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#1 ·
Anyone have a recommendation for a good gun grease? I’ve tried several but not real happy. They’ve either too thick and won’t spread or they “run off” when hot.
 
#2 · (Edited)
STOS is pretty tacky, not sure if it is still available.

I have used lubriplate, softens some when it gets really hot. On bolt actions I have been using moly grease. Seems to stay pretty tacky but black and messy if you get it on your hands/vest. Shooters choice also had a tacky red grease in a squeeze tube. And then there's pro gold... that has worked too.

 
#68 ·
STOS is pretty tacky, not sure if it is still available.

I have used lubriplate, softens some when it gets really hot. On bolt actions I have been using moly grease. Seems to stay pretty tacky but black and messy if you get it on your hands/vest. Shooters choice also had a tacky red grease in a squeeze tube. And then there's pro gold... that has worked too.

STOS is still available. I purchased 2 jars last month online.
 
#4 ·
Anyone have a recommendation for a good gun grease?
All I would recommend is anything made by Pro-Shot Products. They have gun grease in a nice convenient syringe tube. This makes it real easy to place the grease exactly where you want it. When your finished shooting for the day. Simply wipe off all the grease. Then reapply the next time you assemble your shotgun. I like all their cleaning supplies and tools. All American made as well. So that's a plus as well. break em all Jeff
 
#27 ·
If you even knew how low quality that stuff actually is. (I worked there for over a decade). I certainly wouldn't be using it on a nice shotgun. Just sayin. I'm new around here though and my word probably doesn't hold any weight, but skimping on lubrication is just never a wise idea. I actually helped develop the gun specific oil during my time there. I'll also say what we developed then is NOT the same product they're selling now. Lucas brand has gone severly downhill in recent years as the never worked a day in his life son took over and is cutting every corner possible. Anyhow... don't say I didn't tell ya so. ;)

Ohhh, I should add... TW25B -
 
#17 ·
I use STOS on my reloaders. So I originally used STOS on my O/U but in extremely hot weather with high humidity, I've had STOS drip out of my O/U and was hard to see the clear application.

That is why I went to Lucas Red and Tacky....like bearing grease, it is a smooth, tacky, red lithium complex grease fortified with rust and oxidation inhibitors. It is also water resistant for that occasional rain shooting day. I also like the red color so it is very obvious that it is still there where you put it and can control the amount very easily. It also goes into a syringe easily for application in your shooting bag.

Each to his own.....but why spend huge bucks for something else for a small tube when you can get 1 pound for $9.26 at Advance Auto....this is enough to last a lifetime of shooting. Try it.[/QUOTE]
 
#10 ·
I use automotive high temp EP2 wheel bearing grease. I fill several syringe tubes with it so I have one on the bench and one in each range bag for use at the club. fellow shooters have asked to use the lube and like the syringe for easy application. The bearing grease is easy to find locally, always close by when needed, never thins out from heat, and can be applied in a thin layer.
 
#13 ·
Most O/U actions are not well served by thick greases. Oils and light greases will serve you better.

If you insist on grease, look at the already mentioned SuperLube or Tetra Gun Lube. Both are full synthetic, rather light greases (Tetra Gun offers a full line of lubricants as well). Neither one has a significant oder, and they do not stain.
 
#15 ·
Montana X-treme

"Montana X-Treme Gun Grease, an all-purpose lubricant that will not breakdown under extreme temperatures. With a range of -50˚F to +600˚F, . . . "

 
#20 ·
I really like "Corrosion Block", it's a blue grease that is a lot like the grease Briley's sell for the choke threads.

It's made by Lear Chemical Company. The best price that I found was on ebay for a 16 oz tub. It was under $20.00

From their website;

PERFORMANCE FEATURES
• WATERPROOF
• Multi grease compatible
• Excellent thermal / oxidative stability
• Resists bleeding or melting at high temperatures
• Suitable for sealed for life applications
• Use in electrical applications that require grease
• Workplace safe & environmentally friendly
• Out performs competitive grease 5:1
 
#24 ·
Some time ago I needed gun grease. Went to an auto parts store, and bought a small tub of high temp bearing grease for six bucks. Filled a pill bottle with it to keep in my gun case. I don't remember the name, but it works great. I've been there buying that expensive grease, and it didn't work as good as my bearing grease.
 
#28 ·
There are a lot of good gun greases out there. Probably can’t go wrong with any of them as long as you use something.
I’m not selling anyone on it because I don’t get it for free or any kickbacks but I’ve been using Super Lube grease and oil as far back as I can remember. Stumbled upon it because of working in industry. Liked it and stuck with it. -40 deg. to 400 deg. F.
 
#29 ·
Any grease is good enough if you apply it when you take your gun out of the case before shooting and wipe it off when you put the gun away after shooting. That’s what you are supposed to do. Grease doesn’t migrate, oil does and if the oil makes it to wood, the wood will soak it up, get dark and eventually ruin the finish from underneath (especially on the edges).
 
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