Where to Grease Your M1
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2 жыл бұрынSimple demo of the grease points on the M1 Garand. To prolong the health and operation of older milsurp rifles, grease must be applied to high friction points unless shooting in extreme cold or desert climates. This is different than normal gun oil used for cleaning and lubrication used for modern firearms.
I am not a qualified gunsmith or expert I am just sharing the way I do this in accordance with the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) recommendations and guidelines.
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@hardball107 Ай бұрын
Good info. I use Mobil Red Synthetic grease, it's what the ARMY recommends for use in firearms because of its increased lubricity and superior washout resistance than Lubriplate or any other lubricant tested. Looks very similar to your All Weather Grease and yes, all you need is just a smear.
@cornfromajar3222 Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing and thanks for coming by!
@_G0rff Жыл бұрын
I recently purchased an M1 Garand and I am a young gun owner. Your videos are great!
@cornfromajar3222 Жыл бұрын
Thank you and thanks for coming by!
@Jdubbsotheradventure Жыл бұрын
I’m a wheel bearing grease kinda guy on my guns in hot weather and oil in cold. My great grandfather said they used 30 weight in 1944 when nothing else was available. Good video with good information
@cornfromajar3222 Жыл бұрын
You’re not the first to mention this. Which tells me it’s something to look into. Thanks for coming by!
@user-jj3hi3gh4u 4 күн бұрын
I’ve been using dry lubricant for years , works good lasts a long time and doesn’t collect dirt, sand etc.
@Tslee45 11 ай бұрын
I’m getting a m1 garand built in June-July 1940. Im sure the stock isn’t the original but, everything else looked matching. Decided to look up some videos so I can learn how to take care of it. Thanks for video.
@cornfromajar3222 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for coming by!
@deniscleaver7544 2 жыл бұрын
Again, if it slides, grease it. If it rotates, oil it!!!
@cornfromajar3222 2 жыл бұрын
Great words of wisdom, wish I had thought of that to say in the video! Thanks for coming by!
@stevenrodriguez9655 Ай бұрын
Being that the M1 Garand bolt rotates a bit on opening and closing the action, would it be ok to put a little bit of zero friction on that specific part?
@michaelrollins8345 Жыл бұрын
as I remember there were 7 critical grease points. as per Fort dix circa 1962
@cornfromajar3222 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for coming by!
@gordongekko4752 Жыл бұрын
1. The US Army and USMC uses Lubriplate No. 130-A on all their WWI and WWII guns for storage and use because of Lubriplate's superior water repellency and lubrication. 2. USA paper money is 2 1/2-inches tall and 6-inches wide.
@cornfromajar3222 Жыл бұрын
Good info! Thanks for coming by!
@chriss1911 Ай бұрын
I have several Garands, lubriplate is all i use.
@cornfromajar3222 29 күн бұрын
I’m gonna have to order some! Thanks for coming by!
@chriss1911 29 күн бұрын
@@cornfromajar3222 Its on amazon, lasts forever
@mexicanwhitedevil386 2 жыл бұрын
I've always used Hoppes gun grease because it's what I use for my simi auto shotguns. Rain, mud , snow out duck hunting it's never let me down.
@cornfromajar3222 2 жыл бұрын
I will try that one when I run out of my current stash. Thanks!
@howardcollins9320 2 жыл бұрын
IME any modern bearing grease works just great. I have 5 little yellow-capped pots of Korean-era Plastilube to go through, then I'm refilling the pots with Mobil 1 synthetic. A $10 can from an auto parts store should last about 400 years. You should also coat the outside of the main op rod spring to keep it freely moving.
@cornfromajar3222 2 жыл бұрын
I wanted to say that just about any mechanical grease should work, but I figured my comment section would blow up about how I was wrong. I agree 100% with your observations and appreciate you taking the time to share! Thanks for coming by!
@The_SmorgMan Жыл бұрын
I think people overthink lubricant. It’s good that we do, it’s important to take care of our rifles. I use straight axle grease for the M1 and use an engine oil/grease homemade mixture for the AR. My first M1 came from the CMP so filthy that it was almost its own parkerizing job. I ran several hundred more rounds through it before cleaning. Took most of an entire day to fully clean it. But even dirty it ran like greased corn through a goose. Most I know clean after 1 range trip. I’m sure there’s some lube scientist that could explain fine technical reasons why x is better than y, but I don’t think the average user really needs that extra 1-2% performance.
@scottmurphy650 11 ай бұрын
I grease mine with Slide Glide. It has superior lubrication and does not gum up when it mixes with powder residue. Fantastic stuff
@cornfromajar3222 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing and thanks for coming by!
@thomasgillespie1029 8 ай бұрын
Great video, this is a keeper. I've had issues with the bolt going home during reload of a new clip but was uncertain where to apply oil/grease to ease the movement. Thanks for this!
@cornfromajar3222 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for coming by!
@jimmytehgeek 27 күн бұрын
It's pretty normal for the bolt to stick a little and require a smack to go home.
@dukehoffman124 4 ай бұрын
There is an area on the underside of the receiver that is touched by the bolt in the fully rearward position , I like to put a little grease there as well . Thanks for the video .
