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Posted: 12/5/2017 2:10:59 AM EDT
What grease do you guys recommend?
would Slip 2000 EWG work?
Link Posted: 12/5/2017 2:13:05 AM EDT
[#1]
I use the same purple moly grease that I use on my truck bearings, picked up a 1lb can a couple of years ago and have built a shit load of guns with it.
Link Posted: 12/5/2017 2:47:01 AM EDT
[#2]
Absolutely
Link Posted: 12/5/2017 4:45:21 AM EDT
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I use the same purple moly grease that I use on my truck bearings, picked up a 1lb can a couple of years ago and have built a shit load of guns with it.
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Same here.  Wheel bearing grease is cheap and seems perfect for the application.
Link Posted: 12/5/2017 5:19:28 AM EDT
[#4]
Cheap lithium moly from Walmart.  Used on a shit load of guns and still have about 3/4 left.

Yg
Link Posted: 12/5/2017 7:05:43 AM EDT
[#5]
Navee Seel Luv Greeze.

All of the above answers are gtg. EWG is gtg. I like the stuff.
Link Posted: 12/5/2017 9:35:05 AM EDT
[#6]
Aeroshell 33ms.  I once decided to just buy a tub of it, maybe 4oz?  When it came, it had a crack on the bottom of the container.  It wasn't leaking, but it was definitely cracked clean through.  I contacted the seller, and they sent me another one for free.  I now have enough Aeroshell for 4 lifetimes.  I put it on everything now! lol

As stated above, most any other lube will work just fine.
Link Posted: 12/5/2017 10:33:59 AM EDT
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Link Posted: 12/5/2017 10:53:57 AM EDT
[#8]
Thanks for all the replies! Appreciate the info!!!
Link Posted: 12/5/2017 2:07:17 PM EDT
[#9]
Aeroshell 33ms.  This is what I use.
Link Posted: 12/5/2017 6:19:31 PM EDT
[#10]
I use ceramic brake caliper lube... and sparingly
Link Posted: 12/5/2017 7:44:50 PM EDT
[#11]
Aluminum based Never-seez?
Link Posted: 12/5/2017 9:38:41 PM EDT
[#12]
I can't find shit for grease locally and don't want to order.  Was considering using my Hopes 9 black grease... Use it on my fishing reels but wasn't sure on the barrel nut.
Link Posted: 12/5/2017 9:47:59 PM EDT
[#13]
You are supposed to put grease on which part of the barrel with a new upper?
Link Posted: 12/5/2017 10:04:19 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 12/5/2017 10:05:44 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 12/5/2017 10:14:52 PM EDT
[#16]
I use nickel anti-seize.  It works great to ensure that your barrel will come off if necessary. I also use it on the breachplug on my Savage ML-II muzzleloader.  The stuff works great.
Link Posted: 12/6/2017 12:14:15 AM EDT
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Walmart
Orielly Auto
Western Auto
Thiesens
Napa
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None have any high temp grease let alone a Molly grease.  Rather use the 540 degree stuff I have than the 300 degree stuff they have.
Link Posted: 12/6/2017 12:25:33 AM EDT
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None have any high temp grease let alone a Molly grease.  Rather use the 540 degree stuff I have than the 300 degree stuff they have.
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You don't need high temp grease as a requirement, hell a tube of common axle grease works fine, so of you guys take this way beyond what it needs to go...all you are doing is evening out the torque and making it easier to get it off if you need to, it is not some special elixir for magicians...

I can tell you all of the places Tig posted in his message have so called "high temp" grease, anything that is recommended for bearings is a high temp grease, every single store in the world that has axle bearing grease sells so called high temp grease!

Hell I can buy a small tube of axle bearing grease at Albertson's and for that matter you can use motor oil if that is all you have!

Christ!
Link Posted: 12/6/2017 12:30:53 AM EDT
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Aeroshell 33ms.  This is what I use.
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This.  Bought a container on Amazon for like $6 or $7 shipped...will do a bunch of guns.  Like probably 15 or more.  Best part is I don't have to step foot in Walmart
Link Posted: 12/6/2017 4:59:00 AM EDT
[#20]


CD
Link Posted: 12/6/2017 7:47:29 AM EDT
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Link Posted: 12/6/2017 10:02:49 AM EDT
[#22]
Yup, overthinking things here.

