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Ballistol?

We have discussed Ballistol many times here before, but there's one thing I want to ask that I don't think I've seen mentioned. Does getting a whiff, even a light whiff of the scent of Ballistol make any of you cough, or is that just me?

Danny
 
I can’t use it. It instantly makes me cough and my lungs tingle. I have tried a mask and it doesn’t help. Except for bore solvent, I have switched to Lucas Oil gun products and I have been very satisfied.
 
Never made me cough and you get used to the dirty feet aroma after using it for a while. I use it for a light lube and it's also effective in neutralizing the harmful effects of corrosive priming in rifle bores. I think Ballistol is a bit light for routine bore cleaning, but it may work minimally if you have no solvent handy.
 
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Yes, it does. I believe it is actually the propellant in the aerosol can, but I don't really know for sure. The first whiff makes me cough a bit. After that, I am good to go.
 
Yeah it makes me caugh if I spray a bunch of it. I dont like how it eventually turns into thick goop all over the can. Must do the same in your gun. The main reason I use it is its non toxic. I use it after I clean dies and on stuff around the garage, but not much on my guns anymore. Sort of like non toxic wd40.

I also like clenzoil and FP10. The never dry into goop and I don't mind the smell.

I actually love the smell of kroil.

Breakfree clp is some stinky stuff. Glad I finally used the can up on stuff around the garage.
 

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