Ballistol is amazing!

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myshoulderissore

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So, a while back, I switched to ATF for all my needs... I cleans well enough for me, lubes fine, and most importantly, prevents the snot out of rust.

Then my buddy and I go to the armory to clean a bunch of M16s that had seen a few thousand rounds, and he brought his Ballistol along. Method used was take them apart 1 to a table, spray them down in order, same order quick clean, final swabbing and wipedown, then reassemble. Honestly, I was amazed... Our supply guy is one of the most anal about clean, dry rifles going in his vault, but none were turned away. That's a first for me.

So I got some, and cleaned my 10/22, my Savage 111, and my .357 revolver. The not-so-smooth bolt on my Savage has smoothed up very noticeably, the 10/22 might be cleaner than the day it was made, and the revolver feels slick no matter how many times I wipe it down. I think I am going to keep the ATF because I KNOW it prevents rust as well as I want/need, but I think that I am sold, fully sold. Smells like soy sauce and black licorice, and feels like snake oil, but for reals!!
 
I can't find any in stores. On line with shipping added is more than I am willing to pay.
What is the difference between the regular Ballistol and the Sportsman's Oil?
 
No difference. It is great stuff and non-toxic. I like the fact that it works on metal, plastic, wood, and leather. Original CLP. Another product that looks promising is Frog Lube, non -toxic as well. Hickock 45 really helped Ballistol when he recommended it in his video while cleaning his Glock.
 
I would recommend just checking in any gun related stores you happen to be in, it's not real common. They have 2 labels, both are the same product.
 
It's just plain absurd to me how many people don't like black licorice... Either way, though, there are so many ways to keep guns in good condition, I am certain that even choosing lube based on smell, it turns out fine.
 
A friend of mine likes it so much he has cleaned everything in his house with it. He has a VERY patient wife.


I haven't tried it yet, but I've been on a Slide Glide kick which might be pretty hard to beat.
 
I, too, really like it and the fact it is not jam-packed with carcinogens/poisons is a definite bonus.

I have been using it now for about 2 or 3 months and, so far, I have no reasons to complain. I even like the smell!!
 
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