In praise of olive oil

[Turtle Dave]

About 4 or 5 weeks ago when I asked about patches and lubes olive oil was mentioned. I tried it for the last 2 weeks and am totally sold on it. the patched balls went down the barrel easily and smoothly time after time. I hardly had to swab between shots. And when I did the fowling was easily removed. I would,in my very limited experience, recommend trying olive oil.

 

[kaintuck]

I cook my fish in it too!!!!!!!! :grin:
marc n tomtom

 

[coloradoclyde]

Impossible!....Everyone knows the first rule of muzzleloading is that; lubes must be secret concoctions compounded by unscrupulous vendors under the light of a full moon..... :rotf:

P.S. Olive oil is good for cooking too.... :thumbsup:

 

[mooman76]

P.S. Olive oil is good for cooking too.... :thumbsup:

Before or after it goes down the barrel. :rotf:

 

[nhmoose]

Virgin or other?? op: :applause:

 

[ohio ramrod]

Virgin oil has more water, you want the cheap hot pressed :idunno: stuff!

 

[excess650]

That reminds me, I need to try avocado oil. :hmm:

 

[wulf]

The more information you give about yourself the
more you get inreturn...LOL

 

[Vaino]

I wonder what lube the Spaniards, Greeks and Italians used....could someone research that and get back to us shortly? I just gotta know......Fred

 

[FishDFly]

Camel oil????

 

[Turtle Dave]

I used the cheap oil from Aldi store. 3.50 approx. For 17 oz bottle.

 

[Turtle Dave]

Remember, there are newbies joining the forum and, like me, need help on the basics. all the help I have rec,d has been invaluable.

Thanks all

 

[Vaino]

Olive oil probably is too simple for some shooters, but if it "works for you", use it. You're not first on this....Fred

 

[smo]

Dave congrats on finding a lube that work . I use OO during hunting season . If I'm just plinking or doing a woods walk I shoot good ole spit patches. :hatsoff:

 

[Howie1968]

yes sir, i agree i just used it on some felt wads in my .54 worked well and not alot of fouling.

 

[Ridge]

I've used a combo of olive oil and bees wax for years. I wasn't smart enough to think it up myself, some crotchety old timer told me about it.

 

[SgtErv]

I have a rifle with a new barrel (>150 shots through it) that's a bear to load with .490 balls and .015 patches. I was wondering what ball and patch combo you were using?

Thanks. I'm going to try this next trip, just curious about what to expect

 

[Crewdawg445]

Best lubes I've found, spit and mink oil.

Olive oil works yes, however it doesn't like the cold. This is were mink oil (the real stuff) shines all around.

 

[Billnpatti]

Olive oil???? Olive oil???? Waaaay to simple. Can't possibly work. I agree with Clyde in his description of how a proper lube must be made but add that it must include secret incantations. Plain old olive oil.....you've got to be kidding me. "You'll put your eye out, kid." :rotf: :rotf:

 

[SgtErv]

I might not be using the mink oil properly...That or the barrel is still quite new. Loading using it that and the .490/.015 ball/patch combo is a might bit more difficult than I deem practical, hard enough that I worry about seating the charge firmly enough. I'm using a hickory rod and using very short strokes. :idunno:

Calls for more experimentation :grin: