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wyop · April 2, 2013, 09:46 PM

The original mil-spec grease was Lubriplate 130-A grease:

http://www.lubriplate.com/PDFs/PDS/3_14-130-Series.aspx

The 130-A would be used in normal environments, the 130-AA would be used in arctic conditions. As NLGI numbers go up, the grease base becomes thicker. NLGI 00 grease can be poured at room temperatures - it's about like tar in consistency.

NLGI 2 grease is the most common consistency you'd see on cars, trucks and heavy equipment lube specs. The most common base for NLGI 2 greases is lithium, which you could also use for greasing the Garand-type rifles if your rifle sees light use in favorable conditions. The 130-A/AA grease is a calcium based grease, and calcium-based greases are very good at repelling water.

April 2, 2013, 09:46 PM	#8
wyop Senior Member Join Date: July 15, 2012 Location: Wonderful, Windy Wyoming Posts: 133	The mil-spec grease for Garands, M14's and such The original mil-spec grease was Lubriplate 130-A grease: http://www.lubriplate.com/PDFs/PDS/3_14-130-Series.aspx The 130-A would be used in normal environments, the 130-AA would be used in arctic conditions. As NLGI numbers go up, the grease base becomes thicker. NLGI 00 grease can be poured at room temperatures - it's about like tar in consistency. NLGI 2 grease is the most common consistency you'd see on cars, trucks and heavy equipment lube specs. The most common base for NLGI 2 greases is lithium, which you could also use for greasing the Garand-type rifles if your rifle sees light use in favorable conditions. The 130-A/AA grease is a calcium based grease, and calcium-based greases are very good at repelling water.