Using Dry Lube Below Zero Degrees/Freezing

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Kasey83

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So I was looking at norinco's manual online at Marstar and it recommends dry Lube for cold temperatures, and i was just wondering why? and what's a good substitute for emergencies? Similar to wet lube and mineral oil.

And finally should all hunting rifles use dry lube?
 
They recommend dry lube for cold temps because normal oil can freeze. There is nothing like seeing the buck of a lifetime, bringing up the rifle, and having your bolt frozen in place. There are many different dry lubes and synthetics that are made to work in cold weather. If you check with your local gun dealer they will be able to recommend a good one, as would any of the site sponsors at the top of the page.
 
I use a spray on graphite lubricant. Its messy as hell, and if it oversprays on the wood/bluing, it is a bi tch to get off, but , I have hunted in -43c with no problems at all. As long as you get all the old grease/oil out (I use brake cleaner) the graphite is good to -73c (at least that's what the can says)
 
I did a lot of research on gun lubes in the last weeks, ended up ordering Slip 2000 EWL 30.
Amazing stuff (LCP: Lubricates/Cleans/Protects) which claims to withstand -110F (-78.8C) to +1250F (676.6C).

Check out their other claims!

Increased pattern consistency
Increased Muzzle velocity
Increased distance
Decreased recoil, friction, heat and wear
Decreased Malfunction or jamming
Will not attract dust, dirt or sand like petroleum products
Will not harden or become tacky
Will not dry out and leave unprotected metal behind
Will reduce cleaning frequency
No need for 5 or 6 other potential dangerous cleaners
 
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