LUBE..... Your preference?

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Weaponshield for years. See the youtube Weaponshield pressure tests and you will be shocked at how badly some of the big name lubes perform.
 

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Ballistol Sportsman's Oil

Once you use it, you will not want to use any other

Do not settle for anything else!

$5.23 1.5 oz Aerosol Can Sportsmans oil
$10. 6oz Aerosol Can Sportsmans oil
$10. 4 Liquid Can Sportsmans oil
$17. 16oz Liquid Can Sportsmans oil
$90. 1 Gal. Liquid Can Sportsmans oil
$360.95 5 Gal. Liquid Can Sportsmans oil

Ballistol is all-natural, non-toxic and does not lose its ability to lubricate even when mixed with water. Cleans black powder residue and is not petro-chemical based, so it will not affect a "seasoned" muzzleloader or black powder cartridge gun.
Notes:Many Uses

Protects Guns (also dissolves traces of copper, lead, brass and black powder residues)
Neutralizes Acids and Acidic Residues
Emulsifies with Water for Dilution, yet Holds its Properties
Protects Wood, Leather, Plastic, Rubber
Use as Marine Lubricant

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Material:Multipurpose Liquid Lubricant

Notes:Many Uses
Protects Guns (also dissolves traces of copper, lead, brass and black powder residues)
Neutralizes Acids and Acidic Residues
Emulsifies with Water for Dilution, yet Holds its Properties
Protects Wood, Leather, Plastic, Rubber
Use as Marine Lubricant

BALLISTOL dissolves traces of lead, copper, zinc, brass and tombac, which are used to make projectiles and jackets for them. Residues of these metals will remain in the bore of any firearms as a result of shooting jacketed or unjacketed lead projectiles. The use ofBALLISTOL makes scraping or brushing the bore unnecessary. Just pour or spray enough into the barrel and chamber, turn the firearm around several times to allow the liquid to reach all parts and let it "go to work". Later, the residues will then completely be cleaned out.

Due to its alkaline character BALLISTOL is ideal for cleaning and maintaining black powder firearms.BALLISTOL eliminates the need for brutal mechanical scrubbing and aggressive solvents.
Of course, you should also use BALLISTOL to treat your holsters, belts and carrying slings.

FIREARMS - Cleans & dissolves traces of copper, lead, brass, zinc, & tombac. Lubricates & protects firearms, lock, stock & barrel. Forms a film that protects against rust. Will never gum-up or harden. Ideal for pistol grips, & rifle stocks.

BLACK POWDER - Dissolves black powder residues. Emulsifies with water. Mildly alkaline, neutralizes acids. Excellent patch lube.

LEATHER - Use on boots, shoes, gloves, holsters, slings, & saddles. Protects leather against water. Keeps leather soft & pliable, will darken lighter colors. Do not use on suede.

KNIVES & TOOLS - Lubricates, cleans, & protects metal, plastic, rubber, & wood. Outstanding penetrating oil, creeps into the finest cracks, loosens nuts & bolts. Also use as a cutting/boring oil (20:1).

MARINE - Use in motor compartments, on joints, links, wire pulls, & around battery terminals. Protects electrical contacts. Beautifies faded gel coats. Lubricates zippers, push buttons, & winches. Great for fishing rods, reels, & tackle. Protects Aluminum, prevents pitting.

ROAD & TRAIL - Lubricates autos, motorcycles, bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards, skis, & sports equipment. Protects all camping gear.
 

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After one members test, mobil 1. I can get that at walmart and any auto part store. Froglube did really well in the test in the gear forum

That was me that did that. Bear in mind that it tested corrosion ONLY. I've since seen a falex wear test that someone did a video on, I think it was Weapon Shield but I can't remember for sure. Froglube failed almost immediately. After seeing that I got it out of every gun I had it in.

I still use Frog Lube for corrosion on the outside of the gun and inside the barrel, but for actual stressed wear points I generally use my own homebrew synthetic. I'll use Ballistol on certain things and grease on certain things too. There is no such lube that excels at everything.

I've tried a bunch of things for solvents, ZMax, Seafoam and others, and I still haven't found a better general solvent than good 'ole Hoppes #9.
 

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Ballistol for light duty use and wipe down. here lately ive been using a lot more grease that came with a swiss surplus cleaning kit and it works awesome. When I run out I will make my own again out of kitchenaid gear grease + Ballistol to cut it down.

Just mixed up my first batch of ed's red solvent but havnt used it much...pretty vicious stuff.
 

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