Muzzleloader Protection

[Hubertus]

Just wondering what you were using inside the barrel and outside (with browned finishes) to protect your ML from rust during storage.

I've been told to use "all natural" stuff to protect that "seasoned" bore. Also, I'd hate for any oil/preservative to strip the cold browning (just controlled rust) off my gun which I've worked hard at to attain. :hmm:

Aside from your suggestions, has anyone used "Clenzoil"?

Any feedback is appreciated.
Hubertus

 

[GreyWhiskers]

Never heard of Clenzoil but any gun oil will work to protect the barrel. Always wipe the bore with a clean patch before loading and shooting. GW

 

[paulvallandigham]

Both Bore butter, and Ballistol work well in preserving the exterior finish on my guns, here in the humid Midwest corn fields. Ballistol is mostly mineral oil, with some protective additives, and chemicals to break down the corrosive mercury primers that were used in the First World War, so it does quite well as a finish protector.

I have used WD40 to protect the outside of my gun. ( I don't use it in the bore, however.) It also works well. When the oil dries, it leaves behind a greasy layer that keeps fingerprints and other stuff off the finish. WD40 has its own solvent, so if you want to remove the congealed grease, just spray some WD40 on it, again, and this time wipe the surface clean.

 

[renovato]

For short term day to day protection I use Ballistol. For longer term protection I use CorrosionX. That stuff is amazing.

 

[Johnny Tremain]

Ive used nothing but T/C 1000+ for many years.

Only thing Ill ever use

inside and out

 

[jtmattison]

I've used nothing but Rem-Oil for years.

HD

 

[Va.Manuf.06]

Any gun oil will work fine as well as common "3-in-1" oil.

 

[Freedom]

Ive used nothing but T/C 1000+ for many years.

Only thing Ill ever use

inside and out

A srong second Johnny! :thumbsup: ,,,,This stuff rules! Don't think the "old timers" took there guns all apart and oiled them up with petrolium every time they took a shot :rotf: Just a good wipe down with natural oil and they were good to go.

Sperm whale oil (When avialable) or rendered animal fat was probly the norm.

 

[nw_hunter]

LOL! They would have used mouse oil, if that was all they had. I bet old Bridger never heard of Thompson WL or Rem oil. :surrender:

 

[Hubertus]

So if you guys are using T/C 1000+, then I'm sure I could also use Stumpkiller's Moose Snot recipe... has anyone tried this for preservation and not just lube?

 

[jtmattison]

LOL! They would have used mouse oil, if that was all they had. I bet old Bridger never heard of Thompson WL or Rem oil. :surrender:

I bet if someone handed old Bridger a spray can of Rem-Oil he would have used it.

:v

:wink:

HD

 

[gjkershul]

BreakFree-CLP

 

[Claude Mathis]

BreakFree-CLP

:thumbsup:

 

Hubertus,

I just leave a fine coat of normal machine tool oil in the bores of my guns. BUT That being said they also get a ritual every 2 week clean up whether shot or not.

Jay

 

[rafterob]

I shoot pretty regularly so I just use olive oil in the bore. I use Paste wax on my browned barrel and it has settled in to a real nice finnish.

 

[No Deer]

BreakFree-CLP

Yep, Hamkiller turned our group on to BreakFree Clp a few years ago, all I use now.

 

[Johnny Tremain]

Yes stumpy's is a homemade version.

I have his formula taped inside the lid of my BP gun box.

BreakFree-CLP

Patrolium based, bad mojo.

all naturals are nothing

 

[rf50cal]

I bought some Clenzoil from Log Cabin Shop about a year ago after reading good reviews about it on another forum. So far, it has worked well for me.

 

[Many Klatch]

I'm cheap. I make my own oil. 50% 2-stroke motor oil and 50% kerosene. Works inside and out.

Many Klatch

 

Ballistol, when at home.

patch lube, when in the woods, usually a tallow/beeswax mix.
:v