Revolver grease packing

[Blackpowderwarrior]

45D had a picture up of a packed revolver action that would be good for you to see. Basically he packs the interior of the frame where the bolt , springs and trigger is with Mobil one grease so that black powder fouling has no air space to be blown into that is not filled up with grease .

I now do ALL SAA guns that way

 

[45D]

45D had a picture up of a packed revolver action that would be good for you to see. Basically he packs the interior of the frame where the bolt , springs and trigger is with Mobil one grease so that black powder fouling has no air space to be blown into that is not filled up with grease .

Thanks MDL, here's a pic.

This is before :

Mike

 

[OldNo7]

So I'm guessing the red grease is an homage to "Sturm" of Sturm Ruger???

Oh wait, Bill Ruger changed it to black after Sturm passed... Nevermind!

Old No7

 

[45D]

So I'm guessing the red grease is an homage to "Sturm" of Sturm Ruger???

Oh wait, Bill Ruger changed it to black after Sturm passed... Nevermind!

Old No7

No. Mobil1 is red.

Mike

 

[CaptainKirk]

I started following Mike's lead after getting my 3 Goon guns back packed full of Mobil 1. It works just as he says.

 

[morehops52]

Does the grease slow down the action in very cold weather? My aunt’s husband went hunting polar bear years ago, the guide made them strip their rifles and de grease everywhere with gasoline.

I've read where polar bears find revolver hunters very tasty

 

[M. De Land]

I've read where polar bears find revolver hunters very tasty

Eskimos cap them with their .22 centerfire seal guns without a second thought . Talk about some rough looking fire arms !

 

[gnappi]

45D had a picture up of a packed revolver action that would be good for you to see. Basically he packs the interior of the frame where the bolt , springs and trigger is with Mobil one grease so that black powder fouling has no air space to be blown into that is not filled up with grease .

Thanks much! I understand the purpose now.

 

[oldschoolhunter55]

45D had a picture up of a packed revolver action that would be good for you to see. Basically he packs the interior of the frame where the bolt , springs and trigger is with Mobil one grease so that black powder fouling has no air space to be blown into that is not filled up with grease .

that sounds like a good way to do it

 

[oldschoolhunter55]

Thanks MDL, here's a pic.
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This is before :
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Mike

thanks mike. them pics i can understand. keep showing us stuff like that. it really helps a feller that honestly needs a lot of help like me. lol. thank you friend

 

[oldschoolhunter55]

No. Mobil1 is red.

Mike

guess where im going tomorrow. oreilys here i come for grease. thanks bud

 

[oldschoolhunter55]

I've been packing frames with Mobil1 for years and my customers seem to be happy with it. It comes from the Cowboy shooters as they had been doing it for yrs before I learned about it. Like you said, it keeps everything lubed and fouling from congregating. It migrates as the action is cycled. Cuts cleaning chores down to cylinder and barrel . . . and wipe the frame down.

I do it in my personal revolvers as well and they are all unmentionables.

Mike

got a question.so i go shoot my revolver.come home clean everything up. before i even shoot at all. the revolver is packed inside with mobile 1 grease. when i get home i dont have to take the inside of the revolver where trigger and hammer stuff is.how many times of shooting with it packed with grease before i need to take everything apart and clean it. as u can see im getting everything in order before i start letting the smoke roll. new at this cap and ball revolver shooting. just asking a honest question. because i dont know. lol im not young. 60 years old. but i want to learn. thats why im asking. i respect each and everyone of u all on here.

 

[M. De Land]

got a question.so i go shoot my revolver.come home clean everything up. before i even shoot at all. the revolver is packed inside with mobile 1 grease. when i get home i dont have to take the inside of the revolver where trigger and hammer stuff is.how many times of shooting with it packed with grease before i need to take everything apart and clean it. as u can see im getting everything in order before i start letting the smoke roll. new at this cap and ball revolver shooting. just asking a honest question. because i dont know. lol im not young. 60 years old. but i want to learn. thats why im asking. i respect each and everyone of u all on here.

Hah, 60 sounds like a spring chicken to me !

