It is hard to know when to oil or when to grease and where on the rifle actions, especially with contradicting information like Brownells recommending oil above grease for lugs and Accurate Shooter recommending grease and not oil for those. The general rule with bolt action grease for rifles is the same as the old adage for cars: “Grease it ...

Put whatever grease you want on it, it doesn’t really matter. What matters more important is field stripping and cleaning the bolt regularly. EWG grease is what I use. Best anti-galling properties out there in a gun grease, we use it to fit 1911 slides/frames as well.

I used Tetra grease until the bolt lug galled on a Nesika stainless action. I changed to a high pressure Moly grease from Walmart and have not had another problem. The synthetic lubricants have a wider working temperature range, which is good if you need it.

Where to put grease on a bolt action rifle? You should put grease on the bolt lugs, the bolt body, and the cocking piece. 1. What type of grease should I use for my bolt action rifle? You should use a high-quality gun grease that is specifically designed for firearms.

I use the ALG oil on bolt body and anything else for rust prevention. Then ALG thin grease for the lugs and rails. I use this combo in every firearm I won. It works well but the oil is extremely thin and will run so I use very little oil and more of the grease.