right away that everything was a lot smoother. Just felt like the BCG was riding on butter. I used Tetra gun grease. Highly recommend it.
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I use Tetra on every gun I own. Gun oil tends to vanish from the gun after a while. The Tetra stays there forever. Temperature is a non issue in Florida. GARY
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Anything that slides on a rail should be greased. I use TW25B on all my handguns and bearing/axle grease on my rifles since they get stripped and cleaned more often..
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I use Lubriplate SFL-0 on sliding parts, nice and lightweight, literally runs like greased lightning.
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FYI: I don't have internet access at home, so please don't freak out if it takes a couple of days for me to get back to you, i'm not a slave to my phone or computer (I have an actual life).
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I also use Lubriplate, but 130-A from Brownells. Decently cheap.
Get like 20+ times the amount for only double the cost of a single tube of the Tetra. Tetra is good, but I only use it on pistol slide rails and AR build detent type springs. I also use this Lubriplate on AR15 buffer tube, buffer spring, and buffer. Works great, stays where you want, etc. |
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FYI: I don't have internet access at home, so please don't freak out if it takes a couple of days for me to get back to you, i'm not a slave to my phone or computer (I have an actual life).
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I have used grease on my AKs since 1982 without any problem. I used Lubriplate until TW25B became available. I ran out of TW25B and received a free sample of Weapon Shield grease and started using it. I like it and it has a great scent.
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I used regular white lithium grease in my AK. Works like a charm, and its alot cheaper than products marketed towards gun owners.
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Was watching a Rifle Dynamics video and they use Lithium White Grease...I tried it and it works great.
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Question on Tetra grease. I have one tube where the grease is yellow and another tube where the grease is white. What is the difference? Did they change the color through the years since the one tube is older?
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Used bacon fat works well in a pinch......
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Originally Posted By superbeast1098:
I used regular white lithium grease in my AK. Works like a charm, and its alot cheaper than products marketed towards gun owners. View Quote +1. Same here. Works, cheap, easy to find. It's just metal on metal, no need for fancy "weapons grease" here. |
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Originally Posted By superbeast1098:
MMMMMMMMMMM........ Bacon................ Imagine the scent of bacon permeating through the range as you shoot your AK...... View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By superbeast1098:
Originally Posted By BOYSCOUT4LIFE:
Used bacon fat works well in a pinch...... MMMMMMMMMMM........ Bacon................ Imagine the scent of bacon permeating through the range as you shoot your AK...... Shoot enough rounds through the AK, then you can lay a slab or 2 of bacon on the barrel for a nice range snack |
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Originally Posted By Double-Deuce:
Question on Tetra grease. I have one tube where the grease is yellow and another tube where the grease is white. What is the difference? Did they change the color through the years since the one tube is older? View Quote |
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I use the military grease sold in the surplus stores. Just a little bit is all that's needed, wherever you see wear inside just a light coat.
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The Eastern diamond rattlesnake was the symbol of the American Revolution. The Gadsden flag is a historic American flag with it's yellow field depicting a rattlesnake coiled and ready to strike and with the words underneath "DON'T TREAD ON ME".
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I know I'm on the AK side but what about white grease for AR's? Better than the standard lube?
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white lithium grease is what I have right now...but lubriplate sounds 6% better
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Newbie question ? What parts get grease and which parts get some other type of lube?
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all these fancy-schmancy greases.....i just use plain old red wheel bearing grease. $5 for a big-assed tub at wal-mart.
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tweeter:
After work today I'm gonna take off my pants and start this revolution. Originally Posted By BobRoberts: In and around my mouth, bouncing off my chin, off my taint, basically everywhere. |
Grease is preferred for metal/metal contact and is ideal for AK's. Grease stays put, thus lasts longer.
One thing I hate about my AR's is the oil. Oil runs and needs to be reapplied, grease doesn't. But, unlike the AK, the AR fouls quickly, so a wet lubricant (oil) is better for the AR. I use Mobile 1 10/30 in my AR's and white lithium grease in my AK's. |
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Please excuse my noob-ness.
How are AKs with froglube? Or do you all prefer grease? |
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Originally Posted By MaverickAA:
+1. Same here. Works, cheap, easy to find. It's just metal on metal, no need for fancy "weapons grease" here. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By MaverickAA:
Originally Posted By superbeast1098:
I used regular white lithium grease in my AK. Works like a charm, and its alot cheaper than products marketed towards gun owners. +1. Same here. Works, cheap, easy to find. It's just metal on metal, no need for fancy "weapons grease" here. +2 White lithium on pretty much everything I own. |
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tweeter:
After work today I'm gonna take off my pants and start this revolution. Originally Posted By BobRoberts: In and around my mouth, bouncing off my chin, off my taint, basically everywhere. |
Originally Posted By ArmedFerret:
all these fancy-schmancy greases.....i just use plain old red wheel bearing grease. $5 for a big-assed tub at wal-mart. View Quote Pretty much this, except I use a molly grease tub I bought years ago for M1a bolt rollers. One tub is about a life time supply and only cost a few bucks. |
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So I am just getting in to the AK game(recently converted AR guy). How well does grease hold up in colder weather? Will it gum up if it gets too cold? I guess if it works in a Russian winter there is no reason it should gum up in a cold WI one.....
