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    Ballistol, but which one?

    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!

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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.

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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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    Quote Originally Posted by Garvin View Post
    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by Garvin View Post
    Be careful though, it stinks!
    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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    Quote Originally Posted by Daryll View Post
    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...
    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.
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    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
    This

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    I get empty vaping containers from my mate to put different oils in, after a good wash-out. They have quite a fine tip for precision application, not as fancy as an amazon one, but free!
    Too many guns, or not enough time?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Garvin View Post
    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.
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    Its great stuff. It keeps the Mrs out of my gun room.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Missed_dinner View Post
    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....

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