Grease on the lug?

[VinceB]

Is this something that should be done to all bolt actions? The reason I ask is I am just getting into F/TR shooting and will be using an old Musgrave and am wondering if I should grease the lugs.

Thanks

Would you run your car without oil?

 

[krktractor]

I use proshot it comes in a small needle like injector. Only reason is I ask defiance and they told me that is what they put on theirs. It is very sticky and slick. A little last a long time. It's in a gold colored syringe

 

[Road_Clam]

While I can't comment on lubing precision bolt long guns, I have been using Mobil 1 synthetic on both my AK and my AR. For the recreational shooter LIGHTLY lubing the bolt lugs seems to minimise wear and will add longevity to the life of the component. Many seasoned pros frown on lubing the bolt, and to a point they have a legitimate comment in which grease "can" burn and become carbonized if you really fire large amounts of rapid fire. So bolt lubing is situational, and again where i'm just a casual recreational shooter, i'm more concerned with long term component protection. Basically if I see bare metal to metal contact friction points, they get some type of light lubing. A big benifit from lubing the bolt is post shooting cleanup, simply wipe the residual carbon off the bolt and your good to go. (strictly just my opinions, the subjects of lube and oil is a hotly debated subject) . I'm all for do whatever works best in your situation.

 

[treeman]

don't forget the extraction cam

 

[CanusLatransSnpr]

I use a "small" dab of Belray waterproof bearing grease. It is a bluish green color and is really good stuff! A little goes a long ways!

Mike

 

[Raythemanroe]

Well, I got a tube of Gunslick graphite grease..Appearance is like gray/black grease, Hope it doesn't screw anything up

 

[CanusLatransSnpr]

Well, I got a tube of Gunslick graphite grease..Appearance is like gray/black grease, Hope it doesn't screw anything up

You should be just fine Ray!

 

[Texas Solo]

Been reading this thread and have a novice type question:

Is the ENTIRE bolt lug to be greased, or just certain surfaces of the lug?
I see a main lug surface as well as a front and rear edge.
I have a new action/bolt to take care of now, but was never told to do more than a light coat of oil.

Might seem like a dumb question, but covering the entire bolt lug seems like overkill, leading to a mess to clean out of the lug recess.

 

[Raythemanroe]

I would say lightly grease your cocking cams and the rear facing sides of the lug..The side face the the shooter will be the side getting the most pressure and use

 

[esromvre]

I have a stainless steel antiseze that I get from work because we work with stainless all the time. galled one using oil.... now I don't have any problems at all..

 

[DCRYDER]

The side face the the shooter will be the side getting the most pressure and use

Can you please explain this statement?

 

[Raythemanroe]

The side face the the shooter will be the side getting the most pressure and use

Can you please explain this statement?

Okay, If you was to dab some grease on your bolt lugs what side would you do? If I was holding the bolt the way I would put it in the action I would want the grease on the side facing me. Right?

Ray

 

[missed]

I think he is referring to the back side of the lugs away from the barrel. I grease both sides of mine. Plus the cocking ramp and a very very thin coat on the firing pin

 

[Raythemanroe]

On the firing pin?

 

[22BRGUY]

Being in water treatment equipment that requires grease from time to time, I've found clear silicone grease to work really well on lugs and anything else i want protected from moisture. I also like to apply a thin coat of silicone spray made by Liquid Wrench to all external metal parts and the bolt body for a protective and lubricating film. Sure heard a lot of other good ideas here also.

 

[missed]

On the firing pin?

I do since it's a moving part and I want to protect it from potential rust. Even though that would be unlikely since I clean my gear fairly regularly, but they have been caught out in a turd floater or two.

 

[stubbicatt]

I've been using the grease with the copper in it, and experienced no galling thus far. I do this as a carry over from learning about ZDDP in oil used in classic motorcycles, and some of these metals will protect flat tappets and camshafts from being worn down. I reckon the copper in the grease does the same thing to bolt lugs.

Also have read that if dissimilar metals are used, i.e. stainless action chrome moly bolt head, this will reduce galling anyways.

 

[Raythemanroe]

I've been using the grease with the copper in it, and experienced no galling thus far. I do this as a carry over from learning about ZDDP in oil used in classic motorcycles, and some of these metals will protect flat tappets and camshafts from being worn down. I reckon the copper in the grease does the same thing to bolt lugs.

Also have read that if dissimilar metals are used, i.e. stainless action chrome moly bolt head, this will reduce galling anyways.

Makes sense, as long as the copper doesn't build up and impregnate

 

[Plugger]

I use Lucas 'Red & Tacky' on both the threads and lugs. It has some anti seize properties as well as being a high impact grease. One grease gun tube will last you forever.

 

[tdking]

I deal with Swaglock fittings all the time. Will have to talk with our instrument techs to see if I can get some of that Blue Goop!