ninepointer
CGN frequent flyer
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- Central Ontario
What do you use to lubricate the hinge on your double (or single)?
Hinge care: oil or grease?
- Thread starter ninepointer
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Grease, like Remington grease.
trapandhunt
Regular
- Location
- the rock (nl)
i use gun gresse on my the citori double trap gun
I put 60,000 rounds through a Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon II using Shooter's Choice (the red grease in the syringe) and it still had 95% of the jeweling on the side of the barrels.
I'd use it again on any high-dollar shotgun, without hesitation.
-M
I'd use it again on any high-dollar shotgun, without hesitation.
-M
There is a continuing debate within some Perazzi users on this question. The factory recommends grease and Giacomo, the acknowledged Perazzi expect gunsmith, endorses oil.
What matters is that there is some lubrication between the moving parts. What really matters is that you clean and replace the lubrication after each outing. I've used both oil and grease at various times and grease unless cleaned and replaced attracts grit turning it into an abrasive, oil not so much.
What matters is that there is some lubrication between the moving parts. What really matters is that you clean and replace the lubrication after each outing. I've used both oil and grease at various times and grease unless cleaned and replaced attracts grit turning it into an abrasive, oil not so much.
trapandhunt
Regular
- Location
- the rock (nl)
like i said i use greese on my browning thats what i was suggested by browning. but when i shoot alot in one day ill drop a drop of oil in there after wipin the dirt that greese catches out so the greese dont cause no were when its full of powder residue
ninepointer
CGN frequent flyer
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- Central Ontario
LOL! Neither did I until I started looking into it. Apparently its quite a "hot botton" issue
. On one well-known shotgun forum it went on for pages and by the time it got to the last post, I'm sure it ended several friendships and resulted in at least one divorce! trapandhunt
Regular
- Location
- the rock (nl)
LOL! Neither did I until I started looking into it. Apparently its quite a "hot botton" issue
lol thats hilarious gotta love how it all goes down hill so fast
- Location
- Ft. Mac. Alberta
Lithium based grease for me - or moly sometimes.
Every now and then i oil the hinges instead!!
As long as it's lubricated I'm not too picky, but Ii like the way the grease holds better.
Cat
Every now and then i oil the hinges instead!!
As long as it's lubricated I'm not too picky, but Ii like the way the grease holds better.
Cat
The subject has been debated in every forum on the planet ad infinitum........
It has been universally agreed upon after several personal attacks and 3 hospitalizations that the absolute best to use is 3 parts bear grease mixed with 1 part sperm whale oil. If that is not at hand, use something else.
It has been universally agreed upon after several personal attacks and 3 hospitalizations that the absolute best to use is 3 parts bear grease mixed with 1 part sperm whale oil. If that is not at hand, use something else.
- Location
- Ft. Mac. Alberta
The subject has been debated in every forum on the planet ad infinitum........
It has been universally agreed upon after several personal attacks and 3 hospitalizations that the absolute best to use is 3 parts bear grease mixed with 1 part sperm whale oil. If that is not at hand, use something else.
Cat
BrotherRockeye
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Rural Saskatchewan
use whatever you like as long as you lube it,and renew it regularly.
this is the all important statement made:
dry graphite or moly are less likely to do that but are messy imo.
this is the all important statement made:
dry graphite or moly are less likely to do that but are messy imo.
- Location
- Lloydminster SK
I use a white grease called Lubriplate.
I really like it, as it goes on easy and wipes off quite nicely. Clean after use is the key, as the grit will do the damage on nice shiny jewelling.
Use what you have until you find something different. As long as it's lubed and cleaned.
I really like it, as it goes on easy and wipes off quite nicely. Clean after use is the key, as the grit will do the damage on nice shiny jewelling.
Use what you have until you find something different. As long as it's lubed and cleaned.
I use Lubriplate FMO-350 oil (very, very similar to Tetra oil, I'd be tempted to say it is the same thing), thickish but runs into every nook very well, best oil I've used by far. 1 Gallon for about $30US, enough oil for many years or shooting. Gun oil is a total rip off IMO given home much you pay.
I also tried Lubriplate grease SFL-0, not totally happy with it as it's not quite thick enough and seems almost a little lumpy.
Another thing to consider is temperatures that you'll be shooting in. Also grease acts as a hydraulic damper on parts that take some battering.
I also tried Lubriplate grease SFL-0, not totally happy with it as it's not quite thick enough and seems almost a little lumpy.
Another thing to consider is temperatures that you'll be shooting in. Also grease acts as a hydraulic damper on parts that take some battering.
S.t.o.s.
I use Ponsness Warren's S.T.O.S. on my break action guns, and anywhere grease is preferred over oil in a firearm. It's odourless, colourless, and regardless of temperature I've used it in (-15 to +35oC), it doesn't migrate from where I put it and it's viscosity stays the same regardless of temp. When I throw the gun over my shoulder, it doesn't leave marks on my clothing. When I handle the gun, it's doesn't leave anything on my hands. I also use it on my reloading presses. It's available in little tubs or syringes directly from the manufacturer and they ship to Canada. It also is what I use on choke tube threads. Fantastic stuff.
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I use Ponsness Warren's S.T.O.S. on my break action guns, and anywhere grease is preferred over oil in a firearm. It's odourless, colourless, and regardless of temperature I've used it in (-15 to +35oC), it doesn't migrate from where I put it and it's viscosity stays the same regardless of temp. When I throw the gun over my shoulder, it doesn't leave marks on my clothing. When I handle the gun, it's doesn't leave anything on my hands. I also use it on my reloading presses. It's available in little tubs or syringes directly from the manufacturer and they ship to Canada. It also is what I use on choke tube threads. Fantastic stuff.
w w w.reloaders.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=29
