Originally Posted by
Barryg
A old myth
Silicone is NOT for metal to metal BUT
To say it locks up a gun in a few shots is a myth Steve Pope says to use it for fitting piston seals in his instructions.
Also check this video out does this gun look like it's locking up this gun solid ( I dont recomend though
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https://youtu.be/rL4ukRx1Omo?t=356
close the little add so you can read the secret formula
Silicone oil should only be used by those who understand it as it is not for metal to metal
I disagree. A true story and no myth: Many years ago, I bought a brand new HW35 from MAG, together with a bottle of silicone oil, which was recommended for wiping on the stock and action. In my excitement, I didn't listen and I subsequently used the oil on the breech pivot, amongst other places.
I took the gun out and within 20 or so shots, noted tge gun was becoming progressively harder to cock, to the point that the application of any more force would have bent the barrel.
I took the gun back to MAG and they diagnosed the problem immediately, stripping the gun to show me the severely galled shims and breech block. Needless to say, they quite rightly voided the warranty, but they did give me two new shims FOC. I took the gun home and polished the galling out of the breech block, reassembling with moly grease and it was as good as new.
That's why I've never used silicone oil since - even on 'O' rings.
P.S. in the write-up below the video he says that only the elastomeric seal touches the cylinder walls. Thus he is not using his concoction for metal to metal contact, which is where pure silicone oil and/or grease causes problems. There are mamy superior greases, e.g. Krytox, which can be used on elastomers and metal to metal. Why take the chance?
Last edited by Airsporter1st; 17-02-2017 at 07:50 PM.
Happy Shooting!! Paul.
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