Graphite Treated Barrel Test (Pics)

[Old Rooster]

Just did a search on Neolube.Are there different types of Neolube?
The bottle says Dry Film Conductive Lubricant.
Same stuff?

Neolube No.2, 2 fl. oz.

DetailsNeolubeTM Lubricates, Blackens Metal and Improves Electrical ConductivityMatte dry coating works like a dry lubricantImproves appearance and electrical contactApply by spray, dip, or brush; brush included in capUsed as a metal blackener and an electrical conductorApply to model train...

www.micromark.com

Neolube No1, No2, No1260, No100, Specialized lubricants and sealants for the nuclear industry made by Huron Industries, Inc.

innovative specialty lubricants and sealants for lubricating and sealing the internal and auxiliary equipment mechanisms of commercial and naval nuclear reactor systems.

www.newmantools.com

 

[Mikecr]

Same thing (COLLOIDAL GRAPHITE), different merchandizing (MilSpec/Nuclear).

 

[Lonewolf74]

I'm just curious because I've been using HBN in a couple rifle's for a few years now. Is there suppose to be any benefit to using the graphite over HBN?

 

[DoneNOut]

I'm just curious because I've been using HBN in a couple rifle's for a few years now. Is there suppose to be any benefit to using the graphite over HBN?

Cost

 

[Darryle]

Picked up the Mac's from Napa. I am just putting it up for the label information. Maybe it will work for some of y'all.

Here's the label and information, says it's made by the Canucks

 

[Dirtrax]

Bullet plating and ease of clean up. I use powdered colloidal graphite in the case necks I mandrel size. It starts out as little spot on your finger and the next thing you know it looks like you work in a coal mine. Maybe it's just me???

 

[ObiWanKannoli]

Has anyone tried applying this to suppressor threads or taper mounts....?

 

[jessej]

This stuff makes powerstroke engines run cooler, quieter, make more HP, and last longer. If it can do that for a ford, imagine what it can do for a barrel.

 

[ObiWanKannoli]

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This stuff makes powerstroke engines run cooler, quieter, make more HP, and last longer. If it can do that for a ford, imagine what it can do for a barrel.

You go ahead and try that let us know how you make out

 

[Old Rooster]

The gunsmith that put a brake on my brother's 300 Win Mag Savage used Lock-Ease to put the brake on.
We took it off a couple of years later to try a suppressor to see the difference.It came right off.
My brother shot the rifle 5 times and put the brake back on with no problems.

 

[jessej]

I can attest to its effectiveness in engines.

 

[Dirtrax]

Getting back on track…
I quit using graphite as a barrel coating for a couple of reasons. One being that while copper clean up was easier, getting the carbon out was a bugger. Knowing all along that graphite is carbon I became concerned that burnishing it into my barrel may exacerbate buildup of the dreaded "carbon ring". hBN just seemed like a better alternative and that's the direction I've gone. If I had the same issue as the OP I would use graphite in a heartbeat.

 

[Old Rooster]

Dirtrax what is your method of getting the HBN in your barrel?

 

[6MM06AI]

I always start with Hoppes #9 with 2 patches then clean with my Wipe out Patch out. It has been working great for me, never had a problem. But we don't have a lot of moisture here in Montana. I always keep a heater going in my reloading room at the shop, stays at about 62 degrees.