Ballistol

[CapPopper]

Is there a certain type of ballistol that anyone has had good luck with or does it matter? Looking into ordering some cause all I have is regular hoppes oil and thought it may be an improvement..... On a side note we have a 2 day weekend for gun season here and I was going to see what I could get done with the smoke pole. Thanks guys.

 

[necchi]

Ballistol is Ballistol, there aren't any different "types" of the product.
What is or will be your intended use?

 

[CapPopper]

Well i saw there was an aerosol and a regular spray bottle and thought the regular spray bottle would be better but I wasn't sure if there was a difference... Mostly as a rust preventative though I believe I have read about it being used as a patch lube as well. I haven't shot a lot of black powder guns so I was just looking for something to experiment with but wanted to ask before I spent any money

 

[dledinger]

Get the regular liquid. I started using it a year ago and have learned to love the product. The expense is what kept me from it....but it goes a long ways compared to other gun products.

It's so good I want to slather some on my pancakes.

 

[Scota4570]

Does not matter. Oil is oil. Use some. IF you don't things rust or don't move smoothly.

IMHO Ballistol stinks, so much so I avoid it. To each his own though, Ballistol is oil, oil is good.

 

[necchi]

Oh, well I wouldn't get the aerosol can,, just a jug you can pour on a rag or pump spray.
I use it primarily as a patch lube following Brother Dutches Dry Lube patch system and as a lubrication and general care for my revolvers.
Ballistol as a rust preventive is always under contention because it's water soluble.
For rust prevention I use petroleum gun oils inside and out,, but you have to be aware that regular oils have to be fully removed from the bore and fire channel before shooting. It's an extra step but it's always worked for me.

I think the biggest thing to understand is that firearm maintenance isn't just a one shot issue, clean it-oil it-put it away.
Proper care is an ongoing thing, what I mean is even guns in storage need to be cared for periodically. What determines the length of time is local and seasonal things, hot/cold, dry/wet, inside/outside,, all affect a guns metal and wood.

 

[CapPopper]

Well I think ill get a bottle then I have a bunch of guns but only one muzzle stuffer right now. Going to go home tonight and clean the oil in it out so its ready to be loaded in the morning. I figure once I figure out what I do like I can just stick to that hoppes and wd-40 have always served me well on my slightly less traditional firearms and seem to do ok on the traditional ones but hey I might as well try it maybe it'll make a good patch lube for my rifle you never know. Thanks again.

 

[coloradoclyde]

Only difference between the pump and the spray is the Propane/Butane used for an aerosol agent and Isohexane used as a thinner.

Contents
Ballistol contains medicinal grade mineral oil, alkaline salts of oleic acid, several alcohols, Benzyl Acetate and an oil from vegetal seeds. The mineral oil is unchlorinated and conforms to the specifications of US Pharmacopeia XX.
Volatile Organic Components (VOCs)
As an aerosol Ballistol contains 33.8% VOCs. As a non-aerosol it contains 5.3% VOCs.
Propellants
Ballistol aerosols contain A-70 (a Butane, Propane blend ) as propellants. The pressure inside the full can is 7-7.5 bars. Ballistol aerosols contain 14% Isohexane as a thinner.

 

[azmntman]

:hmm: good to know :shocked2:

 

[coloradoclyde]

At least Ballistol doesn't try to pull the wool over your eyes like FrogLube or Gunzilla.

 

[Gene L]

Can't say "Oil is oil" without further discussion. Unlike most petroleum oils, Ballistol will form a solution in water. I don't like the smell, but it works great for patch lube and for rust protection and probably for parts lube. It will also work on leather.

But it does stink.

 

[coloradoclyde]

BallistoL is compatible with all types of unfinished woods. Ballistol is compatible with paints and varnishes which are chemically resistant to petroleum. Caution is recommended when using Ballistol on antique furniture or antique musical instruments. Paints and varnishes from past centuries may not be resistant to Ballistol.

 

[Wes/Tex]

But it does stink.

I smile at all the stuff posted about Ballistol and it's odor. I think my two favorites are....

"Ballistol: Or How To Make Your Gun Smell Like Moldy Underpants"

"If you like the smell of liqueurs like Chartreuse, Jagermeister and Anisette or black jelly beans or Biscochito cookies...you'll like Ballistol."

All I can say is it has an odor and it smells like itself...just like armadillo tastes like armadillo, not chicken! :rotf:

 

[Zonie]

Odd that you would mention those things together in your post.

I've always suspected Ballistol smells like an armadillo would taste. :rotf: :rotf:

 

[Coot]

Are you saying that Ballistol smells like chicken? :shocked2: :grin:

 

[Black Hand]

But it does stink.

To me, it smells like a cross between rotting fish and sweaty socks that were forgotten in the bottom of a damp gym bag. You'll not find any in my house - ever...

 

[Wes/Tex]

I've always suspected Ballistol smells like an armadillo would taste. :rotf: :rotf:

Actually, 'diller tastes a lot like fine-grained, high grade pork. Besides, it comes with it's own built-in half shell! :rotf:

And then there's Armadillo Eggs! :wink:
http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/05/armadillo-eggs-stuffed-jalapenos-grilling-snacks.html

 

[coloradoclyde]

Geesh!....I walk away for a couple hours and you guys go from ballistol to cooking armadillos.... .....Just can't leave you guys alone.... :haha:

 

[Wes/Tex]

Or join in...just go catch one of them Hoover Hogs and we'll show you how to make Diller steaks and a Ballistol martini! :shocked2: :youcrazy: :rotf:

 

[coloradoclyde]

Ballistol martini!......That's what ballistol reminds me of.....Vermouth...... :haha: