Tips on Using Weapons in Artic Conditions

[d2wing]

Update to my post on "Moly". I forgot that it is corrosive. It is an excellent dry lube but forms an acid when exposed to moisture. So if it's really cold it's ok because the air will be very dry. But after use or when brought indoors it must be cleaned and oiled or you will have rust. do not put it where you can't remove it.

 

[Sheepdog1968]

I had an opportunity to speak to John Jardine a few times (he's a local at my range and I've taken a class form him). I have used his lube before I met him. He mentioned a lot of it is ordered for sale in Alaska. I'd be inclined to use that since he's one of the few folks i trust in the firearms industry.

 

[Float Pilot]

Forgot to mention:
G-96 is also marketing a synthetic grease (red-ish colored) which is supposedly good down to 50 below. It looks very much like the synthetic aviation armorers grease for missile rail release mechanisms. I have used to to 20 below zero and it worked just fine in the bolts and safety's of a Swede Mauser, 1903A3 and the rails of a Sig P-220 pistol.

Since it comes in a little syringe looking dispenser, it should work nicely in the rollers of M-1 Garand, Mini-14s and M-1A bolts.