@cornfromajar3222 3 ай бұрын
Good advice! Thanks for coming by!
@politicallyinsensitive4200 2 жыл бұрын
I use Battle Born grease from Breakthrough and an eyeliner brush to apply it.
@cornfromajar3222 2 жыл бұрын
That’s a good idea. Thanks for sharing and thanks for coming by!
@westcoastplinkin6559 6 ай бұрын
I use Hoppe's No. 9 product 1102 specifically. Been using that since I bought my first rifle. I like the smell too lol.
@cornfromajar3222 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for coming by!
@ErnieHatmaker 2 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@cornfromajar3222 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you and thanks for coming by!
@ethanleveque 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Corn I got a question. My barrel has a lime green more turquoise color inside of it near the end of my rifle? Is this rust or something bad?
@cornfromajar3222 2 жыл бұрын
Well not an expert on this, but I have read a weird color in the barrel can be from a solvent used to clean the barrel reacting with copper or some metal that’s been left behind (ammo itself is a concoction of several minerals). ar15armory.com/forums/topic/124987-blue-stuff-coming-out-from-the-tip-of-my-barrel/ I would try a different cleaning solution in the barrel (or just plain oil). And definitely if accuracy and function isn’t an issue I wouldn’t worry too much but just keep an eye on the area to make sure it doesn’t spread. Again- I’m no gunsmith or expert but that’s just what I’d do if it were mine. Thanks for coming by!
@alangriggs4420 7 ай бұрын
lubraplate 130 IS M1 GARAND SPECIFIC.
@cornfromajar3222 6 ай бұрын
I know the CMP recommends it, but you solidified it. Thanks for coming by!
@raymondmelton9098 5 ай бұрын
I have read that the primary reason the Ordnance Department chose Lubriplate back in WWII was almost entirely because of its resistance to water wash-out, and NOT for superior lubricity, which was a lesser priority. The expected lifetime of a WWII Garand was barely three years, whereas we collectors think in terms of 20 years! Modern synthetic wheel bearing grease (Like Mobil 1) is better than the old Lubriplate is every possible category and won't harden up with age like Lubriplate does.
@allenarneson4349 Ай бұрын
@@raymondmelton9098 Absolutely correct. Just read the old documents and specs. Today's modern greases and oils are light years ahead of ANY 1940's or 1950's product. I use Mobil 1 as well. Put a little on and rub it in. Lasts a long time through many shots/uses.
@rickterry1397 2 жыл бұрын
She' ll take anything you got! its tough!
@cornfromajar3222 2 жыл бұрын
It’s been tough so far… thanks for coming by!
@rickterry1397 2 жыл бұрын
I have a Rack Grade and can hit a deer at 250 yards
@cornfromajar3222 2 жыл бұрын
Man I wish mine could. It’s a field grade and I’d be lucky to hit one at 50!
@politicallyinsensitive4200 2 жыл бұрын
I got a service grade but was considering sending a packet in for a rack grade. Last I checked that's all they've got left.
@toshahawkins5300 Жыл бұрын
I just got a rack grade plus today ❤ it’s for my son
@ROF_85 Жыл бұрын
Used to be an avid collector and comp shooter. My one and only M1 left is my keeper. Service grade ‘43 SA that went thru a ‘65 Anniston rebuild with replacement ‘65 barrel and Anniston markings on receiver legs and stock. Will ding steel at 400 yds all day long standing off hand. Tight shooter
@revbikerbigd8664 Ай бұрын
What ammo are you running in your M1 ??
@allenarneson4349 Ай бұрын
I use M1 Garand specific ammo. PPU or Sellier Bellot. Then use the brass to load my own with IMR 4064 or IMR/Hogdon 4895 or Winchester 248 depending on what you can find. IMR reloading data gives you the amount to use. Stay around 2,650 to 2,730 fps on the loads with 150gr bullets. Read up on the "old" M2 ball ammo used in the day.
@revbikerbigd8664 Ай бұрын
@@allenarneson4349 I heard that they make a adjustable gas valve plug so you can use modern ammunition, if so does it work?
@allenarneson4349 Ай бұрын
@@revbikerbigd8664 Based on videos on KZfaq yes. Takes a little fiddling with the adjustable plug. But it can work. The key is 50,000 psi. Don't use CUP pressure. Just psi.
@cornfromajar3222 29 күн бұрын
I have another video up on the shuster adjustable gas plug to shoot commercial ammo. If I’m using that, I do Remington 150 grain, or I’ve used CMP Garand ammo in the past but I haven’t bought any recently. I’m a casual shooter and don’t reload. Thanks for coming by!
@kevinthome3123 Жыл бұрын
Don’t be stingy with it
@cornfromajar3222 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for coming by!
@TSimo113 2 жыл бұрын
Just leave the cap off for god's sake
@cornfromajar3222 2 жыл бұрын
The plunger on the syringe is unpredictable sometimes. I’ll set it down, get to assembling and the next thing I know I’ll look over and there’s grease coming out everywhere. So I just play it safe. Probably was a little annoying on the camera though, I’ll do better on the next. Thanks for coming by!
@lieutenantdan417 2 жыл бұрын
Some people like to bitch