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Grease hole
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Let us know how it goes, I was alway afraid it would pick up gunk
As soon as I can we’ll find out.
I definitely like the way it looks. I always thought those were cool and interesting, a real southern mountain kind of thing. My grease is more of a stiff paste so I think it will be fine. Most of my shooting and hunting is in the fall and winter anyway so melting probably won’t be a concern.
I had planned to add one to my SMR but held off as I wasn't sure just how big to make it and just called the project done so I could get to the Finishing. What diameter hole did you do. Your thread has made me want to complete my original plan for this gun. Thanks for posting yours.
I used a 1” hole saw. Drilled down about 1/4” then chiseled out the center. Don’t know if this is how it was done back in the 19th century, but it worked for me.
Thanks, I've got Forstner bits that give you a flat bottom hole. I will post a picture after do it.
Thanks. It's a Kibler 36 cal. Southern Mountain Rifle that I finished this past January.
Antelope Pete
40 Cal
Here in the dusty, dirty west the lube would quickly turn into a coarse valve grinding compound.
I had one. They do pick up dirt. But I just wiped the top off with my finger and that onto my clothes.
My guess is, that considering it worked back then for folks that were trying to feed their family, that it would still be conducive today. In short, if it were not effective back then, those those poor mountain people certainly would not have used such.
longcruise
70 Cal.
I agree
it's probably important to use a stiff grease. They probably used tallow of some kind. Something like crisco would probably be a huge mistake. 
I’ve heard conflicting things on actually using grease holes in the field.
Many report issues with debris attaching to the lube. I hunt sandy creek bottoms a lot so it’d be a big concern in my area.
They do look neat though. If I had one I’d probably fill it with pure beeswax to ensure it doesn’t run all over and to serve just for looks.
Many report issues with debris attaching to the lube. I hunt sandy creek bottoms a lot so it’d be a big concern in my area.
They do look neat though. If I had one I’d probably fill it with pure beeswax to ensure it doesn’t run all over and to serve just for looks.
No doubt. As hot and humid as it gets here in the SE mountains, the lube would have to be stiff for at least during the summer months. Debris would not be all that much of a concern as long as the lube were thick. Also, it’s pretty darn moist and humid here year round. Not much dust or fine particles in these mountains, other than leaves or perhaps small sticks. Also, indeed, I’m sure the lube was made from animal tallow of some sort.I agree
Personally, I still wouldn’t want one of those in my stock. Thats why God gave us small containers to put lube and/or lubed patches in. Loading blocks are great. They are the berries for squirrel hunting where multiple shots are very common.
