Boeshield T-9

[Dick Dastardly]

http://boeshield.com/

Look here and learn of a space age lubricant/protector that really works.  I'm not selling it, but I do recommend it.  Not for bore/bullet lube but for lubricating and protecting the inner workings of your guns and hardware.

DD-DLoS

[Crow Choker]

Saw some sitting on shelf at local gunshop-wondered how good it was. Will have to give it a try, always like to try different products(ain't that right Jubel). Thanks Dick. Like the Mav-Dutch 44 cal mold, bullets it molds, and lube I got from ya about year and half ago.

[Dick Dastardly]

Thanks Crow Choker,

Glad that Mav Dutchman bullet design is working for you.  It's my personal favorite in my 44ELR (Extra Long Russian aka 44 Magnum) loads with Holy Black.  All that lube keeps my guns running like pink bunnies.

I think Boeshield T-9 is sold at Sears stores, among others.  I like the thin teflon like waxy film it leaves on metal.  It's not easy to clean off, but it really does lubricate and protect.

Yours in smoke,

DD-DLoS

[Wagon Box Willy]

I've been using T-9 for protection of my cast iron woodworking tools for about 10 years now.  It's about the only stuff that will keep the flat cast iron surfaces from rusting.

I'm actually going to prepare one of my cast iron tools tables, a bandsaw, with Eezox and see how that works.  The one issue I have with T-9 is it's stickyness.  It attracts sawdust and has to be cleaned off before I can use the tool.

I bet it would be good for long term gun storage as well if you applied a heavy coat and did not wipe it off as per directions....that's how I use it on my table tops.

  -Willy

[rickk]

Be aware that Ballistol will remove Boeshield.

I use Boeshield on my BP cannons (they sit outside 365 days a year because they are too heavy to move), and Ballistol to clean the cannons.

Where the Ballistol touches the Boesheild even briefly the Boeshield is gone.

[john boy]

Any Volunteers?
A long term test comparing the attributes of T-9 to Eezox or T-9 as a stand alone?  Like about 9 months in an outdoor salt air environment ... with periodic pictures?

I believe that I have determined the Eeeox is the best of the breed for rust prevention.  So step to the plate to prove the Eezox test is not the best
http://www.theopenrange.net/forum/index.php?topic=5457.0

[Dick Dastardly]

Ya know, I think that if I had recommended Eezox, JB would have snuck in and said something else was better.  I don't have a horse in this race, but it sure rankles me when someone lurks around and jumps on a thread with a "challenge".  Yes JB, I take this personal.

FWIW, Boeshield T-9 is a fine product.  I'll assume that Eezox is also.  If you want to test in salt air, go right ahead and report back.  We don't have that much "salt air" here in Wisconsin.  For that matter, not that much hot air either. . .

DD-DLoS

[Wagon Box Willy]

Dick,

I don't know what you pay for T-9 but I'm always stuck with mail ordering it.  Here are the current Woodcraft prices on it.

http://www.woodcraft.com/Search2/Search.aspx?query=boeshield

and with this coupon code you can get it shipped for free until 11/23....no minimum order.  Coupon Code 11030

  -Willy

[Dick Dastardly]

Thanks Willy,

That's a good price.  The free shipping makes it all that much better.

DD-DLoS

[john boy]

For that matter, not that much hot air either. . .

Hmmm, settle down Dick.  High blood pressure is not good for one's health 

Let's take the time line on Eezox ... 1st identification that it is a good product - Rust Preventatives for Firearms  And here is another comparative test ... Corrosion Protection Products 
OK, did I recommend it?  But I was not the 1st after comparative testing.  I wanted to really see how long the prevention of rusting took and did my own test.  Nine months - 100 ft from the Right Pond over several different types of climates.  THEN I RECOMMENDED IT!

Then along came Fliuid Film.  Per their advertising - 'great stuff'.  So I did another long term comparative test, remember this picture in the test, March 2009?


This test was close but Eezox came up the winner again

Now, along comes Boeshield T-9 and guess who was the 1st to recommend it to fellow shooters?  Be it was the one and only Dick Dastardly!

I'm not selling it, but I do recommend it.

So, your recommendation is based on what?  Words for the vendor and like you are good at, PR hype?  So I ask for volunteers to compare it to Eezox, which I tested and recommended to fellow shooters only after a long term progressive test ... not just taking the advertising hype from the vendor.  Now, you read my post and your long johns get all knotted up.  Do the comparative test to Eezox if you recommend Boeshield T-9. Then recommend the best product

BTW, here's another one of your recommendations ... You designed and are still recommending the MK III bullet.

The semi Spitzer nose is less fragile, yet maintains the desired high ballistic coefficient. The center post is slightly more robust without sacrificing the desired Big Lube™ lube carrying capacity. The design mission for this bullet is match winning 1000 yard BPCR shooting where the very highest degree of consistency and accuracy are an absolute demand.

I bought the mold and shot it.  It gave good groups at 100 yd, but for long range shooting, 600yds, proved with REAL pictures of multiple recipes that the bullet isn't worth diddly squat.  If the bullet won't stay on 600yd NRA target, there is no doubt it will stay on a 72 x 72" 1000yd target either. "...this bullet is match winning 1000 yard BPCR shooting"  Ya sure! 

Even Ranch 13 proved the bullet is not a long range bullet ...

I loaded and shot 30 of these bullets today, 10 each of 70 grs 2f schuetzen, 2f goex express, and 73 grs 3f express, all with a .060 wad. Distance to  the NRA Fclass target was 500 yds, not a one hit the paper,a couple did find the edges of the mounting board . I did fire 3 of the 3fexpress rounds at the bathtub beside the target stand. First round went just over, second round hit low and skipped in 3rd shot struck center but didn't hit square, was tipping badly according to the mark it left.

Great recommendation.  The price of the mold was a waste of my money and a waste of my time. 

[Dick Dastardly]

Well JB, you certainly did let off some steam, didn't you.  As I said, I don't have a horse in this race.  I'm not selling Boeshield T-9.  I'm using it with great satisfaction and find it to be as good or better than advertised.  I also said that there are other products out there that work well.  Since Boeshield T-9 is widely available, it's a good choice for many shooters and sportsmen.

As for your shooting, long range BPCR is a whole different game.  Some bullets shoot great for some people and not others.  In the case of the DD 45-70 Mk-III, you couldn't shoot it well in your gun.  Others have had good success with it, including myself.  But, this thread isn't about that, is it?  Please don't try to make it so.

DD-DLoS