Another Anti-rust Potion

[Britsmoothy]

Any of you tried any of the many horse hoof treatments out there?

B.

 

[ohio ramrod]

In the early sixties I used only whale oil as it was considered the best. I then realized that as a shooting lube it could not be beat, but as a rust preventive it did not do nearly as well as petrolium based oils. As to STP I tried it once and it certainly prevented rust, but the fouling was HORRIBLE. As to the Jobola bean oil. I can not tell the difference between it and the real sperm whale oil ( I have a few ounces of the real stuff left). I settled on using a mixture of 80% lard 20% beeswax for shooting and three in one oil for rust prevention. Washing it out well with alcohol before loading. :idunno: :idunno:

 

[ohio ramrod]

As to whale oil being the best lubricating oil ever invented, I believe it was used for the Hubble telescope! :idunno: :idunno:

 

[ohio ramrod]

I actually use my 80% lard 20% beeswax lube on the horse's feet. It works better than any of the pine tar hoof treatments.And it makes a great hand ointment in the winter as well. :idunno: :idunno:

 

[hanshi]

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In some places it depends upon which corner of the store you're facing and why you went there :haha:
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As we get older it becomes more and more difficult to remember why we DID go there. :haha: :v:

 

[nhmoose]

I still have a Brownells can of whale oil 3/4 full and have put it into a new can as the original was rusting out from the outside.

I have been offered over $100 for it as the big slug gun shooters swear by it for their cross patches.

I keep it as a collector item "I" want.

There are many new items to replace it but I do need to use it for their uses.

Now a days beeswax, TOW mink oil and Morel snow cap lard works for what I need. The lard has replaced Crisco for secular reasons.

Mobil 1 has been my go to for the unmentionable NFA's.

 

[Rifleman1776]

The lard has replaced Crisco for secular reasons.

:hmm: :hmm:

 

[azmntman]

As to whale oil being the best lubricating oil ever invented, I believe it was used for the Hubble telescope! :idunno: :idunno:

:shake: It has been determined that boiled Okra is used in most space related lubricating needs

 

[RAEDWALD]

Ohio. Add 5% anyhydrous lanolin to the mix to better stick it to the hoof and the better to soften your hands.

 

[coloradoclyde]

The lard has replaced Crisco for secular reasons.

:hmm: :hmm:

You caught that too huh... :haha: :thumbsup:

 

[Rifleman1776]

The lard has replaced Crisco for secular reasons.

:hmm: :hmm:

You caught that too huh... :haha: :thumbsup:

Must be part of that anti-vegetarian cult. :wink:

 

[Artie Peltier]

Have you ever heard of jojoba oil? Supposedly it has the same molecular structure as whale oil and even smells like it. I believe it’s made from the nuts of a plant. I heard that it’s being used as a replacement for whale oil! Been looking on line for it now with some results. Also appears to be pricey!
Everyone feel free to jump in with any info. Art

 

[coloradoclyde]

SAVE THE JOJOBAS!...... :haha: