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I use Universal for everything. The special stock 'oils' are in fact varnishes, like Tru Oil - good for what they are intended, but not what you'd want on a barrel or action! No idea about Gunex - never felt the need. I don't use sprays of any sort as they make too much mess, and there's too much chance of oil or whatever going where you don't want it. I sometimes use a cloth, but usually just my fingers, or a small syringe for precision lubing.
Alan
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Yep. Universal for everything. I keep a cloth rag which has had Universal liquid from the glass bottle applied and then kept in a sealed plastic sandwich style bag. Attached to my gun cabinet by a magnetic clip. Lasts for years.
https://www.ballistolstore.co.uk/uni...?product_id=54
The sachet wipes are quite good too.
https://www.ballistolstore.co.uk/uni...?product_id=50
Again, keeping them sealed between uses with a spring clip.
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Yes, Universal. I use this one:
https://www.ballistolstore.co.uk/uni...?product_id=53
Be careful though, it stinks!
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Yes - do not use in the marital bedroomOriginally Posted by Garvin
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my wife certainly prefers it to Young's 0.303 - the old stuff...
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Thank you all for the advice, I was warned about the smell before
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Many years ago I bought a tin of Balistol, and a "pen" that you can refil with Balistol, then "draw" a thin film of oil where ever you want.. it like a marker pen for oil...
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Like this? I keep one in my gun bag
https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/DIY-Tools...er/B0012M9J2K/
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I buy it in 500 ml tins and then decant into a 50ml pump spray bottle. Because it is compatible with metal, wood and leather, it can be applied reasonably liberally with impunity.
Lovely stuff.
Happy Shooting!! Paul.
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even if I open the tin of 303 the wife goes mentalmy wife certainly prefers it to Young's 0.303 - the old stuff...
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