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PostPosted: Tue May 01, 2012 11:47 pm Reply with quote
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i'm rebuilding my ole Beeman R10...new mainspring and piston seal.

to lube them will Dow Corning, Molykote 33 light suffice?

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Should be ok, but keep in mind there isn't actually any molybdenum in it- if that's what you were shooting for.

Straight from Dow Corning- "Phenyl-methyl silicone grease for extreme low temperatures" if you look at its makeup- it also uses Lithium soap as its thickening agent, and apparently it is white in color- so there's no way any moly is in it (molybdenum can't be re-colored or bleached without destroying its makeup).

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PostPosted: Wed May 02, 2012 10:25 am Reply with quote
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AirGunEric wrote:
Should be ok, but keep in mind there isn't actually any molybdenum in it- if that's what you were shooting for.

Straight from Dow Corning- "Phenyl-methyl silicone grease for extreme low temperatures" if you look at its makeup- it also uses Lithium soap as its thickening agent, and apparently it is white in color- so there's no way any moly is in it (molybdenum can't be re-colored or bleached without destroying its makeup).


i want to be able to lube the parts with something i know will be proper is all... Smile

i'm sort of...shall we say...in some challenging times, and i would like to use what i have on hand if it will suffice without damage or have deterimental affect on the rifle. Neutral

i also have some RWS spring oil on hand (just found it stashed yesterday) that should do. Very Happy Very Happy

thanks... Smile

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