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Slater
12-01-22, 07:16
Really? Somehow the world's militaries must have missed this one:

"Utilizing visionary RF85 nano-technology, the Anderson Rifle is the first—and only—rifle in the world that requires zero lubrication. Which means it never, ever needs oil. Cleans easily with just soap and water. And, most importantly, runs cleaner, faster, longer. Its proprietary RF85 process permanently injects calcium into the molecular fabric of the metal— reducing friction by an astounding 85% while forming a lasting protective barrier that eliminates the need for any lubrication."


https://andersonmanufacturing.com/all-products/rf-85.html
MegademiC
12-01-22, 07:42
Ive seen this one before!
utahjeepr
12-01-22, 08:02
Can a run of the mill Anderson stay running long enough for lack of lube to even be an issue?

;)
markm
12-01-22, 08:03
Good old "Nano" red flag. Worse than LWRCI's bullshit.
Slater
12-01-22, 08:08
Can a run of the mill Anderson stay running long enough for lack of lube to even be an issue?

;)

I don't know, but they seem to have jumped on the "Retro" bandwagon (if these are now considered "Retro"):

https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2022/11/29/anderson-manufacturing-expands-a4-series/
Straight Shooter
12-01-22, 09:11
Good old "Nano" red flag. Worse than LWRCI's bullshit.

NO, MARK..its "VISIONARY RF85" nano- tech...you didnt see? THIS time its different! ;):D
gsd2053
12-01-22, 10:46
https://youtu.be/PAFx0_-FvXo

https://youtu.be/PAFx0_-FvXo
Hank6046
12-01-22, 11:17
I remember froglube and all the others so I'm sure it will work out for them...:p
1168
12-01-22, 11:27
They’ve been advertising this for a few years, I think. Politely, I’m skeptical.
FromMyColdDeadHand
12-01-22, 11:37
There is a good ‘I screwed your mom’ joke in here somewhere…
hotbiggun42
12-01-22, 12:17
Just throw in a cryptic coatings bcg. Not saing its lube free but it will run a long time.

Also I screwed your mom!
jsbhike
12-01-22, 12:39
I thought it was something Anderson concocted, but not the case.

No idea if it legit works on an AR or anything else.

https://rf85.com/
1168
12-01-22, 12:52
I thought it was something Anderson concocted, but not the case.

No idea if it legit works on an AR or anything else.

https://rf85.com/

Interesting. The websites had similar looks, so I half expected them to be in the same business park, but that didn’t turn out to be true.
titsonritz
12-01-22, 13:05
I heard this bullshit before, I guess if it just hangs out in the closet/safe no lube required.
Slater
12-01-22, 13:30
If this process was so revolutionary you'd think that every gunmaker would be using it.
FromMyColdDeadHand
12-01-22, 16:39
I heard this bullshit before, I guess if it just hangs out in the closet/safe no lube required.

Most people's gun probably don't need lube. I wonder what the distribution of shots fired is like for most guns? I'm going to say 33 shots. Two mags full shot and then people leaving enough rounds from the box of 50 for one magazine- and there it sits...
SteyrAUG
12-01-22, 17:01
Morons, I just put my bolt carrier on a lathe and reduced the diameter by 3%. It now requires absolutely zero lubrication without the nano technology nonsense. It also runs a LOT faster now.
Waylander
12-01-22, 19:08
Morons, I just put my bolt carrier on a lathe and reduced the diameter by 3%. It now requires absolutely zero lubrication without the nano technology nonsense. It also runs a LOT faster now.

[emoji23] you jest but…

“muh weight savings!” crowd has also entered the chat
SteyrAUG
12-01-22, 20:02
[emoji23] you jest but…

“muh weight savings!” crowd has also entered the chat

That would be my custom fluted bolt carrier. It's my tactical "desert" carbine because the flutes act as sand cuts. So if ever I'm in the desert, I'm totally prepared.
morbidbattlecry
12-01-22, 20:10
I've seen this movie before. It ends up with us still using lube...
JediGuy
12-01-22, 20:24
That would be my custom fluted bolt carrier. It's my tactical "desert" carbine because the flutes act as sand cuts. So if ever I'm in the desert, I'm totally prepared.

What if it costs $3000? Doesn’t that make it cool?
SteyrAUG
12-01-22, 21:48
What if it costs $3000? Doesn’t that make it cool?

Special anodized BLUE edition coming soon, only $2,800. Super lightweight anodized titanium BCG with sand cuts / fluting are the most advanced BCG on the market. For engraved, enamel fill punisher skull, add $500.
ViniVidivici
12-02-22, 10:32
That would be my custom fluted bolt carrier. It's my tactical "desert" carbine because the flutes act as sand cuts. So if ever I'm in the desert, I'm totally prepared.

I fluted mine with a Dremel. Runs like a raped ape.
chadbag
12-02-22, 15:12
I've asked my neighbor, who is in the legit nano technology business, about the base tech from the website (not the Anderson website but the tech website). He is also a shooter so I am sure he'll talk about the firearms aspect but I expect he'll have something to say about the basic idea behind it.
OutofBatt3ry
12-04-22, 12:03
Somewhat off topic, but their stuff is getting a little pricey. $700 for a generic ass upper?

https://andersonmanufacturing.com/complete-upper-assy-am-15-m-lok-5-56-nato-10-5-carbine-rf85-treatedb2-k626-ac00-r.html

You can get something similar from PSA for $320+ a standard charging handle and BCG would run you another $100.

https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-10-5-5-56-nato-1-7-nitride-10-5-lightweight-m-lok-upper-with-bcg-ch-5165449682.html