Andrew Wyatt
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I think you guys are overestimating the amount of grease necessary.
Same here. I little grease on the cam pin and carrier contact points, then some on the buffer, CLP elsewhere. Works well, but I don't think that not doing it this way is wrong.Up to 500 between cleanings, and no stoppages due to the action gumming up. But I use it sparingly, just a few small dabs rubbed at key points in the action. Must lubing comes from CLP. I've never noticed any accumulation of grit at those points.
Why does everyone keep telling me not to use high temp synthetic wheel bearing grease in my AR's?
My ARs do...AR's dont like grease.
FWIW this 3-gun was shot in temps from -3 to 20 degrees fahrenheit. Colt SP1 lubed with standard moly wheel bearing grease.You can gum up a AR in cold weather.