Mobil1 question

[torpedo]

Would it be ok to use Mobil1 syn grease as a over the ball lube in a revolver.

 

[tenngun]

No
Well it will work but animal fats and such work better
Lard or mink oil, beeswax/oil might serve you better

 

[torpedo]

Just wondering, because I bought some to pack the action. After experimenting with that I decided I would rather not pack. Now I have a can of grease. I usually use Crisco so will just put the grease on the shelf, thanks tenngun.

 

[Bad Karma]

Just wondering, because I bought some to pack the action. After experimenting with that I decided I would rather not pack. Now I have a can of grease. I usually use Crisco so will just put the grease on the shelf, thanks tenngun.

I don’t know why it wouldn’t be worth a try… a few rounds anyway and see how it goes. You have the grease, the gun and hopefully some time…

 

[andy52]

Might work if you don't keep it loaded for any length of time but I'm pretty certain it would kill the powder if left loaded for long.

 

[FishDFly]

Seems it sure would be messy mess to clean up afterwards.

 

[Loyalist Dave]

Seems it sure would be messy mess to clean up afterwards.

YES..., petroleum or synthetic lubes and black powder fouling usually combine to make black goo...

LD

 

[FishDFly]

Stand to the side and you might be "well oiled".

 

[45D]

Synthetic lubes get along with B.P. just fine. The competition crowd proved that many yrs ago. I've never heard of anyone using it for loading purposes though. You don't know till ya try. Be adventurous and tell your story.

Mike

 

[Archer 756]

Use it for your roller skates not BP shooting

 

[torpedo]

I will fire a couple shots with it and update you all on the results, but not till its bearable to go out, terribly cold here right now.

 

[Bad Karma]

Synthetic lubes get along with B.P. just fine. The competition crowd proved that many yrs ago. I've never heard of anyone using it for loading purposes though. You don't know till ya try. Be adventurous and tell your story.

Mike

Exactly. I use Stihl HP synthetic in my bullet lube and lately in patch lube too.

 

[skoda]

Mobil 1 is an excellent lubricant. I would use it to lube the firing mechanism and cylinder shaft. As for over the powder, you can use it there but it is much too expensive compared to Crisco or the like for only one shot. Keep it for the mechanics and the tube will last you 20 years and being synthetic it will still be good in 20 years.