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Used grease for the first time (Page 1 of 2)
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. |
I use Lubriplate SFL-0 on sliding parts, nice and lightweight, literally runs like greased lightning.
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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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Originally Posted By CavScout8:
I also use Lubriplate, but 130-A from Brownells. Decently cheap. That's the old M1 grease, good stuff. |
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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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. |
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Originally Posted By superbeast1098:
MMMMMMMMMMM........ Bacon................ Imagine the scent of bacon permeating through the range as you shoot your AK...... 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? |
| 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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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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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.
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.
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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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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. 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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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. |
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.
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.
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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. 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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The .75oz tubes are awesome. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIlnAYSHBBQ |
| 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..... 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..... 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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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. Is just using oil an issue? I am a newb to AK's so please be gentle. |
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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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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. 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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Originally Posted By ZedsDeadBaby:
would anti-seize that meets the mil-a-907e standard work well? 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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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. 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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Originally Posted By ArmedFerret:
Likewise the "needs hand held every step" mindset?  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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