Sorry for my ignorance being new to PCPs. I've had a Wildcat (.25) for about 4 months now & have put a full tin of through (would've been [a lot] more but just too dawn hot (in Tx)).
When I received it & before even firing a single shot I ran some patches through just to make sure the barrel wasn't [too] mucked up with lead buildup, checked all my screws - "nuting & bolting" for car folks, and made sure everything was in place & where it should be.
When it came time to shoot it was everything as advertised; tigger was clean & crisp, power was on par, accuracy was amazing. After 350+ pellets have been spent and the barrel is somewhat "seasoned".
Should I clean the barrel again or wait until I put another tin [or 2 or 3] through?
When I do clean the barrel, what type (brand) of cleaner is recommend that does NOT harm o-ring?
Do I need to oil/lubricate the barrel and/or o-rings after cleaning? If so, what kind (also does not harm o-rings) & frequency?
I've watched tons of videos & asked a couple of forums, but all have given me mixed suggestions. Some say never to clean until POI shifts, some say clean 2per/yr, other say every 400-500 rounds. As far as cleaning substance to use; some say don't use anything just patches, others say WD40, silicon base only but don't give the name.
I'm at a loss, or am I over thinking it. Or wait to cross that bridge when I see accuracy problem...wouldn't it be too late if I neglected that long & stuff [has already] starts to deteriorate i.e. o-rings, seals etc.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Or a hug & "It'll be ok" would work....prefer the advice though lol.
Thanks!
When I received it & before even firing a single shot I ran some patches through just to make sure the barrel wasn't [too] mucked up with lead buildup, checked all my screws - "nuting & bolting" for car folks, and made sure everything was in place & where it should be.
When it came time to shoot it was everything as advertised; tigger was clean & crisp, power was on par, accuracy was amazing. After 350+ pellets have been spent and the barrel is somewhat "seasoned".
Should I clean the barrel again or wait until I put another tin [or 2 or 3] through?
When I do clean the barrel, what type (brand) of cleaner is recommend that does NOT harm o-ring?
Do I need to oil/lubricate the barrel and/or o-rings after cleaning? If so, what kind (also does not harm o-rings) & frequency?
I've watched tons of videos & asked a couple of forums, but all have given me mixed suggestions. Some say never to clean until POI shifts, some say clean 2per/yr, other say every 400-500 rounds. As far as cleaning substance to use; some say don't use anything just patches, others say WD40, silicon base only but don't give the name.
I'm at a loss, or am I over thinking it. Or wait to cross that bridge when I see accuracy problem...wouldn't it be too late if I neglected that long & stuff [has already] starts to deteriorate i.e. o-rings, seals etc.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Or a hug & "It'll be ok" would work....prefer the advice though lol.
Thanks!