Mink oil tallow

[hulk]

Anybody use or used the mink oil tallow that TotW has for lube on their patches? Good or bad? How many patches will a 8 Oz tin be able to lube? Thank you!

 

[Louisk]

I started using it as per BrownBear's recommendation and it's worked great for me. What I like about it is that it works equally well if it's 80 degrees outside or zero. I started out with Bore Butter, which is fine when it's warm but turns into a brick when it's even slightly cold out. I think I've fired over 500 shots since I started using the mink oil tallow and still have about 20% of my first tin left.

 

[hawkeye2]

Wish I could help but I haven't tried the TOW lube I bought some time back yet. I also bought some Old Zip from Dixie Gun Works at the same time to try too. From the feel I would guess either would do the job equally well and it looks like a tin would last quite a while.

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

I've a tin of the mink's oil tallow from Track.

Haven't used it yet, but it has a hearty meaty aroma that is rather pleasant to have in one's proximity. It also is good for the skin.

 

[hanshi]

I use it and really like it, especially for hunting.

 

[excess650]

Its the only patch lube that I will use when hunting, and I have several tins on hand at all times.

 

[Heelerau]

I use it when I go hunting and find it good, other than it smells sour as I have had the tin for some years. I will certainly buy another tin when needed, it will lube lots of patches, that is all I can say.

 

[hulk]

Awesome! Thank you all for your replies and knowledge. Adding a couple of tins to my next order!

 

[AZbpBurner]

I got some from ToTW & it works fine. However, it doesn't really work any better or worse than the 200 year old tallow + beeswax recipe handed down to me from an old guy whose forbears used the same recipe in bygone days.

 

[smo]

What does it take to remove the bees wax from the bore?

I don't think warm soapy water will cut it.....will it?

 

[Rifleman1776]

What does it take to remove the bees wax from the bore?

I don't think warm soapy water will cut it.....will it?

Shooting then cleaning normally should do it. If not, try turpentine.

 

[dwr]

Been using it for years on my own cast maxi-balls, use Mr. Flintlocks on patched balls, however.

just my $00.2 cents worth

 

[SSKW]

OK I have a tin because I heard this is good stuff (especially during winter months). But for a newbie how do you apply it to the patch? Just rub some in with fingers or drag patch across it?

Thanks in advance

 

[azmntman]

Yes, as it pleases you. Dont need alot though

 

[BrownBear]

...or drag patch across it?

That's what I do. Just a light sheen of it.

 

[hanshi]

I just wipe the patch across the surface and scrape off any excess back into the tin.

 

[SSKW]

Thanks guys! :bow:

 

[marsh trapper]

love the mink oil .IMO its the best!.ive used bore butter and and even spit patch and pelubed with not alot of success.