Grease for gun

[DARKSCOPE001]

Hello everyone

I recently purchased my first rifle. An American made AKM pattern rifle. and have been watching lots of videos on it and from what i can tell I can tell it looks like lots of guys like to put grease on the rails and bolt carrier/bolt.

So here is my question to you guys? the grease that was recommended to me was Walmart EP grease. I have some AMSOIL water resistant synthetic grease, Can I use this? is there any reason why this grease would not be just as good as the Walmart EP grease?

Thanks

 

[pcoxe]

Many people will agree that gun grease is largely ordinary grease with "gun" in front of it and a higher price. The main function of such is lubrication and rust prevention. That being said, you probably don't want a lubricant with an offensive odor, or one that stains clothing for a carry gun. You should try the Amsoil grease and report back how well it works. AK type guns were made to function with even mud as a lubricant. Should not do any damage.

 

[Excel]

superlube

 

[Triple_Se7en]

Agree on this as an excellent grease. Bought mine at Harbor Freight.

For gun oil, you want one that doesn't harden / stick or gum in the cold and not runny in the summer. All the name brands lubricate properly. Many shooters prefer CLPs. I won't choose a product that stinks...... like motor oil or trans fluid

 

[Errtt]

Grease: Tetra grease
Oil: Slip 2000 EWL
Solvent: Bore Tech Eliminator
I have Super Lube grease (both white & grayish tubes) but haven't tried it.

 

[billt460]

If you go with Super Lube Grease, be aware there are different types. This is the type you want.

https://www.zoro.com/super-lube-high-tem...mp;gclsrc=aw.ds

NOT THIS

https://www.zoro.com/super-lube-syntheti...mp;gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[bubbatime]

All greases lubricate, and all of them are better than what your average Iraqi or Afghani insurgent is using.

Wal-Mart or AMSOIL grease will be fine. They will stain clothes and smell bad, so dont slather it on. Just a little dab will do.

Or buy a tube of TW25B or Tetra Gun grease and they will last several years. They are low smell and won't stain clothes too.

I use TW25B on every gun I own except my AR pattern rifles, which get Slip 2000 EWL.

 

[Triple_Se7en]

I use the tube Superlube. I discontinued the Tetra grease because it comes out runny and watery at first squeeze. No water dispensing the Superlube
http://www.harborfreight.com/85-gram-super-lube-grease-cartridge-93744.html

 

[AMC]

On my AK, I use Ballistol for the general purpose cleaning and oiling. I use Superlube grease on the rails and bolt cam. If I fire corrosive ammo, I clean the gun using a solution of about 80% water to 20% Ballistol. When I am done cleaning, I thoroughly wipe everything dry and finish by applying more ballistol and superlube. I have never had a spec of rust and everyone who sees my AK asks if it is new, even though it is almost 30 years old and has at least 10,000 rounds through it.

 

[Doog]

TW25B