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Posted: 6/5/2003 8:22:57 PM EDT
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I'm not in the military. I have a select fire NFA registered Springfield Armory M1A that I shoot in the desert in automatic. I grease it with Slick 50 One Grease (TM). I like it better than the M1 Garand grease. It seems to cycle smoother in the action and doesn't collect carbon residue as much. FWIW
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Posted: 6/5/2003 8:24:24 PM EDT
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B-H,
Check out a lub called "Pro-Gold" which you may find at a local smith. This stuff was highly recommended by the smith I use and it's used mostly by trap/clay shooters on their top of the line hinged guns. It's operating range is from 0-450f degrees and seems to hold up good. Cost about $4.00 per 2 oz, and a little goes a long way. |
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Posted: 6/6/2003 3:56:46 AM EDT
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Lubriplate was the exotic grease of the late 1930s and is what was originally used on the M1 Rifle. No need to use 70 year old technology.
I use CLP for "rifle oil" and Tetra grease for "rifle grease" on my M1s and M14s. Doesn't take much of either. -- Chuck |
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Posted: 6/6/2003 4:38:10 AM EDT
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the M14 is one hell of a rifle. just about anything will work and keep it running. don't over think your choice. it doesn't even have to be clean to be reliable. axle grease or any automotive grease will work. as was said CLP works fine, regular 80 wt. gear oil works.
you can buy some expensive shit but plain old 40 wt motor oil will do fine. |
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Posted: 6/6/2003 5:36:17 AM EDT
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Even in the period before 1960 weapons lubricants were more than merely motor oil or grease, although they can be used as field expedients if necessary.
-- Chuck |
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Posted: 6/6/2003 5:45:42 AM EDT
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i am not debating the govt considers my above statement to be field expedient. the government is always thinking of new ways to fleece the tax payer. but in the case of the M1A and M1 Garand simple "cheap" lubricants work well. a rifle is just a machine like a sewing machine or a car. it has moving metal parts that get hot and it needs to be lubricated. the M1A is designed and will work with plain old oil... and nothing special is required. why spend $10.00 for a 8 oz bottle of oil when you can buy oil that works for $1.50 a quart?
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Posted: 6/6/2003 6:34:40 AM EDT
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I'm with Different, I've been using Slick 50 one grease on my M1a and M1. Inexpensive and works exceptionably well.
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Posted: 6/6/2003 8:38:07 AM EDT
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Valvoline Durablend automotive grease. Available at your autoparts store.
As good as any, and about as cheap as you can get. For oil, Mobil One synthetic. |
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Posted: 6/7/2003 6:04:06 AM EDT
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Tetra grease for mine.
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Posted: 6/7/2003 7:52:39 AM EDT
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Thanks everybody for the replys.
Anyone using TW25B as a lubricant specifically; and if so, what are the impressions? If Tetra Grease works, I would think TW25B would as well. I like it a lot on other weapons, and hate to add another 'lubricant/grease' if I don't need too. Already using CLP and TW25B. Used to use a red synthetic grease on my M1A, but that just ran out and no sense in dupicating if it's not required. Thanks. |
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Posted: 6/7/2003 2:59:37 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/7/2003 6:55:44 PM EDT
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I've been using the GI grease in the 2cc vials on my M1A's and Garands and Carbines and Break Free on my AR's
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Posted: 6/11/2003 7:28:14 PM EDT
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Ok I have this big tub of grease that is for breaking in of Camshafts, It heavily MSO2 laiden and work great on everything so I use it on everything, try not to get in your hands as it takes a few days to wash out. I think it;s from Competition cams or Crane cams. Ok can anybody guess what one of my other hobbies is?
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