Thread: Ballistol/ Water Mix

Do not mix Ballistol with water for razors. Water is needed for firearms fired with black powder or corrosive primer ammo. Corrosive residues are soluble in water but not oil. I would still use 100% Ballistol after drying to prevent firearm rust and would use 100% Ballistol on firearms not firing corrosive ammo.

Originally Posted by Neil Miller

Not rusty though, are you?!

nah no squeaks in joints,.. but funny you mentioned this, as my back turned on me a few days ago,.. I guess it's time for another oily bath

100yrs ago it was used for problems joints too(;-(

Originally Posted by Johnus

100yrs ago it was used for problems joints too(;-(

It was originally used as a field dressing too, but when it was exported they took "for use on wounds" off the label.

The joint thing is interesting, but ultimately a fallacy or self-delusion, I think. Virtually anything that oils has been used on aching joints at one time or another, I expect!

I remember reading about people, particularly Vietnam veterans, spraying WD40 onto their joints and claiming the most miraculous powers for it.

There is no medical evidence for it working, but plenty of people still ease stiff joints with it, such as those suffering from arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Placebo-effect, probably.

Still, it it works for some who am I to knock it?!

Regards,
Neil

Originally Posted by sheajohnw

Do not mix Ballistol with water for razors. Water is needed for firearms fired with black powder or corrosive primer ammo. Corrosive residues are soluble in water but not oil. I would still use 100% Ballistol after drying to prevent firearm rust and would use 100% Ballistol on firearms not firing corrosive ammo.

This is good advice!

For corrosion protection, I still use petroleum products or synthetics designed for the purpose.