Molybdenum disulfide

[jrdavis]

Anyone using this type of grease to lube their Frizzen spring and Frizzen paw and the tumblers in their lock

 

[Grenadier1758]

I don't see any reason why molybdenum disulfide wouldn't work just fine on the rubbing areas of your frizzen and frizzen spring. After all it is meant to be applied a a lubricant to reduce the friction between sliding metals.

Of course there will be those who will carry on that this modern product has no place on a muzzle loader. We use enough modern materials that this really should not be overly concerning.

 

[jrdavis]

Of course there will be those who will carry on that this modern product has no place on a muzzle loader. We use enough modern materials that this really should not be overly concerning.

it was first isolated in 1781 but seems only came into widespread use after WW2

 

[Greenjoytj]

Molly grease will eventually get transferred to your clothes and the black of molly never washes out. I would choose a synthetic grease with Teflon dust in it like Mpro-7 grease or G96 RFG Grease. Both are white coloured and come in a plastic syringe dispenser.

 

[jrdavis]

Molly grease will eventually get transferred to your clothes and the black of molly never washes out. I would choose a synthetic grease with Teflon dust in it like Mpro-7 grease or G96 RFG Grease. Both are white coloured and come in a plastic syringe dispenser.

I would say if it does you would be using way too.it gets down to the molecular level with the steel, it does not just float on the surface as other greases do; at least that is my understanding

 

[Black Hand]

I would say if it does you would be using way too.it gets down to the molecular level with the steel, it does not just float on the surface as other greases do; at least that is my understanding

I feel like such a Luddite for just using Bear oil...

 

[Cowboy]

I have no opinion when it comes to right or wrong ?

One of our precious members always likes to say!

I quote “ IT’S A DO YOUR OWN THANG GAME ! “

Your journey my friend. If you do choose to try it out ? Let us know what ya think ?

Respectfully, Cowboy

 

[Eterry]

Don't tell anyone but I've been using tractor gun grease to lube my Minie balls...it doesn't melt like Crisco, and hasn't hurt my accuracy either.

 

[jrdavis]

"Luddite" now that's something you don't hear everyday!

 

[Black Hand]

I have no opinion when it comes to right or wrong ?

One of our precious members always likes to say!

I quote “ IT’S A DO YOUR OWN THANG GAME ! “

Your journey my friend. If you do choose to try it out ? Let us know what ya think ?

Respectfully, Cowboy

It's not a matter of right or wrong. But if you wish to experience muzzleloading the way our ancestors did, one must use what they had and do what they did. As such, it IS NOT a do your own thang game - this is just an excuse to take the easy way out...

 

[shane a gress]

What is a luddite?

 

[shane a gress]

Found it on Wikipedia. I get it now.

 

[Grumpa]

"Luddite".

Richard/Grumpa

 

[Cowboy]

It's not a matter of right or wrong. But if you wish to experience muzzleloading the way our ancestors did, one must use what they had and do what they did. As such, it IS NOT a do your own thang game - this is just an excuse to take the easy way out...

I take it that I must have ruffled your feathers a little my friend?

I will only add that I beg to differ with you when it comes to an individual’s choices on what he or she chooses to use. As long as it doesn’t violate forum rules I don’t see a problem?

We all choose to walk our individual journey as we see fit. We also share what one might think is beneficial.

I do not walk ones journey nor do I ever want to accuse a person of making an excuse by taking the easy way out.

We all have different opinions and reasons for being here. I respect all views wether I agree with them or not.

In the end, we all pick and choose for our selves. In that respect, Yes! It is a do your own thang game.

My life, your life, Live and let live.

Respectfully, Cowboy

 

[Black Hand]

I take it that I must have ruffled your feathers a little my friend?

I will only add that I beg to differ with you when it comes to an individual’s choices on what he or she chooses to use. As long as it doesn’t violate forum rules I don’t see a problem?

We all choose to walk our individual journey as we see fit. We also share what one might think is beneficial.

I do not walk ones journey nor do I ever want to accuse a person of making an excuse by taking the easy way out.

We all have different opinions and reasons for being here. I respect all views wether I agree with them or not.

In the end, we all pick and choose for our selves. In that respect, Yes! It is a do your own thang game.

My life, your life, Live and let live.

Respectfully, Cowboy

No ruffled feathers - just a feeling of sadness when I see comments such as yours. Few other hobbies encourage people to take the easy way out and do whatever feels good to them rather than keeping within well-defined boundaries. If you aren't doing it in a historical manner then you will NEVER know what they experienced - you're just play-acting. Why do this if you aren't going to do it properly...?

 

[Cowboy]

Who says I’m not trying to do it correctly ?

I will not pass judgment on you nor get into a back and forth with you. I respect your views wether I agree with them or not.

I am done with our conversation my friend. I hear what you are saying.

God Bless!

Respectfully, Cowboy

 

[jrdavis]

I put up as the moly was identified in 1781 but it was found wit Gelina about 3000 years ago it’s been around for a very long time ...I would suppose that at some point in history of firearms development it would have been used either dry or in a grease base. I would think it would be a given that if one was in the back country of the country one would use what one had by the same token I would think if one was in the more populated area one would use what could be bought

 

[Black Hand]

Who says I’m not trying to do it correctly?

If you wish to take my general comment as a personal insult (since I haven't any idea what you do, who you are or your personal level of adherence to the traditional), then we can't really have a reasonable/rational conversation. Your comments suggest that using modern materials as part of a traditional shooting/gun maintenance regimen is OK. If one is trying to emulate historical shooters, then this is incorrect. If you don't care - have at it...

 

[smoothshooter]

Anyone using this type of grease to lube their Frizzen spring and Frizzen paw and the tumblers in their lock

I use whatever is handy that works.
Molybdenum grease is good. Use sparingly. A little goes a long way.
Break-Free is good.
The patch lube that I make by combining bee's wax with olive or some other cooking oil works well for me.

 

[Carbon 6]

Anyone using this type of grease to lube their Frizzen spring and Frizzen paw and the tumblers in their lock

I think the question we should ask ourselves is;

Is there a need to warrant it's use?

If not, then why bother?

Molybdenum disulfide is added to lubricants for specific reasons, none of which I think apply to Muzzleloading. To quote an old English colloquialism "you're buying a pig in a poke" as far as it relates to Muzzleloading.

Just my humble opinion.