William A Harland
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What is Moosemilk?
i never use it as a patch lube..just to whip out after a few shots and after i clean with soapy water before i add t/c,s bore butter.I stay with t/c white bottle no 13There are many variation on a Moose Milk formula. Any or all can be an effective patch lubricant. The common features are a water soluble oil and water. The most readily available water soluble oil is Ballistol. Machine shops and automotive shops use a mix of water soluble oil and water to cool the cutting edges of tools and drill bits. We use a ratio generally of 1 part water soluble oil to 4 to 7 parts of water. The result when mixed is a milky colored solution. More water gives a slicker lubricant. Perhaps better for rifles with deep grooves.
Take a look at these threads mentioned above. Many more Moose Milk formulas than the simple one I described.
i never use it as a patch lube..just to whip out after a few shots
Don't need that dang 3 legged stool for that one eh???Here you go! The real stuff!
Here you go! The real stuff!
The stumpy mix, moose milk, moose juice, formulas are in the how to stiickies.From an old e-mail:
Stumpy's Moose Juice
A general purpose black powder solvent and liquid patch lube. Shake well before using
Castor Oil 3 oz.
Murphy's Oil Soap 1 oz.
Witch Hazel 4 oz.
Isopropyl Alcohol (91%) 8 oz.
Water (non-chlorinated) 16 oz.
I dip my patching in this twice and let it dry laid flat on wax paper in between. Makes a semi-dry patch material that's easy to carry & use. If you don't mind carrying a little bottle it's a GREAT liquid lube as is.
Ballistic oil? Guess that’s what the ballistic missile manufacturers use. Got to love auto correct.Ballistic oil and H20.
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