Wirenut Posted December 2, 2006 Posted December 2, 2006 Fellas: In southern Mn. it's getting mighty cold now. Out pheasant hunting I notice my action to be extremely slow or maybe sticky? The gun works, but loading and unloading seems waaaay to slow. I used to run the gun almost dry on oil, and had this problem. So then I used very little "Rem-Oil" with still the same results. So is it a quantity of oil used or a quaility of oil used? Thanks...... Quote
tucker301 Posted December 3, 2006 Posted December 3, 2006 Lose the Rem-Oil and use BreakFree CLP or Hoppes Elite. Use just enough to coat the parts with a thin film and then wipe them down. Leave nothing dripping. Be sure to clean the recoil assembly and the disassembled bolt group thoroughly. Do not case a cold gun and then bring it and leave it cased, as this will lead to condesation. Instead, uncase the gun when back indoors and allow it to reach room temperature. If possible, do not store the cun in a zippered case. Quote
gunner76 Posted December 4, 2006 Posted December 4, 2006 I agree with Tucker, loose the Rem-Oil because it gets gummy in the cold. I use the Benelli oil for the inside of the gun and use Breakfree or Rem-Oil on the outside. I haven't used any Breakfree on the inside of the Benelli yet because I have 4 bottles of Benelli oil to use up, but I use only Breakfree CLP on my AR-15 and have never had the action get slow even when out in below zero weather. Quote
mudhen Posted December 4, 2006 Posted December 4, 2006 Lose the Rem Oil - it's the kiss of death. mudhen - CA Quote
SpaceDog Posted December 7, 2009 Posted December 7, 2009 I've been experiencing the same issue. Pulling back the bolt is harder and also when closing the bolt (whether by pushing on the bolt handle or by pushing the carrier button). Cycles ok, but I wonder if the tolerances are too tight and don't take into account metal expansion in cold temps. ?? Quote
cody6.0 Posted December 7, 2009 Posted December 7, 2009 I've been experiencing the same issue. Pulling back the bolt is harder and also when closing the bolt (whether by pushing on the bolt handle or by pushing the carrier button). Cycles ok, but I wonder if the tolerances are too tight and don't take into account metal expansion in cold temps. ?? There could be an excess amount of oil in the recoil spring tube, which would cause much more of an issue than oil on the bolt. Even when warm to much oil in the recoil spring tube will make it more of a oil filled shock absorber than spring. Quote
SpaceDog Posted December 10, 2009 Posted December 10, 2009 Recoil tube has been cleaned many times since I've owned it. I just clean it when I clean the rest of the gun - habit. I run my M2 dry all the time. I think it's expension because everything else is the same when comparing cold temp to warm temp use. Quote
HOGWILD Posted December 10, 2009 Posted December 10, 2009 Low-Viscocity Synthetic Gun oil, open FAQ on Benelli site it's under the header of support! Quote
cody6.0 Posted December 10, 2009 Posted December 10, 2009 I think the biggest problem here was the type of oil used from square one. If the gun was completely stripped down and all oil was removed and then better oil was applied it would be ok. Quote
SpaceDog Posted December 11, 2009 Posted December 11, 2009 'Cept the movement is slow w/o any oil. ? I'll try some different synthetic oil (very very little) and see if that helps loosen the movement. When I have used oil I've used FP-10. Quote
truckcop Posted December 11, 2009 Posted December 11, 2009 Running a gun dry is a bad idea regardless of the weather. It's called friction. Metal rubbing against metal. Did I mention it's a BAD IDEA? Lots of good lubricants out there. FP-10 is good. Militec. Slip2000. MilCom TW-25B. Quote
Lefty81 Posted December 11, 2009 Posted December 11, 2009 Anyone ever use engine degreaser as an alternative to other gun cleaners? I think it's cheaper and accomplishes the same thing. Haven't tried it yet but my friend swears by it. Quote
truckcop Posted December 12, 2009 Posted December 12, 2009 I never use anything cleaning/lubrication-wise that's not specifically designated for use on firearms. That's my recommendation (as a 25 year agency armorer/instructor) though it's a free country and individuals may choose their own path. Quote
beamernc Posted December 12, 2009 Posted December 12, 2009 I agree with Tucker, loose the Rem-Oil because it gets gummy in the cold. I use the Benelli oil for the inside of the gun and use Breakfree or Rem-Oil on the outside. I haven't used any Breakfree on the inside of the Benelli yet because I have 4 bottles of Benelli oil to use up, but I use only Breakfree CLP on my AR-15 and have never had the action get slow even when out in below zero weather. Gunner, where do you get the Benelli oil? I have a little left in the bottle that came with my M1, but have not seen it any where else. Quote
Unobtanium Posted December 12, 2009 Posted December 12, 2009 Gunner, where do you get the Benelli oil? I have a little left in the bottle that came with my M1, but have not seen it any where else. Banned for importation IIRC. It's nothing special though. Quote
tucker301 Posted December 13, 2009 Posted December 13, 2009 The Benelli lube is a CLP product, similar to Breakfree. Quote
Matt D Posted December 13, 2009 Posted December 13, 2009 Beamernc, I have a couple bottles of Benelli oil taking up space on my bench. PM me and I'll be happy to send you a bottle. Quote
SpaceDog Posted December 23, 2009 Posted December 23, 2009 LOL I agree Truckcop When it comes to oiling (lightly) and it sticking in cold temps versus not oiling and it not sticking in cold temps, I have a tendency to use the gun w/o oiling. ;-) You point is well taken.... I need to be more selective in where, how much, and what type the oil I use. Quote
HOGWILD Posted December 23, 2009 Posted December 23, 2009 i guess the remoil removal takes a while and i assUME removing it fixed the issue? Quote
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