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Ballistol Multi-Purpose Oil, Aerosol spray, 6 oz

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 16,877 ratings
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Brand Ballistol
Liquid Volume 6 Fluid Ounces
Item Weight 240 Grams
Flash Point 52 Degrees Celsius
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  • Country of origin: United States
  • The package height of the product is 6.75 inches
  • The package length of the product is 2.25 inches
  • The package width of the product is 2.25 inches
  • 6 ounce Aerosol Can
  • Perfect for lubricating and protecting firearms and just about anything else
  • Preserves and protects metal, wood, leather and plastics
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Ballistol was developed for the German Army who requested an oil that would lubricate, clean, protect and preserve firearms and gun stocks as well as preserve leather gear. It is unmatched for cleaning firearms and minimizes the need for brushing and scraping barrels and chambers. It forms a protective film on the surface of metals and is capable of creeping into the finest cracks and fissures making Ballistol and excellent "penetrant" to help loosen frozen nuts and bolts. It will even protect wet surfaces. Unlike most lubricants, Ballistol emulsifies with water; when the water evaporates, Ballistol stays behind to protect the metal, plastic, wood or leather. Ballistol will keep all smooth leathers soft and moisturized (do not use on suede). It is also non-toxic and biodegradable; neither its use, disposal or decomposition will produce any by-products that are harmful to the environment. Coca Cola and many of Germany's famous breweries use Ballistol as does Bizerba, one of the largest precision scale manufacturers, who specifies Ballistol because it never gets sticky or increases friction over time. It's also a great silver and brass polish. Human sweat and skin oils are slightly acidic; their effect is similar to the etching process. Ballistol is slightly alkaline and neutralizes this effect. Of course Ballistol is also perfect for all the household chores any normal oil will do, but why settle for a "normal" oil when you can have one product that does so much more.

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4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
16,877 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, versatility, and carcinogens of the machine lubricant. For example, they mention it's the best cleaner preservative lube out there, works great for many things, and is safe for your health. They appreciate the performance, ease of use, and safety. Opinions are mixed on value and smell.

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1,202 customers mention1,177 positive25 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the product. They mention that it is good at what it does, works well, and is worth having around. Some say that it works well as a lubricant and is one of the best handgun products.

"Excellent product, I have used use it primarily on firearms years. It also did a great job lubing by garage door recently, penetrates well...." Read more

"...So far, it has performed very well and seems to leave lasting protection...." Read more

"...See their website for instruction. I think the product is wonderful and has a pleasant licorice odor. It dries and the lubrication is still there...." Read more

"...out of the can in a similar foaming/penetrating swarm that is pretty effective. Clings to surfaces very well...." Read more

1,100 customers mention1,018 positive82 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lubricant. They mention it's the best cleaner preservative lube out there, it works well for cleaning guns, and is a multiple-purpose cleaner and lubrator. Some say it'll make cleaning pistols faster and easier. Overall, customers are happy with the product's quality and recommend it to others.

"...It also did a great job lubing by garage door recently, penetrates well. Only negative is the smell is a bit strong in confined space." Read more

"...The brand claims to be a multi-purpose product that lubricates, penetrates, protects, and preserves firearms, leather, knives, tools, locks, and..." Read more

"...a try based on the C&Rsenal endorsment, and it really does clean better than remoil with rifles that have been sitting for decades...." Read more

"...It dries and the lubrication is still there. I use it on locks and many other things. It works good for firearms too...." Read more

169 customers mention169 positive0 negative

Customers like the safety of the product. They mention that it has a teflon like coating that helps to protect the treated materials. They also appreciate that it's non-toxic, and won't harm wood or other materials. Some say it'll clean, lubricate, and protect any firearm they own. They say it leaves a smooth feel on metals with a protective coat.

"...claims to be a multi-purpose product that lubricates, penetrates, protects, and preserves firearms, leather, knives, tools, locks, and marine..." Read more

"...It is a good corrosion inhibitor, can protect wet surfaces, used for leather, and many other uses...." Read more

"...But it works awesome and it’s safe for o-rings in my high end air gun, but the smell….." Read more

"...is a multi-purpose oil that can be used to clean, lubricate, and protect metal, wood, hard plastics, and smooth leather...." Read more

137 customers mention128 positive9 negative

Customers find the lubricant easy to apply and use. They say it gets the job done with no hassle or complexity. Customers also say it's versatile and does each step as well as, or better than, other lubes.

"...in all, Ballistol deserves 5 stars for its amazing versatility, easy-going nature on your body and the environment, and as a historical multi-..." Read more

"...They cost a little more but it makes the task much easier and takes way less time." Read more

"Easy to use, works well" Read more

"...After a day of applying it everything moved VERY smoothly and much easier than before, with less noise...." Read more

132 customers mention92 positive40 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the tool. Some mention it's a good value, inexpensive, and can't go wrong. However, others say it'd be better off buying a different product.

"...It comes with a money-back guarantee." Read more

"Good price point and quality!" Read more

"Not that this is a bad oil but for the money it’s a bad value. Doesn’t offer much in the way of friction protection...." Read more

"...been using it for years with no problems, many different uses, price is steep." Read more

109 customers mention109 positive0 negative

Customers find the machine lubricant versatile and can be used for many things. They say it's a good penetrating oil with a lot of potential uses. Some customers also mention that it'll work on just about anything.

"...I use it on locks and many other things. It works good for firearms too. Hickok45 is the person I seen use it. I now use it...." Read more

"...Nonetheless Ballistol is a very good penetrating oil with a lot of potential uses." Read more

"...All in all, Ballistol deserves 5 stars for its amazing versatility, easy-going nature on your body and the environment, and as a historical multi-..." Read more

"...Works great, even on wood grips, stocks, etc. Lots of other non-gun uses as well...." Read more

94 customers mention79 positive15 negative

Customers like the carcinogens in the machine lubricant. They say it's non-toxic, and won't harm wood or other materials. They also appreciate that the anise and black licorice in it are not offensive.

"This stuff is the best cleaner preservative lubricant out there. NON TOXIC. WONT DAMAGE ANY SURFACE U MAY HAVE. AND IT ENHANCES WOOD." Read more

"...Although Ballistol is non-toxic for people, warm-blooded animals, snakes, reptiles and aquatic organisms it may kill small insects such as aphids,..." Read more

"...with the benefit of not having a strong scent as well as being non toxic and good for wood and leather...." Read more

"...I like that the product is non-toxic and the results in cleaning and oiling have been great...." Read more

614 customers mention223 positive391 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the smell of the tool. Some say it smells good, while others say it's terrible.

"...Only negative is the smell is a bit strong in confined space." Read more

"...I think the product is wonderful and has a pleasant licorice odor. It dries and the lubrication is still there...." Read more

"...Also clings to clothes well-- so be careful. Has a somewhat unpleasant odor...." Read more

"This stuff is amazing works on everything but the smell is horrible...." Read more

Yeah it stinks, But
5 Stars
Yeah it stinks, But
The cleaning level is great. Good enough to just to flip on a fan and blow away the mild stench. But it’s really not that bad.
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LHowell
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for gun cleaning
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2024
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I’ve owned guns for years. Like everyone else who owns guns, I’m continually looking for the holly grail of cleaning products. I think I’ve finally found it. It sprays on kind of foamy and then becomes liquid. It makes short work of a lead fowled barrel and I use it to remove powder residue from the rest of the gun. This is my new go to gun cleaning product and I will be buying more of this when needed.
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TechRN
5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic lubricant and wood and plastic polish/protectant for firearms, but not the best cleaner or serious weapons lubricant
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2018
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Like other people have stated in their reviews, I was first introduced to this product on Hickok45's YouTube Channel. I have been using Remington Oil, Hoppes No. 9, BreakFree CLP, and Hoppes Lubricating Oil for the decade of my firearms ownership and I have not felt a particularly strong need to deviate away from them. Seeing how great his faith in this Ballistol stuff is, though, I decided it might be worth a try: particularly given that it is environmentally friendly and apparently less hard on the skin than some the other cleaners I am used to.

When I first got this rather spendy container of lubricant, I was impressed by the spectacle of all of the claimed functions of Ballistol labeled on this otherwise unassuming green can. Enthusiastic about getting started, I began by disassembling and beginning to clean my custom Ruger 10/22. Like other reviewers have said, this has a sort of slightly rotted licorice smell to it. It does not bother me too much, but I did find that I needed to use this with the garage door and window open as it does irritate my respiratory tract far more than any other cleaner I have used.

Like a lot of the reviews and Hickok45 have recommended, I sprayed the more fouled portions of my rifle like the barrel, chamber throat and bolt face and let the Ballistol and let them sit and soak while I went to work spraying and wiping down some of the less fouled portions of the rifle. This is where I think the Ballistol falls short of my hopes: Ballistol is very slippery and definitely has a sort of filmy, slimy feeling to it. This quality is what I imagine makes it a great action lubricant for most firearms, but for the purpose of general cleaning and wiping down like I use Rem oil I was disappointed. I found that the slimy nature of the lubricant made the carbon and crud stick and pool wherever I didn't manage to wipe the Ballistol off where as the Rem oil typical just blasts stuff away and seemingly evaporates in short order, leaving nothing but smooth and reasonably slick surfaces behind that I can than lubricate with light coats of CLP or Hoppes lubricating oil depending on the firearm (I am kind of finicky about my choices).

Coming back to the areas that I soaked with Ballistol, though, I was in for a happy surprise. Using my Scott's shop towels, I was able to wipe the surfaces I soaked clean with a few passes which would have taken a good couple of minutes of scraping and scrubbing with brushes and Rem oil otherwise. I shoot my 10/22 ALOT and I glad to have found something that expedites the cleaning process as I have to engage in doing so frequently. Additionally, I did a pass through my 10/22 barrel with a boresnake and was happy to see it come out with grit and grime in tow, leaving behind a shiny bore.

