Home Forums Lever Action Central Lever Actions - General My BLR action is very stiff when cold

I took my BLR out hunting last year for the first time. Took it to the range many times, functioned flawlessly. When I was using it for hunting, the action was very tough to work. So tough, I decided to use my spare instead.
Usually, I do not clean my guns starting the "last time" I took it to the range prior to hunting season(I think it was about two weeks). Ive gone two weeks between cleanings prior to hunting season, and it was never a problem.Seems that the cold had a real affet on this gun. Anything I can do or use to make the action easier in the cold, short of completely cleaning-I guess I am wondering if I should lube it, or maybe spray the action with some solvent prior to hunting.
Thanks.

Just a guess, but mayby too much oil and it turns to molasses when cold ? I've heard good things about "Break free" as a lubricant , but never tried it.

Phil

It could be a problem with the lube inside the action when it's very cold. That cost me a very nice buck one time years ago with a Remington Model 760. The firing pin did not have enough energy to indent the primer. It taught me a lesson I have never forgotten. Now, I clean the action and lube lightly with Rem Oil. I hope you solve your problem. I have been thinking of getting a BLR in .358.

Thanks...Bill.

when it was really cold, in Wisconsin, I used graphite that I got from the key making place in Walmart. I just wiped it down really well after I brought it in with oil. The insides never really rusted. I also kept the shotgun in the unheated garage during hunting season, so condensation wasn't really a problem.

Sounds like the orginal shipping greases are still in the bolt interior and gear set. Due to the very tricky reassembly (for gunsmiths; virtually impossible for amateurs) of the BLR, I would recommend a very thorough spray cleaning (including bolt interior) with non-clorinated brake cleaner drained over old papers. Keep it off the stock finishes. After drying, relube very lightly, mostly with light silicones and graphite.