Ballistol? Enybody ever use this?

[pdqdl]

In Sherrills bargain basement:

http://www.sherrilltree.com/Professional-Gear/Miscellaneous_11/Ballistol-Lubricant-147

Comments?

 

[pdqdl]

Amazing!

I don't think I have ever seen a topic at ArboristSite that no one had an opinion on.

What's up, hasn't anybody ever tried this stuff? (that's probably why it is in the bargain basement)

 

[RAG66]

I was wondering if it is the same stuff, by name, as the can I got from the gun shop. They say multi-use lube and corrosion inhibitor. The label on the can looks different, but the same name. I personaly do not like it as it has a smell like a wet, dirty, dog. I'm sayin it stinks....

 

[tree md]

Nope, never used it. Never had any problems with my throw and shot lines...

If it ain't broke why fix it???

 

[pdqdl]

Inspired by your responses, I found their web page:

http://www.ballistol.com/index.htm

It sounds like snake oil to me, as they never tell you what you are buying. The Sherrill advertised benefit of lubricating throw line might or might not be valid, but Ballistol does not claim that in their product literature.

 

[dingeryote]

I have used the hell out of it. Interesting stuff really.

Never on a throw line though, couldn't tell ya in that regard.

It's one of those light oils that penetrates and has some decent lube qualitys and enough corrosion inhibitors to qualify as a decent firearms lube, and a GP shop oil.

Some folks use it for everything and will claim it takes dents outta dishpans, cure E.D. and turn your fat, ugly, prom date into a solid 9.

I can see where it bieng so light that it would work on a throw line, but then Pam cooking spray will do the same.


Stay safe!
Dingeryote