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Offline Arizona Jake

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Cleaning of Air Rifle Barrels
« on: February 19, 2004, 04:01:55 AM »
I have a Feinwerkbau P-70 Match rifle, which I use for target practice.
I came across a .17 caliber "BoreSnake" pull-through bore-cleaning rope and would like to know if anyone out there uses one, or if it will cause any harm to the bore. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated. :cb2:
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« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2004, 02:13:01 AM »
The bore snakes I have here have bronze "brush" built into the cord.  Personally, I wouldn't want to pull that thru a FWB P-70.  Why don't you get a "Patch Worm?" They'll do all the bore cleaning you need and won't harm the bore.

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« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2004, 07:40:11 AM »
Hi AJ

I have a FWB model 603 which I shoot in competion three times a week, every week.  I find that a once-a-year pull through is all that is needed.  Three or four pulls and the wad comes out without a mark and that is after around 2000 shots.

Personally I wouldn't put a bore snake down mine.
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« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2004, 01:42:54 AM »
I shoot a few felt pellets soaked in solvent through my Supersport.
I generally stack at least two on top of each other to provide backpressure with respect to the spring.
The felt pellets start out really dirty, but by the third round or so, they look as clean as new.

I do the same proceedure to my Sheridan, but I do not stack multiple pellets on top of each other. I use one pellet and pump the rifle twice.

Bill
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« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2004, 04:13:43 AM »
Thank you all for the input. I'll stick to shooting wool cleaning pellets to clean my rifle's barrel. :wink:
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« Reply #5 on: February 24, 2004, 04:58:13 AM »
Jake.

I'm no expert but I think you are correct to clean your air guns with felt pellets.
Airguns don't burn gunpowder and inherit the associated grime.
They don't shoot copper jacketed projectiles, so the rifle lands do not get the associated coining.
I really see no need to run any type brush through the bore, or even a patch for that matter. You could do more damage to the rifling with a cleaning rod than any benefit gained by the practice.
Felt pellets work very well. They start out dirty but come out spotless after just a few shots. When they come out clean, your bore is also clean.
I did push about 20 felt pellets with Flitz polishing compound through my Supersport when it was brand new. The barrel was filthy. It appeared to have some sort of rust preventing stuff in it. Anyway, I was so anal about the bore that I used a thin wooden dowell as the rod. When I finished, the bore was mirror brite and remains that way even today.
When I put my Sheridan away after shooting, I put a couple of pumps in the chamber. That's all that is necessary because the barrel is brass.
Before I put the Supersport away, I fire one oil soaked felt pellet through it. It's barrel is steel and could rust without protection.

Bill
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« Reply #6 on: February 25, 2004, 09:12:59 AM »
I believe I've seen a lot of warnings against using standard firearms solvents and oils in air guns.  Its my understanding that these fluids may attack the seals in air guns.  I use Beeman MP -5 for cleaning and protecting my air guns.  Also, I believe one doesn't want to allow oils to flow back into the compression chambers of spring air guns - to avoid detonation. I've seen that some folks advocate using soft patches pulled through, breach to muzzle, with heavy fish line to avoid damage by cleaning rods.  I find I maintain better accuracy if I gently clean my bores after 500 or so rounds as there can be some build up of crud, depending on brand of pellet used, and if you are using any chamber oil.  I've also seen discussions of cleaning pellets - especially Crosman Premier pellets, to reduce crud in the barrels.  HTH
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« Reply #7 on: February 25, 2004, 11:08:42 AM »
You are right and I should have mentioned it. Powder gun solvents and oils will indeed destroy seals in airguns. WD-40 included.
I also use Beeman's MP-5 on everything but the pump arm pivots on the Sheridan. I use Mac-1's "Secret Sauce" there.

Bill
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Offline 9c3gj

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« Reply #8 on: February 27, 2004, 12:59:40 AM »
Hello All.
      I have a AAtx200mk3.
       All I have heard and read about bore cleaning has led me to the point
       where all I put through is lead.Regards
                                                               Ron :gun4:
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