Froglube and a SKS
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Ballistol: Conditions and protects leather slings, conditions and protects wood stocks, lubes, cleans fouling, protects against corrosion and it even emulsifies with water to protect against corrosion even if applied on top of water that is already there. It is non-toxic, biodegradable and can be applied to cuts and wounds.
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I was looking for a long term protectant, and tried Birchwood Casey Barricade. It did seal and protect, but it left a dried yellow coating that i needed to remove when it came time to fire them. As a result, I have returned to conventional oils-- very light coating, and repeat applications in a couple months if the gun hasn't been used. Ballistol works good (but smells like a hobo's ass), as does Rem-Oil, Hoppes and my fave is Clenzoil.
I also have had great luck with G96. It smells like vanilla, and leaves a shiny non-oily coating.
I have all the products, since I am always willing to try something new. I have the Frog lube in both paste and liquid. The manufacturer pushed it initially as a melting paste lube for AR type firearms. I have tried the liquid for lube as well. I have NOT tried it as a long-term protectant, so I cannot speak to its effectiveness in that regard.
I also have had great luck with G96. It smells like vanilla, and leaves a shiny non-oily coating.
I have all the products, since I am always willing to try something new. I have the Frog lube in both paste and liquid. The manufacturer pushed it initially as a melting paste lube for AR type firearms. I have tried the liquid for lube as well. I have NOT tried it as a long-term protectant, so I cannot speak to its effectiveness in that regard.
frog lube is a good thing, paste or liquid.
I used it to treat all the metal in my guns every 6 months, otherwise, they just get cleaned with the G96. I can tell when the frog lube has "worn off" as the cleanup time starts getting longer. my experiences, YMMV
I used it to treat all the metal in my guns every 6 months, otherwise, they just get cleaned with the G96. I can tell when the frog lube has "worn off" as the cleanup time starts getting longer. my experiences, YMMV
I use the FL on my sks and other firearms. Have not had a problem when storing them. I do find that when I remove a firearm that has been sitting for several months that the metal is sticky, which just requires me to give it a wipe, then re-apply the FL.
I would suggest that you have a look on youtube as there are a lot of different 'stress-tests'/reviews that shooter enthusiasts have put FL through. Worth a look if you want proof.
