Cold weather gun lubes

[HaMeR]

Anybody ever try the silicone spray lubes on their guns?? Pros & cons if so. Thanks!!

[pitw]

I try and use "NO" lube up here.  When it's -40 anything gets sticky and sluggish.  Nothing I dislike much more than getting everything else right just to feel/hear and anguished slooooooow cliiiiiiiiick when I pull the trigger.

[FinsnFur]

For water proofing or for actual lubrication?
I cant see silicone having the viscosity a semi auto or double action or even pump, is going to want.

[HaMeR]

For lube purposes.

At -anything I  wimp out Barry!!  :roflmao: :roflmao:

[slagmaker]

I use synthetic motor oil. It works in my AR all the way down to -38 just fine. Had a gunsmith that specilizes in the AR platform turn me on to it.

[FOsteology]

My rifles designated for cold weather use are coated with NP3, and one that has been hard chromed.  If I had to use a lube for cold weather, I'd personally opt for a dry graphite type lubricant.

[FOsteology]

I use synthetic motor oil. It works in my AR all the way down to -38 just fine. Had a gunsmith that specilizes in the AR platform turn me on to it.

My Dad was from the U.P. of Michigan, and he said they typically used transmission fluid!

[slagmaker]

HHHMMMM transmission fluid . I never thought of that one. I would think the paraffin in it would get gummy. I know it makes a good parts cleaner. I will have to try the tranny fluid and see how I like it.

[FOsteology]

Not sure what brand of ATF they used back in the day, but supposedly it didn't gum up. And it gets down right cold in the UP....

[HaMeR]

Interesting replies & Thanks!! 

[slagmaker]

Well I'll be! After looking it up ATF has a very low operating temperature. It would make an excellent extreme cold weather gun lube.

Ya got to remember to listen to the old timers. There is knowledge there that once its gone its gone..

[Todd Rahm]

Not that I go out in those temps anymore, but most guys up here go completely dry or graphite from the conversations I have had. John might be a better opinion since he is up there where its really cold.

[Tikaani]

Insure my rifles are clean prior to leaving the house, no lubes used, dry and clean.  When I return home I dry it and let the gun return to room temp, it will condensate, dry again then light coat of oil, next day thoroughly wipe it dry and head out.  Never had a malfunction even at -55 up north of the Brooks Range.  I think how you maintain your weapon when it comes in from the cold is the most important thing.   Just the way I do it, everyone has there own method.  

Hunt hard, Die tired
John

[HaMeR]

More good info. Thanks!! 

[pitw]

Insure my rifles are clean prior to leaving the house, no lubes used, dry and clean.  When I return home I dry it and let the gun return to room temp, it will condensate, dry again then light coat of oil, next day thoroughly wipe it dry and head out.  Never had a malfunction even at -55 up north of the Brooks Range.  I think how you maintain your weapon when it comes in from the cold is the most important thing.   Just the way I do it, everyone has there own method.  

Hunt hard, Die tired
John

[MI VHNTR]

I've had good luck with Remington DriLube in the cold weather here in the UP of Michigan. MI VHNTR

http://www.remington.com/products/accessories/gun-care/cleaning-chemicals-and-oils/rem-drilube.aspx

[KySongDog]

I've used Break Free CLP for a while now.  Never had a problem.  Just use it sparingly.

[oulufinn]

I have been using CorrosionX for quite a few years & in colder weather 0*- 20*ish F I wipe it as dry as possible, even though it doesn't seem to be thick or freeze. Much below zero & dry would probably be safest.

http://www.corrosionx.com/marine.html

[msmith]

FP-10 works down to about -50, but you can slather down your gun parts with it then wipe them dry and it is suppose to permeate the pores of the metal and continue to lube. So far so good.