Looking for a lube which can do it all

[William Joy]

So now I am looking for a lube/grease which can be used as a patch lube and preservative for a flintlock rifle. On top of it historical correct(if possible). So far I used ballistol and it fits the bill but not correct for 1780....
Also how did the carry it?
Any recommendations ?

 

[bwhoffman]

olive oil thickened with bee's wax!

Stumpy's Moose Snot works good as well.

 

[musketman]

Stumpy's Moose Snot works good as well.

Plus it makes a great dubbing wax for fly tiers... :thumbsup:

Stumpy's Moose Snot

A premium multi-shot between wiping (10+) patch lube stable over a wide temperature range.
SPECIFICALLY designed for use of patched round balls in a loading block

Beeswax 2 oz.
Castor Oil 8 oz.
Murphy's Oil Soap 1 oz.


Heat beeswax in a soup can set a pot of water. ( A double-boiler. I keep my beeswax in a one pound coffee can and measure out what I need by melting it and pouring it into measuring cups). Add just enough water so the inner can does not begin to float (should be just short of the lube level in the can). Heat the water to a low boil. In a separate can, add the castor oil and Murphy's oil soap (cold). Once the beeswax is melted, swap the castor oil can in the pot of water for the beeswax. Add the beeswax to the oils. It will clump up. Stir with an ice tea spoon as the mixture heats up. When it fully melts there will be a scum that floats to the top and just won't mix in. Be patient. DO NOT COOK THE MIXTURE. Once the solids are dissolved there is no need to heat further. Skim the scum off. Remove the mix from the heat and wipe the water off the outside (so it won't drip into the container when you pour it out). FINAL TOP SECRET STEP: Add a teaspoon of Murphy's Oil Soap and stir vigorously. This last step makes the lube frothy and smooth - really adds to the appearance; though it doesn't seem to matter to the function of the lube. Clamp the can in the jaws of a vice-grip pliers and pour into the waiting tins. Allow to cool a half hour.

Note: it if is a hinged tin - line the edge that has the hinges with a strip of aluminum foil so it doesn't ooze out before it cools.

 

[William Joy]

Thanks guys
You are so helpfull!

 

[mike alexandre]

Stumpies Moose Milk for patch lube in a rifle, Moose snot for lube in a smooth bore are excellant. But you'll have to go a long way to beat Ballistol even if its not pc. I assume you will be keeping your prize gun in the same pc conditions when you get home that it would have been 150 years ago? :wink: