Rifle Scopes NF turret lubrication?

[Brada2]

i tried to search the forum but i could not find the answer. what does Nightforce use to lubricate the seals on the turrets?

 

[71firebird400]

Re: NF turret lubrication?

I emailed them about this a while back and they said it was just plain old vaseline (petroleum jelly).

 

[Hellbender]

Re: NF turret lubrication?

I'd not put any petroleum product on the o-rings, it may degrade the o-ring (depending on type) and may slowly thicken as the volatiles evaporate over time.

I clean all the old lube off and use silicone grease (A little tube of di-electric grease is the easiest way to get it).

 

[gstaylorg]

Re: NF turret lubrication?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Hellbender</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'd not put any petroleum product on the o-rings, it may degrade the o-ring (depending on type) and may slowly thicken as the volatiles evaporate over time.

I clean all the old lube off and use <span style="color: #FF0000">silicone grease</span>. </div></div>



This. Silicone grease is very inert, extremely non-volatile, and can last literally for decades. A very thin film is all it takes.

 

[71firebird400]

Re: NF turret lubrication?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hello and thank you for contacting Nightforce Optics.

If you need additional lubrication on the turrets, a small amount of Vaseline works great.

Regards, and please feel free to give us a call if we can be of additional assistance,

Customer Service 3
Nightforce Optics, Inc
336 Hazen Lane, Orofino, Idaho 83544
(208)476-9814 b (208)476-9817 f
[email protected]
www.nightforceoptics.com</div></div>


Just going off of what NF said. I'm sure silicone would be fine too.