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Which is better Ballistol or CLP?

Which is better Ballistol or CLP?

The Ballistol is a superior product. It is non-toxic and does a better job of preventing corrosion. It is also a superior bore cleaner and when mixed 50/50 with water it can be used to clean residue from corrosive ammo and black powder firearms.

Does Hoppes make a CLP?

Hoppe’s first CLP is an effective one-step cleaner, lubricant, and rust preventative intended for use in all pistol, rifle, and shotgun models. Hoppe’s new CLP also provides total protection when used in combination with a Hoppe’s BoreSnake.

Is Ballistol the best gun cleaner?

Due to its slight alkalinity, Ballistol neutralizes and dissolves black powder and corrosive ammo residue. In addition, Ballistol will beautify gun stocks, and prevent them from drying out. Ballistol is an excellent smokeless powder cleaning solvent. It will “melt” carbon deposits in the barrel and chamber.

Can you use CLP as bore cleaner?

Equipment: Use small-arms swabs, CLP, and bore brush to clean bore. Use rags, cleaning brush, and CLP to remove powder fouling, corrosion, dirt, and rust from other areas.

Can I use CLP on bore snake?

Hoppe’s first CLP is an effective one step cleaner, lubricant and rust preventative intended for use in all pistol, rifle and shotgun models. Apply Hoppe’s CLP to the head of the Bore Snake prior to use to clean, protect and coat the interior of your bore for year-round protection.

Is CLP a good gun lube?

Like any compromise item, CLP is a weak cleaning solvent and a less-than-ideal oil compared to discrete choices. But it works well enough when cleaning regularly, allows for one supply to kept in your cleaning kit and keeps your guns running simply and easily.

What’s the difference between Ballistol and Hoppes 9?

ballistol is a mixture of organic alcohols. hoppes is petroleum based. personally i don’t use hoppes 9 on anything. for revolvers, ballistol is excellent….it’s all i use. no need for any lubricant afterwards. for semi-autos, i clean with ballistol then dry and lubricate with either mil-com TW-25b or slip2000 EWL.

Is Ballistol a good gun cleaner?

Ballistol works great as a cleaner. I use it and then lube with Mil-Comm TW25B/TW2500. As others have said, Ballistol smells like ass but is a good product. I have only used Hoppes 9 for as long as I have owned guns and I’ve used it on all types of guns.

Do you still use Hoppes for cleaning?

I still use Hoppes for cleaning, but use Mil-Com TW25B and MC2500 oil exclusively for many years now. I still use CLP for general lubrication for things around the house and shop. It works ok, but there’s way better out there. CLP does what it claims.

What oil do you use in your Hoppes?

I still use Hoppes for cleaning, but use Mil-Com TW25B and MC2500 oil exclusively for many years now. I still use CLP for general lubrication for things around the house and shop. It works ok, but there’s way better out there.

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