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TEXAS LAWMAN · October 4, 2002, 08:15 PM

Machine shops use water-soluble oils. I believe you can find some at industrial supply houses--possibly NAPA, Auto-Zone, other auto parts shops.

I got mine ~25 years ago from a friend in the Fort Phantom Hill ThunderSticks Muzzleloading Gun Club. I believe he worked in a metal fabrication shop. Still have some as well as the mixture. Believe we mixed it about 1 part oil to 4 parts water. Added a little DAWN or JOY for extra cleaning action (used it to wipe the bore after each shot as well as a patch lube).

October 4, 2002, 08:15 PM	#11
TEXAS LAWMAN Senior Member Join Date: August 27, 1999 Posts: 304	Water-sol oil at machine shops Machine shops use water-soluble oils. I believe you can find some at industrial supply houses--possibly NAPA, Auto-Zone, other auto parts shops. I got mine ~25 years ago from a friend in the Fort Phantom Hill ThunderSticks Muzzleloading Gun Club. I believe he worked in a metal fabrication shop. Still have some as well as the mixture. Believe we mixed it about 1 part oil to 4 parts water. Added a little DAWN or JOY for extra cleaning action (used it to wipe the bore after each shot as well as a patch lube).