Oil or grease over under hindge.

[Amelio]

Hey guys just wondering what do you prefer to use on the hinge of a over under shotgun ? Oil or grease I have a nice over under and want it to stay tight. I usually take it apart and just give it a wipe with a oily rag. I just add a little oil to the hinge area not to much because I do not want it to run into the wood.

What do you use and have you ever had an over under become sloppy from lack of lubricant and over use. I would like to avoid this if possible.

 

[StoneHorse]

I just use a little oil. In other words, a little oil goes a long ways. If you have oil 'running' down, you are using way too much.

 

[Boomer686]

Some guys at our club use graphite powder but no idea how well it works. I put light grease on mine: just a dab every second or third use (after wiping off the old stuff of course).

 

[TwigPig]

I just use alittle oil.

 

[Red Flyer]

I use a little synthetic grease, like Boomer686.

That said, what does the manufacturer recommend?

RF

 

[the spank]

I use grease. I clean it off after each use and reapply a fresh coat to prevent it causing wear from picking up powder residues, dust etc.. I used to use oil but once I switched to grease liked it much better. Remington gun grease was awesome but I haven't seen any around for some time.

 

[jpbcal308]

synthetic grease, red stuff no change with temperature

 

[Amelio]

I use a little synthetic grease, like Boomer686.

That said, what does the manufacturer recommend?

RF

Light oil.

Anyone ever had a over under become sloppy.over time

 

[stubblejumper]

Light oil.

Anyone ever had a over under become sloppy.over time

Grease, and yes I have seen a few O/U shotguns worn so badly that the action was sloppy. One of the worst was an old Citori trap that the owner claimed had well over 200,000 rounds through it.

 

[Squadron303]

Grease for me on the hinge.

 

[ProX2]

grease

 

[mosinmaster]

I use the Lithium multipurpose grease you get at Canadian Tire. Stable in lots of temperature gradients. Just use a little bit and it goes a long way. Slicks up hinges on my SxS and the lever on my Marlin 336. Wipe off and reapply new coat after each outing.

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/motomaster-multi-purpose-grease-400g-0280801p.html

 

[Bluedevil25]

I use grease. I clean it off after each use and reapply a fresh coat to prevent it causing wear from picking up powder residues, dust etc.. I used to use oil but once I switched to grease liked it much better. Remington gun grease was awesome but I haven't seen any around for some time.

Frank If your looking for a awesome synthetic grease try Mil-Comm TW25B it's hard to find in Canada and pricey (though if I had your money I'd burn mine and spend all yours! ), I run it in my Citori.

 

[Rod B]

Synthetic wheel bearing grease available at any auto parts store.

 

[fishslinger]

Grease for sure, does a much better job and oil will end up running into the stock, softening the wood leading to cracks.

 

[the spank]

Frank If your looking for a awesome synthetic grease try Mil-Comm TW25B it's hard to find in Canada and pricey (though if I had your money I'd burn mine and spend all yours! ), I run it in my Citori.

Mark, you'd have as much money as me if you'd quit buying high end duck and goose calls by the truckload!!

 

[WeakKnee]

Grease for me, about the only spot I use it.

 

[North of 58]

I use Quantum Hot Sauce Fishing Reel Grease. It isn't affected by heat and sticks where you put it. A little goes a long way and it seems to leave a bit of residual lubrication even after being wiped off. The tube it comes in is pretty handy as well. You can stick it into a compartment of a hard travel case or in a slit cut in the case foam lining.

 

[Boomer]

If you shoot during a heavy rain, oil runs off, grease hangs around, but a very little, goes a very, very long way. I use Lubriplate 130-A which is formulated for firearm use.

 

[Claybuster]

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