Alternative Greases for Bolt Actions- What have you used/Avoid?

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    Marksman
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    Saw a guy proposing you can use high temp lithium grease as an alternative for Shooters Choice. In a pinch, what grease or oil would you use as an alternative to your favorite off the shelf "officially for guns" bolt gun grease? What would you absolutely avoid using?

    I have some bearing/Universal Joint grease laying around and its moly infused. Says its good from -10 to 385 Farenheit. I understand it would only be used on the lugs and the rails (very lightly). If you think this is a bad idea, let me know. Not an expensive bolt gun but I also don't want to void a warranty. Common sense tells me this choice is low risk.

    I've always wondered what has been repackaged as a product exclusively for guns (such as Unique case lube, which is tallow).
     

    BigMoose

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    It is a big tub of Coastal high temp wheel bearing grease from autozone.

    I use use it on m1 carbines, M1 Garands, m14s, and 1911s. It’s similar to the Lubriplate that was GI issue.

    it was 4 bucks and will last me a life time.
     

    BigMoose

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    Find a little artists paintbrush to apply it. Otherwise you will make a mess.

    you want one of the 1/4 inch brushes from hobby lobby
     

    Kirk Freeman

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    Paternal grandfather used "door hinge grease", solidified grease, melted it on a stove or fire across France. I assume it was French, but you can find .mil grease at gun shows.

    I have melted it in those disposable pans and lube up my guns that like to run wet 1911s, M14s, inter alia with it. Works great.
     

    bwframe

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    I believe you want oil for your semi auto BCG. Grease might slow down the bolt and inhibit proper operation. This is why folks speak of running AR bolts "wet," meaning periodic reapplication of lube.

    With a bolt gun the locking lugs are designed more precise with the idea of manually forcing the closer tolerances into place. Hence the grease to hold up better vs oil that will eventually push off and away.
     

    Hookeye

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    Why not just buy the Shooter's Choice red?
    If you use that much grease on your guns.............the cost of the lube vs what you've sent downrange is nothing.
    I think most folks just get on the lube bandwagon and slather every gun and eventually realize that it only takes a dab..........once in a great while.
     

    Trigger Time

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    EWG "Slip2000" and BreakFree are a good combo.
    I also like these for quick lube jobs and the break free for cleanin.

    I use high temp red grease on all of my AR bolt carier groups. Its money!!
    Buy it at Wal-Mart in the vehicle oil isle for a few bucks. Comes in a tube that will most likely last you the rest of your life. You can use the regular grease too but the red high temp really works good as the gun heats up and doesn't burn off quickly like your other products.

    I've used this for years and it works so great! If you have a 1911 or an old all metal Sig, which need grease you can also sparingly use it one these as well.
    Don't use this in your glocks. Glocks only need a couple small drops of liggt oil. I've seen so many glocks over lubed. Apply brake cleaner and clean that **** out of your glocks!
     
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