Posted: 5/7/2017 4:02:01 PM EDT
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Looking for some input on what others are doing for lubing their bolt action rifles. Started looking online and instantly saw the arguments from several camps, so I thought I'd see what others here are doing.
I participated in my first local PRS style match yesterday and had multiple feed / jam issues manipulating my bolt. It's the 2nd time I've had this gun out and am confident it's not bolt / action related (purchased from someone I trust who competed with it regularly) and realize it could also be mag / ammo related. It's a REM 700 action w/AICS AW 10 Mag & Hornady 140 ELD-M Ammo. The bolt was feeling tacky and sticking when cycling without ammo, so I got it home, disassembled, and degreased. Whatever was on there was put on by the gunsmith that re-barreled the rifle. Once I put it back together dry it was much better, but now I need to lube it. I have plenty of quality oils & grease but wondering if I should use a dry lube as this gun will regularly be used in dry, dusty conditions. |
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I use a dry lube on the bolt body more for rust protection as there is no lubing needed on the main body but use grease on the back and bottom of lugs and at the camming area where the bolt handle comes into the bolt body. Just enough to keep it feel slick when working the bolt. Not a ton of grease. Has always served me well on my bolt guns in many conditions at matches.
Also if at a match you should carry a small spray can of dry lube or Rem oil etc and a rag so if the bolt does get gummed up you can spray it down, wipe it off and regrease it before the next stage. I will always pull my bolt and spray and wipe it down and regrease after the first day of a match and also use a lug cleaning tool to get into the lug area of the action and clean it out. Also I dry patch out the chamber but don't touch the bore. This cheap tool works great for lug area. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/109658/tipton-action-and-chamber-cleaning-tool-kit |
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Originally Posted By mackvli:
Thanks for the info, as always its simple & straightforward. I picked up the chamber cleaning tool, last night when I cleaned the chamber it was a real pain in the ass. This will help. Also picked up some dry lube per your recommendation. @Rob01 |