Ballistol

Estano said:
I found some info on the web about a product called Ballistol. It's supposed to be the environmentally friendly wonder cleaner for those who use corrosive ammo in military surplus firearms.
Has anyone used this? Is it any good?
It's not sold in Canada right now, but they say it'll be back soon.

http://www.ballistol.ca/Ballistol/Pages/Ballistol_Index01.htm
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Maybe you could consider Gunzilla, peoples that have tried gunzilla swear by it! I will try soon too.:)
 
Ballistol is AWESOME stuff because it's water soluble. I have replaced all my gun oils with ballistol, but I still use purpose-made solvents to clean. Think of ballistol as WD40 on steroids.
 
Ballistal seems to be an ideal oil for, among a lot of things, firearms. I copied this from their site.
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The most astounding feature of BALLISTOL is perhaps its universality. There are other protestants/lubricants in the market, but none of them have the same wide range of applications, in combination with other unique capabilities, as compared to BALLISTOL. BALLISTOL can be used to clean, to preserve, to protect, to prevent corrosion, to maintain, to impregnate and disinfect not only objects made out of metal but also out of wood, hard plastics and even smooth leather WARNING: Do not use on suede.

BALLISTOL is slightly alkaline in an emulsion of BALLISTOL: water=1:20. While most other brands are pH-neutral, i.e. have pH around 7, BALLISTOL has a pH of between 8 and 8.5. This is why BALLISTOL is capable of neutralizing mild acids and human hand sweat, which is of a slightly acidic nature BALLISTOL does not resinify. Most other lubricants are subject to relatively fast aging and oxidation. They harden in time-a process that is called ¡°resinification¡±. The oil begins to thicken, becomes sticky, gluey and finally turns into a hard resinous substance. By contrast, BALLISTOL contains a combination of anti-oxidents and medical oils, which-together-make it much less susceptible to the process of aging than other lubricants.

In 1985 a bottle with BALLISTOL was found in an attic where it had been left for over 60 years. The oil had not hardened and the chemical analysis revealed that it still had the same degree of purity as freshly produced BALLISTOL. The oil had become a little darker but not even the slightest trace of resinification could be discovered.

edited to say I don't know how that stupid thing got in there, or how to take it out.
 
It's great stuff. I've been using it for about 10 years now. Many sewing shops, use it as a light lubricant for their machines. That's where I get it from. A supply shop in Ontario. Very cheap by the case. Easy to sell the rest at gun shows.

It was developed before WWI, as an all around lubricant and water proofing liquid. Both the Germans and the Allies used it.

It will soak into leather and darken it. It will also soak into wood and darken it. Great stuff. I even use it on my boots. It is a great all around lubricant and waterproofer. It is also supposed to be a rust preventer. Seems to work well but it certainly has a strong smell. Not overly pleasant.
 
Great stuff: Tried & True.

Ballistol was ( and maybe still is ) very popular in Central Europe for decades . I learned about it from German hunters back in the day when NATO allied people could get NATO resident West German hunting licences by taking a special shortened hunting course. Ballistol was adopted as the Imperial German military cleaner and preservative before WW1 and remained standard issue through the end of WW2. Commercial Ballistol remained very popular among German hunters and civilian shooters for generations . I brought some back & was happy when it became available in the US. For years it was a specialty item down here , but the cowboy action shooters spread the word , bought it in huge amounts , and now Ballistol is somewhat mainstream in the US.
 
Dig deep into Ballistol Germany.

There is more to Ballistol than meets the eye.

w ww.ballistol.de/english/index.php?page=01

Robla Solo MIL Barrel Cleaner

Robla Solo Blackpowder Solvent

Sucol / Sucolin Oakam

KLEVER Quickbrowning

BALLISTOL Animal Care of skin, paws and Ear

BALLISTOL wellness oils

NEO-BALLISTOL Remedy Home

and on and on

I have been using Ballistol products for many, many years.

Good for a sore tummy to boot. (NOT THE REGULAR GUN OIL)

Smell that? You smell that?

What?

Ballistol, son. Nothing else in the world smells like that.

I love the smell of Ballistol in the morning.

(kind of smells like wet socks or ripe toes)
 
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I think Ballistol smells like black licorice; if you don't then breathe through your mouth when using it. Non-toxic, terrific carbon and crud cutter, great lubricant and not harmful to wood or leather. What's not to like? The best 'CLP' out there, IMHO, and I have tried lots of products.
 
its great stuff, my dad gave me a bottle and I use it to keep the gas system from rusting on my sks. It goes on so thin that it burns out before it collects powder residue and bakes on like heavier oils will do, while still keeping the metal from rusting. I didnt know that its safe for wood and leather though, that can be very handy in the bush.
 
Rings true :
Shootshellz said:
I think Ballistol smells like black licorice; if you don't then breathe through your mouth when using it. Non-toxic, terrific carbon and crud cutter, great lubricant and not harmful to wood or leather. What's not to like? The best 'CLP' out there, IMHO, and I have tried lots of products.
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I have also thought that it smells like licorice ,too. I like it for Euro and other milsurps , the exotic smell adds to the cool factor.
 
I have been useing Ballistol, Multi Purpose, Sportsman's Oil for a number of years on all my guns even on high end collectable antiques. It is advertised as No Carcinogens, Bio-Degradable. I usually pick up a few bottles at the US gun shows and bring it back with me.
I understand it is the only oil that is used at the Smithsonian.

The label says for BP- dissolves black powder residues. Emulsifies with water. Mildly alkaline, neutralizes acids. Excellent patch lube.
 
It says on the can that,
it can be used on leather but not on suede, to protect against water.
Cleans BP residue 50/50 mix with water (increase water as desired)
Lubricates and protects firearms "lock, stock and barrel"
I've used it for a while now and think it's very good for the uses that they claim.
 
+1 for Ballistol.. Ive been using it for years!

I have a fresh case...Id be willing to part with 3 or 4 1.5oz cans for a nominal fee if someone cant access it and wants to try it.
 
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