Author Topic: Airgun Maintenance (Read 672 times)

meyer44 · « **on:** May 07, 2005, 09:50:50 AM »

I have read that airguns require very little maintenance but I was wondering what to use to prevent rust on the exterior of a TF 99. Would WD-40 be okay on the outside of the barrel? And should I purchase a bottle of spring cylinder oil? Also what should I use for the wood?

I heard that the bore doesn't really need anything for a long time but if you think otherwise I am open to any suggestions.
Thanks

Charles/NM · « **Reply #1 on:** May 07, 2005, 07:34:38 PM »

I read a test report on various oils for corrosion resistance and regular old motor oil worked the best. I shoot mostly pump up airguns. There is enough oil in and on them that I don't have to do anything extra to the wood. Sone people wax their stocks.

Lawdog · « **Reply #2 on:** May 08, 2005, 11:08:54 AM »

meyer44,

Stay away from those "felt cleaning pellets". You'll most likely damage your rifle as they are not intended for springer use. Stay away from WD-40 as it is to penetrate not lubricate. Go to http://www.beeman.com/care.htm and read about the care and feeding of modern spring-piston air rifles. Follow its directions and your new rifle will give you years of service. If I can be of any other help just ask. Lawdog

meyer44 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 08, 2005, 11:26:32 AM »

Ok thanks Lawdog you are always lots of help. I did have one question after reading the article. How do I clean the bore with MP-5 oil? It is a fixed barrel so can I use a cheaper rod like one from RWS or should I run patches through it with something like the Beeman zipper kit?

Lawdog · « **Reply #4 on:** May 09, 2005, 09:40:51 AM »

meyer44,

I personally use Zip Cleaning Kits for all my air guns. They are designed for air gun barrels and won't do any damage to the rifling like a hard rod can. Lawdog