BALLISTOL GUNCER CERAMIC GUN OIL 100 ML

Ballistol GunCer is a gun oil containing ceramic additives for lubricating and protecting the moving metal components of rifles, handguns and shotguns. Its ceramic microparticles reduce friction and wear, smooth microscopic irregularities at loaded contact points and help firearm mechanisms operate consistently.

Suitable for use

• Rifles

• Shotguns

• Pistols and revolvers

• Semi-automatic pistols and rifles

• Sporting and precision firearms

• Hunting firearms

• Bolt and receiver sliding surfaces

• Slide rails

• Locking surfaces and other loaded friction points

• Protecting firearms against corrosion

• Cold and high-temperature operating conditions

• Mechanisms requiring precisely measured lubrication

Why choose Ballistol GunCer?

• Developed specifically for firearm maintenance

• Contains ceramic microparticles

• Reduces friction and metal-component wear

• Smooths microscopic irregularities at loaded friction points

• Helps reduce energy loss during cycling

• Supports smooth semi-automatic operation

• Provides effective corrosion protection

• Helps prevent fretting corrosion

• Water-resistant formulation

• Does not become resinous

• Contains no silicone

• Contains no PTFE

• Oil operating range from –40 to +210 °C

• Ceramic emergency-lubrication capability up to +1000 °C

• The 100 ml liquid bottle allows economical application

Technical specifications

• Product code: 22285

• EAN: 4017777222852

• Manufacturer: Ballistol

• Model: GunCer

• Product type: Gun oil with ceramic additives

• Packaging: Liquid bottle

• Net content: 100 ml

• Intended use: Lubricating and protecting firearm metal mechanisms

• Compatibility: Rifles, shotguns, pistols and revolvers

• Oil operating temperature: –40 to +210 °C

• Ceramic-additive emergency lubrication: Up to +1000 °C

• Lubricating additive: Ceramic microparticles

• Friction-reducing: Yes

• Wear-reducing: Yes

• Corrosion protection: Yes

• Fretting-corrosion protection: Yes

• Water-resistant: Yes

• Resinifying: No

• Silicone: None

• PTFE: None

• Responsible operator: F.W. Klever GmbH, Germany

Supplied with

• Ballistol GunCer ceramic gun oil in a 100 ml bottle

Frequently asked questions

What do the ceramic additives do?

The ceramic microparticles remain between friction surfaces and reduce direct metal-to-metal contact. Under load, they help smooth microscopic irregularities at contact points, reducing friction and wear. This is particularly useful on bolts, slides and other moving metal components.

Is GunCer suitable for semi-automatic firearms?

Yes. GunCer is designed for semi-automatic pistols and rifles as well as manually operated firearms. Reduced friction can decrease energy loss during cycling and help the mechanism operate more consistently, but the oil cannot correct problems caused by worn components, heavy fouling or unsuitable ammunition.

What does emergency lubrication up to +1000 °C mean?

The normal operating range of the oil is –40 to +210 °C. The manufacturer’s +1000 °C figure refers only to the short-term emergency-lubricating function of the ceramic particles after the liquid oil film has been lost. It does not mean that the liquid oil or every firearm component can continuously withstand this temperature.

How does GunCer differ from regular GunEx gun oil?

GunCer focuses on lubrication at heavily loaded friction points and contains ceramic additives that reduce wear. GunEx is a more general-purpose gun oil noted for its creeping properties, removal of normal firing residue and long-term corrosion protection. GunCer is particularly useful where metal components move against each other under higher speed or pressure.

What is the difference between GunCer oil and GunCer grease?

GunCer oil penetrates confined areas more readily and suits fast-moving components that require precisely measured lubrication. GunCer grease generally remains longer on heavily loaded sliding and locking surfaces. The correct choice depends on the firearm’s design and the manufacturer’s maintenance instructions.

Can GunCer be applied inside the barrel?

A very thin layer can be used to protect the bore during storage, but the barrel and chamber must be wiped dry before firing. Visible oil should be removed because excess lubricant can interfere with normal firearm operation and may cause undesirable pressure effects.

Is GunCer intended for intensive barrel cleaning?

GunCer is primarily a lubricating and protective oil. Use a dedicated bore cleaner for heavy powder, copper or tombac fouling, and apply GunCer to the required friction points after cleaning.

How much oil should be applied?

A very thin film is usually sufficient. Excess oil attracts fouling and may migrate into components that should remain dry. Apply a small quantity to a cloth or directly to an approved lubrication point and wipe away any visible surplus.

When is Ballistol GunCer 100 ml the right choice?

GunCer is well suited to users who need a precisely applied, wide-temperature-range oil for heavily loaded moving firearm components. It is a practical option for sporting firearms, semi-automatic actions and frequently used hunting firearms where reduced friction and wear are priorities.

Regular GunEx may be more suitable for general cleaning and long-term protection of bare metal surfaces. A thicker GunCer grease can be considered for heavily loaded sliding points where liquid oil moves away too quickly. A dedicated bore cleaner is required for removing substantial copper or tombac deposits.

Expert recommendation

Before maintenance, confirm that the firearm is unloaded, the magazine has been removed and the chamber is empty. Always follow the firearm manufacturer’s lubrication diagram, as not every mechanism component should be oiled. GunCer is most useful at points where metal surfaces move against each other under load, including slide rails, bolt-bearing surfaces and manufacturer-approved locking points.

Apply it sparingly. A few drops or a thin wetted film will normally be sufficient. Wipe away visible excess so that the oil does not collect powder residue and dust. Keep it away from ammunition, optics, wood and components intended to operate dry. If the firearm will be stored for an extended period, inspect all exposed metal surfaces and consider an additional oil intended specifically for long-term corrosion protection.

Ceramic lubrication for loaded firearm mechanisms

Ballistol GunCer reduces friction and wear between moving metal components while providing water and corrosion resistance. Its wide operating range, non-resinifying formulation and silicone- and PTFE-free composition make the 100 ml liquid bottle a practical choice for precise firearm lubrication.