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pdxFrank
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What do y'all use to make cleanup easier & protect the metal parts of your air-rifle when shooting in inclement weather?
My gun needs a rain-jacket too.
My gun needs a rain-jacket too.
Well, I can't seem to copy and paste the website here, but if you google Comprehensive Corrosion Test, 46 Products, Day At The Range and scroll you'll find it. Lots of good corrosion prevention test results.
Personally, I have always used good old WD-40 or 3-in-1 oil on all my guns. A lot of people will say WD traps water, causes rust, etc., but I've used it on my waterfowl guns that see the worst of the worst weather and have yet to have any of them rust (one is a 1976 Browning and the blue is still beautiful).
WD-40 will detonate so you have to keep it out of the bore and compression chamber.
Personally, I have always used good old WD-40 or 3-in-1 oil on all my guns. A lot of people will say WD traps water, causes rust, etc., but I've used it on my waterfowl guns that see the worst of the worst weather and have yet to have any of them rust (one is a 1976 Browning and the blue is still beautiful).
WD-40 will detonate so you have to keep it out of the bore and compression chamber.
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Thanks @r1lover!
I use 100% silicone (like treadmill lube) on all my guns, and have had good luck. Lots of benefits too.
Got a good tip somewhere to use Chapstick, in screwholes and the like. I like more "prevention" than cleanup.
Can't let a little rain stop me.
I use 100% silicone (like treadmill lube) on all my guns, and have had good luck. Lots of benefits too.
Got a good tip somewhere to use Chapstick, in screwholes and the like. I like more "prevention" than cleanup.
Can't let a little rain stop me.
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Here's the best article ever on lubricants and rust preventatives.
DayAtTheRange
I use Ballistol on my guns. It's a fairly good lubricant and gives you a modicum of rust protection. I like the low toxicity and odor. It's safe on wood, plastic and delicate wood mechanisms. I know several piano technicians that use it on grand action center pins.
WD 40 Specialist is the best anti-rust agent. I use it on my tablesaw, drill press column, base and pedestal, and various other shop machinery. It pretty much stops rust. It's slightly sticky, I wouldn't call it a lubricant.
DayAtTheRange
I use Ballistol on my guns. It's a fairly good lubricant and gives you a modicum of rust protection. I like the low toxicity and odor. It's safe on wood, plastic and delicate wood mechanisms. I know several piano technicians that use it on grand action center pins.
WD 40 Specialist is the best anti-rust agent. I use it on my tablesaw, drill press column, base and pedestal, and various other shop machinery. It pretty much stops rust. It's slightly sticky, I wouldn't call it a lubricant.
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After an all day hunt in the rain, do you take the stock off to remove all the H2O that you can't get at?
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pdxFrank
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Typically not. I don't get it that wet that often, but when I do...
Here's the type of lube I use in all my guns.
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I've heard spraying it down with balistol works. I heard of one person who treated all his airguns with balistol before bugging out of his house in New Orleans before hurricane Katrina hit. When he came back, his guns were fine. His house- not so good. Could be an internet story but idk.
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For now Renaissance wax came highly recommended and what I've been using and can be used on both the wood and metal parts:
https://www.amazon.com/Renaissance-Micro-Crystalline-Wax-Polish-65/dp/B001DSZWEM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1VM7G7P3TJ5TE&dchild=1&keywords=renessaince+wax&qid=1601693514&sprefix=renes%2Caps%2C209&sr=8-1
I've also seen several on different forums say Flitz Gun wax is an excellent protectant for both guns and knives:
https://www.amazon.com/Flitz-GW-02785-White-Bottle/dp/B0046E8MOC/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=flitz+gun+wax&qid=1601693582&sr=8-5
https://www.amazon.com/Renaissance-Micro-Crystalline-Wax-Polish-65/dp/B001DSZWEM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1VM7G7P3TJ5TE&dchild=1&keywords=renessaince+wax&qid=1601693514&sprefix=renes%2Caps%2C209&sr=8-1
I've also seen several on different forums say Flitz Gun wax is an excellent protectant for both guns and knives:
https://www.amazon.com/Flitz-GW-02785-White-Bottle/dp/B0046E8MOC/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=flitz+gun+wax&qid=1601693582&sr=8-5
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Be sure to check out this article. DayAtTheRange
It tests 40 popular gun lubes for water displacement, smell/odor, lubrication, compatibility, corrosion inhibition.
It tests 40 popular gun lubes for water displacement, smell/odor, lubrication, compatibility, corrosion inhibition.
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There always has to be one...
I keep my break barrels inside and out of the rain. That is the best and most proven protection. 100% guaranteed
I keep my break barrels inside and out of the rain. That is the best and most proven protection. 100% guaranteed
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pdxFrank
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"Has to be one" what sir?
Obviously if you didn't use your guns during bad weather, it wouldn't need that protection.
But if I kept my guns indoors out of the rain, I'd have to move or simply not enjoy.
I've come to the conclusion there's not much more I can do than I already am.
Aim true,
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"Has to be one" what sir?
Obviously if you didn't use your guns during bad weather, it wouldn't need that protection.
But if I kept my guns indoors out of the rain, I'd have to move or simply not enjoy.
I've come to the conclusion there's not much more I can do than I already am.
Aim true,
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There is always one wise guy that goes a different direction with the answer than what the purpose of question was, meaning myself. I was just trying to be funny. Guess I missed. I'm just about 2.5 hours north of you so I am VERY familiar with the wet outdoors. Take care neighbor!
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AH, roger-that Greenarrow, my bad. Hard to get across tone with text sometimes. 
I have a tarp over my plinking spot and an umbrella over me. I manage to keep all but the blustery out.
Thinking about stretching my distance out in a field somewhere, and that's going to require a little more work I figure.
Ex-Army, so not unfamiliar with cleaning dirty guns.
No so much about prevention though.
I have a tarp over my plinking spot and an umbrella over me. I manage to keep all but the blustery out.
Thinking about stretching my distance out in a field somewhere, and that's going to require a little more work I figure.
Ex-Army, so not unfamiliar with cleaning dirty guns.
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Use mine all year rain or shine. After use wiped down. Then Ballistol wipe down. Put in the safe. Have used it on all my guns for years.
And it rains alot in my part of the woods.
And it rains alot in my part of the woods.
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Use mine all year rain or shine a couple times a week
After use wiped down. Then Ballistol wipe down. Put in the safe. Have used it on all my guns for years.
And it rains alot in my part of the woods.
After use wiped down. Then Ballistol wipe down. Put in the safe. Have used it on all my guns for years.
And it rains alot in my part of the woods.
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pdxFrank
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Won't that eat rubber o-rings and the like? Petroleum products and (ironically) rubber don't go well together.
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AH, roger-that Greenarrow, my bad. Hard to get across tone with text sometimes.
I have a tarp over my plinking spot and an umbrella over me. I manage to keep all but the blustery out.
Thinking about stretching my distance out in a field somewhere, and that's going to require a little more work I figure.
Ex-Army, so not unfamiliar with cleaning dirty guns.No so much about prevention though.
It is hard to read tone in text oftentimes. All is good here!
I like the way you have adapted to be able to shoot in most conditions. These air rifles are certainly addicting!
I am able to shoot from under my carport when it rains. It's a narrow shooting lane that angles towards the neighbors back field with a small natural backstop to keep the pellets under control. I can still get 78 yards if needed but I'm usually in the 30ish yards range for most of my airgun plinking. When the temps drop I am able to plug in a dish heater and/or a heating pad to kill the chill. Shooting at night I use either a LED flashlight or run an extension cord with a halogen work light to illuminate the target.
Happy shooting neighbor!
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