just wondering if any of you folks use this,opinions? karl

I have used it, but I don't like the smell of it to be honest. So I found other things.

I've got some that someone gave me to try on patched balls. Haven't uesd it yet. I does stink though.

I use it mainly for barrel protection during storage after cleaning. The fact that it does not mess up black powder or substitutes which means that you don't have to spend a lot of time getting it out before shooting is good. It does smell funny. They claim licorice but I tend to think it is a little more strong than that. It is pretty multi-purpose also as it can be used on leather and wood as well as metal. It also mixes with water and when mixed will keep the water from attacking the metal so if you clean with water and for some reason do not get it all out the Ballistol will still protect the barrel.

I like it. It is all I use for patch lube any more. Mixed 7:1 with water then let dry. I have been testing it in several barrels and it seems to be excellent in protecting the barrel. I don't mind the smell, I actually prefer it over the ammonia smell of some solvents, like Butch's

As you probably know Chet, I've been using olive oil for patch lube. But I've been reading about the dry lube method with Ballistol and how much some guys like it. I guess I'll have to give it a try. Will the homework never cease???

If the homework ever ceased then it wouldn't be as much fun and what excuse ( whoops, I mean reason) would we have to shoot so often

I've used it for patches and cleaning ML's mixed with water.Good stuff if you can get past the funky smell.