Ballistol puzzlement

[Bob J]

Despite the fact that I am one of those "Ballistol Fans" I'd not be using "Ultra-Ever Dry".
Actually, I've never had any problems using Ballistol, sorry to hear of everyone else's issues.
I like it.

Ballistol has works VERY WELL for me, too! I use it for cleaning, bore protection, lock and barrel.

 

[Rifleman1776]

I don't want a biodegradeable rust protectant.

Amen, Bro.
Really, that should have ended this discussion.
And, I'll add, same for pre-lubed patch cloth. I make up a large batch at a time and use as needed. But biodegradable lubes can have consequences. :shocked2:

[/URL][/img]

 

[Dr5x]

This has nothing to do with Ballistol but I don't know how to introduce a new subject.
I am beginning to close things down around here and have a few things that might be of interest to some folks.
Free, of course.
I have always suggested people tap and/or die cut items in the manufacturing of odd items like range rods, short starters etcetera.
I always assumed everyone had a Tap & Die Set.
I have a slightly used Craftsman set I was busy with back in the 70's and early 80's.
I would be happy to send it on to some needy person, preferably an old subscriber to my controversial System but if they express great need I won't hold them to that.

There are one or two other items that I will bring up as I come across them.
My local City is giving me some grief about the condition of my apartment where I have dwelt since 1972 or 3 so I am cleaning out everything.

Do not clutter the Forum with private requests
Send your story to
[email protected]

Dutch

 

[azmntman]

Very Generous! I'm sure somebody in need will benefit greatly!!!

 

[Dr5x]

Danial.
The Tap & Die Set was mailed this PM and is arrive at your place next Monday.

I insured it for $75 so if my wrapping explodes somewhere down the line I'll split the proceeds with you.

Its called Post Offic Roulette.

Dutch

 

[Freighter]

I'm surprised at the popularity of WD 40. I use to use it on guns but I had terrible luck with it for a preservative. I found that after awhile it dries and forms almost a shellac surface that flakes and traps moisture underneath it. Rust city. I stopped using it back in the late 80s except as a penetrant. I tend to use teflon based oils for all my guns and knives for storage purposes.

I recently purchased Ballistol but haven't decided yet if I want to use in on my muzzle loader. I like the idea of using it as a patch lubricant.

 

[AZbpBurner]

You won't have that problem with 3in 1. Been my favorite for 75 yrs. :thumbsup:

Yep 3 in 1 for my locks, and Sheath/Barricade for rust prevention.

I've got many other oils and greases, but I always come back to using these 2.

 

[good ole boy]

The Ballistol rep I have seen at a slew of gun shows says there was crates of firarms that were stored for decades treates inside and out with Ballistol and when the crates were open not to many years ago the military rifles were like new and fully functional.

 

[Billnpatti]

Ballistol is great stuff for what it is intended. I know that some folks use it to protect their guns from rust but I just don't think it is that good of a rust preventive. It is an excellent patch lube either straight or mixed with water. It is also a great cleaner mixed 10 to 1 in water but it just isn't a good choice as a rust preventive. Use something like Birchwood-Casey Barricade to protect your guns for storage and save the Ballistol for patch lube and as a cleaner. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

 

[AZbpBurner]

The Ballistol rep I have seen at a slew of gun shows says there was crates of firarms that were stored for decades treates inside and out with Ballistol and when the crates were open not to many years ago the military rifles were like new and fully functional.

The Ballistol Rep says his stuff is all that? Of course he does -- he's a Ballistol Rep.

Ask the Ford dealer whose truck is the best and Ford will claim theirs is. Ask Chevy, and they'll tell you all about theirs.

Asking a company representative for an unbiased opinion fails to take into account that they have a vested interest (paycheck) riding on their product.

Nevertheless, use whatever you feel will perform the best for you.

 

[good ole boy]

I knew I was gonna get slammed on that before I hit the post key. :grin: I,ve talked to that rep before and he was just explaining to me the history of the product and it,s credentials and what proven history it has.It has a 100 year history so it has a background to basis their claims on. :idunno:

 

[Greenjoytj]

7
BALLISTOL AND "BIODEGRADABILITY

Ballistol has been tested in OECD approved closed-bottle tests and was found to biodegrade resp. photodegrade within approximately 24 months in aerobic decomposition and at ambient temperatures of 18 C.

I hope the two cans of Ballistol I bought 3 years ago haven't degraded. I only use it for making up prelubed "dry patches" and I store these patches in air tight containers. Ballistol dry patches work great.
I know Ballistol will weaken leather in time so it will tear like wet cardboard.
Lead balls wraped in a dry lubed patches and left in my loading block get white corrosion on them in a few months.
Ballistol dry patches will turn a brass patch box green with corrosion where the brass touched the patches.
The smell of Ballistol disappears soon after application to the patches so the smell is not an issue.

As for protecting gun metal I only use Eezox or Barricade.

 

[Flint62Smoothie]

Uhhhhhhh, read close as "aerobic conditions" means if you left the bottle OPEN or put in a pan of container exposed to the ambient atmosphere.

Ask long as the container is closed ... no issues ...

 

[JohnnyO]

Most (almost all) of my guns have been in the safe at my parents house for 5 years now...couple times a year I recharge the dehumidifiers but that is all the time I have. I moved to the bay area of California (commie-central) when I got married and didn't want to risk bringing my guns here...

I'm scared to see what the bores/actions look like

On a good note my wife wants to get out of here and move back to where I am from

 

[azmntman]

You have married a wise woman :thumbsup:

They should be fine if properly oiled for storage.

 

[mzloder]

You are now in the process of packing and hiring a mover, yes?

 

[good ole boy]

What did you do to the rifles before you stored em?They should be fine if you took protective measures.

 

[Billnpatti]

Yes, for heaven's sake do return to the good old USA. You will be welcomed back to America with open arms......so long as you didn't renounce your citizenship when you moved to......uh......well, I'd prefer not to speak the name of Hanoi Jane's home. Actually, I'd prefer never to mention her name again. Be that as it may, come on back as quickly as you can. :hatsoff:

 

[Grumpa]

You have married a wise woman :thumbsup:

They should be fine if properly oiled for storage.

+1 :thumbsup: I've been properly oiling mine for years and, if anything, she's even more wise than when I married her, almost 50 years ago. :wink:

 

[JohnnyO]

Didn't expect so many responses haha, everything was oiled...I don't remember how well, but they were oiled.
I will still be in California, just back to placer county and out of the bay area!