Using Ballistol to clean and lube guns..

[basstracker89]

I have always run an oil patch down the bore before before putting the gun back in the safe. I thought that was just common practice so that no rust build up on the inside of the barrel. I would think you'd want an oily film in the barrel for storage purposes. That may not be good for a black powder firearm right z before you fire it but I would still think you'd want some kind of protective coat of oil to P keep corrosion at Bay. Am I wrong here?

I always oil all surfaces period. Even black powder. When I take a black powder out to use it, I shoot a couple caps to dry everything out before I load it. Never had a problem. I've hunted a week at times in the rain with one. In that case I change the cap everyday and put a balloon over the end of the barrel. Works well

 

[basstracker89]

We're five pages deep and I'm two fingers into this bourbon, so Imma jus' come out with it. Greg, spray it over your vessticles and see does it help with the swelling.

Next time you wana get on here, make sure to start the bourbon first........

 

[BHPSteel]

On the topic of Ballistol - I see a lot of people make an 8:1 or 10:1 mix of Ballistol with water for 'cleaning' - I work hard to keep water away from my firearms. Does using this water/Ballistol mix make any sense?

 

[palmettomoon]

On the topic of Ballistol - I see a lot of people make an 8:1 or 10:1 mix of Ballistol with water for 'cleaning' - I work hard to keep water away from my firearms. Does using this water/Ballistol mix make any sense?

Water is the best agent for bonding with and carrying away corrosive salts in primers and black powder fouling. I use hot water to clean flintlocks that cost $3,000+. Dry thoroughly and then clean up normally..

 

[BHPSteel]

Water is the best agent for bonding with and carrying away corrosive salts in primers and black powder fouling. I use hot water to clean flintlocks that cost $3,000+. Dry thoroughly and then clean up normally..

So, specifically for black powder firearms and old school primers. Gotcha.

 

[BIKER13]

Water is the best agent for bonding with and carrying away corrosive salts in primers and black powder fouling. I use hot water to clean flintlocks that cost $3,000+. Dry thoroughly and then clean up normally..

mountain men pissed down the barrel to remove salts

 

[BHPSteel]

mountain men pissed down the barrel to remove salts

So did the lobsters in 1776!