Muzzleloader Protection

[DNICK]

Yes I have used moose snot for rust prevention in the bore in storage and when hunting in wet weather just make sure the bore is clean and dry first as you can seal moisture in as well as out

 

[catman]

I use U.S. Military isue machine gun oil for storage and run a patch down the barrel every 2 weeks, it's cheap at the surplus stores..

 

[FishDFly]

Comparing protection systems is again somewhat Ford vs. Chevrolet.

First, where does a person live, high or low
humidity? Huh?

Where is it stored and how?

Does the storage place have a device to remove moisture? Chemical or electrical?

In all honesty, the best prevention is frequent inspection, cleaning and preventitive maintenance.

Guns out of sight for long periods of time, rust.

RDE

 

[Maestro]

Ballistol, when at home.

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

Same here! :thumbsup:

 

[netoleon]

Hey, the main thing is to remember to put SOMETHING down there...

That said, I started using Ballistol after I read two studies (published online) that graphically demonstrated that it was most effective. But I'm getting Deja Vu here...

 

[ohio ramrod]

For a patch lube and day to day rust prevention I use a mixture of 80%lard and 20% beeswax. For storage and the guns exterior I use An industrial rust preventive. Spray On long term rust preventive.It is a mixture of oil and wax and it is a great rust preventative. An aresol can will last about a year on all of my guns and hand tools as well.

 

[David G]

I'm fairly cheap. A can of paste wax will last a long time when used on the exterior of a barrel and other parts for that matter. 30 wt motor oil inside the bore. Both are excellent preservatives, cheap and easy to come by.

 

[Tom Compton]

LPS 3 for longer storage and that with muzzle down.

Balistol was a disappointment.
TC