Brokennock
Cannon
No kidding?Sheep have a natural lanolin produced in glands at each hair cell, thats why wool is such a wonderful fabric
Really?
No kidding?Sheep have a natural lanolin produced in glands at each hair cell, thats why wool is such a wonderful fabric
And the sheep cried out, bleating: "STAAAAAAAP!!!-STAAAAAAP!!!-STAAAAAAP!!!"Well,,,,, there might be another small group that has done something with sheep that knows this too.......
I'll take your word for it,,,,,,, lolAnd the sheep cried out, bleating: "STAAAAAAAP!!!-STAAAAAAP!!!-STAAAAAAP!!!"
If you use natural products, especially animal fat based, you don't need to worry as much about getting it all out before loading, nor about letting a fired muzzleloader sit for a while before cleaning. Also, why employ a bunch of chemists if you don't have to.I’m sure lanolin works but I’ve never had an issue with rust on any of my firearms or knives. I just use a light coat of ballistol. I’ve even kept pistols in a leather holster in my safe w/o issues. Low humidity levels help a lot.
I pretty much agree. I use Moosemilk patches & Ballistol for pretty much all my black powder rifles. Sometimes I’ll use a bore cleaner on the range if the barrel becomes difficult to load. Not opposed to lanolin but it’s just something I don’t really need as it’s just one more thing to keep track of.If you use natural products, especially animal fat based, you don't need to worry as much about getting it all out before loading, nor about letting a fired muzzleloader sit for a while before cleaning. Also, why employ a bunch of chemists if you don't have to.
Technically, sheep produce lanolin which protects their skin and promotes healing. It is good stuff. Fluid film, which is lanolin based, is used to under vehicles to prevent rusting.Lanolin was developed ages ago to protect sheep and the people who wear their skins from the weather. It is a natural waterproofer. Has maney uses for outdoor folk..
Worse than a mountain man?As a sidebar, for several years I used a “public warehouse”, to store the material I sold for my company. This warehouse also housed vast quantities of lanolin. My big takeaway was how incredibly bad it smelled. I mean like to “gag a maggot” level.
Good man , that is what we like . I use two different spray lubes on my firearms in which the active ingredient is lanolin . Greasy wool is popular amongst home spinners and knitters here in New Zealand , Wool pullovers with the grease left in are warm , water resistant and just a wee bit smelly , especially for those folk we call townies . I don't mind the smell but I am aware of others whom are upset by it . Gun bags with a greasy wool sheep skin lining are good for protecting firearms used at seaLanolin is one of the ingredients in "Eds Red" bore cleaner and gun oil. I made gallons of it many years ago. Bought my Lanolin from New Zealand.
If you ever come to New Zealand I'll arrange for you to visit a shearing shed at shearing time ,As a sidebar, for several years I used a “public warehouse”, to store the material I sold for my company. This warehouse also housed vast quantities of lanolin. My big takeaway was how incredibly bad it smelled. I mean like to “gag a maggot” level.
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