The next place where I am super thrilled about Ballistol is why I will be keeping it in my firearm cleaning box: wiping down and protecting the wood, plastic, and metal exteriors of my firearms while in the safe. I took a soft cloth and sprayed a small amount of Ballistol onto it and proceeded to wipe down the wood stocks and metal of my heirloom firearms: Dad's Winchester model 37 shotgun he was given when he was 14, Grandpa's 1997 Marlin 60 that has killed innumerable critters and varmints, and Great Grandpa's Mossberg bolt action 20 gauge shotgun that has killed just about everything legal with wings on it. What the Ballistol did to those firearms just stunned me: it left the blued finishes brilliantly shiny with a trace of attractive-looking wetness to them that lasted (unlike Rem Oil) and left the stocks polished and shiny looking with just a bit of slipperiness to them. I put them back in the safe and a week later when I came back to inspect them, they all were still looking lovely and protected! I have a paranoia that goes to my core of letting these guns devolve into neglected piles of junk, no matter how low their monetary value, and as such I am proud to add Ballistol to my repertoire of cleaning agents for that purpose!

Where I am not feeling okay about using the Ballistol is on my AR-15. CLP was specifically developed for the cleaning, lubricating, and preserving of military arms like the M4/M16 platform and I don't think Ballistol cuts it. The AR-15 action is a dirty, high heat, high movement action and needs lubricants that can handle the abuse. My opinion is entirely my own and not representative of what may be truth to someone else, but my anecdotal experience using AR-15's is that they like to run wet in optimal conditions and need lubricants that can leave behind a barrier of lubricant when wiped completely away in non-optimal conditions where excessively lubricated guns will jam up from the accumulation of particulates and fouling from the environment. Ballistol does leave behind somewhat of a film, but after running a few hundred rounds through my AR at the range, I found that the rifle was dry and crusted with carbon in all the places where Break Free CLP would have remained wet and kept fouling from cooking onto the bolt and BCG. This is unacceptable to me and thus CLP will remain the primary all-in-one oil that my AR-15 gets cleaned and lubricated with.

All in all, Ballistol deserves 5 stars for its amazing versatility, easy-going nature on your body and the environment, and as a historical multi-purpose oil that has stood up to the test of time for most all applications. I hope this zany, slightly disorganized review has helped you some and I hope you have a great time getting to use this great legacy of a lubricant from our honored friends in Germany.
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Capt. Baylor
5.0 out of 5 stars For Black powder shooters it's the only oil to use
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024
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Ballistol is not petroleum based. It's fish oil based. The German military used it for a lot of. things during WWII. If uou're cleaning and lubricating firearms using modern powders, it's good, but there are better ones. But if you shoot black powder. the petroleum based lubes will gum up and make a mess in your barrel. Ballistol works, I use it to clean, lubricate, and coat for anti-rust jn replica19th century firearmsusing Goex black powder in competition.
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Jeff
5.0 out of 5 stars This stuff smells
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024
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This stuff is amazing works on everything but the smell is horrible. It’s a combination of old dead tuna, little kids dirty gym socks wrapped in old crusty underwear. But it works awesome and it’s safe for o-rings in my high end air gun, but the smell…..
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Roger W Alburn
4.0 out of 5 stars Good lubrication, but stinks and stains. Tube doesn't fit nozzle.
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2024
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Ballistol is a lubricating alternative to WD-40-- it comes out of the can in a similar foaming/penetrating swarm that is pretty effective. Clings to surfaces very well. Also clings to clothes well-- so be careful. Has a somewhat unpleasant odor. Agree with another reviewer that the supplied tube doesn't fit the nozzle. Nonetheless Ballistol is a very good penetrating oil with a lot of potential uses.
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Ed Gamez
5.0 out of 5 stars Ballistic is Great!
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2024
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It was recommended to me by a friend, so I purchased a can. It works great. I have lots of other products like this, with Ballistol I'll have more room on my work bench.
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Steve Ullrich
5.0 out of 5 stars Skin safe and environmentally safe
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2024
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Ballistol is a multi-purpose oil that can be used to clean, lubricate, and protect metal, wood, hard plastics, and smooth leather. It can also be used to prevent corrosion. Ballistol was originally developed for the German Army to lubricate, clean, and preserve firearms. Ballistol does an exemplary job of dissolving bore fouling when allowed to soak for a while. It is not only skin safe but can be used as a disinfectant to treat wounds. My wife isn't crazy about the smell, but it doesn't bother me, and it is the safest product I have ever found.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gets that inner barrel clean!
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2024
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Let it sit for a minute or 2 and swab with a bore snake to get that neglected unburnt powder out! Great product!
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Matthew Pitts
5.0 out of 5 stars Good stuff
Reviewed in Canada on April 18, 2020
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Just as described.
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Frank D'agostino
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Reviewed in Canada on May 20, 2019
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The best. Use it on my Glock.
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5.0 out of 5 stars detailes
Reviewed in Canada on January 25, 2019
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as descibed
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BL in 🇨🇦
5.0 out of 5 stars no disappointment.
Reviewed in Canada on September 11, 2018
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As expected, no disappointment.
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4.0 out of 5 stars bon produit
Reviewed in Canada on November 26, 2021
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peut etre un peu cher
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