When I was in the Army, we used GAA; Grease, Automotive and Artillery (always made by cheapest manufacturer).
Link Posted: 12/6/2017 10:28:58 AM EDT
[#23]
Same as the barrel nut

Aeroshell 33ms

You are not supposed to use anything with graphite in it due to possible galvanic corrosion between the steel and aluminum.  Most automotive moly/wheel bearing grease also has graphite...

With that said, I have never seen and upper fail cause if that.  Most people do not swim with their ARs in salt water, if you plan on it, it is something to keep in mind.
Link Posted: 12/6/2017 10:46:00 AM EDT
[#24]
Done lots of swimming in salt water.  Biggest part is rinising it with fresh water ASAP afterwards then detailed cleaning when time permits.

CD
Link Posted: 1/13/2018 11:10:14 AM EDT
[#25]
I have some of this laying around.  Would it do the job?
Link Posted: 1/13/2018 11:18:05 AM EDT
[#26]
Go to the local auto parts store or Walmart a tub of EP Moly grease.
Link Posted: 1/13/2018 2:07:46 PM EDT
[#27]
Link Posted: 1/13/2018 3:58:44 PM EDT
[#28]
Umbrella Corp has their AeroShell 33MS Grease in stock. 2 size containers.

1.4oz for $8 & 0.5oz for $3.50
Link Posted: 1/13/2018 4:10:48 PM EDT
[#29]
Mobile 1 wheel bearing grease.
Link Posted: 1/13/2018 6:54:07 PM EDT
[#30]
33ms. I bought it in small containers. I’ve done a dozen rifles (not all mine) with just a portion of the first one.

Off topic - it has a pleasant smell to me. So does CLP.  Makes it easier to stick with both of them.
Link Posted: 1/13/2018 7:21:23 PM EDT
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Aeroshell 33ms.  I once decided to just buy a tub of it, maybe 4oz?  When it came, it had a crack on the bottom of the container.  It wasn't leaking, but it was definitely cracked clean through.  I contacted the seller, and they sent me another one for free.  I now have enough Aeroshell for 4 lifetimes.  I put it on everything now! lol

As stated above, most any other lube will work just fine.
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This.  Its awesome stuff.
Link Posted: 1/13/2018 7:30:22 PM EDT
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Aeroshell 33ms.  This is what I use.
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This. Bought a small tin on Amazon for $7 and came with gloves and a brush.
Link Posted: 1/14/2018 12:34:37 PM EDT
[#33]
I've got some Umbrella Corp AeroShell 33 and Mobile 28 grease. Both from what I understand make for excellent grease on receiver extension threads, barrel threads, barrel flange, triggers, and even some pins.

+1 to Umbrella Corp though. Solid and cool looking packaging.
Link Posted: 1/14/2018 6:13:08 PM EDT
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You don't need high temp grease as a requirement, hell a tube of common axle grease works fine, so of you guys take this way beyond what it needs to go...all you are doing is evening out the torque and making it easier to get it off if you need to, it is not some special elixir for magicians...

I can tell you all of the places Tig posted in his message have so called "high temp" grease, anything that is recommended for bearings is a high temp grease, every single store in the world that has axle bearing grease sells so called high temp grease!

Hell I can buy a small tube of axle bearing grease at Albertson's and for that matter you can use motor oil if that is all you have!

Christ!
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None have any high temp grease let alone a Molly grease.  Rather use the 540 degree stuff I have than the 300 degree stuff they have.
You don't need high temp grease as a requirement, hell a tube of common axle grease works fine, so of you guys take this way beyond what it needs to go...all you are doing is evening out the torque and making it easier to get it off if you need to, it is not some special elixir for magicians...

I can tell you all of the places Tig posted in his message have so called "high temp" grease, anything that is recommended for bearings is a high temp grease, every single store in the world that has axle bearing grease sells so called high temp grease!

Hell I can buy a small tube of axle bearing grease at Albertson's and for that matter you can use motor oil if that is all you have!

