rail lube

[fireman 108]

Can't find my expensive tube of rail lube!!  Has anyone used any household products? What about case lube? Is there an inexpensive method out there? love to hear your thoughts and solutions. Fireman

[DennyRoark]

Got any breechplug/choke tube grease?  Just a thin coat, it'll work.  DON"T use wax, trust me!!

[foo]

 Try silicone grease, a lifetime supply is available at most hardware stores for a few $

[longwinters]

I just wax my string and serving.  No need to lube the rail.

Long

[markc]

I looked at the Ten Point site FAQ, and there was a question about household products as a lube, specifically vaseline, and the answer was a definite NO.  Said something about the lube getting into n area that could damage the string if I understood the official answer correctly.   Also said lube the rail about every 75 shots which isn't nearly as often as I've read on the forums in the past.   When in doubt check the manufactureres web site in FAQ. 

[Mohawk]

I have used Chap Stic with good success.

[Spirithawk]

A lot of guys swear by a lubricant called Jig-a-loo. It's super slick and a large aresol can of it is under $4 at Home Depo. Comes in an orange colored can.

[semperfi1970]

Mohawk, im with you on the chapstick. Works great on string, cables and flight rail. Here are pictures of my strings. An honest 1000 shots with the 150 lbs barnett wildcat and around 500 on the 175lbs compound. Have never had an issue with wax in the trigger assy and chap stick stays slick even in ny winters. The string wear you see is from shooting in cold ranging from allmost 0 to mid 20's.

[eye shot]

i'm going to try Slick 50 spray can- Teflon. I use it in rifled barrels to reduce fouling and should work on a rail.