Author Topic: What lube do you use for your semi-22's (Read 3088 times)

Buckskin · « **on:** December 16, 2010, 06:40:08 AM »

I just got a Buck Mark Camper and was wondering what lube I should use for it. Since I bought my AR I've been using CLP for all of my semi-auto action's. Althought when I went turkey hunting this fall my SBE-II seemed pretty slow with the action in 15 deg weather... Although any gun oil would likely respond the same...

tomray · « **Reply #1 on:** December 16, 2010, 09:24:11 AM »

Quote from: Buckskin on December 16, 2010, 06:40:08 AM

I just got a Buck Mark Camper and was wondering what lube I should use for it. Since I bought my AR I've been using CLP for all of my semi-auto action's. Althought when I went turkey hunting this fall my SBE-II seemed pretty slow with the action in 15 deg weather... Although any gun oil would likely respond the same...

I don't care for any of the new "Wonder Lubes".........That said, I've been using Marvel Mystery Oil for the last 30 years, with NO need for anything else.........Not a lot is needed either, so I dispense it from a small bottle with an eye dropper.

Tom
NRA LIFE

montveil · « **Reply #2 on:** December 16, 2010, 10:28:25 AM »

I use a very light coating of DRY teflon lube. I ensure that it does not have any oil in the formulation. This stuff goes on wet but the solvent carrier evaporates leaving the teflon. I only use it in areas where severe wear occurs.

bilmac · « **Reply #3 on:** December 16, 2010, 11:14:32 AM »

When I was still doing L.E. the guys started using Break Free to clean their semi pistols. It is a carbon solvent in a spray can. It comes with the little tube nozzle so you can get in all the little crooks and crannies. I started using it on my 10-22s. It's almost impossible to get it all off the gun when you are finished, but it is an oily film so you just leave what you can't wipe off there and it oils the gun.

dks7895 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 16, 2010, 11:22:02 AM »

+1 Break-Free CLP

oldandslow · « **Reply #5 on:** December 16, 2010, 01:13:55 PM »

Remington Dri Lube. There are some other dry lubes on the market and the Remington stuff is probably one of those. Anyway there is no oil to combine with the powder residue and create gunk. Good stuff.

JPShelton · « **Reply #6 on:** December 16, 2010, 08:33:35 PM »

Break Free CLP in temps above 32F. Below, I use a dry moly product put out by Dow-Corning for the aviation industry. It goes on wet but the carrier evaporates. I use the stuff sparingly and have actually been using the same can since 1976 when my dad got it from the manufacturer's rep. I don't know what I'll use when I run out of this stuff.

JP

smong2000 · « **Reply #7 on:** December 21, 2010, 11:18:18 AM »

1+ on the dry moly. Mine was designed for bike cables and has a very thin carrier solvent that dries fast.

Tom C. · « **Reply #8 on:** December 22, 2010, 05:01:19 AM »

I started using Mobile One 5-30 Synthetic Motor Oil for my guns a few years ago. If it doesn't burn and gum up in a car, it shouldn't do it in my guns. So far, everything is working fine.

bilmac · « **Reply #9 on:** December 23, 2010, 06:13:22 AM »

I don't know about synthetics, but motor oils in general are not recommended for guns because the aren't very good at rust prevention.

Old Griz · « **Reply #10 on:** January 10, 2011, 05:53:21 PM »

Tetra Lube, or now they have Tetra Gun. It's a great treatment for the barrel and all of the moving parts as well.

Chris · « **Reply #11 on:** January 15, 2011, 02:23:43 PM »

Remington Spray Lube.

...Chris

HAMMERHEAD · « **Reply #12 on:** January 16, 2011, 09:22:08 AM »

FP-10 (light, synthetic) keeps my Mark II and 10/22 running in the winter.

gcrank1 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 16, 2011, 01:49:17 PM »

ATF (automatic transmission fluid) mixed 1/3 to 2/3 odorless mineral spirits (paint thinner); also works great as a bore cleaner for everything short of removing copper deposits.
This is just a simplified version of the very well regarded 'Ed's Red'.
The ATF has lots of anti-oxidents and when thinned out gets in well and once the carrier has evaporated off it leaves a strong, thin layer of lube/protectorant.
If its that cold out Im not, so I cant tell you how it works in extreme cold. I think if I had to be there it would be with a clean and dry piece (not that many rounds to be fired) or a dry lube.

Nakota · « **Reply #14 on:** January 16, 2011, 02:58:28 PM »

Ballistol. I tried it once and never used anything else since.

S.S. · « **Reply #15 on:** January 16, 2011, 04:00:48 PM »

Tetra Gun or just old fashioned 3-in-1 oil.

ohiobenito · « **Reply #16 on:** January 20, 2011, 10:59:40 AM »

wd-40?

nessmuk101 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 22, 2011, 12:11:04 PM »

+1 on the WD-40, works best for me.

powderman · « **Reply #18 on:** January 22, 2011, 01:59:57 PM »

wd40 is really a cleaner, not a lube. I use remoil. POWDERMAN.

Flynmoose · « **Reply #19 on:** January 22, 2011, 03:19:57 PM »

I use Kroil, works for me.
FM

stubshaft · « **Reply #20 on:** January 22, 2011, 08:33:19 PM »

Kroil mixed 1 to 3 with ATF. My own brand of Ed's Red.

emsemt911 · « **Reply #21 on:** May 12, 2011, 10:08:11 PM »

i use mine for everything BUT self defense

Keith L · « **Reply #22 on:** May 13, 2011, 02:57:27 AM »

Quote from: emsemt911 on May 12, 2011, 10:08:11 PM

i use mine for everything BUT self defense

OK, but what do you LUBE them with?

Drilling Man · « **Reply #23 on:** May 13, 2011, 05:05:57 AM »

Breakfree CLP, i used it in Alaska when the temps were below zero, and i still use it! It's worked perfectly for me.

DM

GRUMPN · « **Reply #24 on:** May 30, 2011, 06:13:02 PM »

CorrosionX And by the way WD-40 isn't a lubricant. WD is "water displacer" & the 40 is for the 40th formulation. Ric