I have an O/U that was experiencing light primer strikes on the upper barrel. Finally got up enough nerve to remove the stock and check things out. The firing pin must have had some crud causing it to be sluggish. I cleaned with solvent and blew out with compressed air,then oiled. Now I get similar strikes on both barrels.

I used solvent to clean out the whole area (moving parts). Sprayed it with some CLP and blew out the excess with conmpressed air.

Is that enough lube? Does grease have any place in here? I don't want to over oil and have it seep into the wood either.

Of course I strip the actions into their individual pieces for cleaning, but, after reassembling the pieces, and before bolting the stock in place, I put a few drops of Break Free in key areas, and blow it throughout the action with an air hose. Then, I take a lint free rag and mop up any lube that may come into contact with the stock. O/U's don't require much in the way of lube. In fact, most guns, with the possible exception of heavy use automatics, can get by with a little amount of lube. But all guns still require some lube.

On the sears I use something like TW25, the rest just a light wipe down with an oily rag. Too much oil and it can do a number on the wood. Also too much lube can become a problem in very cold weather. Depending on use, I try to remove the action from the wood every 5-10 years and give a good cleaning. On the hinge pin and locking bolts I use a good light grease and never put the gun together dry.
C.G.B.

Thanks. That's the direction I was headed. Remove the excess oil, a little grease on the hinge pin/locking lug, and maybe a dab on the sears.