So today I bought some Hoppe's #9 solvent and an older can of Ballistol but still new. It's an older can but it said Universal Oil. There was a modern can with newer labelling but was a small aerosol can and they wanted $12 for it. My 500 ml can of Ballistol liquid universal oil cost the same price. I was torn because I wasn't sure if they were the same product, but they advertised the same thing, except the newer labelling says for Firearms as well. But my old can says Rust preventative, Gun Cleaner, and Lubricant. I feel like they are the same product just older packaging.
I read the MSDS for the USTA and it doesn't seem as non-toxic as the Sportman's Oil becuase it says that long term contact with skin can cause dermatitis and irritation. Hence, some ingredients are definitely different in the product because the Sportman's Oil can be applied to wounds. Plus it also states that USTA isn't 100% biodegradable like Sportman's oil.
Should I just return it and get BreakFree CLP or something for cheaper? Ballistol ain't that cheap.
Oro- The drill I like is cleaning parts with Breakfree CLP aerosol. For lubing/protection, I like M Pro 7 liquid.
For bores it is hard to beat Hoppes #9 and that is what I use in that application.
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