Extreme cold

[Captaincrunk]

Okay. Make fun of my possible OCD. Couldn't wait till "later".

Anything dry ought to not change much in cold temperatures. Silicone would be good too but the last time I used some it was gross to clean up later.

 

[Mark106]

I've seen a lot of hunters get themselves into cold-weather hangups with semiauto and pump shotguns. IMO, 95 percent of the time is over-oiling.
My general rule has been to lube as minimally possible with something rated for the worst cold you might be in, minus another 10 degrees. I've actually hunted at -20 with zero problems using a small amount of G-96.
IME, a very light lubrication with something like G96 or FP10 gets a guy by just fine with his carry gun(s).

 

[Mgderf]

I've switched to one or another type of "engine assembly lube/grease."
Stuff works great in hot or cold weather.
I've been using either Permatex engine assembly lube (for light oiling) or Lubriplate engine assembly grease for heavy lube.

No problems,easy to clean... I don't use much "oil" at all anymore.

 

[Leadeye]

Butyl Benzyl Pthalate, a great all purposes lube, unaffected by cold temperature.

 

[Expat]

I used Rem Oil on my hunting shotguns in some really cold weather and never had a problem.

 

[Mgderf]

Butyl Benzyl Pthalate, a great all purposes lube, unaffected by cold temperature.

​Is there an English translation?

 

[Hookeye]

Ive always run the Shooters Choice red grease and Remoil. Zero issues last 30 yrs. Hunted in cold weather many times when gung ho and stupid, er I mean young.

Killed a few critters too. Not enough to continue w such nonsense.

 

[Karl-just-Karl]

Butyl Benzyl Pthalate, a great all purposes lube, unaffected by cold temperature.

Like fancy stuff? Ever try Braycote? It is a perfluorinated polyether rated for spaceflight use. This stuff is slicker than unicorn snot.

https://www.amazon.com/Braycote-601-EF-2-Ounce/dp/B07HLS9KTQ

You could try Krytox, but I've always been leary of the PTFE residues.

These "what lube do you use" threads kill me.

 

[churchmouse]

Like fancy stuff? Ever try Braycote? It is a perfluorinated polyether rated for spaceflight use. This stuff is slicker than unicorn snot.

https://www.amazon.com/Braycote-601-EF-2-Ounce/dp/B07HLS9KTQ

You could try Krytox, but I've always been leary of the PTFE residues.

These "what lube do you use" threads kill me.

If you get deeply into the guns you own and have any mad scientist in you at all the search for the 1 lube fits all situations is never ending.

 

[Trapper Jim]

BreakFree CLP is my go to for all my firearms and household duties. Never ever had a problem in cold or heat.For heavier applications I use Lucas Gun Grease or Permatex on occasion.

 

[Turf Doctor]

What’s Really in Gun Cleaners and Lube?

https://www.realgunreviews.com/whats-really-in-gun-cleaners-lube/

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[Karl-just-Karl]

If you get deeply into the guns you own and have any mad scientist in you at all the search for the 1 lube fits all situations is never ending.

Oh yeah, I get it. I've tried several things and found what works satisfactorily enough for me...usually.

Tongue-in-cheek, I was somewhat serious. If somebody wants the end-all bragging rights for what they use on their firearms, Braycote is it. You can be King of the Lubers if you're willing to pay for it. A little goes a long way too!

It is used on titanium, stainless steel and other materials in space-borne applications to prevent galling. Non-toxic. It does migrate a little but it doesn't evaporate. Clean off the carbon and smear just a little, tiny dab on everything and you're good to go.

Major drawback is if you get it on gripping surfaces, it can be difficult to get rid of.

 

[churchmouse]

Oh yeah, I get it. I've tried several things and found what works satisfactorily enough for me...usually.

Tongue-in-cheek, I was somewhat serious. If somebody wants the end-all bragging rights for what they use on their firearms, Braycote is it. You can be King of the Lubers if you're willing to pay for it. A little goes a long way too!

It is used on titanium, stainless steel and other materials in space-borne applications to prevent galling. Non-toxic. It does migrate a little but it doesn't evaporate. Clean off the carbon and smear just a little, tiny dab on everything and you're good to go.

Major drawback is if you get it on gripping surfaces, it can be difficult to get rid of.

Well, for $800 I will stay with my personal blend concocted over years of non-scientific research.

 

[Karl-just-Karl]

What’s Really in Gun Cleaners and Lube?

https://www.realgunreviews.com/whats-really-in-gun-cleaners-lube/

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Quoted from the end of the article: "You wanna run your guns wet? Run ’em wet. Prefer them dry? Be my guest. Gun guys (and gals) are generally all about personal freedoms, so it makes me scratch my head to see such a group get all up in each others’ grilles regarding their personal choices in guns and gun products."

Pretty much sums up my view at this point. Nice article, informative.

I do enjoy seeing this topic come up and I guess it probably will as long as we enjoy owning firearms.

For some reason I just find the "which lube do you choose" question funny.

 

[Karl-just-Karl]

Well, for $800 I will stay with my personal blend concocted over years of non-scientific research.

I've never bought any, but I have played with it at work!

For whatever it is worth, I've settled mostly on Hoppes and CLP.

 

[churchmouse]

I've never bought any, but I have played with it at work!

For whatever it is worth, I've settled mostly on Hoppes and CLP.

Permatex/hopes gun oil blend on my 1911 and CZ slides and the BCG's in the ARs. I much lighter blend of the 2 on other parts.

 

[Mark106]

What’s Really in Gun Cleaners and Lube?

https://www.realgunreviews.com/whats-really-in-gun-cleaners-lube/

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A good article. Here's another:
https://www.grantcunningham.com/2006/05/lubrication-101/

 

[DadSmith]

I use Ballistol its supposed to be good down to -30. I've never had a problem with it. I work outside all year round.

Ballistol is an older IMO better CLP.