Sorry guys, I got the shotgun, went shooting, went traveling, went to a bachelor's party trip and then got busy! I haven't checked the thread in a while and didn't realize there were so many replies!
I see your in Vancouver, go see the guys on Fraser St. If your close or the Italians or No Sale Sports err I mean wholesale sports or Cabelas for all your greased needs.
Hell maybe some pork fat will do and you'll be doubled Good for the zombie attack or the Isis attack...they hate pork fat I hear.
Seriously, go buy some light grease from any of the many sporting goods stores in your area and call it good.
Nice gun by the way, keep us up to score on how she shoots.
Rob
Actually - that's where I got the shotgun! Bought it from Shane at Reliable, he gave me a quick rundown on the gun and I'll definitely go back to Reliable for my ammo and cleaning needs. Been out with it twice and I think I'm getting used to the sighting with the gun - had to adjust my cheek/face position to avoid getting slapped by the stock a bit, and she definitely lets me know if I'm cheating on my stance/grip. May look into a different recoil pad in the future.
Looks real nice. No b.s. Engravings
Thank you! She's plain but that's beauty on all it's own.
Contaminants will adhere to grease or oil; you have to keep the surfaces clean and and maintain fresh grease/oil as soon as necessary to avoid premature wear.
When two metal surfaces have friction you will get better lubrication with grease.
I will look for some and give it a try. Thanks! I have been cleaning it off and then applying fresh oil after I go out and shoot.
Here is my pre type 1 - no BS markings!
Ah, I can't quite see the picture, I don't think Google Photos lets you hotlink - I wish I could see it. Could you re-host it on Imgur or another host so we can see it?
FWIW - My low mileage pre-type 1 showed signs of galling on the hinge pin when I got it - and there was substantial effort required to break the gun. There was a noticeable amount of difference in the effort required to open the gun when using gun oil vs grease on the pin. So its been grease for me ever since, on the critical areas. I generally lube my guns once or twice a year, likely every 500 rounds or so. I use a hobbyist paint brush from the dollar store, and paint a thin layer of grease on the desired surface - that's all that's needed, too much could be problematic.
I will give it a try, thank you!
You should have just stopped right there. The Fraser Street Boys are the best stop in town!
They definitely know their stuff, and are a friendly bunch. I wish they had better hours though as it is hard to make it out during the week. Also, too bad that W stopped working there. I liked visiting there more.
But, but , those engravings make it more lighter so as to swing faster and shoot more lead by the end of the day....
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
How's she shooting and what grease you buy?
I haven't bought grease yet (oops!) as I have been a bit busy (but I have been lubricating every time before I go out with Triflo and cleaning it off after!). I've been out twice, and so far she's been great! Swings beautifully, action works wonderfully tight, shoots without a fault every time with a pretty smooth trigger! Any issues are with the Indian, not the arrow. Also, I have to get used to catching the spent shells, or change the ejectors to extractors.
This past Tuesday was my best night out yet - shot 2 rounds of 20/25 (my best consecutive rounds)! Even did a 11 out from the 27-yard line which considering it was my first time that far out, using pink Fed Top Gun 1 1/8oz 8's at 1145fps (yes it's slow), was pretty good! I also won the game of pieces at the end which was my first time winning, without even being super conservative when shooting. The "good shooting" compliments from the more experienced members of the club were the icing on the cake for me.
Safe to say, had a very good time and loving the Citori.
