Will lubing the slug help with the decrease in velocity? If so, what is the best lube?
Slug lube
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I use LT1 and that seems to do the trick . velocity is better and it does help , I kind of thought it would be better ... Anyways it defo helps with the grouping . When using lube they groups are better for me out he Red Wolf .
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Lube hasn't made any difference for me. A smaller diameter slug that fits my barrel better has though.
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Well there you have it, 100% agreement 
So many variables, you just have to experiment to see what works best.
Assuming we are talking about a PCP, you can try most any common lubricant. With a springer, avoid anything that can ignite. The instantaneous temperature rise will cause dieseling and can damage the piston seal and spring. Not that slugs make much sense for springers, only mentioning it just in case.
So many variables, you just have to experiment to see what works best.
Assuming we are talking about a PCP, you can try most any common lubricant. With a springer, avoid anything that can ignite. The instantaneous temperature rise will cause dieseling and can damage the piston seal and spring. Not that slugs make much sense for springers, only mentioning it just in case.
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Ok, I did try a short answer jaja
it will depend mainly on the barrel and the slug size and weight. Airgun barrels are not standard in bore dimension, and results might be different too.
pellet have like donno 30% of the surface touching the barrel, slugs is more like 80% (not exact percentages just to have an idea) ergo, more friction, ergo lower speeds. Lub on slugs help to reduce that. But also will depend on the slug diameter, barrel choke, etc. Lub It might or might not influence the accuracy (in a good or bad way) that is a totally different story.
It is needed? I believe the only one can answer that is you. Try, test and let us know, like you can see here there is not a definitive answer it will depend.
it will depend mainly on the barrel and the slug size and weight. Airgun barrels are not standard in bore dimension, and results might be different too.
pellet have like donno 30% of the surface touching the barrel, slugs is more like 80% (not exact percentages just to have an idea) ergo, more friction, ergo lower speeds. Lub on slugs help to reduce that. But also will depend on the slug diameter, barrel choke, etc. Lub It might or might not influence the accuracy (in a good or bad way) that is a totally different story.
It is needed? I believe the only one can answer that is you. Try, test and let us know, like you can see here there is not a definitive answer it will depend.
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The very best ointment is,bee natural wax mixed with synthetic transmission oil.
70% beeswax to 30% oil ratio.
70% beeswax to 30% oil ratio.
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Normal WD 40 no, Silicon WD40 yes, in general terms, you should avoid any petroleum based lubricant
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OK, thanks!
Justfound a product made by 3M that they sell here in Peru, so I have something else to test now!
Justfound a product made by 3M that they sell here in Peru, so I have something else to test now!
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