Christ!
This. Any grease will work, but a moly grease is preferred. If you want "high temperature" grease specifically, any wheel bearing grease would work. All bearing greases will typically be high temp and extreme pressure rated. Not that difficult, dude.
Link Posted: 1/14/2018 6:16:55 PM EDT
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None have any high temp grease let alone a Molly grease.  Rather use the 540 degree stuff I have than the 300 degree stuff they have.
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Walmart
Orielly Auto
Western Auto
Thiesens
Napa
.....list goes on.
None have any high temp grease let alone a Molly grease.  Rather use the 540 degree stuff I have than the 300 degree stuff they have.
I thought you said you didn't have grease and couldn't find any locally? If you already have what you said you wanted, which is a high temp grease, then use it!
Link Posted: 1/16/2018 12:22:16 AM EDT
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Umbrella Corp has their AeroShell 33MS Grease in stock. 2 size containers.

1.4oz for $8 & 0.5oz for $3.50
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The half-ounce size "lip gloss pot" is plenty. I've done three builds and have barely made a dent in it.
Link Posted: 1/16/2018 2:59:38 AM EDT
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The half-ounce size "lip gloss pot" is plenty. I've done three builds and have barely made a dent in it.
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Umbrella Corp has their AeroShell 33MS Grease in stock. 2 size containers.

1.4oz for $8 & 0.5oz for $3.50
The half-ounce size "lip gloss pot" is plenty. I've done three builds and have barely made a dent in it.
Are you shitting me $8 for 1.4oz?  that's $80 for a 14oz grease gun size tube.
$3.50 for 0.50z? $98 for a 14oz tube.

Amazon an entire 14oz tube of Aeroshell 33MS for $28 with free shipping on Amazon. That's $2 an ounce.
Link Posted: 1/16/2018 11:30:55 AM EDT
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Are you shitting me $8 for 1.4oz?  that's $80 for a 14oz grease gun size tube.
$3.50 for 0.50z? $98 for a 14oz tube.

Amazon an entire 14oz tube of Aeroshell 33MS for $28 with free shipping on Amazon. That's $2 an ounce.
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That's because Umbrella Corp is a D of a company who repackages and rebrands everything as their own.

You can get the small containers off Amazon or Ebay cheaper or as you stated a whole tube like I did.  I actually bought a couple tubes and gave a bunch away to friends.
Link Posted: 1/17/2018 8:10:08 PM EDT
[#39]
Mobile synthetic grease EP2 works good too.
Link Posted: 1/17/2018 8:25:40 PM EDT
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Are you shitting me $8 for 1.4oz?  that's $80 for a 14oz grease gun size tube.
$3.50 for 0.50z? $98 for a 14oz tube.

Amazon an entire 14oz tube of Aeroshell 33MS for $28 with free shipping on Amazon. That's $2 an ounce.
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Umbrella Corp has their AeroShell 33MS Grease in stock. 2 size containers.

1.4oz for $8 & 0.5oz for $3.50
The half-ounce size "lip gloss pot" is plenty. I've done three builds and have barely made a dent in it.
Are you shitting me $8 for 1.4oz?  that's $80 for a 14oz grease gun size tube.
$3.50 for 0.50z? $98 for a 14oz tube.

Amazon an entire 14oz tube of Aeroshell 33MS for $28 with free shipping on Amazon. That's $2 an ounce.
And the average person who builds maybe 6-10 or so rifles in his whole life will never use more than an ounce.

If you're not in the business of assembling uppers for sale or you're not your group's gun-guy (that builds all his buddies rifles)... then you're just throwing money away buying a 14oz tube of the stuff. Someday when you die your relatives will be throwing away 90% full tubes of 14oz Aeroshell 33... but hey, the price-per-ounce was unbeatable!

Personally, I use white lithium grease. it's good for bunches of things around the house and can be cheap at any auto store.
Link Posted: 1/17/2018 11:25:32 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 1/18/2018 5:00:39 AM EDT
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Seriously, any quality EP MOLY grease is gtg.
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Agreed

Any Moly grease is good.
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