mysbeII Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I am getting ready to replace my return spring in my SBEII. I have cleaned out the tube and am looking for a great oil to use that can hold up to extreme cold temps.... Anyone heard good or bad or used Gun Slick or the Max pro 7 oil that the military uses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKcaveman Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I am not sure what you mean by extreme cold, but I have been using SLiP 2000 on most of my rifles and shotguns with great success! It makes them easy to clean and have never had a problem in cold weather. I am doing some testing this winter on my R1 338 so far hunting down to -25f and soon -40f or colder. I like the winter hunts no bugs and no meat cooling problems, NO BEARS most the time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysbeII Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share Posted November 12, 2011 -10 to -15 below zero and like days like today snow, sleet and rain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCV 1974 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I've enjoyed good results with Weapon Shield, and am currently experimenting with Kellube M12 (and it is performing well). In all honesty, Mobil 1 is a fantastic lube and works well at low temps, I just never liked the smell on my guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totti Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 -10 to -15 below zero and like days like today snow, sleet and rain No good? I use it in my lever and was going to use it in my forthcoming M4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleagle Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 I have had good luck with both M Pro7 and rem oil here in TX at temps around freezing, but have not used either at extreme cold temps. mysbeII, what problems did you have with rem oil at 10-15 below? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unobtanium Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 No good? I use it in my lever and was going to use it in my forthcoming M4. use rem oil or just piss on it. Seems equivalent in my experience. If you want to protect from rust, clp does great. For a lube, I like tw25b on an m4s90. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysbeII Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 I replaced my old spring with the new one that Benelli set me. The new one was three inches longer. Put a small amount of gunslick in and she ran like a charm on Saturday and Sunday in 40 mph winds and rain.... I think the big difference was the new return Spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKcaveman Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Okay the cold hit and now have a result for a R1 with SLiP 2000 at -37f. Cold soaked for 4 hours and fired a box of 225 grain barnes over a 2 hour period worked flawlessly. The clean up after was a snap with the SLiP 2000 coating everything, carbon wipes right off. Did notice more carbon in the gas piston then at 20 F above. Do worry about the composite stock at colder temps, no give when its cold. The only flaw noted was the safety buttun was VERY LOUD and stiff, will make sure the original packing grease is cleaned out of the safety and try it with new SLiP 2000 in it.. Winter moose and caribou hunting in December should be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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