 

[45D]

got a question.so i go shoot my revolver.come home clean everything up. before i even shoot at all. the revolver is packed inside with mobile 1 grease. when i get home i dont have to take the inside of the revolver where trigger and hammer stuff is.how many times of shooting with it packed with grease before i need to take everything apart and clean it. as u can see im getting everything in order before i start letting the smoke roll. new at this cap and ball revolver shooting. just asking a honest question. because i dont know. lol im not young. 60 years old. but i want to learn. thats why im asking. i respect each and everyone of u all on here.

Lol, I hear ya!!
Typically, I tell cowboy shooters to check there's once a year. Some of these folks shoot as much in a couple of years than most "casual" shooters shoot in a lifetime! So, if they like what they see, close it back up. If they don't, scoop out what they can with a Q-tip and re-pack. Repeat.

For the "hobby" , "occasional", "casual" or target shooters . . . there's really no need to ever open them up . . . especially if an action shield is installed.

The cleaning regiment is - clean the barrel assy and cylinder as normal. Wipe down hammer and frame with patch using whatever solvent you normally use (damp not dripping). Dry and repeat with oily patch. Done.

Since mine are unmentionables using smokeless, I never open them (they have action shields).

Mike

 

[oldschoolhunter55]

Hah, 60 sounds like a spring chicken to me !

Lol. Reckon i am. U made me laugh. Thanks for the comment. Made me feel a little younger. Be safe friend

 

[oldschoolhunter55]

Lol, I hear ya!!
Typically, I tell cowboy shooters to check there's once a year. Some of these folks shoot as much in a couple of years than most "casual" shooters shoot in a lifetime! So, if they like what they see, close it back up. If they don't, scoop out what they can with a Q-tip and re-pack. Repeat.

For the "hobby" , "occasional", "casual" or target shooters . . . there's really no need to ever open them up . . . especially if an action shield is installed.

The cleaning regiment is - clean the barrel assy and cylinder as normal. Wipe down hammer and frame with patch using whatever solvent you normally use (damp not dripping). Dry and repeat with oily patch. Done.

Since mine are unmentionables using smokeless, I never open them (they have action shields).
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Mike

Hey MIKE. Thank you so much for helping me. I really appreciate you doing that for me.i will be asking more questions in the future thank u for your time and patience. Respect to you SIR.

 

[Terrier]

Question about fouling. The 1858 Remington Navy I have is prone to getting fouled pretty bad around the cylinder pin. So much so, that by the 5th shot, it’s really hard to spin the cylinder to the 6th, and I have to use a mallet and dowel to get the pin out so I can clean up the pin and the cylinder center hole to fire any more, but the same thing happens on the next 6 rounds. By the 6th shot, I’m lucky to get it to spin.

I’ve tried using marine grade grease on the cylinder pin and that helps a bit, but I still have binding before shooting two full cylinders, and the grease makes a mess.

Any thoughts? *** Found Mike's explanation and fix for this problem after some more digging: https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/packing-with-grease.139413/post-1953269

 

[Dave Marsh]

Lol, I hear ya!!
Typically, I tell cowboy shooters to check there's once a year. Some of these folks shoot as much in a couple of years than most "casual" shooters shoot in a lifetime! So, if they like what they see, close it back up. If they don't, scoop out what they can with a Q-tip and re-pack. Repeat.

For the "hobby" , "occasional", "casual" or target shooters . . . there's really no need to ever open them up . . . especially if an action shield is installed.

In an earlier post I saw a picture of the brass (I think) action shield. Where do I get one or how do I make it? Hard to tell from the picture. Thanks.

 

[1942farmall]

In an earlier post I saw a picture of the brass (I think) action shield. Where do I get one or how do I make it? Hard to tell from the picture. Thanks.

Following with the same question

 

[45D]

In an earlier post I saw a picture of the brass (I think) action shield. Where do I get one or how do I make it? Hard to tell from the picture. Thanks.

Following with the same question

Here ya go.
I drill a hole first and use a cut- off wheel to cut the slot down to it.

I cut a "hammer width" brass strip (.010" thick) and roll the end to make a "pin" to keep it in place. I mark where the trigger sits when hammer is at rest . . . that will be the length of the shield. If you cut it longer you can curl the end up so that it will catch cap hulls/frags from entering the frame. Here's pics.

Mike