Bolt lubrication

[Nikolakangrga]

What do you guys recommend using for lubricating your bolt? My bolt began sticking on me (no rounds) while cycling the bolt on a 100 deg day.
Thanks,
Nick

 

[nddodd]

Don't know if this is everybody's ideal way or not but I brush a little bit of anti-seize on the back of the recoil lugs and work the bolt up and down a few times then I'm good to go.


Nathan

 

[Ridgerunner665]

I just use CLP...

 

[winmag]

I prefer Eezox. It's a synthetic dry lube. Goes on wet, wipe it "off" let er dry. Doesn't collect dirt that way. I do it often if I'm in field conditions, or a lot of dust or rain. If not I rarely mess with it.

Whatever you use, don't use much of it. Anything "slippery" like oil, or grease will collect dirt, & scuff, scar, & can stick your bolt.

 

[dig]

Eezoxx and a touch of Shooters Choice grease on the lugs. It comes in a tube and is red so easy to apply and see.

 

[brentc]

Tetra Grease works well too.

 

[Gene]

You need any kind of lube wherer metal touches metal. This includes the back of each locking lug and the cocking piece eccentric. I also spray my bolt with Ballistol before it goes in the gun.

 

[rscott5028]

I use a tiny dab of Hoppe's gun grease behind each lug.

But, it will collect dirt. So, use sparingly and clean/reapply often.

Winmag mentioned a dry lube that's probably worth a look.

-- richard

 

[rscott5028]

Whatever you do, don't drench the inside of your bolt with WD40. That's sure to gum up and cause issues with consistent ignition.

I disassemble my bolt periodically, spray with CLP, wipe it down, and reassemble.

-- richard

 

[Joe King]

Tetra Grease works well too.

I used to think that stuff was the cats own @$$ till I found out the hard way it attracts moisture/ promotes rust what have you

Tungsten disulphide is looking like something worth trying out thoughlightbulb

 

[Nikolakangrga]

Has anyone tried ATF for their bolts? I've read alot about it. Just hesitant to try it....

 

[rscott5028]

Has anyone tried ATF for their bolts? I've read alot about it. Just hesitant to try it....

No, but if gas prices keep going up, I may try Varget in my Chevy.

Sorry... couldn't resist

 

[kranky]

2 cycle oil works pretty well. Learned that from an old Marine sniper. I have used it on semi auto and bolt guns alike. It seemed to handle the heat pretty well in the auto's and you dont need much.

 

[Mayhem338]

I have used Royal Purple Synthetic motor oil. Easy to see and just use a Q-tip as an applicator. No rust or problems in 4 years. Like most suggest don't over lube or the gunk will build up fast.