What is everyone’s favorite cleaner? Being new to pcp I don’t want to use the wrong stuff! I’m waiting on my FX Streamline and don’t want to use the wrong stuff. I do have quite a bit or rem oil that I use on rifles and shotguns.
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Probably might be best follow mfg recommendations.
I can honestly say I have never once cleaned any air rifles I own,, they all seem to shot just fine, But I only hunt..
I can honestly say I have never once cleaned any air rifles I own,, they all seem to shot just fine, But I only hunt..
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Clean your bore with Hoppes' Elite Bore Cleaner...it "cleans right down to the pores" and removes any lead build up that can accumulate over time. It is not a solvent...looks more like soapy water...but it works absolutely great!
Best regards, Chuck
Best regards, Chuck
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Eezox, stay away from o rings, Ballistol, safe on almost everything, Hoppes bore cleaner, smells good and works almost as good as Eezox.
Overall Ballistol has my vote for price vs performance on air rifles, Eezox on my center fired weapon.
Overall Ballistol has my vote for price vs performance on air rifles, Eezox on my center fired weapon.
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I use hoppes on my powder guns, sounds like I need to get some ballistol. Thanks for the advice.
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Just be sure, after cleaning, it's completely dry if using anything petroleum based. Anything that might combust under pressure has got to be gone before shooting! Also, check the instructions on how the cleaner works with rubber seals. I understand Ballisstol is supposed to be safe on rubber seals, but not sure about Hoppes.
I've used a couple cleaners, and as long as they:
1, do clean
2. won't combust under pressure
3. won't ruin seals
you should be good.
Joe Wayne Raye (Sorry Joe if I got it wrong) has a good cleaning video where he uses a de-fanged bore snake. Take the brass brush out (Watch the video) and it's a really fast clean.
enjoy
I've used a couple cleaners, and as long as they:
1, do clean
2. won't combust under pressure
3. won't ruin seals
you should be good.
Joe Wayne Raye (Sorry Joe if I got it wrong) has a good cleaning video where he uses a de-fanged bore snake. Take the brass brush out (Watch the video) and it's a really fast clean.
enjoy
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Okay, I’ll get some ballistol, defang a 22 bore snake and make sure barrel is dry after. It’s sort of a learning curve, but once again thank you guys! This is one of the better forums I’ve been a part of.
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We've all been there. Cleaning is a pain, but necessary, and Airguns need a bit of TLC to protect those o-rings
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Oh, forgot, on a PCP the brass weight on the Bore Snake probably won't fit through the breech. I cut the weight off completely and tied a knot in the end of the snake. Next, I took some trimmer line, folded it in half and heated it a bit to keep the bend. Then put that through the muzzle of the barrel and pushed it down to the breech. I put the knotted end of the bore snake in the bend in the trimmer line and pulled it through. Sounds complicated, but it's not bad.
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