elenius Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 I have been reading about lubing or greasing the spring to reduce the "sproing" noise (which sort of irritates me). Is this a good thing to do? Would slide glide work? Or will any grease transfer to the bolt carrier and gum up the works? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gb32 Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 I grease mine up with Milcom TW25B. Makes 'em run smoother and quiets the noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 I've used lithium grease and slideglide with no ill effects, and I've applied them pretty heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Hayden Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Buffer spring.. I use slideglide for that... never gets on the bolt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Tischauser Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 I use Mobil 1 and lots of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCTiger Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 I hate that noise, part of why I won't shoot an Auto 5. I am going to try slide glide, unless you think axle grease would make it quieter? :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.E. Kelley Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Derrick Martin (Guru of Accuracy Speaks) says GI:"Grease Rifle". My substitute has been (white lithium) Lubriplate for 10 years. Mush a BIG dollip on the spring or use a 12 gauge bore mop and swab the stuff in the buffer tube directly. I don't play the adjustable gas system game, but if you do a little more gas may be required. Kids, do yourself a BIG favor and buy the book "The Competitive AR 15" (the mouse that roared) Read and re-read Derrick's section, pages 105 thru 122 you will be all the wiser for it. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elenius Posted April 27, 2010 Author Share Posted April 27, 2010 Is Lithium grease similar to slide glide? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Miles Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Derrick Martin (Guru of Accuracy Speaks) says GI:"Grease Rifle". My substitute has been (white lithium) Lubriplate for 10 years. Mush a BIG dollip on the spring or use a 12 gauge bore mop and swab the stuff in the buffer tube directly. I don't play the adjustable gas system game, but if you do a little more gas may be required. Kids, do yourself a BIG favor and buy the book "The Competitive AR 15" (the mouse that roared) Read and re-read Derrick's section, pages 105 thru 122 you will be all the wiser for it. Patrick I took an AR class at Trinidad State Junior College in Colorado several years back. Derrick was the instructor/chief beer drinker. Great class! I bought his book, loaned it out and promptly forgot who I loaned it to. Going to have to buy a second copy. Lots of good info. Cheers, Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cas Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 You just need a louder comp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elenius Posted April 27, 2010 Author Share Posted April 27, 2010 You just need a louder comp! Hehe, it's plenty loud (JP cooley comp), just not straight behind it. Last time I was at the public range, the range office came up to me and commented on how loud it was (with a smile on his face) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadeslade Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Is Lithium grease similar to slide glide? It's what is used in small grease guns like for lawnmowers and stuff. It is kind of olive oil colored slide glide, though not quite as viscous. 2.00 for 5yr supply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory_k Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 I used a std NLGI no. 2 grease A finger full of it. Automotive store would call it wheel bearing grease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicked Wrister Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Although some extension tubes are rough internally, most are very smooth. The noise results from the surface texture of the spring, even when the ID of the tube is baby smooth. Hold the spring on your pointer fingers like a Chinese finger trap and let it slowly roll against a scotch-brite wheel (on a table-mounted grinder). Polish that puppy until it's shiny and smooth, being careful not to flatten it. You have to control its roll as you go. Make a couple passes and also break the edges on both ends of the coil. Some good grease on top of that and you'll stop mid-stage to make sure you're rifle is still cycling because it's so quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2MoreChains Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 (edited) I was recently introduced to a lube called "Eel Snot" for this purpose. Seemed to make a difference, despite the questionable "origin" of the lube... Edited April 28, 2010 by 2MoreChains Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocMcG Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Although some extension tubes are rough internally, most are very smooth. The noise results from the surface texture of the spring, even when the ID of the tube is baby smooth. Hold the spring on your pointer fingers like a Chinese finger trap and let it slowly roll against a scotch-brite wheel (on a table-mounted grinder). Polish that puppy until it's shiny and smooth, being careful not to flatten it. You have to control its roll as you go. Make a couple passes and also break the edges on both ends of the coil. Some good grease on top of that and you'll stop mid-stage to make sure you're rifle is still cycling because it's so quiet. Photos of this process would be GREATLY appreciated! Got any pics? Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobob Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 I use Rig +P Stainless Steel Lube. It's a brown colored grease that works well. I also use it on/in the carrier and all over the bolt. Stays where it's put and makes things run smooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elenius Posted April 28, 2010 Author Share Posted April 28, 2010 I guess this is why JP sells a polished spring? http://www.jprifles.com/buy.php?item=JPS-OSR Why "extra power", I wonder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicked Wrister Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 I guess this is why JP sells a polished spring? http://www.jprifles.com/buy.php?item=JPS-OSR Why "extra power", I wonder? EXACTLY and you should buy one. They work great... super quiet. Extra power absorbs more of the recoil impulse. The rifle cycles faster and feels softer with less slamming effect in the buffer tube, especially with a low mass carrier and adjustable gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmccrock Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 I tried Slide Glide on the buffer spring. Gave the gun fits and it never ran right - feeding problems. Granted, something else may have been marginal, but cleaned the grease out and problem solved; reliable gun with a variety of ammo for 5 years since then. I will note that the noise has been reduced substantially with use. Smoothed itself out, I guess. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight Stearns Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 I use slide glide light on all my ar's just to quiet the spring noise. Never had any function problems. Mind you it doesn't take much. I'm sure a person can over do it. Dwight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XD Niner Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Another happy Slide Glide user here. That stuff seems to work for dang near everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elenius Posted May 3, 2010 Author Share Posted May 3, 2010 (edited) Tried it with the lightest viscosity slide glide liberally applied to the spring today. Much less sproingy but not perfect, so now I put quite a bit inside the tube too. Will see how that turns out next time I get out to the range. Makes sense that it will reduce over time, with the spring and buffer smoothing out with use Edited May 3, 2010 by elenius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadeslade Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Try the new JP springs-they don't cost very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 I have the latest JP spring and it does make a difference in recoil impuse and noise. Very comfortable to shoot. Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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