I won’t even debate anyone who doesn’t recognise the superiority of Ballistol. Why would I want to use an oil that I can’t use as medicine in a pinch or ingest a bottle of without ill effects?
Ballistol (meaning 'Ballistic Oil') is a mineral oil-based chemical which advertises that it has many uses. It is manufactured and distributed by Ballistol GmbH in the Bavarian village of Aham and was originally intended for cleaning, lubricating, and protecting firearms.
The product originated from Germany before World War I, after the German military requested an 'all-around' oil and cleaner for their rifles and equipment. The German military used it from 1905 to 1945.
The chemical is a yell...
One of the most astonishing features of Ballistol is its versatility. There are other products on the market, but none have the same wide range of applications and capabilities as Ballistol. Ballistol can be used to lubricate, penetrate, clean,...
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