At the range I use a lot of Hoppes BP Lube. I have used it at about 7:1 ratio, and it worked fine. Ballistol is an excellent smokeless powder cleaning solvent. May 20, 2020 #6. r8shell ... Ballistol is fully compatible with all metals including aluminum. "always present on the battlefield". This may mean your stocks become bigger, wider and longer as they absorb more and more water. A wipe over with a paper kitchen towel finishes the job if you’re using it as a cleaner. Moose Milk: Have your typical Shot Glass ready! Ballistol is also a good lubricant. I eliminate the process and use straight Ballistol. 3 0 0. Login with username, password and session length. Loads great. Ballistol will not damage wood stocks; conversely, Ballistol seals and protects wooden stocks of firearms. Read more about Ballistol’s uses on wood. A little harder to load a tight patch/ball combination--currently using a .538" ball and a .017" patch in a .54--but shoots consistently enough I don't mind a bit more bother loading. The 100 ml bottle Neo Ballistol is especially suited for small families and for holidays. Joined Feb 12, 2011 Messages 4,545 Likes 773 This method works well and was probably used with original muzzleloaders, especially while hunting. Most corrosion inhibiting lubricants can only protect against normal oxidation. Ballistol is The World's Most Useful & Environmentally Friendly Lubricant. Vary the Beeswax up or down for a patch lube or bullet lube. Ballistol Multi-Purpose Travel Size Non-CFC Aerosol Can Lubricant Cleaner Protectant 1.5 oz, Single 4.7 out of 5 stars 846. It will “melt” carbon deposits in the barrel and chamber. Pit Bull Tex. Oh hell why not straight Ballistol for a lube? I can't seem to find it. Won't the patch grab the ball better if it'a dry? How you get there matters most. A 6-1 water to Balistol works great for wet patch lube in my rifles. I melt the Beeswax in a Pyrex Measuring cup in the microwave. Personally, I prefer to use the liquid. Patches seem more intact then those shot with spit or neatsfoot oil. Ballistol is fully compatible with all metals including aluminum. I don't ever use a dry patch. I am looking to see if Ballistol and water is a better option. ( shocker when mixed it now looks like skim milk, and still smells like licorice. It's non-toxic and can work and many different items other than guns and plenty of different materials as well! Seems you and I are in agreement, Hungry Horse. So what makes Ballistol so useful and well rated? Mixed with water makes a great patch lube for black powder front stuffers. Many shooters put the patch material in their mouth and use spit as the lube. Then add the Ballistol, stir, and pour into a plastic microwavable container to cool. However, Ballistol dissolves traces of copper, zinc, lead and tombac and can, therefore, be used to clean brass, bronze and silver. Ballistol will also prevent wood from drying out in hot arid climates. Due to its alkaline character, Ballistol is ideal for cleaning and maintaining black powder firearms. In fact, Ballistol brings out the grain and luster of old wood. SASS Wire Vet; Members; 133 8,093 posts; Gender: Male Location: Baytown,Texas Interests: My wife and grand kids and my kids. Like others said, I tried  several mixtures but have gotten the best results at 1:6. $8.79. When I first saw them I was at the late C.P. I rubbed it into the patch just like I do with mink oil now. Since Ballistol emulsifies with water, mix one part Ballistol and two parts water to make one of the best black powder solvents available. It only needs to be lubed on the side that goes against the bore. Ballistol's website: http://www.ballistol.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlockGeistChannelTwitter: https://twitter.com/GlockgeistFor a … Keeps firearms protected – lock, stock and barrel. Due to its alkalinity Ballistol can also protect against galvanic corrosion, acidic corrosion, and salt water corrosion. 50% Ballistol. So .535 ball, .022 patch is tight to start but works as usual from there. As a lubricant, Ballistol will never gum up or harden. I used Ballistol straight 100% for patch lube for a while. Wood's house in West Virginia. the down side of using a pre greased lube patch is that it will somewhat attract dirt. They do so by covering up the surface, which they are supposed to protect, and prevent contact with water and air. I have heard of people using 5:1, 6:1, 7:1, and even 1:1 Water and Ballistol. Retired LEO, member of NMLRA, life member of the American Legion, the VFW, the NRA and the Masonic Lodge. jefftk. 