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February 9th, 2012, 05:16 PM
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#1 | | Newbie
Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: north bergen
Posts: 4
| Best Oil for M1A?
I am 1st time owner of an M1A standard loaded. I havent even fired it yet. I have heard it is good to remove the factory oil before 1st use. My basic question is what type/brand of oil do you recommend for the interior working parts of the rifle, and what type of oil would you recommend for coating the exterior metal surfaces? Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have never owned such a beautiful (& expensive) firearm and I want to treat it with the utmost care. With that said, does anyone recommend using solvents as well? Thanks.
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February 9th, 2012, 05:19 PM
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#2 | | Platoon Commander
Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Florida
Posts: 494
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Use grease instead, if you use oil on some parts or as an exterior protective coating I use CLP, BreakFree usually
heres a diagram- 
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February 9th, 2012, 05:21 PM
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#3 | | Platoon Commander
Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: New York
Posts: 523
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Hey Dukebuddy! Welcome to the forum.
I am fairly certain ( others know better than I , I am still a newb compared to the guys on here), that grease is better for the working parts of the rifle, oil for the outside.
I use tetra gun grease on the internals and I clean the outside, ( and the inside I guess as well) with Ballistol. Some folks might not like to use ballistol but its safe on the entire rifle so that is a plus.
There are alot of different greases out there that people swear by, lubriplate etc. Tetra is a relatively new one but so far it seems to be pretty good.
As for why grease and not oil? I believe the rifle was designed back in the day with grease in mind, its a little more durable than oil too.
Good Luck
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February 9th, 2012, 05:29 PM
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#4 | | Platoon Commander
Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texas
Posts: 444
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I use tetra grease as it stays where you need it to as apposed to oil which runs allover the place. But when i get into the smaller parts like the bolt i use 3 in1 oil to seep in to the small spaces.
Good Shooting.
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February 9th, 2012, 05:34 PM
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#5 | | Platoon Commander
Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern Kentucky (shoes are optional)
Posts: 515
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Any quality NLGI 2 rated grease with the proper viscosity ---108 to 172.6 cS----will work.
here are Picks from "Different" the resident GURU
straight from his Lubrication spread sheet. Valvoline Multipurpose GMbest value, easy to findwww.autozone.com Valvoline Durablendeasily availableshop.advanceautoparts.com Amsoil Snythetic Multi-purpose Grease GLCgreat ASTM test resultswww.amsoil.com Lubriplate 630-2 service down to 0 deg Fwww.motionindustries.com Lubriplate 630-A what Different useswww.motionindustries.com Henkel / ATE Plastilue USGI, priceywww.bimmerworld.com Lubriplate 130-A USGI, old stand bywww.brownells.com
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February 9th, 2012, 05:34 PM
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#6 | | Platoon Commander
Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Florida
Posts: 494
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watch out for 3-1 Oil, its a crap magnet and will gum up, of course YMMV but FYI
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February 9th, 2012, 06:18 PM
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#7 | | Squad Leader
Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque
Posts: 259
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Welcome aboard.
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February 9th, 2012, 06:20 PM
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#8 | | Lifer
Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Beaverton, OR
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February 9th, 2012, 06:25 PM
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#9 | | Scout Sniper
Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Northwest
Posts: 825
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As far as solvents go. I've used a variety over the years. I find that Simple Green mixed 50/50 will strip the gunk off the metal of my guns very well. Also I'm more motivated to wipe on a good coating to protect from rust afterwards. Lately I've been using Balistol more and more and haven't any complaints yet.
But certainly lube your M1A with grease!! I see no problem with any of the one's mentioned previously.
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February 9th, 2012, 06:28 PM
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#10 | | Snappin In
Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Byron, ga
Posts: 23
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good info!!!
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February 9th, 2012, 06:42 PM
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#11 | | Platoon Sergeant
Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Schofield Barracks, HI
Posts: 312
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For oil I use CLP, for grease I use TW-25B (the same stuff we use on our MK-19s). TW-25B is a synthetic grease, much better than the old conventional grease.
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February 9th, 2012, 09:04 PM
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#12 | | Rifleman
Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: chicago
Posts: 57
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CLP for oiling Mobil 1 for grease. I had M1 before I had M14. Went on the premise for M1's. If rotates oil it ,if it slides grease it
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February 9th, 2012, 11:46 PM
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#13 | | Platoon Commander
Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver
Posts: 485
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I also use Simple Green for degreasing -- non toxic and smells better than most stuff.
For grease I use XF7 or Lubriplate 130.
To oil the outer surfaces, I use a silicone cloth.
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February 10th, 2012, 01:44 AM
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#14 | | Scout Sniper
Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Preston,CT
Posts: 705
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CLP for oil and Tetra or High temp wheel bearing grease for metal to metal area. I agree about keeping away from 3 in 1.
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February 10th, 2012, 02:58 AM
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#15 | | Lifer
Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chesterfield, VA
Posts: 2,348
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I oiled my M1A for right at 30 years because that's what I was taught in the US Army. Nope, no grease, ever, not in 4 years. 3n1 oil kept my M1A going for all that time with no issues. No, I didn't shoot 300 rounds a day. Just target practice, load development efforts and deer hunting. No issues.
Then I got my first M1 Garand and started greasing. Now I grease my M1A, too. I use marine grade bearing grease since that is more resistant to water/moisture than standard greases.
I use Mobil 1 motor oil (10W20, 10W30, etc. - depends on what I used last in one of my vehicles - I set the empty jugs up for a few days and let the left over oil drain to the bottom and then pour it into the little clear GI oiler bottles - works great) for lubing the trigger assemblies, sights, wiping the outside surfaces, etc.
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