any of you guys use this stuff? I hear carbine bubbas rave about it just wondering if its worth a damn for our bolt guns.
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I bought some, tried it. My feeling is that it's fine, but no better for a bolt gun than synthetic oil and synthetic grease I usually use.
I bought some, tried it. My feeling is that it's fine, but no better for a bolt gun than synthetic oil and synthetic grease I usually use.
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I ran it on my M4 during patrol rifle training.
I am going to give it a run on the "Budget Precision" project rifle and see how it works on a factory rifle. I am thinking that I could lube the AI with butter and sand and it would work just fine, so the Remington will be a better example of how if affects the feel of the bolt.
I ran it on my M4 during patrol rifle training.
I am going to give it a run on the "Budget Precision" project rifle and see how it works on a factory rifle. I am thinking that I could lube the AI with butter and sand and it would work just fine, so the Remington will be a better example of how if affects the feel of the bolt.
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You dont get the appreciation that comes with Frog Lube on a bolt action. Frog Lube actually activates with heat. They were more or less designed for semi autos.
You dont get the appreciation that comes with Frog Lube on a bolt action. Frog Lube actually activates with heat. They were more or less designed for semi autos.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KYS338</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Frog Lube actually activates with heat.</div></div>
I have been known to heat up a bolt gun now and then.
Seems to stick around longer on the M4 than break free. Looking forward to seeing how it works on the AR10.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KYS338</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Frog Lube actually activates with heat.</div></div>
I have been known to heat up a bolt gun now and then.
Seems to stick around longer on the M4 than break free. Looking forward to seeing how it works on the AR10.
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There are so many rules to follow (company directions) that I was hesitant, but it's seemed to run well on my guns. Smells nice too
There are so many rules to follow (company directions) that I was hesitant, but it's seemed to run well on my guns. Smells nice too
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i bought a 4 oz tub of the frog paste goop shit. can't hurt to try it out. if nothing else ill just use it on my AR.
i bought a 4 oz tub of the frog paste goop shit. can't hurt to try it out. if nothing else ill just use it on my AR.
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Love it on my MA-TEN. Shines with suppressed rifles.
A friend uses it in his Savage bolt 22lr. He likes it a lot and says its easier to clean. He also shoots suppressed.
It is becoming like Franks Hot Sauce, "I put that shit on everything".
Love it on my MA-TEN. Shines with suppressed rifles.
A friend uses it in his Savage bolt 22lr. He likes it a lot and says its easier to clean. He also shoots suppressed.
It is becoming like Franks Hot Sauce, "I put that shit on everything".
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I use it on my TRP .45 auto and really like it. First it doesn't smell up the whole house so my gals happy. Second it's a great cleaner and lubricant in one. Makes cleaning much easier after shooting as well.
I use it on my TRP .45 auto and really like it. First it doesn't smell up the whole house so my gals happy. Second it's a great cleaner and lubricant in one. Makes cleaning much easier after shooting as well.
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I use it on my AR rifles and pistols. It works like a CLP, but much better in my opinion. Smells nice and non-toxic so it doesn't stink up my house.
I use it on my AR rifles and pistols. It works like a CLP, but much better in my opinion. Smells nice and non-toxic so it doesn't stink up my house.
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I pondered trying Frog Lube out recently since I just picked up the AAC 700. In the end, I decided to stick with Mobil1. I run it on everything and always have it on hand anyway.
Im still interested in it though, so I may have to give it a go.
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I pondered trying Frog Lube out recently since I just picked up the AAC 700. In the end, I decided to stick with Mobil1. I run it on everything and always have it on hand anyway.
Im still interested in it though, so I may have to give it a go.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Cookie The Swede</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
It is becoming like Franks Hot Sauce, "I put that shit on everything". </div></div>
haha yea it seems like it.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Cookie The Swede</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
It is becoming like Franks Hot Sauce, "I put that shit on everything". </div></div>
haha yea it seems like it.
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Just started using Froglube and it does work very well but I can't stand the minty medical stink that comes from my AR when running it. Smells like toilet disinfectant.
Just started using Froglube and it does work very well but I can't stand the minty medical stink that comes from my AR when running it. Smells like toilet disinfectant.
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yea i hear it smells like icy hot. weird. the stuff as a whole just seems weird but I've heard nothing bad about it except the stink..
yea i hear it smells like icy hot. weird. the stuff as a whole just seems weird but I've heard nothing bad about it except the stink..
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Stuff works awesome for slides and bolts/bolt carriers, anywhere there is metal on metal
Stuff works awesome for slides and bolts/bolt carriers, anywhere there is metal on metal
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I run it on my 700. It makes clean up a lot easier than hoppes + CLP. I feel like the contact surfaces might be wearing faster, but the action is buttery smooth, and my groups did shrink a good bit. But then again I couldn't shoot for shit when I made the change.
