Ballistol, but which one?

[Missed_dinner]

Be careful though, it stinks!

It does a bit! I read somewhere that you would get used to it but bggr me it made my nostrils tingle!

I chose the universal oil after a long look into oils. I also chose it because it's ok on your skin.

Bought the glass bottle rather than the spray as I didn't want overspray everywhere and as others said, I keep I rag an a Ziploc bag.

[I. J.]

Its great stuff. It keeps the Mrs out of my gun room.

[BigDuncs]

It does a bit! I read somewhere that you would get used to it but bggr me it made my nostrils tingle!

I chose the universal oil after a long look into oils. I also chose it because it's ok on your skin.

Bought the glass bottle rather than the spray as I didn't want overspray everywhere and as others said, I keep I rag an a Ziploc bag.

And the big benefit to me is that it doesn't matter too much if it does get on the wood as it doesn't damage it, unlike most mineral oils.

Almost every used shotgun I've seen on sale has a black 'line' on the wood, just where it joins the action. That's mineral oil damage....

[Airsporter1st]

And the big benefit to me is that it doesn't matter too much if it does get on the wood as it doesn't damage it, unlike most mineral oils.

Almost every used shotgun I've seen on sale has a black 'line' on the wood, just where it joins the action. That's mineral oil damage....

Agreed!

[aris]

I bought some 'vintage' hand tools from a boot sale. Ballistol did them proud. Both on the metal, and the wooden handles.

Though not gun related, another 'magic' cleaner I love is Barkeepers Friend. Do not use this on your gun if it has blueing (may be OK to polish a stainless barrel)!

It is a non-abrasive mild acid based cleaner (do wear gloves) - it will polish and/or remove stains and light rust from almost any metal - but also plastics, ceramics, etc.. Really excellent.

[vestlenning]

Ballistol smells like liquorice and lager mixed - what's not to like?

[Airsporter1st]

Ballistol smells like liquorice and lager mixed - what's not to like?

That explains why I love it, then!

[PhatMan]

nurek,

I use both the 'original' Ballistol oil, and Ballistol Gunex.

After shooting, I always wipe my guns down with a Selvyt cloth sprayed with Gunex, and it has worked admirably for preserving them.

If you thought Ballistol oil stinks, you should try Gunex !!

Have fun & a good weekend

Best regards

Russ

[Blackrider]

There's probably other products out there that are as good or maybe better but I've been using Ballistol for over twenty years now and I like it !
Wonderful stuff !