GunTuff Air Rifle Pistol 10 Piece .177 / .22 Cleaning Kit With Plastic Case Air Rifle Pistol Gun Airgun Rimfire 177 22 Brushes & Rods

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If you’ve read my article about dieseling you’ll know you shouldn’t do it intentionally, but that many springers will still diesel. Particularly if you were over-zealous in your oiling. This heavy dieseling will result in burned up oil being tossed down the barrel. Over time a problem will develop. Right: Take hold of the pull-through and pull the patches through the bore, taking care to keep everything central and away from the crown It’s best to carry out the barrel-cleaning process in a clean area. Some of the products being used can irritate skin and eyes, and we are also dealing with the removal of lead, a poisonous metal. Latex gloves will offer the best protection, although I just prefer to wash my hands thoroughly once I’ve finished.

GunTuff Air Rifle Pistol 10 Piece .177 / .22 Cleaning Kit

The easiest way to insert a pull-through is directly into the barrel – this BSA Ultra XL makes the job easy DO NOT DO THIS IF YOU ARE NOT CONFIDENT – We will reiterate though, if this is not something you are comfortable with doing, DO NOT attempt it. The last thing you want to do is destroy the mechanism in the process!

Problems Specific to CO2 and PCP Barrels

Airguns are not firearms. They look so similar people want to use supplies they already have for both. Unfortunately, this is a terrible idea. The principles governing firearms and airguns are different enough you’ll end up causing damage to your air rifle. It sounds silly, but it’s true. The same goes for scopes, which is a totally different topic we’ve discussed here on Airgun Planet.

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Remember airgun barrels are soft steel or brass. They are soft metal and will scratch and damage easily. Always be careful when cleaning them. Particularly when you are using rods or brushes. A common mistake is people focus on what the end of the rod is doing and let the near side scrape on the side of the barrel. Imagine you’ve been sitting in the woods patiently for hours and your time is now. You have a squirrel in your sits. Calmly you pull the trigger, and you miss. At a range, you almost never miss normally!Possibly the best argument for cleaning your barrel regularly is to apply oil appropriately. This kind of cleaning will ensure you have the most protection applied to your gun at any given time. Reasons to Clean Your Barrel Periodically

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This is a tip I found on the net that I haven’t tried but should work really well. Just spritz a little WD-40 on your cleaning cloth and pull it through like normal. It will grab that lead right out. Clean From the Breach INSTEAD, USE CLEANING PELLETS – Cleaning pellets are a very efficient way to ensure your barrel stays clean. The general rule of thumb is to use one cleaning pellet after every tin of pellets you put through it. If you want to go the extra step, you can also make use of a cleaning rod as well. If you are experiencing this you need to clean a bit more frequently than other airgun users. Be careful with the amount of lubricant you are using, and make sure you are using airgun specific lubricant. This should reduce the dieseling. Remember, a little bit is OK, but if the effect is heavy that’s when you should be concerned. Don’t Re-Zero Immediately, and Don’t Be Alarmed at Temporarily Reduced Accuracy If you are going to spend a bit of cash on your airgun a good cleaning kit is where you should spend it. Taking care of your air rifle and ensuring it lasts is priceless. You don’t have to break the bank though. Just make sure the components are quality components. .080 Weed Trimmer Line Works WondersIt is completely unnecessary. Airguns don’t leave the same residue that firearms do inside their barrels. On top of that when a pellet is fired it ends up clearing other debris most of the time. Some people even say Olympians often don’t clean their barrels. I haven’t spoken to one so I don’t know for sure. Reasons For Cleaning Your Barrels Regularly DEGREASING – Generally, you’ll want to leave your trigger mechanism alone, however, if you’re somewhat of a tinkerer, you can remove the casing from the trigger mechanism, which will reveal an internal mechanism. Once doing this, you can use a degreaser spray on the trigger mechanism and then re-oil the appropriate areas.

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A poorly cared for airgun can rust out become inaccurate and become unusable. Proper protection is a must. Remember most of us aren’t Olympians. Our airguns are different, our daily routines are different and the way our air rifles are used is different. Comparing to an Olympian is a flawed argument. The solution to your reduced accuracy is to shoot your gun more. It can take as many as 200 shots, though that’s on the extreme edge. Just know this is common, and you don’t have to worry. Final Words One of the biggest draws of a lot of Airguns is the bespoke woodwork that distinguishes them from other products. Airguns make use of a variety of different woods, including beech and hardwood, and although these are varnished at the manufacturing stage, over time the wood can show the effects of general wear and tear. The good news is this is easily treatable. Some people will tell you to only use a nylon brush. I think that’s a bit overly cautious. Sometimes you will need a brass or bronze brush to get a really good clean. An argument for using Nylon is that over time even a soft metal like brass can wear away at your steel barrel.Drinking straw: A straw gives the pull-though a head start any time you’re trying to clean a barrel that doesn’t offer direct access to the muzzle, such as a shrouded barrel with a non-removable end cap. When you are going for just a light cleaning you don’t necessarily need rods. The best option people have found is some .080 weed trimmer line. Cut the end at an angle you can stab through a cloth. It really does work wonders.