I run it on my 700. It makes clean up a lot easier than hoppes + CLP. I feel like the contact surfaces might be wearing faster, but the action is buttery smooth, and my groups did shrink a good bit. But then again I couldn't shoot for shit when I made the change.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rideHPD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I run it on my 700. It makes clean up a lot easier than hoppes + CLP. I feel like the contact surfaces might be wearing faster, but the action is buttery smooth, and my groups did shrink a good bit. But then again I couldn't shoot for shit when I made the change. </div></div>
Can you explain what you meant by "contact surfaces might be wearing faster." Are you seeing some notceable wearing issues? Action "looseness"? I run Froglube on my AR and several semiauto pistols, and now I'm worrying...Not much but a little.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rideHPD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I run it on my 700. It makes clean up a lot easier than hoppes + CLP. I feel like the contact surfaces might be wearing faster, but the action is buttery smooth, and my groups did shrink a good bit. But then again I couldn't shoot for shit when I made the change. </div></div>
Can you explain what you meant by "contact surfaces might be wearing faster." Are you seeing some notceable wearing issues? Action "looseness"? I run Froglube on my AR and several semiauto pistols, and now I'm worrying...Not much but a little.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: emvampyre</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rideHPD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I run it on my 700. It makes clean up a lot easier than hoppes + CLP. I feel like the contact surfaces might be wearing faster, but the action is buttery smooth, and my groups did shrink a good bit. But then again I couldn't shoot for shit when I made the change. </div></div>
Can you explain what you meant by "contact surfaces might be wearing faster." Are you seeing some notceable wearing issues? Action "looseness"? I run Froglube on my AR and several semiauto pistols, and now I'm worrying...Not much but a little. </div></div>
Since FL isn't as think as Mobil 1 or grease it seems as if there might be some more wear than you'd expect if you use it on your bolt lugs, where I've seen some wear on mine, and such. Then again it is my first and only bolt gun so I have little to compare it to. I wouldn't worry about running it in gas guns, I have it in my AK and my Sig, and my AR will get a FL bath when it's built. I did notice some better groupings and a slight vertical POI shift when I switched, which tells me I ought to be getting a little more v, but that's just conjecture. Until someone with some experience comes along and tells me my lugs have been galling and metal's been wearing off my lugs I'm still gonna use it.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: emvampyre</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rideHPD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I run it on my 700. It makes clean up a lot easier than hoppes + CLP. I feel like the contact surfaces might be wearing faster, but the action is buttery smooth, and my groups did shrink a good bit. But then again I couldn't shoot for shit when I made the change. </div></div>
Can you explain what you meant by "contact surfaces might be wearing faster." Are you seeing some notceable wearing issues? Action "looseness"? I run Froglube on my AR and several semiauto pistols, and now I'm worrying...Not much but a little. </div></div>
Since FL isn't as think as Mobil 1 or grease it seems as if there might be some more wear than you'd expect if you use it on your bolt lugs, where I've seen some wear on mine, and such. Then again it is my first and only bolt gun so I have little to compare it to. I wouldn't worry about running it in gas guns, I have it in my AK and my Sig, and my AR will get a FL bath when it's built. I did notice some better groupings and a slight vertical POI shift when I switched, which tells me I ought to be getting a little more v, but that's just conjecture. Until someone with some experience comes along and tells me my lugs have been galling and metal's been wearing off my lugs I'm still gonna use it.
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Excuse my ignorance, but when everyone says mobile one, you don't mean the motor oil do ya??
Excuse my ignorance, but when everyone says mobile one, you don't mean the motor oil do ya??
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I bought Frog Lube today, cleaned a couple rifles and pistols with it, thought they seemed to cycle smoother. IDK how it lasts long term, but I really like it so far. Anyone notice increase in velocities as their website states?
I bought Frog Lube today, cleaned a couple rifles and pistols with it, thought they seemed to cycle smoother. IDK how it lasts long term, but I really like it so far. Anyone notice increase in velocities as their website states?
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Been using Frog Lube for over a year now on AR 308,M&P 15-22,Sig 220, etc with no problems.Cleaning is always easy, especially the AR... treated barrel before break in and between round cleaning was surprisingly easy. There was zero copper fouling in the barrel. The bcg in the M&P gives no problems considering these are not a precision rifle.I have found no apparent wear patterns in any bolt assy's.
I have put away all my other cleaning supplies.Frog Lube is GTG
Been using Frog Lube for over a year now on AR 308,M&P 15-22,Sig 220, etc with no problems.Cleaning is always easy, especially the AR... treated barrel before break in and between round cleaning was surprisingly easy. There was zero copper fouling in the barrel. The bcg in the M&P gives no problems considering these are not a precision rifle.I have found no apparent wear patterns in any bolt assy's.
I have put away all my other cleaning supplies.Frog Lube is GTG
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: redirt78</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Stuff works awesome for slides and bolts/bolt carriers, anywhere there is metal on metal</div></div>
I discovered FL a little over a year ago at the shot show. got a couple free samples, the dealer selling it had a 1911 treated with it sitting under a running water fountian with the watter beeding off of it. this really sparked my interest.