1 shot glass of water soluble oil "Ballistol" 1 shot glass of Pinesol 2 shots hydrogen peroxide - … This eliminates the need for aggressive solvents. I've never been a fan of moose milk. Ballistol cleans and removes all types of bore fouling. I have not yet tried it my self, but would not substituting 91% or denatured alcohol for the water dry quicker? I've never been one to soak the whole patch. Due to the anti-oxidants contained in it, Ballistol will never harden or gum up, and retains its lubricity over extended periods of exposure. Duncan-  Been experimenting with this technique recently, dry-patching with a 1:5 mix. Continue regular cleaning with straight Ballistol. What ever metal part that gets washed with water SHOULD get washed down with the 91% + Isopropyl alchol or denatured alcohol,to remove ALL traces of water, before being treated with the Anti-Rust & Patch Lube. Again, due to its alkalinity, Ballistol neutralizes corrosive ammo residue. However, I wouldn't use it for a hunting lube because I don't want a wet patch atop my powder charge when I may have to wait for more than a few minutes to fire the gun. He bought the first Ox-Yoke lube from Young. To really get something clean, you do need to let it sit for just a few minutes for the Ballistol to dissolve the dirt and grime before wiping it off. I put a few drops on a .308 cleaning patch and rub as required. It may not be as thick and sticky as some other gun oils but it really slicks things down good and doesnt gum it up. !Jozai Senjo! They did, it water, not hot water, not water with some kind of twentieth century wiz bang stuff in it. Why lube the side that goes against the ball? He wanted a patch lube to round out his line. For cleaning out of the bottle, not so good, Mixed with water, works great! The water is just a carrier for the Ballistol. Now just using the Ballistol and shooting. Cleans the fouling and leaves the oil behind when the water evaporates. It's not what you want to add to Ballistol. Finally logic took over, and I decided that the men that gambled their lives on their muzzleloading guns might have the answer. tin. Just plain old cold water. I don't like the fuss and bother of mixing up lubes that usually aren't as good as the simple and easily acquired lubes my guns like. lubing the patch is a personal thing and there are many good types and methods. Precut patches can also be purchased with lube already on them. Quote from: Don Steele on November 30, 2017, 01:15:16 PM, Quote from: D. Taylor Sapergia on November 30, 2017, 03:19:13 AM, Quote from: T*O*F on November 30, 2017, 07:18:30 PM, Quote from: Maven on December 01, 2017, 08:33:34 PM, Quote from: Skirmisher on December 05, 2017, 08:19:20 PM. Ballistol is available as a liquid, in pre-impregnated wipes and as an aerosol spray. Pretty good patch lube as well. these same things have to be just as important. robin. A mixture of water-soluble oil and water. According to the makers of Ballistol, the company conducted a long-term test around the end of World War II. The dry patch comes out white. The residues from black powder in chambers and bores are acidic. Just to clarify here ... most of us here advocating a ratio of Ballistol as a patch lube, were talking about it’s use as part of the DRY patch system that Dutch popularized. Has cut my cleaning time (and patch expense) down to about 1/4 what it was before. Before long they will no longer fit your gun or even crack. Last edited: Jul 10, 2012. I use the Dutch Schoultz method for target shooting and have seen a significant improvement in accuracy. that's what makes accurate fixed ammo like my .222 rem. OX-LUBE-4-TUBE Ox-Yoke® Wonder Lube 1000 Plus, 4 ounce tube. One of the many recipes round ball shooters use for patch lube is a dry patch method and the use of a product called Ballistol. Then follow up with dry patches. If you want to protect 100% of your firearms, this is the product…, The world’s most useful and eco-friendly multipurpose oil since 1904. There are a variety of products that can be purchased and