I didn't want to hijack another thread talking about breaking in air rifles, so I started this one.
My classic RWS / Diana 34 .177 air rifle came in the mail a couple of days ago. I went out back to shoot it/break it in with some Crosman 7.9 grain pellets, using the iron sights and it sounded more like a firecracker/22 short going off than a spring powered air rifle. I retreated inside and put the rifle up (a.k.a. I wasn't paying attention and didn't break the barrel to look for any tell-tale smoke from dieseling, but since this is a "factory fresh" rifle out of the packaging, I think that's what it is). I did clean the barrel with a Patchworm, some Ballistol, and several dry patches until they came out clean. I understand that there may be different views about cleaning the barrel before shooting the rifle, but I've always been a rebel.
Question: How long can I expect this dieseling to take place before the rifle settles down? Ten shots..50 shots...100 shots? I have an excellent rubber tire mulch pellet trap, and can shoot in my closed garage until the rifle settles...I don't want to scare or concern any neighbors.
Thanks!
My classic RWS / Diana 34 .177 air rifle came in the mail a couple of days ago. I went out back to shoot it/break it in with some Crosman 7.9 grain pellets, using the iron sights and it sounded more like a firecracker/22 short going off than a spring powered air rifle. I retreated inside and put the rifle up (a.k.a. I wasn't paying attention and didn't break the barrel to look for any tell-tale smoke from dieseling, but since this is a "factory fresh" rifle out of the packaging, I think that's what it is). I did clean the barrel with a Patchworm, some Ballistol, and several dry patches until they came out clean. I understand that there may be different views about cleaning the barrel before shooting the rifle, but I've always been a rebel.
Question: How long can I expect this dieseling to take place before the rifle settles down? Ten shots..50 shots...100 shots? I have an excellent rubber tire mulch pellet trap, and can shoot in my closed garage until the rifle settles...I don't want to scare or concern any neighbors.
Thanks!