Ballistol gun oil

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Amelio

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I have been doing a lot of research on gun oils lately. I have been using hoppes 9 for wiping down and g 96 spray for the mechanism. Seems to be working okay although the oldest firearm I have is fifteen years old. Pump remington 870.

Now when I read the warnings on both the oils I use they say no skin contact and never use in confined space( inhaling fumes ). It seems to be pretty bad ( toxic and cancer causing YIKES ) for you and not sure if it's good for wood.

Did research on the net ballistol keeps coming up suppose to be wonderful stuff and very safe. Good for wood steel leather and most important safe. Suppose to have some kind of.medical.grade mineral oil its made in Germany.

I live in southern Ontario and this is not one gun store I found that carries it. Ordered some on line but it was expensive shipping charges.

Does anyone have expreince with ballistol and if they know a.store in ontario that carries it.n
 
I use it for cleaning, and find it works well! I get mine from Amazon.com, and have it shipped to the US. Are you close to the border?
 
I bought mine online from The Yarn Guy at h ttp://sewknit.ca/ballistol. Store is in Canada.
That was before several of the site sponsors (CanadaAmmo & Ammosupply) started carrying it.
Not sure who has the best price/shipping. Prices all seem to be in the same ballpark.
Note: Some people are put off by the smell which is either like licorice or old socks.
 
Yup, industrial sewing machines use Ballistol as a cleaner, lubricant. When my wife worked as a Draperies manufacturer/specialist, her machines required detergent free lubricants that wouldn't eventually harden and turn color or cause stains if the machines delivery system had a slight drip. Balisitol was the go to oil.

I bought a dozen 1 liter cans about ten years ago from a supplier in Montreal. I sold 8 of those containers in a few minutes at the first gun show I took them to. Some of the black powder boys use it in their mix of magic for patch lube and to break down other powder fouling residue.

It's good stuff IMHO but its only plus over synthetic auto transmission fluid is that it doesn't stain. It will however cause leather to darken.
 
Ballistol works great. Can be used straight up or diluted with water (10% ballistol). I use Moose Milk (water + Ballistol) for cleaning corrosive residue in my SKS.
The Yarn guys store is in Toronto, I forget his name (Peter?) is a very pleasant guy to deal with and very knowledgeable.
 
I just recieved ballistol in the mail. Ordered it from amazon it cost 50 dollars for two small bottles (yikes). I am not sure why more stores do not sell it in canada, will probably take a trip to the US or gun shows and try to avoid shipping costs.

The reason I want it is to avoid toxins and it's also good on wood.
 
Question for the people who have used the spray bottle. I just sprayed some in my ruger 10 22 and it seemed to evaporate. Is this something it does or maybe it was just me. It looked wet inside the receiver and when I looked later it was dry.
 
Amelio said:
I just recieved ballistol in the mail. Ordered it from amazon it cost 50 dollars for two small bottles (yikes). I am not sure why more stores do not sell it in canada, will probably take a trip to the US or gun shows and try to avoid shipping costs.

The reason I want it is to avoid toxins and it's also good on wood.
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Amazon is likely the most expensive way to purchase this product.

Just Google Balistol in Canada and you will get several options but of course larger containers.
 
I use Ballistol for cleaning my black powder rifle. The fact that it is non-toxic is a big plus for me. Ballistol will also 'creep' into tiny little crevices like penetrating oil. The smell does bother some people (my wife hates the smell) but I don't mind it. Smells like black licorice to me. I get mine from Rusty Wood Trading Co. in Mission.
 
In case anyone is wondering what Ballistol is.

Contents:
Ballistol contains medicinal grade mineral oil, alkaline salts of oleic acid, several alcohols, Benzyl Acetate and an oil from
vegetal seeds. The mineral oil is unchlorinated and conforms to the specifications of US Pharmacopeia XX.

MSDS: http://www.co.vermilion.il.us/MSDS/EMA/ballistol%20MSDS.PDF

 
StoneHorse said:
In case anyone is wondering what Ballistol is.

Contents:
Ballistol contains medicinal grade mineral oil, alkaline salts of oleic acid, several alcohols, Benzyl Acetate and an oil from
vegetal seeds. The mineral oil is unchlorinated and conforms to the specifications of US Pharmacopeia XX.

MSDS: http://www.co.vermilion.il.us/MSDS/EMA/ballistol MSDS.PDF
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Interesting! Thanks!

I use it as a cleaner, and find it to work very well.
 
I bought US Military surplus Ballistol in an olive drab colored aerosol can 30 yrs ago. Label said it was for all small arms up to the 50 Cal Browning machine gun. Worked really well as CLP in my guns. Then I shifted to G96 and Remington, but thanks to this thread, I am reminded of how good Ballistol was for me. I will check with Rusty Wood if price/shipping is reasonable, otherwise I'll order from Amazon.com and pick it up at our border mailbox service.
 
Great stuff... used in all of the guns that don't get frog lube treatment. Also use it for leather couch and interior of my car, door jam seals etc... i actually don't mind the smell so it works great for my uses.
 
EasyRider, Reliable has on and off when supplies come in if Rusty doesn't have any. That's where I've bought the two cans I've used so far.

The cheapest way to buy it is in the regular pour out style can. You get WAY more for your dollars. I just pour some into a small squeeze bottle and use that to apply it as needed.

A good way to make this or any oil go farther is to dribble a drop or three onto a tooth brush and use that to rub it onto the gun. The oily bristles really get into all the nooks and crannies super well without the need to "flood" the stuff all over then wipe most of it away to keep things from dripping.
 
I've used it since I got started in shooting (not long actually) and while it makes me cough, it works well. I got it from www.ballistol.ca but that goes to the Yarn Guy now so he either bought the website or changed it. I bought the Multipack D with 2 16 oz. bottles and a pump sprayer for $49.95. I think that gives you the most oil for the money unless you buy a whole case. I'm still on the first can.
 
Got a couple of the wipes when I ordered some surplus shirts. Bought abottle of it local.
Smells like ass but seems to work. Supposedly safe to drink as well.
Water emusifiable so use it after corrosive ammo now and it seems to work.
 
BCRider said:
EasyRider, Reliable has on and off when supplies come in if Rusty doesn't have any. That's where I've bought the two cans I've used so far.

The cheapest way to buy it is in the regular pour out style can. You get WAY more for your dollars. I just pour some into a small squeeze bottle and use that to apply it as needed.

A good way to make this or any oil go farther is to dribble a drop or three onto a tooth brush and use that to rub it onto the gun. The oily bristles really get into all the nooks and crannies super well without the need to "flood" the stuff all over then wipe most of it away to keep things from dripping.
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Thanks for the tip, BCR!
 
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