Ballistol suitable to lube a trigger?

[whipsaw]

I've just degreased a Rekord trigger unit and was about to drown it in Ballistol when I thought I'd better ask and see if this stuff is actually suitable for the job. The only other stuff I've got around the house is 3-in-1. Are either of these any good?

[robs5230]

I've just degreased a Rekord trigger unit and was about to drown it in Ballistol when I thought I'd better ask and see if this stuff is actually suitable for the job. The only other stuff I've got around the house is 3-in-1. Are either of these any good?

I'd suggest a very light machine oil. Sewing machine oil, fishing reel oil, airline tool oil. Very light application too.

[whipsaw]

Thank you sir!

[I. J.]

Personally - I dont lube triggers. It may cause inconsistency.

ATB
Ian

[robinghewitt]

3 in 1 oil doesn't stay where you put it. It evaporates and the condenses out on everything else and inside everyone else.

Ballistol is paraffin oil with added stinky stuff. I don't think it lubricates anything, I doubt it stays put either.

Braincase oil from a sperm whale is marvellous stuff but hard to get these days.

How about sewing machine oil?

[whipsaw]

Thanks I think I'll order some Sewing Machine Oil and give it a try

[TenMetrePeter]

I've just degreased a Rekord trigger unit and was about to drown it in Ballistol when I thought I'd better ask and see if this stuff is actually suitable for the job. The only other stuff I've got around the house is 3-in-1. Are either of these any good?

Plenty of folk particularly in USA swear by ballistol as a general gun lube. As a light "liquid paraffin" oil it will be very stable but its main use with the additives is as a rust inhibiting oil for wiping down outdoor hunting weapons as it is supposed to be harmless to the skin. My grandad used liquid paraffin on his hair and as a laxative!! Actors used it to take off makeup. Not the same as lamp paraffin.
Clockmakers oiler pen is another alternative for delicate trigger parts.

[harvey_s]

I wouldn't have thought watchmakers oil would have the film strength to do much lubrication in a full power sprng rifles trigger...

I would also agree about Ballistol being not primarily a lubricant.

Personally, and I know others will disagree, I prefer the lightest (barely a hint) smear of grease ( & not moly) applied with a pin or similar.
The same applies to pin/holes of pivots.