Proper Greasing of the G-98?

[grenadierwerner]

What chemical/compound/mixture should be used in order to properly grease the bolt and safety of the Gewehr without causing damage? Is grease the only option, or would WD-40 work as a pinch?

[oskar2ndchev]

Definitely NOT WD-40. Get yourself some Break-Free:

www.cabelas.com/product/Break-Free-Gun-Cleaners/709860.uts

[1886lebel]

WD 40 is one of the worst products to use on any firearm, it is used to penetrate a rusted piece of metal to loosen it up for removal and that is all it is good for.
You want to get a product developed for firearms such as CLP (Break-Free), Ballistol, Rem-Oil, etc.

Here is a very simple rule to follow when lubing a firearm ... if it is a moving part, genrously lube it meaning the oil is to be visably seen and felt, if it is a non-moving part, lightly oil it meaning a little oil barely visable and felt.
Grease is used on things that slide and rub heavily

Things you want to oil really good ... bolt, bolt spring, trigger parts, receiver rails.
I use gun grease on the following parts ... bolt (just enough to barely see), bolt locking lugs, inside rail of receiver, bolt spring and trigger pin and spring.

Patrick

[oskar2ndchev]

I tend to whip down the bolt and receiver before heading to an event only because too much lubricant is a real dust magnet and can foul up the functioning of the bolt. After cleaning, I'll be mroe generous with the lubricant since it's going to be stored.

But in any event, clean the weapon after every event even if you don't fire any rounds. Dirt has a way of getting in everywhere no matter how careful you are.

[1886lebel]

Dirt tends to get in it even at the range LOL ... we tend to get some good dust devils out at the range I shoot at, it flies all over the place and gets into the rifle.

Patrick