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« Last post by Abilene on May 10, 2024, 02:04:57 PM »
The guy from Ballistol told me some years ago that to clean smokeless with it you need to let it soak for a bit - it doesn't work as fast as some other solvents. I do use it full strength for cleaning/lubing smokeless, and I use either moosemilk or hot water for cleaning the BP guns, and straight Ballistol for lubing. Actually, I've gotten to where after a match with BP I just spray Ballistol into and on the outside of the guns and put them away, and clean them in a few days or a few weeks, whenever I get to it. Since a lot of my guns are used with both smokeless and BP, cleaning them with Ballistol leaves them ready to shoot either one.
Some years ago John Boy (R.I.P.) did some non-scientific tests where he coated some random pieces of metal with various products to see which worked the best against rust. I don't recall much detail, but the Ballistol treated metal did rust some. I have not had any rust problems myself.
Major, I use it on wood and leather as well. It will darken light colored leather. I've used it for the oil finish on the last several grips I've refinished, and the grain really pops when it is still wet.