used as patch lube. Due to its slight alkalinity, Ballistol neutralizes and dissolves black powder and corrosive ammo residue. I recently read an American Handgunner article where the recommendation was to run a bronze brush and dry patches through first to get rid of the loose fouling first. It works great on metal and wood and is superb on anything that fires…, This is truly an amazing multi-purpose oil; a person could write a book on its 1,001 uses. Once the water evaporates you have straight Ballistol. I use a tight patch and don't wipe between shots on woods walks and offhand matches. Started working with the Ballistol and water mix. Baoh and Hivoltage like this. The excess can be gently squeezed out. For BP shooting, I have had great results using Ballistol as a patch lube.. using the method as explained by Dutch Schoultz. $36.97. It worked good. Ballistol neutralizes and dissolves them. Ballistol is the only lubricant I’ve used for 10 years on my guns. Mixed with water and a dash of Murphys soap and cleans black powder residue with ease. Using the same thing on the same patch in the same amount every time once you find the right combo. For years I ran like a mad man to every oddball cleaning recipe out there. For the patches I use in target shooting, I settled on a 1:6 Ballistol:water mixture. I live in Wasilla. I understand that the Ballistol water system has been around for quite a while. Never tried Ballistol/water as a wet lube. Use 10% Ballistol to 90% water for an initial flush. Eco-friendly cleaner, lubricant, preservative with 1001 uses - Gun Cleaning Oil, Gun Cleaning Supplies - Natural Leather Cleaner and Wood Sealer Rich:  sorry for the tardy reply. I use Ballistol to clean and lube all my guns, inside and out. Woody was looking at a 4 ounce container of Young Country 103 and a 3 ounce container of Ox-Yoke's patch lube. Try Ballistol Lube for Case Sizing, STP for Neck Turning If you’re using a body die or a full-length sizing die, try using Ballistol (in the aerosol can) as a lube. Does anyone know where I can get Ballistol here in Alaska? It can easily be re-melted to adjust the mixture. would serve you best in the long run. Only 17 left in stock - order soon. Neo Ballistol home remedy consists of time-proven natural ingredients and medically pure white mineral oil with ethereally oils. With Ballistol, my second patch usually comes out almost clean and third comes out white. For larger, magnum cases you may need a heavier thicker case lube. Good accuracy, patches look good, WOW that was an easy clean up (water and 3-4 patches, dry and WD40). The Latest Hornady one-shot is also a good non-greasy lubricant for sizing, but I like the Ballistol aerosol because it serves two functions. One of the reasons is that for over 40 years it was used in the Army as a gun cleaner and lubricant which proved it merits as a durable cleaner and lubricant. You want your patch lube to be a little stiffer than crisco, but not to the point your patches are hard enough to "crack". Run an alcohol patch or … Following the wars, Ballistol become a regular home remedy in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland similar to WD-40 in the United States. … Ballistol is also safe to use on composite/polycarbonate stocks. i like a greasy lube that's well saturated into the weave of the patch cloth, as opposed to a wet liquid lube or a dry lube (the dutch method). The ultimate test for any gun product, Black Powder! But as mentioned before, I am not comfortable using a water soluble oil as a preservative. I've used 1 Ballistol : 6 water for many years with nary a problem re fouling buildup or accuracy. Forums › Pellets, Projectiles, Slugs, & Ammo › Pellet lube, Ballistol, mp5, CLP? Cleaning with Ballistol will save you time, minimize the need for brushing, and also form a protective film on your firearm. Reply. Mixing water with Ballistol can be used for hunting. Maven - I agree w/ you, were you were advising not to use it hunting as a ‘wet’ patch lube. It will also clean off carbon residues on the neck as you lube the case. Read more about Ballistol’s longevity. As in life; it’s the journey, not the destination. Ballistol can be used straight or as an emulsification to neutralize potassium salts left by corrosive ammo. I am resighting in my .45 caliber