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The Hinge Pin survey went so well with a wide variety of preferences I thought I'd now ask:

What other parts of your double do you lubricate, and with what?

For the other parts, I use whatever is handy. Recently started using Ballistol, but like CLP Breakfree a lot. Also on the bench/in the drawer are RemOil, Olio Beretta, Rusty Duck, 3-in-1, Singer sewing machine oil, Tetra (mostly for handguns), and other stuff I don't even remember. I guess I need to use up some of this stuff just to get rid of the odd containers.

I like Ballistol because it is "friendly" to the wood and finish. But I also use Shell 560 turbine oil sparingly for areas like trigger groups. I am thinking of switching to Kroil from Ballistol for the bore.

I've used a bunch of greases, most everything that's already been named, and have had no problem with any. But I think my favorite is Lubriplate engine-building grease. It's light and splits the difference between oil and grease. What really impresses me is that when I take the gun apart, there's always evidence that some of it is still there doing it's job. Most of the thicker formulas seem to get squeezed from their appointed location.

I use fish oil mixed with brilliantine. I just sit under a tree and the game comes to me.

Thin oil is what goes on the intake filtration unit on my Kohler 16 horse single cylinder engine, to collect sand and dust, to keep the rings and bearings from wearing.

Why someone would claim oil collects less sand or dust than grease does is beyond me.


Best,
Ted

What your talking about is beyond my understanding. PTFE is not thin oil for your single cylinder. You spray PTFE, then wipe it away and there is very thin layer of Teflon is on surface. There is nothing than could collect dust. At least Breakfree CLP is one of a few oils than could work at extremely low temperatures, 'cause actually there is no oil that could freeze, but very thin layer of Teflon again.
Plz don't disturb anyone with your not smart notes anymore.

In April 1977, when I bought my Remington Model 3200 tube set, Col. Jim King gave me a 3.75 oz. jar of Remington Hinge and High Pressure Grease with it. I've been using that ever since on all my hinge pins, and I'm almost half way down the jar. I wonder if old Researcher of the jar of grease will last longer!!

Geno,
No less an authority then the inventer of PTFE, Dupont Corporation, questions it's usefulness when added to lubricating and engine oils:

http://www.thegsresources.com/garage/gs_additive.htm

You aren't doing any gun a favor with that stuff.

Best,
Ted

Hey Ted were talking shotguns not lawnmowers here.