new_guy
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I've always used plain ole' Outer's gun greae on the bearing surfaces for my doubles... and I've read of the Britts using "whale oil/grease."
Just curious to find out what everyone else uses and what they recommend.
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Marrakai
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I have been using Kilima n'jaro Grease for some time now, Keith tossed it in with the sale of a shotgun from MacDonalds Gunshop several years ago. That one small pot will probably see me out. The over-the-counter price seemed a bit steep at the time, but it works very well and I'd have no hesitation recommending it now.
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bonanza
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briley's choke tube greese on bearing surfaces.
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CptCurl
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What about plain automotive grease? Do you really need to get so fancy?
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new_guy
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I don't know... maybe automotive grease works fine. That's why I asked.
But given the comparative expense ratio of double gun prices to cost of grease... a little extra "premium" prevention wouldn't seem too expensive.
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bonanza
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Brileys choke tube grease has about twice the viscosity of car grease. Remember the hinge pin gets punished every shot. The grease cushions the blows as well as lubricates.
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500Nitro
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Kilima n'jaro Grease
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new_guy
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I know where to get Briley's.
But what about Kilimanjaro Grease - anyone know of a US supplier?
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bonanza
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new_guy - you're not new anymore.
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new_guy
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i guess i didn't think about that when i registered...
i figured they wouldn't like what i had to say here, would ban me and my longevity on the forum would be short lived. 
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bonanza
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As someone on this forum says "We band of brothers" - explains this group of gun nuts.
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Well, I've been using automotive grease without any problems. The heavy wheel bearing grease is pretty viscous and sticks like hell.
A buddy of mine has some special grease he ordered from somewhere. I don't see that it is a bit better, except that it came in something like a hypodermic syringe so you can squirt it into the recesses. He usually gets it all over everything. I just use a toothpick to dab a little on my guns.
Hope this isn't too much of a faux pas! Back in these Virginia hills we have to make do with what's on hand.
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I use Koppers all weather lube, Shooters Choice, Tetra Gun Fluoropolymer penetrating heavy-duty grease lubricant, or RIG Grease.
Tetra Gun may be the "slickest", but I do not think it matters as long as you use Grease and keep your rifle "
Greased Up." I have a couple of thousand rounds through each of my doubles with no apparent wear. I do not spare the grease.
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In reply to:
Well, I've been using automotive grease without any problems. The heavy wheel bearing grease is pretty viscous and sticks like hell.
I agree. Quality EP bearing grease, preferably of the "tacky" type is my first choice.
Hippo fat, whale oil, and vaselene all have their place but not anywhere near double rifle actions!
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luv2safari
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I've always used white grease and welcome any informed opinions regarding this.
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ALAN_MCKENZIE
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Luv2 safari said:-
I've always used white grease and welcome any informed opinions regarding this.
Marrakai was looking for some white grease some time ago when I asked the question about protective coatings in the tropics.
He told me he couldnt find a supplier anymore.
Might be worth contacting him.
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new_guy
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Here's Napier's (London) White Gun Grease... I've never used it though.
www.napierusa.com
VP90 Gun Grease
Gun Grease Tube 25ml (1.05 Oz)
Supplied in a new easy to dispense plastic tube with large non-slip cap. This WHITE grease is highly water resistant (to DIN 51807). VP90 operates effectively in temperatures of -20c to +120c.
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crl
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Ok stupid question. I just purchased a Searcy 470 NE and they never mentioned anything about "greasing" the gun. What is this all about?
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new_guy
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THEY SHOULD HAVE!!! Surely Butch knows better than that.
The area that receives the most wear on your double is the area where the barrel hook meets the hinge pin... In theory, each time you open and close it, a little wear takes place (you've got metal sliding against metal). You've also typically got a "hardened" hing pin sliding against an "unhardened" barrel hook.
This same are is also where the most stress is placed on the gun during firing, as the barrel lump exerts pressure on the hinge pin each time the gun is fired.
You should always put a little greas on the barrel hook & hinge pin to help eliminate the wear of metal sliding against metal (think of an ungreased wheel bearing).
I also put a little on the side of the barrel hook (where it slides against the receiver) and the front of the receiver where the forearm iron meets.
Get some greasey for that Searcy 
PS - remove and replace the greae everytime you shoot/clean the gun.
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luv2safari
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New...
Thanks for the info. I just ordered three tubes.  I've been using white grease from an auto parts and auto body supply store. It is probably the same thing, but I like the idea of buying from the gun trade instead...people who supply what we all like and search out.
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500Nitro
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The Napier VP90 Gun Grease Tube 25ml ( 1.05 oz)
is available in Australia and NZ as I import and Distribute
Napier products in Australia and NZ.
Cost is about $12.
The VP90 is corrosion protection.
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atkinson6
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I suppose grease is OK if your going to keep the gun in a closet or gun cabinet....but for hunting on Safari, I dab a little transmission oil on my finger and rub the contact surfaces and wipe that off with a dry finger...the action won't get gritty and gauld that way..I use about any kind of good quality grease when the gun is not in use.
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STOS !
= "SLICKER THAN OWL SHIT"
Made by Ponsness Warren the shotgun reloader folks.
Many competitive shotgunners are using STOS on the hinge pins of their competion guns. Works very well and all you need is a tiny amount. I learnt of it 5 years ago from the trap shooters and have since been using only this.
What is nice about it is that it does not gall in the very cold or over time
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PONSNESS/WARREN STOS LUBRICANT
SLICKER THAN OWL #@&*!! Over twenty years ago, Ponsness/Warren developed a special, moisture resistant, non-petroleum lubricant, called STOS. Quickly everyone realized that STOS was the best all-around grease on the market. We apply STOS on every reloader we build to ensure long- lasting, friction-free performance, use it on all our high grade and every day firearms, along with all the machining equipment at Ponsness/Warren. STOS is also ideal for case re-sizing, fishing reels, automotive parts, gear and cam surfaces, or anywhere that requires lubrication.
STOS PIN-POINT APPLICATOR
This applicator is filled with our special STOS grease. It¹s equipped with a one inch, hollow, steel tip for those hard-to-reach places. Ideal for trigger assemblies, fishing reels, household needs, etc. 1 lb
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luv2safari
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500Nitro,
I got the Napier grease and like it very much. I'll order several more, now that I have used it a bit.
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Sam_Clemmons
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I was talking with Butch Searcy the other day in reference to my 'Searcy Deluxe .500 NE 3"' and I mentioned the grease question. He said that they use 'Tetra' grease which is a fluropolymer that becomes dry to the touch.
That's straight from the 'horses' mouth.
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