Ballistol, but which one?

[nurek]

Intrigued by a post in the Collectors Corner I thought I give this Ballistol stuff a go, but which one do you use on blued action?

There seems to be loads of choice here:

https://www.ballistolstore.co.uk/weapon-care

Is it the Universal stuff or the Gunex?

Do you spray it onto a rag and then wipe the gun or directly onto the action and wipe it off with a cloth.

I have normally used an oily rag or a silicone cloth before...

Thanks!

[Archer50]

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

[BigDuncs]

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.

[Garvin]

Yes, Universal. I use this one:

https://www.ballistolstore.co.uk/uni...?product_id=53

Be careful though, it stinks!

[aris]

Yes, Universal. I use this one:

https://www.ballistolstore.co.uk/uni...?product_id=53

Be careful though, it stinks!

Yes - do not use in the marital bedroom

[BigDuncs]

Be careful though, it stinks!

my wife certainly prefers it to Young's 0.303 - the old stuff...

[nurek]

Thank you all for the advice, I was warned about the smell before

[bighit]

my wife certainly prefers it to Young's 0.303 - the old stuff...

even if I open the tin of 303 the wife goes mental