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Shane
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2025
simply the best. does it all. been using it for 25 years and never let me down!
Hap50
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2025
Ballistol is a very effective cleaner and lubricant. The order came in on time and correct.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2025
I recently discovered this product because it is recommended by a high-end European sliding table saw manufacturer for lubrication and corrosion protection. It leaves behind a thin wax-like coating that provides some corrosion protection, setting it apart from most penetrating lubricants. Originally designed for gun cleaning and protection—similar to CLP—it has proven versatile for many applications. It's also relatively non-toxic, compared to alternatives.When first applied, the product emits an odor I don’t like, but it dissipates quickly, and I’ve grown accustomed to it. I prefer the non-spray 16-ounce can over the spray version, as it offers nearly three times more lubricant. For added convenience, consider getting some needle oiler bottles—they work exceptionally well with this product for precise applications.Overall, Ballistol is an excellent choice for lubrication with some corrosion protection. Recommended
Richard Brungard
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2024
Some people can't get past the smell. Those people probably don't like Hoppes #9 either. It does what it says, it works great on metal, wood, and leather. Get the refill size with the pump sprayer. The aerosol is great to toss into a range bag and do a quick spray down of dirty pews, like ARs and 22s before coming home and cleaning them, it breaks the carbon and shmutz up. Better than Milspec CLP, similar consistency, a touch lighter.
Joe Langel
Reviewed in Canada on February 22, 2024
A very useful tool.I've old WW1 & 2 firearms, an old Colt Navy (1858). All sorts of others that I keep flawless/perfect.This is at least as good as G96, and doesn't gum up parts after long storage like most oils do.This is a must have for every shooter.
Mel
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024
It has a unique smell but it doesn’t bother me. It does well to remove carbon and lead. I’ve used it to lubricate hinges and used it to coat metal items to prevent corrosion. It leaves a light smooth coating. I am impressed with the quality and will reorder when I need more. It’s worth the extra cost.
Florida Dad
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2023
I've been using Ballistol for several years now to clean and protect guns and other metals and it really does work well in all regards. It does not seem to harm wood stocks in any way, and I've heard that it can actually be good for them. I've used other solvents, lubes, etc. in the past but I like that this product is not only highly effective, but also safe if you get some on you and for the environment, in general. It does have a different sort of smell, but not irritating or caustic - something akin to black licorice. I generally use it outdoors, but have used it indoors on occasion, and the smell does dissipate fairly quickly. This Combo pack is a great deal, as it gives you an aerosol can for the range bag and the pump spray can for use when cleaning your gear in the backyard.
ZDog
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2019
Seems to work well. I bought a spray can and a pump can. I was disappointed to learn that the pump can only has a setting for a stream and not spray. It seems that this product is less oily than regular CLP and it has an interesting smell as an unadvertised bonus.
Beth Ritchie
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2014
Ballistol is a teriffic lubricant and cleaner. I have been using it for years. Especially good for cleaning and lubricating guns. Since Ballistol emulsifies in water (mixes) you can use it many different ways. For deep cleaning my 1911 & 1873 peacemaker 45 colt you won't believe this. I take a glass baking dish just large enough and deep enough to hold the gun. If you have a gun with plastic parts of any kind do not attempt this! Fill the baking dish with boiling water to a depth that will cover the stripped down gun ( frame, slide etc.(make sure you remove the grips first) mixing in enough Ballistol to make the water oily, water will turn milky white, add all gun parts and let sit for about 7-10 mins. remove parts and scrub with old tooth brush or something similar. When done scrubbing everything, rerinse in the water mixture, remove and shake out all excess water. Set out to dry on an old towel. Parts will dry quickly due to the hot water evaporating, what you will be left with is a spanking clean gun that is completely lubed and cleaned inside and out. The hot water will melt away all the old grease, dirt and oil and when the parts are dry the Ballistol returns to its original form, coating all parts in a thin film of lube. I've used this method for years on my guns , especially the peacemaker since I shoot nothing but black powder thru it. There has never been a single instance of rust on any of my guns using this method, The hot metal flash dries leaving the ballistol behind to protect against rust. If you hunt in wet, rainy weather nothing beats Ballistol, wipe guns down with it and when they get wet the water again mixes with the ballistol, when you get in out of the weather put the gun up to dry ( don't wipe down) the water evaporates and there is the Ballistol still there protecting the finish. Also works great as a leather holster dressing, watered down it can even be used to wipe down and clean the leaves on house plants such as Rubber plants and others that have a tendency to collect a lot of dust. Some people complain of the smell, personally it reminds a little of black licorice or Anise oil.
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