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Your cart is empty.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 finniest 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 byproducts 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.
Milo Perezzi
Reviewed in Mexico on February 28, 2025
Es el mejor aceite para mantenimiento en mi opinión, lo utilizo para cuchillos y navajas de acero al carbón y herramienta propensa al óxido, a diferencia de otros aceites multiproposito este genera una película, no grasos al tacto, pero protectora, con una gota puedo proteger perfectamente un cuchillo de chef. Y en las navajas permanece por mucho tiempo en los mecanismos.Tiene un olor peculiar, normal en este aceite, pero en mi opinión más agradable que otros aceites (es una aroma herbal-dulce).
Filthy Dirty
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2025
Ballistol is a great lube for everything from leather to firearms if you can handle the residual odor that tends to linger. It's a little smelly, some folks hate it and others, like myself, get used to it and actually grow to enjoy it. It's not the least expensive lube on the market but it's tried and true. Are there better products on the market? Sure, but most of them are geared towards a specific use and only good for that. Ballistol has a wide range of applications and it's also carcinogen free and skin safe which makes it a superior product in my humble and unsolicited opinion. I use it primarily for firearms lubrication, it leaves an almost grease like film when applied generously which keeps moving parts from wearing prematurely. I'll also douse a ripcord with it and run it through the barrel before and after shooting to help prolong the life of it as well.
Boldland
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2025
Great rust preventer for my turning chisels.
Bill Benson
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2024
I "discovered" Ballistol over 20 years and have used it ever since on everything from cleaning and maintaining firearms, to lubricating anything metal like door hinges, locks, socket wrenches, pliers, tools... you name it. Great product. Even can be used on wood and leather as a protectant. This product and RemOil are my "go to" lubricants.
Rich
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2024
They claim this won't hurt the rubber seals in air rifles and also not harm wood, plastic, rubber etc. It seems to work just fine. As an overall lubricant for firearms, I use BreakFree CLP.
Danny Randall
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2024
This is great for firearms and just about everything else. It is about the best on the market for firearms
mwb
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2024
Good multipurpose lubricant/cleaner/protectant. Use it to clean & lube firearms as well as my work boots.The official Ballistol web site has the whole history of this stuff, but in summary it was invented in 1904 - prior to WWI - for the German Imperial army and the requirements were that it had to clean & lube firearms, clean and protect wood, metal, and leather AND dress minor wounds (apparently it has some Good multipurpose lubricant/cleaner/protectant properties)! I don't think the Ballistol company recommends it be used for wounds anymore...Wikipedia has good info on the stuff and the German site (ballistol-shop.de - you can switch it to English in the top right corner) has a TON of info. It sounds like a snake oil product, but Germans - including the military - have been using it for more than 100 years (supposedly some units in today's German Army still use it)...Since I bought this on Amazon, I've found a local store that sells it for 10-15% less! Nice!
SBCaldwell
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2023
I much prefer the Hopes #9 scent, which my wife seems to hate :-)It does have a scent all its own.You may love it or hate it BUT....... the lubricating properties of this stuff is great.Versatility is great, it works well on metal and wood. I think of it as a more durable lubricant than say Rem-Oil and the like.
Jackie Seabass
Reviewed in Canada on February 22, 2017
The world's tiniest bottle of Ballistol!
Customer
Reviewed in Canada on February 20, 2017
Good stuff
Just a Dude Abiding
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2012
Pro:I like to fire my guns, not clean them, and Ballistol makes clean-up time much faster since it cleans AND lubricates...doing both *extremely* well. I also like the fact that it naturally leaves a thin film on surfaces as I tend to have a problem with going too heavy on lubing my guns with Hoppe's oil...wipe on/wipe off/film remains/easy stuff. I am also sloppy as I get impatient cleaning and appreciate the fact that Ballistol is good for all gun surfaces to include metals, wood and plastic/polymers, so there is no such thing as an "oops" overspray. Somehow it doesn't leave polymer grips slick if you give it a few extra rubs with a cloth. This stuff was invented in pre-World War I Germany and it's easy to see why it's still around.Con:I purchased the sample pack this time around and in hindsight I saw that it would have been a few bucks cheaper if I had simply bought the three cans separately. I guess if the standard-size spray nozzle and aerosol straw holder (whatever that is!) included in the sample pack is worth $4 after shipping, then stick with the sample pack, I just figure a sample pack should save you some coin.I received the package late and the bottles were wrapped in some kind of gunk-covered saran wrap surrounded by old newspaper; I'm not sure what this wrap is but I can say the cans hadn't leaked. The wrap left a sticky residue all over my hands and it took a awhile to wash it off. Firehawk Technology seems to be the license owner of Ballistol USA and I am surprised at how unprofessionally it was packed by the "main man". My previous cans of Ballistol were purchased by an authorized reseller on eBay and that's where I will continue to purchase my cans.Summary:For keeping your firearms running smooth, Ballistol is more convenient, more effective, and less messy than the solvent/oil method plus it's non-toxic, bio-degradable and can be used for numerous other household tasks. It's a bit more expensive than other products but it's definitely worth it!!! I would however, recommend ordering it from another source until Firehawk sorts out their shipping & handling.
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