Winterizing an action

[j_h_nimrod]

I have come up with my own ultra light lube that I have had great success with over the past few years. I mix Marvel's Mystery Oil with hexagonal boron nitride (HBN). I use a highly saturated level of HBN to MMO. The MMO is great at breaking up gummed oils and the HBN is significantly more lubricious than graphite. I started using this after we used MMO to to lube old Acme threaded gate valve rods in sub zero weather. I added the HBN for its persistent thin film lubrication properties.

It is still wise to disassemble and degrease all of the moving parts in the action before relubing.

[2labs]

I've been using Kroil for for a few years and the stuff is amazing!
Any of you guys have experience with it. Good or bad?

[huntnnw]

With Tikkas its states DO NOT OIL

[j_h_nimrod]

Forgot to mention that I have heard MMO can damage certain finishes though I have never had a problem.

As hunting alluded to with the Tikka recommendations, With the few moving parts in the action less lube is better.

[WoodlandShooter]

Brake cleaner works great for cleaning gunk out of guns!!