OP, Soviet Army recommended procedure was to use both oil and grease. Grease goes on receiver rails, bolt and rear trunnion (where recoil spring sits), oil for the trigger group, recoil spring and top of the bolt carrier. No lube on the operating rod, unles you are storing AK long-term.
At least that's how I was taught.
PS, no need to be fancy. I use Tetra grease or high-temperature red axle grease that I use on lawn mower and trailer.
At least that's how I was taught.
PS, no need to be fancy. I use Tetra grease or high-temperature red axle grease that I use on lawn mower and trailer.