I first treated a sig 238 of mine, strip, detail clean, liberally aply FL to entire gun, set in oven on 200 for 10 min. you may think im crazy but it works. my guns treated this way are the slickest ever. and do not rust even when abused, shot in the rain or left in a glove box.
on the bolt gun i liberaly aplied it to the exterier of the barrel and set it out in the sun for a few hours. i can now handle the gun with my bare hands and not have to wory about wiping them down with an oily rag when i put them away.
I also use it on the bolt sliding surface, cocking ramp, and lugs. after having already lapped these surfaces you wouldnt beleive how smooth my bolts are unless you felt them.
love it. carbon doesnt stick to FL treated surfaces well, After shooting a couple hundred rounds through a hand gun treated with it, carbon just wipes off.
no i dont get royalties.
I have even seen the inside of barrels treated with it and thoes folks are testing to see if carbon build up is decreased inside a bolt gun barrel.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: redirt78</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Stuff works awesome for slides and bolts/bolt carriers, anywhere there is metal on metal</div></div>
I discovered FL a little over a year ago at the shot show. got a couple free samples, the dealer selling it had a 1911 treated with it sitting under a running water fountian with the watter beeding off of it. this really sparked my interest.
I first treated a sig 238 of mine, strip, detail clean, liberally aply FL to entire gun, set in oven on 200 for 10 min. you may think im crazy but it works. my guns treated this way are the slickest ever. and do not rust even when abused, shot in the rain or left in a glove box.
on the bolt gun i liberaly aplied it to the exterier of the barrel and set it out in the sun for a few hours. i can now handle the gun with my bare hands and not have to wory about wiping them down with an oily rag when i put them away.
I also use it on the bolt sliding surface, cocking ramp, and lugs. after having already lapped these surfaces you wouldnt beleive how smooth my bolts are unless you felt them.
love it. carbon doesnt stick to FL treated surfaces well, After shooting a couple hundred rounds through a hand gun treated with it, carbon just wipes off.
no i dont get royalties.
I have even seen the inside of barrels treated with it and thoes folks are testing to see if carbon build up is decreased inside a bolt gun barrel.
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I'm not sure how much the "heat activated" claim plays in it's performance. Products like Militec-1 make the same claim but that's more probable based off all sorts of super secret concoctions of chemicals and synthetic flotsam. Frog Lube prides itself as biodegradable and 100% nontoxic. The MSDS lists it as food grade, so it's probably something delicious like bacon fat with some spearmint. I've even licked a glob of it.
I've used the Frog Lube paste on my Mk12 and carbines for about a year. Semi-auto guys love it. I haven't had any problems but I don't have data comparing them to other lubes I've tried. Carbon doesn't seem to stick as easily which is a blessing for AR bolts. As far as performance, I'm not sure how it stacks up. Seems guns run fine for the most part as long as you keep necessary parts lubed with clean lube of the proper viscosity.
I'm not sure how much the "heat activated" claim plays in it's performance. Products like Militec-1 make the same claim but that's more probable based off all sorts of super secret concoctions of chemicals and synthetic flotsam. Frog Lube prides itself as biodegradable and 100% nontoxic. The MSDS lists it as food grade, so it's probably something delicious like bacon fat with some spearmint. I've even licked a glob of it.
I've used the Frog Lube paste on my Mk12 and carbines for about a year. Semi-auto guys love it. I haven't had any problems but I don't have data comparing them to other lubes I've tried. Carbon doesn't seem to stick as easily which is a blessing for AR bolts. As far as performance, I'm not sure how it stacks up. Seems guns run fine for the most part as long as you keep necessary parts lubed with clean lube of the proper viscosity.
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I'm new around here, but here's my two cents:
We stock FL at the shop where I work. I was initially skeptical because it seems as though there's a new "wunderlube" every couple of years. After seeing a rep do product demos and clean customers guns, I decided to actually give the stuff a try. It seems as though it is an effective cleaner and lubricant. However, in my opinion, it is nothing particularly revolutionary. It cleans, it lubes, it protects. So do the products from Breakfree, Slip 2000 and a variety of other manufacturers. I have no doubt that it will work effectively in most applications, but I can't see throwing out all of my other cleaning products to use it exclusively. In short, I'll use it as long as I can get free samples
I'm new around here, but here's my two cents:
We stock FL at the shop where I work. I was initially skeptical because it seems as though there's a new "wunderlube" every couple of years. After seeing a rep do product demos and clean customers guns, I decided to actually give the stuff a try. It seems as though it is an effective cleaner and lubricant. However, in my opinion, it is nothing particularly revolutionary. It cleans, it lubes, it protects. So do the products from Breakfree, Slip 2000 and a variety of other manufacturers. I have no doubt that it will work effectively in most applications, but I can't see throwing out all of my other cleaning products to use it exclusively. In short, I'll use it as long as I can get free samples
