Vintage Hoppe's No. 9

[ma_deuce]

I found a big bottle of Hoppe's on the back of a shelf behind some other stuff. It's mostly full, opened at least 10 years ago. Does this stuff go bad? Can I still use it safely? Or should I just go buy some more Militec?

 

[DaemonAssassin]

It should still be good.

 

[Polecat]

Chad?...........hello? where are you...

 

[august1410]

Does it still taste fresh?

 

[Lou45]

Does it still taste fresh?

As long as one doesn't leave the bottle open for long periods of time and reseal it well when replacing the cap, it should be just fine. I'm currently drinking some that was made about fifteen years ago and it keeps me just as regular as the new stuff does.

 

[GRAY GHOST]

love that smell.

 

[august1410]

As long as one doesn't leave the bottle open for long periods of time and reseal it well when replacing the cap, it should be just fine. I'm currently drinking some that was made about fifteen years ago and it keeps me just as regular as the new stuff does.

There are sometimes you really worry me......

 

[ma_deuce]

As long as one doesn't leave the bottle open for long periods of time and reseal it well when replacing the cap, it should be just fine. I'm currently drinking some that was made about fifteen years ago and it keeps me just as regular as the new stuff does.

Straight up or on the rocks? I like mine with some Jamaican ginger beer. Adds new meaning to "Dark and Stormy".

 

[Mooseman]

I would use it.

 

[clandestine]

Its fine.

 

[NY Transplant]

I would like to use it as an after-shave or a room freshener.

 

[smores]

love that smell.

I can't freaking stand Hoppe's. Gives me a headache.

I use M Pro-7 now. Non-toxic, odorless, and actually works better than practically anything else I've ever used. Only the worst lead/copper/carbon deposits need extra help. And for carbon we have Slip 2000 Carbon Killer which smells like an orange creamsicle...

 

[Deep Creek Rock]

Hoppes is Ok for carbon fouling - I use it to clean blowback residue in the action of various guns. But for bullet fouling - it sucks. Much prefer Shooters Choice over Hoppes, does a better job of cleaning bores. For tough copper fouling Sweets 7.62 -but that stuff does stinks like ammonia bigtime.


I seen a monster sized bottle of Hoppes 9 at Gander Mountain it looks and is the size of the old school I.V. drip bottles you used to see in hospitals.


If that bottle lid was still tight, I dont see why it would be bad - there is no stated shelf life. I bet I have a Hoppes 9 bottle that is older then 10 years.

 

[GNLaFrance]

If it smells like Hoppe's No. 9, it is Hoppe's No. 9.

 

[Polecat]

I use it as after shave.

 

[august1410]

I use it as after shave.

Your bottle is so old it says "Hoppes #1" on the label.

 

[paperwork351]

My dad has a bottle probably from the '70's. It smells different than today's. I miss the benzene.

 

[Lou45]

I seen a monster sized bottle of Hoppes 9 at Gander Mountain it looks and is the size of the old school I.V. drip bottles you used to see in hospitals.

I haven't tried it as an IV drip, hhhhmmmmmm...............

 

[Polecat]

I haven't tried it as an IV drip, hhhhmmmmmm...............

I have it in my trauma bag to revive someone who has passed out. Works great!