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Originally Posted By NickOTime:
So I am just getting in to the AK game(recently converted AR guy). How well does grease hold up in colder weather? Will it gum up if it gets too cold? I guess if it works in a Russian winter there is no reason it should gum up in a cold WI one..... View Quote AKOU 47-74 did a lubrication video wherein it was stated that Russian military SOP was to use oil for cold-weather use. I've had no problems with grease on mine thus far, but winter's just starting and my rifles haven't been outside in the cold for more than two hours at any given time. |
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Originally Posted By NickOTime:
So I am just getting in to the AK game(recently converted AR guy). How well does grease hold up in colder weather? Will it gum up if it gets too cold? I guess if it works in a Russian winter there is no reason it should gum up in a cold WI one..... View Quote This is another reason I use the Lubriplate SFL-0, it's almost a liquid in very warm weather, does not gum up at all in cold weather, have tested in as low as -15 degrees F, will see how it works this year if we get below that, trust me, it's nothing like that gummy toad-lube crap. 11 bucks from Midway for a tub that will last the rest of your life basically. |
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NO, YOU CAN'T!
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Originally Posted By ESPOMAN:
So I took the recommendation from several people here and used grease for the first time on my AK. Wow what a difference. I could tell right away that everything was a lot smoother. Just felt like the BCG was riding on butter. I used Tetra gun grease. Highly recommend it. View Quote Is just using oil an issue? I am a newb to AK's so please be gentle. |
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I found some high temp wheel bearing/brake grease. About an 16 oz can or so. Is this suitable? I would think so. Thoughts?
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I have been using wheel bearing grease (Mobil 1 synthetic)
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"You need to expand your horizons friend. You hump a pornstar for the story, not because she's the hottest chick in the room." ~woob44
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Yeah, mine says coastal, from Auto Zone. Use it on brake jobs I do.
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I like grease.
The old axiom was if it slides, grease it, if it pivots on a pin, oil it. The only real issue you have is using it in the wrong place in the cold. i certainly wouldn't use it inside of a bolt action bolt body for the bitter cold deer hunt. You can very easily retard the striker enough to cause a fail to fire. Old gummed oil will do the same. In the dead heat of summer some greases will separate on you; the oil will weep from the carrier solids. I used to use RIG (Rust inhibiting Grease) as regular grease since I had a convenient tub of it. In the tub it would separate on me. With that in mind I quit using it in the garands for lube as I didn't want the oil to migrate into the stock. It wasn't the right grease anyhow. I've used lubriplate, mobil 1 synthetic grease, and wally world grease. They are all sufficient for the purpose. I also prefer to lube auto pistol slides with grease. Just a little. |
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I used aeroshell 33 on my AK once in cold weather, bolt wouldn't cycle completely.
Went back to using nothing. Otherwise, Gun has over 3000 flawless rounds on it. |
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First cold-weather shoot for me yesterday with the krinks using grease.
I may change things up a bit and do grease in the summer, 0w-40 synthetic in the winter or something. The grease *REALLY* didn't wanna work as well, and just turned into caked-on carbon way more than usual. warm weather, grease ain't a thang. i'm finding that colder weather (below freezing), however.....there are better options. |
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Lubriplate is great stuff. Next time you buy a wheelgun take off the lock plate and pack it full of Lubriplate. First 100 rounds or so is a faceful of hot Lubriplate, but the smoothness of your action will ease the pain.
Been using white lithium grease SPARINGLY on my AK rails for years and am beyond satisfied. Clean with Gunzilla, lube with WLG, preserve with Eezox. As a result, my AKs look like new and run good all the time. |
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Originally Posted By ArmedFerret:
Froglube is a substandard product with fantastic marketing. A tiny tube will cost as much as a 5-year supply of grease IF you shoot A LOT. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By ArmedFerret:
Originally Posted By Rotorhead84:
Please excuse my noob-ness. How are AKs with froglube? Or do you all prefer grease? Froglube is a substandard product with fantastic marketing. A tiny tube will cost as much as a 5-year supply of grease IF you shoot A LOT. CORRECT , It gets gummy and sucks the closer you get to 0 *F , I tossed mine in the trash , lubing you weapon shouldnt be a 3 step process |
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would anti-seize that meets the mil-a-907e standard work well?
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"When you die, if you get a choice between going to Regular Heaven or Pie Heaven, choose Pie Heaven. It might be a trick, but if not…mmmmm, boy!" -Jack Handey, Deep Thoughts
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Originally Posted By ZedsDeadBaby:
would anti-seize that meets the mil-a-907e standard work well? View Quote Isn't that the same bronze colored stuff Glock puts on their pistols from the factory? According to its specs, its good at 0°F to + 1800°F as a slide lubricant, so I'd say you're GTG. |
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Just about to ask what to use for AK lube.
Wheel baring grease = AK lube. |
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I use Lucas Red & Tacky on my AKs.
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Originally Posted By superbeast1098:
I used regular white lithium grease in my AK. Works like a charm, and its alot cheaper than products marketed towards gun owners. View Quote plus one with the lithium grease sir. although mine is black lithium grease always stays where it was put on the firearm. |
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I bought a tub of red bearing grease at Walmart for maybe $3.88, works like a charm and should last me for a few years.
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How would Lucas Oil blue waterproof marine grease work? I have tons of the stuff.
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Call sign: Sly
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Forza Jules.
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Why is the GD mindset oozing into the Tech forums?
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Call sign: Sly
"Well, my time of not taking you seriously is coming to a middle." |
Jesus is my copilot....and we're cruisin for pie.
USA
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Forza Jules.
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Originally Posted By ArmedFerret:
Likewise the "needs hand held every step" mindset? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By ArmedFerret:
Originally Posted By RABIDFOX50:
Why is the GD mindset oozing into the Tech forums? Likewise the "needs hand held every step" mindset? Bless your heart. |
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"Well, my time of not taking you seriously is coming to a middle." |
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