I'm not sold on that 'test'. I cleaned and dried my barrel well and slopped it in Balistoil, rusted in days. I can't believe Balistoil held back rust for perfectly for 3 months !!!
I agree. I've seen a lot of tests and they all are different.
I'm not sold on that 'test'. I cleaned and dried my barrel well and slopped it in Balistoil, rusted in days. I can't believe Balistoil held back rust for perfectly for 3 months !!!
I use a mixture of equal parts - red Miracle oil (red) - Mineral spirits - Coleman camp fuel. The camp fuel is basically kerosene that has been highly refined to remove the odor and impurities. This combo provides excellent gentle cleaning and good flushing results. It leaves behind a thin coating of the red miracle oil and is a decent protective coating. I use it to wipe down wood as well - followed with a dry cloth.Has anyone besides me, tried using kerosene for cleaning junk out of the bore? Bought a new traditions rifle not long ago, and the bore didn't have grease but was actually almost red and it appeared to be rust. I cleaned it with kerosene and it appears okay. Left it set for a few days, and tried cleaning it again and the patches came out clean. Except for the Smell, kerosene seems to be a very good cleaner. I know if you leave it set for a long time in a kerosene lamp that it evaporates and leaves a hard film and it takes Alcohol to dissolve it. Anyone else ever tried this for cleaning?
Squint
Not kerosene but diesel I have used lots for rusty tools. Works like a charm.Has anyone besides me, tried using kerosene for cleaning junk out of the bore? Bought a new traditions rifle not long ago, and the bore didn't have grease but was actually almost red and it appeared to be rust. I cleaned it with kerosene and it appears okay. Left it set for a few days, and tried cleaning it again and the patches came out clean. Except for the Smell, kerosene seems to be a very good cleaner. I know if you leave it set for a long time in a kerosene lamp that it evaporates and leaves a hard film and it takes Alcohol to dissolve it. Anyone else ever tried this for cleaning?
Squint
I can't help but wonder where the hot water system developed. In my life time I have used the hot water method maybe 10 times because the weapon I was to repair was so abused and dirty; and even then I sometimes wished I had avoided it.
I would be wary of using real turpentine for cleaning or preserving anything metal. Depending on the source of the turpentine, they can be quite acid and can also contain long chain polymers that dry to a form of varnish! It's great for wood, but not metal!Try turpentine.
The wax is for the wood, not the metal.Renaissance wax instead of RIG?
I now have some Renaissance wax being watched on Ebay ;-)
The renaissance wax is good for both metal and wood. Use rig inside the bore, wax on the outside. Have done it this way for years with no rust.
Original Colt loading and cleaning manual said to use hot water , dry and oil. I've always used that with good results. However muskets are not as easily cleansed. My Zouave never stops showing dirty patches until I plugged both ends and almost filled it with Fluid Film and let stand for a week. A bit messy but like a new bore.I can't help but wonder where the hot water system developed. In my life time I have used the hot water method maybe 10 times because the weapon I was to repair was so abused and dirty; and even then I sometimes wished I had avoided it.
I have seen pristine weapons that was cleaned with water and oiled rodded before loading and signs of flash rust on the swab. I am not saying everyone but at least 80%.
I swab, swab with olive oil until satisfied, disassemble once a year and use chassis grease on works and springs. On the stock I use boiled linseed oil cut with mineral spirits.
I am by far, no expert.
Anyone know how mink oil compares?
If you are concerned with staying " all natural", consider Fluid film, it is solvent free and consist of an all natural lanolin base. Or you could just use pure lanolin AKA wool wax. You also don't have to kill the animal to extract it, making it a renewable resource.
Really like the idea of using something I can make myself rather than a purchased product
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