Best Grease for Carbine?

[Greg O]

I'm thinking the '4o-50's surplus stuff has got to be surpassed by something made for it today.
What's everyone using?

Greg O

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[us019255]

I've been using Tetra lately. Works fine. Seems to provide good lube with small amounts, probably better at low temps. I have used it down to 32 F but not at real low temps.

[Harlan (Deceased)]

I've had good luck with Lubriplate.

[INLAND44]

Right now and probably for the forseeable future I'm using mostly Breakfree CLP and Militec grease on everything - except I really like Eezox on polished blue but still use Militec grease on the sliding parts. There are many fine greases, like TWB-25, Tetra. I like NLGI Grade 0 or 1 to 1.5 for gun grease. I favor the Militec because it is VERY clingy but also spreads easily and goes a long way. The CLP is for cleaning, corrosion protection and lubrication. There's another product I use some - Amsoil 'MP' (metal protector). It goes on wet and clear but rapidly dries to invisibility. I use this in gas systems, pistons, ports, etc. where you don't want oil or grease which will carbonize and gum-up/clog. This stuff just keeps things clean and free without being oily. CLP does get into the pores of metals and Parkerizing, giving them a non-military sheen. If you don't want this, but still want the benefits of Breakfree, use it, then go over the exposed areas with Clenzoil. On Parkerizing, rubbing is bad - blotting is good. Rubbing polishes Parkerizing. It's supposed to be a matte, non-reflective finish. If you like it shiny, Breakfree CLP is for you, and lightly rub it out.

[phil441]

"Steve.", when he could still post on the old forum using dial-up, recommended "Lubramatic Marine Corrosion Control & High Speed Trailer Wheel Bearing Grease". I've not been able to find it at the local wallyworld but will give it a try when I do find it.
Hope Steve. doesn't mind me quoting him......
Phil

[BHP]

Tetra, and not in slathering amounts. Like us019255 said

us019255 Seems to provide good lube with small amounts

[lboos]

For small arm's,... No grease.
For grab and shoot,... Breakfree clp.
If it's good enough for our Military it's good enough for me, IMHO.

[rlex]

lubriplate on all 10 of mine they all fire >99% of the time

[GeorgeP]

I use the old standby miltary grease. I have a tube of tetra but have not taken the plunge to the new tech. yet.

[45 Caliber]

Like INLAND44 I have had good success using Breakfree CLP and Militec grease and would recommend using both as appropriate. At one time Militec would provide a free grease sample upon request. I don't know if they still do.