I find it to be a quality product as a light weight, general purpose oil. I was introduced to it while stationed in Germany. I am not a competitive or high volume shooter but I do shoot rifle, pistol, and shotguns. I don’t fire military weapons often anymore and when I do, I use the provided CLP.
Ballistol has legendary status in Germany as a lubricant, cleaner, wood and leather preservative, disinfectant, and cooking oil. Yes, cooking. It was developed for the German military for multi-use. I have first hand accounts of Soldiers using it as a cooking oil and as a lineament for horse and soldier in WWII.
It’s probably not any better than Hoppe’s or any other gun oil. It’s probably not as good a lubricant as CLP. It is biodegradable, so
It fits in with the new, cool, “green” products.
As a cleaner it’s only “ok.” I still use Hoppe’s #9 or home brewed “Ed’s Red” as a solvent.
I use it, I like it. It’s affordable priced and it does not deteriorate over time if kept sealed.