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Afternoon all,

My pal and I dared to go out for a bit of rough shooting yesterday, the heavens opened whilst we were out and the guns were drenched. When I got home I fully dried all the visible parts but noticed water was dripping out of the action. As you can see from the image I have removed the action and have thoroughly dried every part. No being a gunsmith I’m unsure of which parts should now be greased, oiled or left alone.

If anyone has any directions it would be greatly appreciated.

Many Thanks

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I personally would not use grease at all. My method would be to make sure all the pivots are REALLY dry. Then a really good blast all over with brake cleaner, Followed by a light spray with a light aerosol oil 3 in !" perhaps then oil "Just one small drop" on every pivot I can see. I have a fine needle oiler. Then if you have access to an airline give it a good going over or pat dry with a soft cloth.

You will get a lot of replies but this is my way. Dont use WD40 it's great for dispersing water but leaves a gummy film after a few weeks. and it's not a good lubricant.

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15 minutes ago, DUNKS said:

I personally would not use grease at all. My method would be to make sure all the pivots are REALLY dry. Then a really good blast all over with brake cleaner, Followed by a light spray with a light aerosol oil 3 in !" perhaps then oil "Just one small drop" on every pivot I can see. I have a fine needle oiler. Then if you have access to an airline give it a good going over or pat dry with a soft cloth.

You will get a lot of replies but this is my way. Dont use WD40 it's great for dispersing water but leaves a gummy film after a few weeks. and it's not a good lubricant.

Just make sure that whatever supplies the pressure in the airline is fitted with a moisture extractor system which is actually working. Failing that as it's only a quick blast in the odd crevice an aerosol can of dry air is a better option.

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3 minutes ago, wymberley said:

Just make sure that whatever supplies the pressure in the airline is fitted with a moisture extractor system which is actually working. Failing that as it's only a quick blast in the odd crevice an aerosol can of dry air is a better option.

Yep good advice!

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