marvel mystery oil

[Pioneer flinter]

Has anybody ever used this for long term storage inside and out on there muzzleloader? It seems fairly inexpensive at my local Walmart.

 

[Zonie]

If you want to coat your muzzleloader with a mixture of 74 percent mineral oil, 25 percent paint thinner and 1 percent lard, have at it. :grin:

At least, that's what the Wickipedia article says Mystery Oil is made of.

I guess they overlooked the red dye. :hmm:

I can't say I've tried it in anything let alone on my muzzleloaders so I should be silent.

 

[Claude Mathis]

http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/211062

 

[necchi]

I think you'll find that "Gun Oil",, stuff made for protecting guns inside and out is inexpensive at walmart too, :idunno:

 

[Stumpkiller]

I get this by the gallon and use it as an additive in my tractor (old leaded gas tractor burning unleaded 10% ethanol blend). Also as an additive to my two-strokes - 1 oz./gallon in addition to the two-stroke oil.

As a general lube it is good. Maybe as a wipe-down protectant.

As a long-term storage - there are better choices.

 

[AZbpBurner]

Save the Marvel Mystery Oil for your hooptie.

The best bore and metal protectant you can get is Birchwood Casey's Barricade - used to be called Sheath.

 

[Pioneer flinter]

Thank you. I knew you all would know.

 

[Scota4570]

For long term, greases like cosmoline and RIG are the gold standard. The most convenient way to achieve that is LPS-3. It sprays on like oil and dries like tacky wax. Never had a speck of rust with LPS-3. Some Ace Hardware store carry it.
http://www.amazon.com/LPS-Premier-Rust-Inhibitor-Aerosol/dp/B000SKWQQS

Oils can run off and dry out. Grease will not.

MMO is oil. Nothing wrong with oil when oil is appropriate. It smells like pepermint, why? Is red, OK??? I bought some once, the is nothing outstanding about it. For oil I tend to use synthetic 2-stroke oil since I have it on hand.

 

[Scota4570]

Just went out to get a new can of LPS-3. They wanted $20 for an 11 oz spray can at ACE hardware. I will never buy LPS again.

Midway sells cosmoline, get the real deal, a tub will last a life time.

 

[Scota4570]

I'm going to buy some of this,
http://www.basspro.com/CRC-Heavy-Duty-Corrosion-Inhibitor/product/61026/

1/2 the price and preforms well in testing. The local auto parts has it.

Bottom line is that for long term storage you need a grease or wax coating.

 

[Billnpatti]

And an AMEN for what AZbpburner said!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

 

[coloradoclyde]

long term storage

If we properly define what that means we can better solve it......

A properly stored gun needs very little in the way of protection.

Prevention is worth a gallon of any miracle gun oil.

 

[Swede50]

I used it in my Senco air-nailer it ruined the seals. Tossed the bottle and haven't bought any since.

I know this has nothing to do with muzzleloading but if it ruined one gun I wouldn't use it on another of any kind.