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[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!

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[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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