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James M #44490 06/19/07 11:11 AM
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Chuck, you can get Ballistol from Brownells (and probably good gun shops in the LA area, since it seems to have gotten a boost lately).

I think the other protectant that scored at the top of the recently-published test is RIG, because it's been my top choice for decades (thinned with roughly 50% oil). Ballistol's performance was an educational surprise to me, but the only one I recall.


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Test results, even in salt water, I have read, puts Rig at or near the top of the list for protection. I have been using it for nearly 20 years and have never had any rust, even after several people have handled a gun and it was not wiped off before being put away. Yes, it is a grease, but if wiped on with a rag that is seasoned with a small amount, it does not leave a greasy feel to metal. In addition, it doesnt run like oil.


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RIG(Rust Inhibiting Grease) is great and they now make a liquid RIG called RIG 2. I ordered some a few month ago and it is great.

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If corrosion protection is what you want, try some of the tool protecting concoctions. I use TopKote available in stores like Woodsmiths. It will beat wax and oils hands down.


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Here is another vote for Vasoline. Light coat gets down into engraving and does not run back into wood. While I have it on fingertips, I put a touch on barrel lug, etc. Seems more compatable with other petro based products used to clean & lubricate.


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I've done some of my own testing applying water to metal coated with waxes, oils and RIG, and found that in comparison, the waxes offer little or no protection from corrosion, the Break Free CLP does very well, and the RIG grease is phenomenally resistant to corrosion.

But what does best for protecting the stock against water spotting? I have used Ren Wax, and really like it for the luster it puts on a stock, but I have had two instances, my father one, and I've read about two other cases where guns were shot in the rain with Ren Wax, and suffered water spots, which were extremely difficult to remove. Does Johnson's Paste Wax, or any other product, do a better job? I'd sure be interested in suggestions.

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Tom,
I recall my parent's white oak sofa and armchairs that were waxed with Johnsons for many years. The wax buildup would turn a milky white when any water would be allowed to contact it. Other than that, I don't know, but I suspect it may just be a characteristic of waxes. Personally, I don't wax my guns, with the one exception of one I sold, which I waxed before displaying it for sale. I used pure carnuba and it really looked good.

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Don't forget Lehigh Valley Gun Lube. It is sapoified tall oil and leaves a coat on on the metal which is VERY rust proof, is dry to the touch and does not harm wood. One can clean wood with it. Great stuff! David

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I wax my guns with either Johnson's Paste wax or Butcher's Bowling Alley Wax. Barrels, wood, action, everything. I like the way it looks. Now, I admit, I don't use my guns in harsh, salt water conditions and very seldom even get caught in the rain. I suppose it is whatever floats your boat.

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