Is there a recommended method to cleaning/ lubing a Jewell trigger?
thought I had heard of using a lighter fluid.
Thanks
Jim
thought I had heard of using a lighter fluid.
Thanks
Jim
Gunsmithing Recommended cleaning/ lube for a Jewell?
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Re: Recommended cleaning/ lube for a Hewell?
Yep, they recommend lighter fluid.
Yep, they recommend lighter fluid.
Re: Recommended cleaning/ lube for a Hewell?
I've used it, followed by canned air FWIW.
I've used it, followed by canned air FWIW.
Re: Recommended cleaning/ lube for a Hewell?
If it's real dirty flush it with brake cleaner then the lighter fluid. The stuff for your Zippo not your charcoal.
Why you ask lighter fluid? Because of the kerosene in the lighter fluid leaves a nice slick film and protects the metal.
If it's real dirty flush it with brake cleaner then the lighter fluid. The stuff for your Zippo not your charcoal.
Why you ask lighter fluid? Because of the kerosene in the lighter fluid leaves a nice slick film and protects the metal.
Re: Recommended cleaning/ lube for a Hewell?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jasonk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've used it, followed by canned air FWIW. </div></div>
I have used regular charcoal lighter for years. Get the cheapest stuff on sale. I use a blow gun reduced to 10 psi to keep from blowing the springs out of alignment. But be sure to get all the junk dislodged and out of the way.
I find unburned powder kernels and seeds to be my worst enemys on the trigger. Getting a round stuck with a long bullet jammed in the lands can cause powder to get dumped in the action and trigger pretty well gummed up.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jasonk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've used it, followed by canned air FWIW. </div></div>
I have used regular charcoal lighter for years. Get the cheapest stuff on sale. I use a blow gun reduced to 10 psi to keep from blowing the springs out of alignment. But be sure to get all the junk dislodged and out of the way.
I find unburned powder kernels and seeds to be my worst enemys on the trigger. Getting a round stuck with a long bullet jammed in the lands can cause powder to get dumped in the action and trigger pretty well gummed up.
Re: Recommended cleaning/ lube for a Hewell?
I've always used cigarette lighter fluid (Ronsonol) to clean my Jewell triggers because it's Naptha-based and refined to a cleaner end product than charcoal lighter. Besides, it's much easier to accurately dispense from the plastic squeeze container that it comes in.
I've always used cigarette lighter fluid (Ronsonol) to clean my Jewell triggers because it's Naptha-based and refined to a cleaner end product than charcoal lighter. Besides, it's much easier to accurately dispense from the plastic squeeze container that it comes in.
Re: Recommended cleaning/ lube for a Hewell?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Victor N TN</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jasonk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've used it, followed by canned air FWIW. </div></div>
I have used regular charcoal lighter for years.
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Never tried that, I've always used the Zippo stuff. I'll have to give it a try.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Victor N TN</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jasonk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've used it, followed by canned air FWIW. </div></div>
I have used regular charcoal lighter for years.
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Never tried that, I've always used the Zippo stuff. I'll have to give it a try.
Re: Recommended cleaning/ lube for a Hewell?
I prefer Coleman Fuel compared to lighter fluid for cleaning trigger groups as the Coleman Fuel is less expensive,is readily available & has rust inhibitors added.
For neglected trigger groups I'll spray them with acetone followed by the Coleman Fuel.
I prefer Coleman Fuel compared to lighter fluid for cleaning trigger groups as the Coleman Fuel is less expensive,is readily available & has rust inhibitors added.
For neglected trigger groups I'll spray them with acetone followed by the Coleman Fuel.
Re: Recommended cleaning/ lube for a Hewell?
KG makes a trigger lube, I just got some in the mail yesterday but haven't tried it yet. No idea how it would work on a Jewell, I don't have one to try it on.
https://www.kgcoatings.com/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=11
KG makes a trigger lube, I just got some in the mail yesterday but haven't tried it yet. No idea how it would work on a Jewell, I don't have one to try it on.
https://www.kgcoatings.com/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=11
Re: Recommended cleaning/ lube for a Hewell?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SpotcheckBilly</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've always used cigarette lighter fluid (Ronsonol) to clean my Jewell triggers because it's Naptha-based and refined to a cleaner end product than charcoal lighter. Besides, it's much easier to accurately dispense from the plastic squeeze container that it comes in. </div></div>
Totally agree
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SpotcheckBilly</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've always used cigarette lighter fluid (Ronsonol) to clean my Jewell triggers because it's Naptha-based and refined to a cleaner end product than charcoal lighter. Besides, it's much easier to accurately dispense from the plastic squeeze container that it comes in. </div></div>
Totally agree
Re: Recommended cleaning/ lube for a Hewell?
Lighter fluid?
Who would have thought!
Thx for the tip!
Lighter fluid?
Who would have thought!
Thx for the tip!
Re: Recommended cleaning/ lube for a Hewell?
does this also go for Rem 700 factory triggers?
does this also go for Rem 700 factory triggers?
Re: Recommended cleaning/ lube for a Hewell?
Lighter Fluid/Naptha/Coleman Fuel works well for cleaning trigger groups.
A couple drops of liquid Rem Oil for lubrication goes a long way.
Lighter Fluid/Naptha/Coleman Fuel works well for cleaning trigger groups.
A couple drops of liquid Rem Oil for lubrication goes a long way.
Re: Recommended cleaning/ lube for a Hewell?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DANS40X</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A couple drops of liquid Rem Oil for lubrication goes a long way. </div></div>
Everything I have ready from factory replacements has said that they advise NO lubricant be used. Remington, Jewell, Shilen and Timney all say the same thing.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DANS40X</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A couple drops of liquid Rem Oil for lubrication goes a long way. </div></div>
Everything I have ready from factory replacements has said that they advise NO lubricant be used. Remington, Jewell, Shilen and Timney all say the same thing.
Re: Recommended cleaning/ lube for a Hewell?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Victor N TN</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DANS40X</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A couple drops of liquid Rem Oil for lubrication goes a long way. </div></div>
Everything I have ready from factory replacements has said that they advise NO lubricant be used. Remington, Jewell, Shilen and Timney all say the same thing.
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so i can just clean with lighter fluid and call it good. just my stock 700 trigger.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Victor N TN</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DANS40X</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A couple drops of liquid Rem Oil for lubrication goes a long way. </div></div>
Everything I have ready from factory replacements has said that they advise NO lubricant be used. Remington, Jewell, Shilen and Timney all say the same thing.
</div></div>
so i can just clean with lighter fluid and call it good. just my stock 700 trigger.
Re: Recommended cleaning/ lube for a Hewell?
Correct,
Pull the action out of the stock.
Douche the trigger group with lighter fluid/etc.
No other disassembly required.
I stated a couple drops of liquid Rem Oil for lubrication.
To be applied to the bolt stop/safety only to displace moisture.
Arctic environments are quite different than tropical conditions.
Correct,
Pull the action out of the stock.
Douche the trigger group with lighter fluid/etc.
No other disassembly required.
I stated a couple drops of liquid Rem Oil for lubrication.
To be applied to the bolt stop/safety only to displace moisture.
Arctic environments are quite different than tropical conditions.
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