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flugge

flugge

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So its 2 days before shotgun, and I am trying to determine if I want to oil my semi auto or not. I wiped it all down, and dont know how badly i want to put oil back into it. Its gonna be cold, and I sure dont want it to jam up on me...any suggestions? or will it be fine for 5 days??
 
i dont think it will hurt to have some oil on the moving parts.....
id put some into it if it were me
 
Not sure what kind of semi auto it is, but never oil the gas rings on a Remington autoloader.

For other parts, a very light layer of WD40 should work since it is such a light oil. Powdered graphite might be the best option.
 
In the military, we were always taught to put oil on and wipe it off! Any more than that is too much! Good luck this year!
 
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: GOLD TIP</div><div class="ubbcode-body">In the military, we were always taught to put oil on and wipe it off! Any more than that is too much! Good luck this year!</div></div>

this is what i would do, what is your semi auto? never even oiled the 10 year old 1187 at home, except for wiping it off and cleaning it. I think they are better dry
 
I have a benelli super black eagle 2...and i cleaned it out really good, but just been debating on if i wanted to put oil back into it for the 5 days of deer hunting...they are talking 3-5 inches of snow/freezing rain here....so i might just leave it at home and take the reliable pump..lol...thanks guys
 
When I was in the military we used Break-Free oil (aka) panther piss. I think I have seen it at wally world. It won't stiffen up in cold weather and a moister inhibiter in it. I also use Rem-Oil spray. Just spray on and wipe off. With the weather saturday the biggest problem will be keeping parts from freezing up(safetys,actions).
 
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nug</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mine always seemed to gum up when it was cold and I lubed it.??? </div></div>

Nug, that's because there's too much.

Flugge, I wouldn't be afraid to oil it LIGHTLY. Use a thin oil like Rem oil. Wipe it on then wipe it with a clean rag. The clean rag won't be taking it all off, just what dosen't need to be there. A little goes a long way.
Also, alot of times when an auto loader cycles slow or not at all it's because of the recoil spring in the stock. Usually it's because its never been cleaned. When they're shipped they are lubed with that thick oil (cosmoline? sp), and that stuff really thickens up in the cold. You get to that through the butt pad of the stock. That thing needs to be clean for the gun to cycle.
 
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: fatboy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">When I was in the military we used Break-Free oil (aka) panther piss. </div></div>



Man, I haven't heard that in awhile!! /forum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif /forum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif
Brings back some memories!!
 
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> put oil on and wipe it off! Any more than that is too much! Good luck this year! </div></div>

that is all you should need. with the moisture, you may want to wipe it down or re oil everything when you come in at night. you definately don't want extra oil on things...that will make it worse
 
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