longrifle, I made for myself last year. Read more about Ballistol for metal care. I am looking to figure out what is a good patch lube. Ox-Yoke and made pre-cut patches and packs of patch cloth. Ballistol is excellent for long-term storage. Useless, however, for a hunting lube. When time comes to clean the gun, it's cold water, too. I use mink oil for hunting and it won't rust the bore and can be left loaded indefinitely with no harm. It works GREAT without the tacky or gooey residue left by most case lubes. However, Stumpy's Moose Snot* works well for me and is quite easy to make. BALLISTOL-1 Ballistol, Multi Purpose Sportsman's Oil, 1.5 oz ... , patch grease, for match shooting & cold weather hunting, one 8 oz. Then, before full length sizing I wipe the case, again with a patch sprayed lightly with Aerosol Ballistol. My cowboy action cohorts and I always keep a spray can around at a match because sometimes…, The amount of lubricants, solvents and protective oils you can accumulate to take care of your firearms can be endless. I think there might be an inherent inability in this sport to accept simplicity in any form. So I use Mink Oil from TOW for my hunting lube. His professional opinion was to mix it 10% Ballistol to 90% water so that it could cavitate properly and when done just dry the parts they now have a thin layer of lube. Neo Ballistol for skin care, massage, manicure, pedicure, wound care and for other afflictions. With Ballistol, your entire firearm will stay lubricated and protected. I use alcohol to clean out the Ballistol in the bore before shooting. Keeps firearms protected – lock, stock and barrel. Rating - 100%. Price: $9.99. While many solvents and lubricants break down over time, Ballistol has a history of being able to stand up to long-term storage effects that plague many firearms. The water in the patch will rust my bore, if left unshot, as when hunting. Dry pre-cut patch material can be bought, and a generous amount of commercial lube can be applied to the patches. Ballistol cleans and removes all types of bore fouling. You gotta have confidence that if you miss, it isnt because of inconsistency. I usually follow up with one Bore-Butter patch to oil bore. Price: $6.99. When I use Ballistol and water (somewhere around 1:7) I use it wet - dripping wet. Consumers have a way of culling from the market place…, Being able to spray down my rifle at the range after shooting over 500 rounds of corrosive ammo, and leaving it for 2 days to find it still OK was…, If I had to pick one lubricant to do it all Ballistol would be my choice. I would say 2 tight patches with ballistol through the barrel and 90% of the fouling is gone. For that, a grease lube/patch is much better. OX-LUBE Ox-Yoke® Wonder Lube 1000 Plus, 4 ounce jar. When cleaning, I also give my barrel a spray of Ballistol and let it sit for 10-15 minutes and then run a bronze brush and Ballistol soaked patches through. Due to its slight alkalinity, Ballistol neutralizes and dissolves black powder and corrosive ammo residue. Ballistol Multi-Purpose Can Lubricant Cleaner Protectant 16 oz, 2 Pack with 1 Sprayer 4.9 out of 5 stars 721. Look at the world with a smilin' eye and laugh at the devil as his train rolls by...(Alison Krauss). In addition, Ballistol will beautify gun stocks, and prevent them from drying out. Ballistol has been around in Europe for over 90 years. I only use enough to load easily, not soppy wet. Pretty good patch lube as well. I usually use 70 - 80% water and 20-30% Ballistol I just eyeball it in a squirt bottle. Using Ballistol to maintain wooden gun stocks is particularly recommendable in climates with frequent rain and/or high relative humidity. As there are at least a bazillion types, both commercial and home brewed, I won't say much more about them. Price: $6.99. I've used the Dutch Schoultz method for years; starting out with soluble oil, but switching over to Ballistol a few years ago. Views : 2042 Likes : 0 Likes : 0 | Subscribe September 27, 2017 at 12:44 pm Link SpeedStarParticipant Member I clean my Streamline barrel with a Patchworm lightly lubed with Ballistol as Steve’s video recommends. What I like is that if I wipe between shots, the point of impact for the first shot is the same as the second and third.
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