Anti-seize grease

[Joe R]

Hi Guys,
I have been using the grease pictured below behind the lugs of my Pierce action, but I'm getting a slightly sticky bolt as a result. Do you have a good high temp high pressure grease that doesn't result in a sticky bolt?

Thanks,

Joe

 

[Alex Wheeler]

mil-comm tb25

 

[jpretle]

Hi Guys,
I have been using the grease pictured below behind the lugs of my Pierce action, but I'm getting a slightly sticky bolt as a result. Do you have a good high temp high pressure grease that doesn't result in a sticky bolt?

Thanks,

Joe

I don't think anti-seize is correct for that application. It is more for 'screw together' applications.
I use a lithium grease on my lugs. I've also used moly.

 

[dmoran]

"Pro Gold" by Pro-Shot

 

[centershot]

Mobil 1 grease.

 

[memo43]

I use petroleum jelly, bolt runs slick an smooth. Give it a shot you might be impressed

 

[mshelton]

Clay Spencer always used silver anti seize on lugs, which is what I use now, it may not be the best but I've never had an issue with it.

 

[M-61]

I am unfamiliar with the 'grease' you are using. "Hi-Temp" is not what you necessarily require. Also I don't see 'anti seize' on the label in your picture.
There are a large number of quality anti seize products available. These I would be using very sparingly on the bolt lugs (very) and their purpose would be to prevent galling. I can not run two pieces of steel together in a camming motion without some type of lube.
A moly based lube for the bolt should provide the 'slipperiest' lubricant.
ARP makes a first class anti-seize and anti galling compound. The cost is insignificant as the usage is so small.
Since ARP makes the finest hardware in the world (my opinion) I go with their recommendations and products when lubrication is concerned. The application is obviously different but the desired results are the same.
Read the 'fine' print on any can you purchase to see exactly what you are buying.

 

[nosualc]

"Pro Gold" by Pro-Shot

+1

A slick little syringe applicator and doesn't stink or stain like anti-seize. $7

-nosualc

 

[Syncrowave]

I just use SuperLube synthetic grease with PTFE or Teflon. It's colorless (clear), edible and seems to work fine.

 

[GSPV]

For the lugs and the primary extraction cam, you absolutely need an EP grease.

Kelbly recommended Lucas Red N Tacky to me. I've used it religiously.

Just a smidge will do ha.

For the bolt body, I ise one drop of Hoppes synthetic gun oil. You could use pretty much any light machine oil.

 

[Geno C]

Lubriplate 1242 it is a lithium grease. High temp, extreme pressure, water resistant, almost water proof in my experience.

For shock loads there is nothing like it. In my business we use a lot of specialized lubricants that are job specific and there is nothing that comes close to 1242 for resistance to shock load.

 

[GrocMax]

CMD #3

 

[Joe Salt]

Just get some Pro gold by Pro-Shot like Donovan said!

Joe Salt

 

[GrocMax]

There are a LOT of 'extreme pressure' grease products out there that are re-packaged/branded CMD #3 at 3-4 times the price.

 

[jonbearman]

Joe is it sticky just working the bolt or after firing or chambering. This sounds suspicious.

 

[artbosco]

Hi Guys,
I have been using the grease pictured below behind the lugs of my Pierce action, but I'm getting a slightly sticky bolt as a result. Do you have a good high temp high pressure grease that doesn't result in a sticky bolt? Thanks, Joe

Sticky bolts can come from a lot of things. Neck sizing only quickly comes to mind. The Stickiness sneaks up on you a little at a time.

Grease is a slippery little devil. Doubt that it's that, unless mixed with sand, fine or otherwise.

Try this: http://www.sinclairintl.com/gun-cleaning/bore-cleaners-amp-lubricants/lubricants/grease/sinclair-bolt-grease-prod33086.aspx

Or, ensure you're Full Length Sizing.

 

[Joe R]

Guys,
thanks for all the input, you've come through as usual and your advice is truly appreciated.

jonbearman said:
Joe is it sticky just working the bolt or after firing or chambering. This sounds suspicious.

Jon,
The bolt is sticky all the time, including after I've cleaned it. This has happened before, and about a month ago I had my gunsmith clean it for me and it was smooth as silk. Unfortunately, out of habit I re-used that grease and now regret it. I know it is very good for the bolt cam, but it obviously is not suitable for the bolt lugs.

It seems that Pro gold by Pro-Shot gets the most votes and it is what I'll get. Thanks again for taking the time to respond to my post.

Kindest regards,

Joe

 

[Road_Clam]

Anti-sieze is more of a one time extreme pressure anti-gall type lube. Especially good for assembling dissimilar metals (steel stud into alum threads). I use a tiny dab of Mobil 1 syn grease on all my bolt shanks and lugs in both my semi's and single shots. All my firearms function perfect, however I did let my cleaning interval go a bit too long on my AK-47, and the bolt grease turned into a thick carbon type goo.

 

[centershot]

The silver anti sieze is very messy. MEC recommends it on their reloaders for the collet. I hate the stuff. I actually use STP on my collet. Did not know they even made that stuff anymore.