AR grease question

[Cerberus Group]

Oil doesn't stay where you put it, and if you don't get the solvent off efficiently, it will dissipate the oil leaving the parts dry. If you store your rifle muzzle up...where does all the oil go...down the extension tube.

For over 20 years...high temp grease, from a tube like what's used in a grease gun. Lubriplate, the stuff used when putting engines together, synthetic motor oil...this is used the get the right consistency...which is about like thick honey that allows it to be applied through a 10cc plastic syringe.

Cost per ounce...a fraction of what folks are paying for lubes on the market. ARs don't need anything fancy, they are not tightly toleranced high revving machines...to the contrary. But as always...do what's best for you.

 

[Tony617]

There's another part to the diagram:

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I have a book that shows how to assemble an AR15 both the upper and lower receivers. I use a bit of grease on the magazine and bolt release parts. Once the parts are put together you have a hard time putting anything but oil on them in the future.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1014427017

 

[billdeserthills]

Might be good on crackers.
Prolly have to be a cracker yerself to try it ?

Guy eats grease & drinks motor oil

 

[fstdraw]

In the opinion of the group, is there a "one Product" lube that eliminates the "oil and grease" that most of us use? I'd like to not have to use grease on my AR's for short term storage and use.

 

[monkeybutler]

I use Mobil 1 for general lube.

 

[PiratePast40]

Sense we are talking smells now. This right here smells like mint. I haven't tried tasting it yet but I've came close. Maybe I'll dip a crayon in the near future.

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I was a fan when I was shooting several hundred rounds a month. I'm not so sure it's so good with guns that may sit in the safe for a couple of months. It seems to dry out over time and become sticky.

 

[Member 53328]

I was a fan when I was shooting several hundred rounds a month. I'm not so sure it's so good with guns that may sit in the safe for a couple of months. It seems to dry out over time and become sticky.

I'll keep an eye on my stuff. I haven't ran into that issue yet. Thanks for the heads up. I'm definitely not shooting as much as I used to.