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[Singer B]

Depends on the rifle. Since this is an M1 carbine thread, I will stay with that rifle. The manufacturer recommended lube for the M1 Garand was Lubriplate. I use it on my M1 Garand. Since the Garand and M1 carbine have similar operating systems and were manufactured in the same era, I figured I would also use it in my M1 carbines. I clean and lube each rifle every time I return from a shooting session. The Garand and both carbines function perfectly with the Lubriplate. It should be noted that many people do not like Lubriplate and do not recommend it. I do not use it in any of my other firearms. Hope that helps!

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[usabaker]

It should be noted that many people do not like Lubriplate and do not recommend it.

I've not heard that but my guess is they are not applying it correctly and then immediately blame any issues on the grease. I see people all the time with gobs of grease rather than a thin transparent coat.

[painter777]

my guess is they are not applying it correctly and then immediately blame any issues on the grease

Maybe (?) Oiling first, then wondering why Grease wont stay in place ?

I prefer to Grease where needed, then Oil where needed.

Long term storage for me is a different animal.

Not directing this at anyone in particular. But Ordnance provided a Oiler in the stock. No Grease gun attached to it.

[Singer B]

Maybe (?) Oiling first, then wondering why Grease wont stay in place ?

I prefer to Grease where needed, then Oil where needed.

Long term storage for me is a different animal.

Not directing this at anyone in particular. But Ordnance provided a Oiler in the stock. No Grease gun attached to it.

Good point!

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[QUOTE=usabaker;496277]I've not heard that but my guess is they are not applying it correctly and then immediately blame any issues on the grease. I see people all the time with gobs of grease rather than a thin transparent coat.[/QUOTE

When I was researching the correct lube for the Garand, I came across several articles and postings claiming Lubriplate was an inferior grease. I just figured if Springfield Armory recommended it for the gun they built, it was good enough for me since I know nothing about grease other than it makes a real mess!

[usabaker]

I know nothing about grease other than it makes a real mess!

you should not "see" the grease, if you see it, it's much too thick. If you apply it with an acid brush it just takes a thin layer; should be transparent. Really, as Painter777 says, unless the firearms call out for in 'everyday normal' use there is no need for grease. If you live in a beach community like me in San Diego, I use grease because 1. I don't always shoot the same rifles so I want more protection on some part. 2. Because I live near saltwater, and 3. I don't take the rifles that I use grease on in the fields or in the snow.

The exception to that is the locking lugs on my bolts regardless if it's a MILSRUP Mauser a Modern Bargara; the lugs are always greased with EWG.

[usabaker]

Funny, I was looking and a Winchester 70 Heavy Barrel .223 that I was thinking about buying. Wanted to take my grandkids out to shoot ground squirrels and since its lead-free only in california now I figured I could load down a .223 Remington with Barnes TTSX. ANYhow... this guy load his action and bolt with grease! LOL don't know if I want that rifle anymore.. I think burnt and hydraulic-sized bores-N-barrel may be a result. Holly Molly...

You should not see the grease!

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[EddieM]

Maybe (?) Oiling first, then wondering why Grease wont stay in place ?

I prefer to Grease where needed, then Oil where needed.

Long term storage for me is a different animal.

Not directing this at anyone in particular. But Ordnance provided a Oiler in the stock. No Grease gun attached to it.

Hola Carlito,

What do you grease and what do you oil?
Eddie