Weapon Shield

[john krebs]

Was going to swab my barrel with WS to prevent rust after thorough cleaning, and was wondering if you good people think it’s alright to do so.For that matter any rust preventive oil

 

[SOLANCO]

Just remember to swab it out before loading to fire.

 

[Johnny Tremain]

Petroleum oil and burnt black powder make sludge. No one wants sludge.
Lube everything with T/C 1000+ products. Built in 2005, still works flawlessly.

 

[FishDFly]

T/C 1000 brings a herd of problems.

 

[morehops52]

I have found that most good quality gun oils will protect my barrel. For long term storage I use gun grease which has never failed even when stored over years. For me Rem gun oil is too watery in coinsistency and I use it to lube but not store. T/C 1000 works well as a patch or slug lube but I would never use it as a protectant.

 

[Rock Home Isle]

For long term storage I use a Military WWII surplus oil. This oil was designed to use with corrosive powders and primers...blackpowder is corrosive.

This oil works great. Unfortunately, I have not seen this oil available for many years...I have a little over a case of it in storage, essentially a lifetime supply...but darn it's a great oil.

 

[pwbsmokey]

Was going to swap my barrel with WS to prevent rust after thorough cleaning, and was wondering if you good people think it’s alright to do so.For that matter any rust preventive oil

What is WS?

 

[Johnny Tremain]

T/C 1000 brings a herd of problems.

In 25 years NO one has ever had any problems with T/C products.
Some folks tend to lead the breech end up with bore butter. Thats on them.

 

[david w]

What is WS?

Weapon Shield

 

[david w]

Was going to swap my barrel with WS to prevent rust after thorough cleaning, and was wondering if you good people think it’s alright to do so.For that matter any rust preventive oil

I generally don't use petroleum products in my BP barrels. If you do, run at least two dry patches down the bore before you shoot.

 

[ohio ramrod]

For long term storage I use a Military WWII surplus oil. This oil was designed to use with corrosive powders and primers...blackpowder is corrosive.

This oil works great. Unfortunately, I have not seen this oil available for many years...I have a little over a case of it in storage, essentially a lifetime supply...but darn it's a great oil.

I also used to use the old military gun oil, then a friend who retired from special forces told me all they used was "three in one oil" he used it from nam to the sand box I have used it for fifteen years with good results.

 

[Daveboone]

AFter my routine cleanings, I squirt WD40 down and run a swab or two down to remove excess and coat the barrel. I use WD for its moisture removing qualities. A day or two later, I run a patch with Remoil down. Never have any rust.Simple and easy. I think there are a zillion products that work just fine, If we slack in our routine just once and have some rust, we tend to blame the last product used.

 

[tenngun]

The best product is the one you use, or the one your buddy tells you to try.
I like mink oil, but find fine oils work well, I’ve had good success with lard, and olive oil.

 

[DuncNZ]

What about Ballistol ? That was a German Armed forces arms oil .

 

[Notchy Bob]

For long term storage I use a Military WWII surplus oil. This oil was designed to use with corrosive powders and primers...blackpowder is corrosive.

This oil works great. Unfortunately, I have not seen this oil available for many years...I have a little over a case of it in storage, essentially a lifetime supply...but darn it's a great oil.

I use LSA, which is a very viscous military-approved lubricant and surface protectant. I think the letters stand for “Lubricant, Small Arms.” We used to see it in surplus stores and gun shows in little OD green squeeze bottles, but it is hard to find now. Last time I checked, Sarco had it in quart cans, and I bought three, which I’m sure will be a lifetime supply.

I think LSA may be what @Rock Home Isle is talking about. It is a petroleum product, but it doesn’t take much of it to lubricate or protect, and it does not evaporate. It does not have an offensive smell, is easy to use, and a little goes a long way. I have never had any problems with it. I have with Bore Butter, though.

Best regards,

Notchy Bob

 

[Brokennock]

In 25 years NO one has ever had any problems with T/C products.
Some folks tend to lead the breech end up with bore butter. Thats on them.

"No one...."
Really?! NO ONE?!
That is a pretty broad statement.
You can somehow speak for everyone who has ever used TC products?

Thank you for your application to join the lead box club with the other infallable so-called experts. Your application is under review.

 

[Brokennock]

Was going to swab my barrel with WS to prevent rust after thorough cleaning, and was wondering if you good people think it’s alright to do so.For that matter any rust preventive oil

God/Mother Nature/The Creator provided all you will ever need.
Including for muzzleloaders.
Lanolin, 100% pure mink oil, bear oil and/or grease, combinations of beeswax and plant fats such as olive or coconut oil, or beeswax and neatsfoot oil....
For storage between uses I lean more and more toward animal fats.
I'm still in the practice of swabbing the bore with some alcohol before heading to the range or loading up for a hunt. But, thanks to someone here who does it a lot more than I, and probably more than most of us here,,,, I am a lot less concerned about doing it or getting it perfect now with animal fat.

What else can you use you're high dollar laboratory experiment for?
There are plenty of other household uses for all the above.

And also remember,,,, whatever you choose to do,,,, someone here will be happy to tell you it is wrong.
I try to consider what they all say,,,, until they speak in absolutes....

 

[Rifleman1776]

What about Ballistol ? That was a German Armed forces arms oil .

There is a thread going on that stuff. IMHO, bad stuff.

 

[ryoung14]

I've had no problems with TC 1000+ products. Use Bore Butter as a preservative for all my muzzle loaders. Only time I ever got in trouble was when I strayed from Bore Butter and used something else. Since it cost me a barrel, I'm reluctant to experiment.

However, I do apply the BB when the barrel is hot; too hot to hold, which is what TC recommends. Applied cold, it doesn't do a good job and will build up.

 

[Woody Morgan]

What about Ballistol ? That was a German Armed forces arms oil .

And they lost...twice.

wm