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Posted: 11/17/2008 4:16:01 PM EDT
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Is Ballistol any good?
I have been using Break-Free CLP as a general cleaner, lubricant, and preservative... as it is designed, with Hoppes #9 for bore cleaning. But, I like to try new things, and Ballistol seems interesting, especially being as old as it is. Is it good stuff? Does it work well on an AR15? Does it work on other guns better than it does an AR15? If I do decide to get some... where do you guys get it? Midway has it, I would probably go to them. Are there any stores that typically carry it? Walmart doesn't seem to stock it. 
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I use it in my AKs: straight for lube and mixed with water (1:10) for cleaning after corrosive ammo.
Ballistol leaves a waxy film when the alcohol that's in it dries out. It is also a mild Cu solvent so expect to see blue stuff after you use it. I haven't had any problems while using it. BSW |
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I am mainly concerned because the skin on my hands is very sensitive.... my hands are allergic to metals (with lots of exposure), solvents, chlorine....
Since it is "organic" I was hoping it might not cause me as many problems as CLP.... although CLP is better than Hoppes as far as "skin care" goes. |
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Great stuff ! ... It is my preferred all-purpose, general cleaner / CLP for all firearms. And since I'm not a big fan of the "use 'only & exclusively' just one traditonal (e.g. Breakfree) CLP" concept, I like to use the Ballistol for the vast majority of cleaning activities and then follow with a few drops of SLIP 2000 on the critical lube points. Also, IMO bore cleaning is another matter alltogether with respect to firearm type, however, with the chrome lining in most AR bbls. I believe that Ballistol is typically sufficient there as well. And even if I decide to use something a little more aggresive for a bore (AR or otherwise) then the final patch before storage is still going to be Ballistol anyway, regardless. I especially like the fact that it's "non-toxic"; and although people seem to either love or hate the smell, I don't find it objectional at all. Rather, over time it becomes a total non-issue. |
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