Barrel lockup Lube
- Thread starter GoldenStateAIRGUNer
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I started using "Tune & Lube" because it stays where it's applied.
I was finding that most grease would get moved away from that assembly since it's a spot that has a lot of shear force.
I was finding that most grease would get moved away from that assembly since it's a spot that has a lot of shear force.
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Don't you have to be careful using petroleum based products near the air port ? Don't want any detonation " dieseling " to occur.
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That would rule out carrying any and all firearms air rifles and PB. They all have PB petroleum products in and on them.
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I saw a youtube video where a guy put a drop of oil behind a pellet loaded into the barrel just to produce dieseling. So detonation is a truth that can happen outside the compression chamber.
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Certainly can't say that isn't true. I suppose it could happen but I've used it on multiple guns for a long time with no issue ever. Just a touch of the grease is all that is needed so how much could get to that specific area? Not sure. I'll keep using it because it works for me.
Just noticed Mike's mention of the Lucas Red and Tacky grease. I have a tube of that in the shop and have also used that for the purpose.
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That's probably what I will use. Here's a video on a guy dieseling a Ruger break barrel
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OOPF_qb78_E
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OOPF_qb78_E
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Certainly can happen. If you got anywhere near what he probably put on the rear of the pellet in there from lubing the detent then you would be using WAY TOO MUCH. As I noted, I use it and it hasn't caused dieseling in my rifles. If it's a concern to you then absolutely don't use it. As an aside, if that fellow makes more videos he may have fewer fingers to use to operate the gun and camera. I'd hold the barrel myself.
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"Use Tune-In-A-Tube to lubricate exposed spring coils and chamber, as well as other contact and wear points".
https://www.pyramydair.com/s/a/Air_Venturi_Tune_In_A_Tube_Airgun_Lubricant/7927
They explain it better than I can.
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Thanks for all the input everyone! I just bought the 16oz container of Lucas #2 Red & Tacky grease. $10.50 on Amazon.
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