"Super Lube" - Anyone tried this?

[RavenVT100]

Let me preface this by saying that none of the hardware stores in my area seem to carry lubriplate grease for my CMP M1.

I picked up a few ounces of this synthetic PTFE grease called Super Lube from my local hardware store. I needed some grease for my garage door opener, but I was wondering if it would also work for my Garand. I don't want to put any grease on there that's going to be too weak or cause it to wear too much. To be honest, I don't have much experience with greases. Has anyone used this, and can it hurt my Garand? Will it work okay?

 

[30Cal]

My theory on grease:
1. If it doesn't run down the action when the rifle warms up, it's good.
2. Wipe off and replace the grease when you clean the rifle.

Replacing the grease is more important than the type of grease, IMO. I don't break my rifle apart everytime, so some things don't get greased all the time (oprod spring--a disposible item anyways). Fortunately, M1's don't ever wear-out in the spots you can't reach with the stock still on.

Ty

 

[RavenVT100]

I use FP-10 or BreakFree in the oprod spring anyway. That's not the type of part that I consider to be in need of grease.

The Super Lube is supposedly rated for 450 degrees F, so hopefully it won't run. I'll give it a try.

 

[Sleeping Dog]

I use Super Lube on my Garand and AR and a few other guns. It seems to stay cleaner longer than regular grease, and it works ok in cold weather. But, I don't bother shooting if it's below 15. I haven't tried it at -20, and don't expect to.

Regards.

 

[dfariswheel]

I've used Super-Lube for a good number of years.

I first discovered it at a hardware store in the "spray grease" form.
You spray the grease out of the can, it hits and sticks, and the carrier quickly evaporates, leaving a coating of grease.

I ordered samples from them and found a difference in their product.
They sell an "oil" which is thinner than the spray grease, being sort of a "thin grease, thick oil" type consistency.

They also sell a thick actual grease.

I also spray the spray grease into a small jar with a brush.

My experience is, Super-Lube is an excellent lube in most applications.

I like to use the thick "oil" for lubricating slide rails and revolver actions.
For gun applications it is excellent since the thicker consistency stays put, and doesn't run off, evaporate, or sling off like thinner lubes.

The heavy grease works very well on M1 rifle bolts.

One advantage of the milky-clear grease is, when it begins to get dirty, it LOOKS dirty, turning gray or black, alerting you that it's time to "change the oil".

My tests indicate that CLP Breakfree is still a better rust proofer, and Super-Lube is NOT as good for use in bearings as Moly-Lithium grease.