Patch Lube Latest and Greatest

[flatcreek]

Tried a new lube today and I think I may be on to something. 10 shots, no swabbing, loaded with wood under barrel ramrod, loaded easy and that's as good or better as I've shot with that setup.

 

[Boomerang]

Well, it shouldn't freeze up on you anyway. Looks like it's working.

 

[flatcreek]

Ok I cleaned it, it seemed like a lot more dirt came out a lot quicker. I'm thinking it may have loosened crud up that was in the barrel. Anyway cleanup wasn't a problem. Looked down the barrel with a Teslong scope and the bore looked as clean or cleaner than it has before. Like to see some others try this and hear what they think, it's about 11 bucks at Wally world, so if it works out it's cheap and maybe you'll get lucky and get some caps while your there.

 

[Frontier's]

Fouling, not dirt

 

[flatcreek]

Fouling, not dirt

I call anything that dirty coming out of my barrel"dirt". I'm sorry that's not what you call it. The more important thing is what do you or other readers know about using propylene glycol antifreeze for patch lube. I'm just trying to turn my fellow BP enthusiast on to something that may possibly benefit them.

 

[WonkyEye]

I believe glycols oxidize to acidic compounds and break down under heat more readily . Probably fine short term and followed with prompt and thorough cleaning, but years of use will probably not end well. Someone smarter than me will hopefully chime in.