Buck Conner1
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Question To FrontierGander ....
We get questions quite frequently, under one thread or another, old/new shooters wanting to know how to protect their Muzzle Loaders from rusting in the field when caught out in rain, or other wet weather. Our suggestion has always been to first put a good stock finish on the stock in the barrel channel and tang mortise. Then, put a coat of good wax on the surfaces to give a better "water seal".
Finally, coat the bottom flats of the barrel, and pack the mortise with WATER PUMP GREASE to protect the barrel from any contact with moisture, be it condensation, rain, snow, or even water when you clean the gun. This is particular useful for gun builders to know, when they are completing a gun that has the barrel pinned to the forestock, and removing the barrel frequently is NOT recommended.
Water pump grease has a "Drip Temperature" of 90 Degrees C., or 194 degrees F. That means it does not melt down to the point of dripping off in the form of oil until its way too hot to be holding even the stock bare-handed! Its rated for normal use in water pumps(think automobiles) from 0 degrees C.(32 degrees F.) to 75 degrees C (167 degrees F.) Now, water ( as in what is in a Water pump) freezes at 32 degrees F.(0 degrees C.) If a pump freezes, it can no longer function.
Instead, you are only using it to seal water away from your barrel and tang, so you don't find lots of rust down there if and when you ever remove the stock pins to remove the barrel from the stock.
There are a lot of new synthetic grease products seem to come on the market every year-- that can also work to do this kind of "water-proofing". Check products sold in the building industry used to seal exterior windows, siding, shingles, etc. or what you have. Water pump grease can be used to grease as a seal.
Will your products have any issues with dripping?
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Question To FrontierGander ....
We get questions quite frequently, under one thread or another, old/new shooters wanting to know how to protect their Muzzle Loaders from rusting in the field when caught out in rain, or other wet weather. Our suggestion has always been to first put a good stock finish on the stock in the barrel channel and tang mortise. Then, put a coat of good wax on the surfaces to give a better "water seal".
Finally, coat the bottom flats of the barrel, and pack the mortise with WATER PUMP GREASE to protect the barrel from any contact with moisture, be it condensation, rain, snow, or even water when you clean the gun. This is particular useful for gun builders to know, when they are completing a gun that has the barrel pinned to the forestock, and removing the barrel frequently is NOT recommended.
Water pump grease has a "Drip Temperature" of 90 Degrees C., or 194 degrees F. That means it does not melt down to the point of dripping off in the form of oil until its way too hot to be holding even the stock bare-handed! Its rated for normal use in water pumps(think automobiles) from 0 degrees C.(32 degrees F.) to 75 degrees C (167 degrees F.) Now, water ( as in what is in a Water pump) freezes at 32 degrees F.(0 degrees C.) If a pump freezes, it can no longer function.
Instead, you are only using it to seal water away from your barrel and tang, so you don't find lots of rust down there if and when you ever remove the stock pins to remove the barrel from the stock.
There are a lot of new synthetic grease products seem to come on the market every year-- that can also work to do this kind of "water-proofing". Check products sold in the building industry used to seal exterior windows, siding, shingles, etc. or what you have. Water pump grease can be used to grease as a seal.
Paul Vallan....
Protecting with Frontier's Anti - Rust & Patch Lube:
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Will your products have any issues with dripping?
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