I HAVE NOT USED ANYTHING ELSE FOR SOME 50 YEARS NOW. IT IS THE BEST ALL PURPOSE FIREARM CLEANER, LUBRICATOR, PRESERVATOR, THAT IS ALSO GREAT ON WOOD STOCKS, SYNTHETIC STOCKS, ALL METAL BESIDES CARBON STEEL, STAINLESS AS WELL AS BRASS. CONDITIONS AND PRESERVES ALL SMOOTH LEATHER. GOOD ON RUBBER, PLASTIC AND EVEN ON MY BLACK RAMPANT COLT/EAGLE STOCKS ATTACHED TO MY COLT SAA 7 1/2 BBL. BESIDES FIREARMS, I HAVE FOUND A 1,000 USES AROUND YARD AND HOME. BALLISTOL IS NUMERO UNO IN THE CAMP OF US OLDTIMERS.
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Erwan
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Your keyboard is out of order?
He just cleaned it with Ballistol.Your keyboard is out of order?
Erwan
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I understand: now it's too slippery…
That has been my experience here in Ca.
Several years ago I ordered on line.
Try a shooting range. there is one near me blackpowder and MZL friendly that has it prominently displayed. The only place I have ever seen it.
Growing up with hunters in 40s 50s and never heard ofit , odd since it has been around for so long.
I wonder where in U.S. most of it is sold/ used ?
Blitz
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Same back at ya bro, but please observe forum rule:
... else I gotta tattle to "mommy" ...
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dennis danich
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Basically any water soluble machining fluid will work, mix it up 9 parts H2O 1 part oil, this stuff cleans my Remingtons easily, and the rust inhibitors do prevent rust, why I use it
Need mydol much?
Yep. How about not all in caps. That’s considered yelling. Also makes your long post hard to read. Just a thought.
Not “everyone”
Kmcmichael
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It allegedly does no harm to wood over time. I get it on Amazon. I used to put a tiny bit of Pine Sol in it to change the smell But my wife bought lemon smell pine sol last time and it smelled worse than ballistol.
I think I bought mine from Amazon after an "old timer" (older than me) got me started on it at the club. I like it and use it quite a bit. I can honestly say that I have no idea how it smells as I do not spend much time sniffing stuff. Maybe I got a mild batch, or am "nose blind", can't say.
I have very occasionally seen it on the shelf in a gun store here or there, but like others here, usually order it over the Net. I like the stuff and I like the smell.
It has to be one of the most widely discussed -- and occasionally cussed -- of the cleaning/protecting agents used in the muzzleloading community.
It has to be one of the most widely discussed -- and occasionally cussed -- of the cleaning/protecting agents used in the muzzleloading community.
ernbar
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I never heard of it either till I saw it here and love the stuff. I like it cause it mixes with water to make a great BP cleaner. Even if water is trapped in a tight area the water will evaporate and the Ballistol will keep the rust away. It’s a great lube used straight. Can be used on leather to condition and protect it. I’ve used it on my leather holsters making them look fresh and soft. Can be used on wood stocks to refresh the wood grain and will not leave an oily or sticky residue. I keep a small rag with a little Ballistol to wipe down the metal after touching the pistols.
Now that is what I'm talking about. It was invented by a German who wanted it to keep the lock, stock and barrel in pristine condition. Also, wanted to keep the fox hole dude and his leather in good condition. Combat boots to rifle slings. The G I used it. also. It was developed to keep the soldier in the field. World War I, it was my pony, my rifle and me. Good for saddles, too. The smell is not as bad as the wife cooking with vinegar.I never heard of it either till I saw it here and love the stuff. I like it cause it mixes with water to make a great BP cleaner. Even if water is trapped in a tight area the water will evaporate and the Ballistol will keep the rust away. It’s a great lube used straight. Can be used on leather to condition and protect it. I’ve used it on my leather holsters making them look fresh and soft. Can be used on wood stocks to refresh the wood grain and will not leave an oily or sticky residue. I keep a small rag with a little Ballistol to wipe down the metal after touching the pistols.
... also was useed as a disinfectant and taken internaly to help with indigestion.
I use it on my dog to get rid of ticks.
I use it on my dog to get rid of ticks.
Ballistol also available on TOW, Midsouth Shooters Supply, Midway.
Not as bad as the average vist to the John. Use adequate ventilation in both cases and it goes away. I’ve actually grown accustomed to both, my own that is. 
