Lubrication question - breech loading shotguns

Ahsan Ahmed

Ahsan Ahmed

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What would be a quality grease to apply that is impervious to winter climate? even better something that one could apply round the year?

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I use a light synthetic grease made by Nye Corporation on the hinges of my over/unders. I only use it because I was given a bunch a few years ago by someone associated with the company.

Before that I used STOS which is a grease made by Ponsness Warren and usually available at most gun stores.
 
Sharptail said:
Ahsan, what kind of gun? Most of my break action guns I run dry, those that need lube on the hinge get a dab of synthetic gear oil.
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I've always applied a fresh/light smear of auto grease (after every cleaning session) to the hinge areas and forend metal - sxs and o/u guns. Is there a benefit in using "dry" and what type of firearm would that apply to?


Claybuster said:
I use a light synthetic grease made by Nye Corporation on the hinges of my over/unders. I only use it because I was given a bunch a few years ago by someone associated with the company.

Before that I used STOS which is a grease made by Ponsness Warren and usually available at most gun stores.
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I must've have missed spotting those in a couple of shops that I looked.

Thanks very much for the response folks.
 
STOS is generally available but I've never seen Nye products on gun store shelves. The only way I'd have it is because I knew someone with a connection.

Just about any grease will do on the hinges. I've used Krieghoff and Perazzi grease in the past but only because I got it free.

Within Perazzi circles there is an ongoing debate about hinge lubrication. Perazzi endorses on grease while Giaccomo, the reigning Perazzi authority in North America, recommends oil. Either way the important part is that there is some lubrication and that it is cleaned off and replaced regularly.
 
In hunting conditions, where dirt, dust and grit prevail, I use no lubricant on the hinge at all. I believe that all it does is capture the grit and act as an abrasive paste. Under competition conditions, where a great many more rounds are expended and the gun is constantly being opened and closed, lubricating the trunions or hinge is advisable. I use the synthetic gear oil because it provides great protection and is unaffected by temperature.

Sharptail
 
Sharptail said:
In hunting conditions, where dirt, dust and grit prevail, I use no lubricant on the hinge at all. I believe that all it does is capture the grit and act as an abrasive paste. Under competition conditions, where a great many more rounds are expended and the gun is constantly being opened and closed, lubricating the trunions or hinge is advisable. I use the synthetic gear oil because it provides great protection and is unaffected by temperature. Sharptail
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Makes sense.....synthetic gear oil, easy to wipe off too - any particular brand recommendation or do I just use the dipstick to raise some from out of my truck :D :D
 
I use Amsoil, but it really makes no difference. When you see the way the oil spreads around the surface of the metal and then just stays there, you understand why the synthetic stuff is worthwhile. The stuff does not run, it clings. Very small amounts are required, I just put a few cc's in an old Beretta oil bottle and it lasts all season.

Sharptail
 
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