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Archer 756
40 Cal.
G96 
Not politically correct, but I got some Sperm oil a number of years ago. Like the saying a Little Dab will do ya, One touch of the patch and I can do the entire barrel and lock.
When I was in they Corps, years ago, they had a soppy of it
When I was in they Corps, years ago, they had a soppy of it
Johnny Tremain
Silversmith in training
Come out and shoot with us. See for yourself.
Johnny Tremain
Silversmith in training
Have my own business, Im lucky to get a weekend off until fall.
If you shoot year round as we do here, in cold weather, you will find after your second or third shot, that your ball is stuck halfway down the barrel, and that is where it will stay until you heat the barrel to move it.
Johnny Tremain
Silversmith in training
Once again. I do not use bore butter for lube. Only to coat the metal after cleaning.
I have used Number 13 cleaner as a patch lube for the last two decades. Self cleaning.
We do shoot year around. After hunting is done, the boys at the range get together once a month and shoot in very cold weather. One year we had to strop, could not see the white targets in the snow storm.
I have used Number 13 cleaner as a patch lube for the last two decades. Self cleaning.
We do shoot year around. After hunting is done, the boys at the range get together once a month and shoot in very cold weather. One year we had to strop, could not see the white targets in the snow storm.
smoothshooter
50 Cal.
Congratulations!
You are one of the few people that know how to pronounce and spell the word “ preventive “ properly.
Most pronounce and spell it “ preventative “.
I use LSA as well, it's great stuff especially on locks BUT, swab your barrel with a patch soaked in windex or alcohol before you go to shoot or you will have a real problem with misfires (ask me how I know)! As has been said here many times there are some fine petroleum based preservatives out there BUT, they will not play well with black powder so just be sure you clean your barrel with alcohol or windex (both work well for me), before trying to shoot. Should you wish to skip the petroleum products then olive oil, Rig or barricade all seem to work very well and won't cause misfire issues.
Someone did a fairly thorough test of anti corrosion sprays not too long ago, using a salt spray on bare steel. The particulars elude me but the results stuck in my memory. An anti corrosion varient of WD40 was at the top with Barricade not far behind. I use Barricade on all my guns before storage. No issues so far...
I use Birchwood Casey Barricade. Great stuff. As always, swab the barrel with alcohol before shooting.
First off ...
I would NEVER buy nor endorse any product related to the shooting sports that uses the dreaded term 'weapon' anywhere in its name or advertising! We have problems enough without that BS term being applied to our sporting use ... grrrrrrrrrrrrr!
I'll swab the barrel before use, but I don't use alcohol and again - no issues here - but I only burn 8 to 10 or more pounds of powdah a year, so what do I know, LOL!
Birchwood Casey Barricade
BARRICADE® RUST PROTECTION RAPIDLY DRIVES OUT MOISTURE FROM METAL PORES AND DEPOSITS A TRANSPARENT PROTECTIVE COATING WHICH SEALS THE SURFACE. IT’S THE BEST WAY TO PROTECT YOUR FIREARMS FROM RUST. WITHSTANDS 500 HOURS IN ASTM HUMIDITY TEST AND 96 HOURS IN ASTM SALT SPRAY TEST.
I would NEVER buy nor endorse any product related to the shooting sports that uses the dreaded term 'weapon' anywhere in its name or advertising! We have problems enough without that BS term being applied to our sporting use ... grrrrrrrrrrrrr!
I agree, have been using it for 40+ years or more on BP arms and never, ever have had a problem! And get this ... it does contain a petroleum distilate, where essentially the Barricade product is a 'liquid wax/sealant', where the petroleum in the mix is just a carrier that completely evaporates, leaving behind the protective seal.
I'll swab the barrel before use, but I don't use alcohol and again - no issues here - but I only burn 8 to 10 or more pounds of powdah a year, so what do I know, LOL!
Birchwood Casey Barricade
- BIRCHWOOD CASEY® BARRICADE® RUST PROTECTION FOR ALL FIREARM METAL SURFACES
- BEST WAY TO PROTECT YOUR FIREARMS FROM RUST
- EXCELLENT FOR HUMID AND SALT-AIR CLIMATES
BARRICADE® RUST PROTECTION RAPIDLY DRIVES OUT MOISTURE FROM METAL PORES AND DEPOSITS A TRANSPARENT PROTECTIVE COATING WHICH SEALS THE SURFACE. IT’S THE BEST WAY TO PROTECT YOUR FIREARMS FROM RUST. WITHSTANDS 500 HOURS IN ASTM HUMIDITY TEST AND 96 HOURS IN ASTM SALT SPRAY TEST.
hanshi
Cannon
For a very long time 3 in One oil was my go-to protectant; and it still does the job very well. I gradually started using other oils and they all worked as advertised. Years ago I started using Barricade and still prefer it over most anything else. Break Free CLP did the same good job. I don't mind at all using other oils to protect the bore, they just must be thoroughly cleaned from the bore prior to shooting. I have occasionally swabbed the Barricade-protected bore before going out but usually not. Realistically, there is nothing left to swab out so it's comvenient and easy to use.
Personally love Borebutter, but rarely use it in my own guns. I have picked up a number of guns for next nothing because they were ‘shot out’ according to the previous owners. Common denominator, they only used with Borebutter and/or well seasoned the bore with the stuff before it was shot out. After a good cleaning with boiling water and a bronze brush to remove the Borebutter gunk/seasoning, I have found good bores in more than than half. The others that are rotted out with corrosion are scheduled for a ride to Mr. Hoyt. Better than 60/40 Borebutter crud vs corrosion in shot out barrels I have received. Have over half a dozen tubes of the BB stuff that I received with the guns when I acquired them. Will save it for lip protection when I go hunting up north or maybe donate as blanket items at a future shoot.
I keep it simple after cleaning the bbl after shooting...use Mobil One 0-20. Synthetic oil. Never any rust/corrosion in bbl. during storage. Just use brake cleaner to swab the bore out when going to shoot. Also very lightly lube ball patches with the same. Never a problem for the past dozen or so years. No swabbing between shots; just not necessary. Nothing magic.
doubleset
50 Cal.
???? I'm as much (or more) a stickler as the next guy in terms of spelling, grammar, and usage, but 'Preventive' or 'Preventative'? (among other similar references).
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Apparently Sir, you don't hunt? thousands of deer, turkey, bear, elk, etc. would argue the point as to our "sporting Arms" being weapons.
if they aren't weapons, then they have no 2nd amendment protections. jmho
Or this:
What is "Pure Mink Oil" made from? I doubt that it comes from a mink. I've skunt out a few and I know how they smell.
PS: "skunt" is past tense for "skinned":
PS: "skunt" is past tense for "skinned":
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