Patch lube

[David W.]

Whoa! Bacon grease is a bad idea. It's full of salt. Salt in barrel bad.

Bacon grease is for seasoning greens and corn bread! :grin:

 

[rafterob]

It could be used in a pinch, you're going to clean your barrel anyway. But back in the day that bacon grease was prized for culinary use and woe be to the poor fellow who tried to steal a little from his wife for shootin'. If you didn't have some tallow then spit was a good option.

 

[David W.]

It could be used in a pinch, you're going to clean your barrel anyway. But back in the day that bacon grease was prized for culinary use and woe be to the poor fellow who tried to steal a little from his wife for shootin'. If you didn't have some tallow then spit was a good option.

What do you mean "back in the day"? Are you insinuating I am an old fart? :rotf: In my house, its STILL prized for cooking, and for culinary use too!

 

[norfolk shooter]

fry off some mushrooms or bread in the bacon fat. uummmmmmmmm!!!

 

[dckcrk]

Over on this side of the pond we have to pay our cardiologist, and eat turkey bacon. :barf:

 

[Pete Gaimari]

Best lube you can get for less than 6 bucks. No cooking needed.
http://www.trackofthewolf.com/Cate...?catId=2&subId=25&styleId=67&partNum=MINK-OIL

 

[David W.]

Best lube you can get for less than 6 bucks. No cooking needed.
http://www.trackofthewolf.com/Cate...&subId=25&styleId=67&partNum=MINK-OIL[/quote]

Either that, or Old Zip from Dixie.

 

[Pete Gaimari]

Best lube you can get for less than 6 bucks. No cooking needed.
http://www.trackofthewolf.com/Cate...&subId=25&styleId=67&partNum=MINK-OIL[/quote]

Either that, or Old Zip from Dixie.

Never tried it, but I hear good things about it. What's in it?

 

[David W.]

Best lube you can get for less than 6 bucks. No cooking needed.
http://www.trackofthewolf.com/Cate...&subId=25&styleId=67&partNum=MINK-OIL[/quote]

Either that, or Old Zip from Dixie.

Never tried it, but I hear good things about it. What's in it?

Beeswax and mutton tallow. To be honest, its been a while since I've used TOW's Mink oil, but do not remember a whole lot of difference from the Old Zip. Either are excellent lubes, with the Old Zip being a little cheaper. Maybe I prefer Old Zip because Dixie is close enough that I visit the store occasionally. I never walk out without buying something. I still miss Turner Kirkland!

 

[Pete Gaimari]

So, Old Zip being a tallow. It should be good in the cold? Unless bees wax hardens up?

Our hunting season can get pretty cold. Mink Oil always stays soft for me.

 

[David W.]

So, Old Zip being a tallow. It should be good in the cold? Unless bees wax hardens up?

Our hunting season can get pretty cold. Mink Oil always stays soft for me.

Actually, I would like to perform a feezer test between the two. I know Old Zip is good for cold weather, but I also know Mink oil is too. I will have to get some moe mink oil from TOW. But like I said, I visit Dixie in person, so I am more apt to buy from them than on line.

 

[norfolk shooter]

much to my detriment gentlemen i dont have as many options in the UK in comparison to you folks on the other side of the puddle

 

[hanshi]

I got stomped and gored pretty good till I found out what "Moose Milk" really was. :shake:

 

[Dickert54cal]

How about virgin olive oil and melted bees wax?

 

[Zonie]

How about virgin olive oil and melted bees wax?

It works but there is no reason to pay extra money for the 'virgin' part.
Your gun will shoot a promiscuous olives oil just as well as a virgin olives oil. :rotf:

 

[Dickert54cal]

:applause: :thumbsup:

 

[ebiggs1]

The reason there are so many different “lubes” is, they all work. Folks just seem to find favorites. I got tired of trying all the different recipes because they all work. Maybe some are a little more messy than others or don't smell as 'good'. Plus you don't want to step on somebodies favorite either.