Ballistol question

[mjm46@bellsouth.net]

I bought a can of Ballistol more on impulse than any other reason. Thier advertising states that it's good for "everything" short of and maybe to include bar-b-que sauce.

I think the thing that's throwing me is that it's water soluable. Does water soluable mean it contains water? I've had this can for at least 6 months and keep looking at it but always go to my old tried and true methods. I know many must use it, could you post some reviews and actual uses that you have tried successfuly. 
Micah

[Roger Fisher]

I use it alot.  In the bore; but not in the lock.  It gets a bit gummy after a time.

[Rich]

It's all I use in the bore. After shooting, Ballistol mixed with water makes a good bore cleaning solvent. After the bore is clean and dry, I lube with straight Ballistol. When mixed with water, Ballistol turns milky white. It's a good indicator if the bore is dry. I don't think it comes with any water in it. I also wipe down the flint leathers with it.

[peterw]

Does water soluable mean it contains water?

No. But you can add water and make good moose milk - 1/5 -1/7 ballistol/water. It works very good in barrels with narrow lands. I use this mixture for fast cleaning - no rust problem.
ps. Rich was first

[trentOH]

It's great stuff for lubing patches, and cleaning and oiling the barrel afterwards.

I can't speak to it's use as BBQ sauce, but it gives pickles a distinctive flavor when stored in it. You can replace the liquid in a compass with it, but it's so slick that the needle swings more than it used to.
It's not so good as a substitute as blood plasma. Makes you dream in German.

[bob in the woods]

What's in it ?

[blunderbuss]

I like it, cures warts too

[Jerry V Lape]

I have used it for about 8 years now.  Mixed 5/1 water as cleaning solution and range patch lube.  Undiluted for bore  and other metal protection except I do use another product on the lock itself.  Wiping the stock with it at times as well.  It does smell like rotten sneakers  up close though. 

[54Bucks]

 water soluable means it's able to be disolved in water, which means it's not petroleum based

[Dr. Tim-Boone]

water soluable means it's able to be disolved in water, which means it's not petroleum based

Not really....it just means it will dissolve in water and stay in suspension for a while..... Among other things it has mineral oil in it......if I am not mistaken that is petroleum.

I love the stuff.. best rust inhibitor out there!!!  LOOK HERE:  http://www.ctmuzzleloaders.com/ctml_experiments.html
Which Muzzle-loading Lubricants/Lubes Have Good Anti-corrosion Properties? and
Which Other Muzzle-loading Lubricants/Lubes Have Good Anti-corrosion Properties?

[mjm46@bellsouth.net]

 

I love the stuff.. best rust inhibitor out there!!!  LOOK HERE:  http://www.ctmuzzleloaders.com/ctml_experiments.html
Which Muzzle-loading Lubricants/Lubes Have Good Anti-corrosion Properties? and
Which Other Muzzle-loading Lubricants/Lubes Have Good Anti-corrosion Properties?

I appreciate the info, and am thoroughly impressed. I guess I'll start using it.

[54Bucks]

 Actually Ballistol is not water soluable. It will emulsify with water who choose to do so for a patch lube.

[Dan]

It's great stuff for lubing patches, and cleaning and oiling the barrel afterwards.

I can't speak to it's use as BBQ sauce, but it gives pickles a distinctive flavor when stored in it. You can replace the liquid in a compass with it, but it's so slick that the needle swings more than it used to.
It's not so good as a substitute as blood plasma. Makes you dream in German.

Ach!

 

[Daryl]

  Wiping the stock with it at times as well.  It does smell like rotten sneakers  up close though. 

Just what I really don't want on the cheek piece.

[Dr. Tim-Boone]

Some people like the smell of old sneakers...........