Originally Posted by
vizman
How about a bit of Ballistol? Seems to keep my sling in nice condition.
Originally Posted by
clarky
it would be a bad idea..
Its a surface protector for Leather and metal components ....not a remain liquid and viscous substance.
So it would be fine for sling or riding boots as a water repellent but a real bad idea for your piston washer that needs to remain open and soakable .
Originally Posted by
clarky
it does indeed soak in just like any other emoilient but it acts as a barrier repelling further loading.
With a leather piston washer we need continual wetting of the leather.
It might be fine and difficult to notice any difference but ultimately you may not be able to resoak the inner material of the leather.
Originally Posted by
clarky
Ballistol is a mineral oil but unlike the pure mineral oil of the Bisley oil, it contains many other components.
Particularly cleaning acids. It would probably be ok.
So Ballistol has gone from 'a bad idea' to 'it will probably be OK', via 'it might be fine'
I would be very interested in a link to the information that you have that indicates the presence of 'cleaning acids'. I'm not doubting that you know what you are talking about, but would like to read the formulation details for myself.
I have been using it for years with no adverse effects. Some people dislike the smell, but I actually find it nice - evokative of the magic of my first airgun experiences.
Happy Shooting!! Paul.
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