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Posted: 7/18/2004 4:24:04 PM EDT
| What type of lube do you guys use for your FAL, specifically, the bolt carrier rails. Someone said grease should be used. Suggestions? |
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I use white lithium grease. The stuff you can buy from the auto parts store. It is rated for wheel bearing and uv joints, all of which are under more stress then the action parts of a FAL. Lithium grease is very resistant to water and it stay's put better then oil. I wipe it on all the friction point then wipe it off which leaves a thin film. I regrease my FAL's at least every 1000 rounds. I keep the rest of the rifle oiled with CLP. The FAL is a very well designed and quality built battle rifle. Alot of people will go out of there way to mail order different "magic lubes". Actually a FAL will function fine without any lube. But it will last a little longer and run a little smoother with a good quality grease. |
Ditto... |
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Buy a tub of DuraBlend synthetic grease from the auto parts store. It is rated OK from -65degF to +420degF, and is certified for CV joints. If it will withstand the incredible pressures and heat of a CV joint, then it should be good to go on your rifle. Even the semi-synthetic is excellent, and only about $3.00 for a pound of the stuff. For other parts, as appropriate, CLP bought in bulk. |
It's good for killin' primers and it gums up well. WD stands for Water Displacer. Not a good gun lube. I've used it to dry out my old Jeeps distributor cap after going through water too fast (258 6cyl has a really low mounted distributor, bad design). I've heard it works well for Bass fishing to spray on lures but I've never tried it. Thinking of that damn I ain't been fishing in a long time  .
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| The FAL is pretty forgiving about lube. I've used everything from high end stuff to a quick spray with G96 Gun Treatment. The G96 is a great preservative and works well on OU shotguns, trigger mechanisms and .22 rifles, but is a bit light for more heavy use. I have yet to have a failure related to the lube. In fact, I'd bet the thing will run dry, but I'm not going to try. |
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Great suggestions, guys. I may try some other stuff, but I have a large can of CLP that I've been wanting ot get rid of. This may be a good way to put it to use. Reason for asking...I don't like to use too much lube on my guns. I usually liberally apply, then wipe with my soft "oil rag" to get off the excess. The result is not a wet surface, but more of a glossy surface. Rails usually get a drop of oil that is distributed with a cloth or patch, but I avoid leaving pools or dripping surfaces. The film seemed a bit "underkill" for the FAL rails/carrier, though, so just wondering if most guys use grease or oil. The oil I use is pretty light...MPro7 oil. Seems to work fine, though. |
Funny you say that. Louie said they should run 60-80 rounds dry, no problem. He'd know. 
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All good suggestions here. I'd like to add that Outers Gunslick is also a good grease to use on bearing surfaces. Of all the CLPs I've used over the years I've never seen anything penetrate, lubricate, protect and clean like the FP-10 product. Give it a try, it's also sold under the name of Firepower 10 or something like that. Also, I've had good results with the red grease that comes in a syringe by Shooters Choice. My two cents. |
| I have used Hoppe's oil before. Most of it flew off after the first 50 rounds. I used the rifle without any lube for the rest of the day, another 150 rounds. Worked flawlessly. Ofcourse this was at the range. Just about anything will work for most rifles. ATF has alot of rust inhibiters and good cleaning and lubercatting propertys. One of the reasons Eds Red works so well. If you take a look around your shop you may be able to find some good maintanace supplys for your firearms. I like lithium grease because it is stays put and stands up to water really well. |
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