dry lube?

the rifleer · January 14, 2010, 12:51 AM

Ive never done this but it just kinda popped in my head.

Would graphite work as a good lube for a shotgun?

I have no evidence or any real reason why you would use it over normal gun oil, but its just a thought.

oneounceload · January 14, 2010, 09:32 AM

Depending on the gun and how, it could work, especially for areas where you DON'T want oil (like near the O-ring on a 1100). Remkington actually makes a dri-lube that has teflon in it

nutty ned · January 14, 2010, 09:48 AM

Graphite will work; but, it is messy.

oletymer · January 14, 2010, 10:19 AM

Dry teflon spray works better and is not as messy.

jaguarxk120 · January 14, 2010, 11:13 AM

Moly on the 1100 "O" ring and gas piston works very well as a lube. Has tobe the dry stuff with no oils in it. Rubbed on and into the parts, works for a long time.

If your worried about getting your dainty fingers dirty use something else.

January 14, 2010, 12:51 AM	#1
the rifleer Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2008 Location: Sunny California Posts: 1,281	dry lube? Ive never done this but it just kinda popped in my head. Would graphite work as a good lube for a shotgun? I have no evidence or any real reason why you would use it over normal gun oil, but its just a thought.

January 14, 2010, 09:32 AM	#2
oneounceload Junior member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: N. Central Florida Posts: 8,518	Depending on the gun and how, it could work, especially for areas where you DON'T want oil (like near the O-ring on a 1100). Remkington actually makes a dri-lube that has teflon in it

January 14, 2010, 09:48 AM	#3
nutty ned Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2006 Posts: 765	Graphite will work; but, it is messy.

January 14, 2010, 10:19 AM	#4
oletymer Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2005 Posts: 338	Dry teflon spray works better and is not as messy.

January 14, 2010, 11:13 AM	#5
jaguarxk120 Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,620	Moly on the 1100 "O" ring and gas piston works very well as a lube. Has tobe the dry stuff with no oils in it. Rubbed on and into the parts, works for a long time. If your worried about getting your dainty fingers dirty use something else.