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Air Gun Home Forum Index » Airgun Smithing » Lubrication    View previous topic :: View next topic  Lubrication   Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2011 11:34 pm Ronan1111 New Member Joined: 27 Aug 2011 Posts: 2 Hey guys, I'm just wondering, since I just bought a Crosman 357 CO2 revolver. I hear the fail/dry up/ leak everyone once in a while. In my Airsoft replicas, I use thick Silicone oil designed for O-rings and Dupont Teflon silicone that's O-ring safe. My question is, could I use them on the CO2 seal to keep them lubed up? How bout a few drops down the barrel and a patch to keep everything clean? Any helpful response would be greatly appreciated! - Ronan   Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2011 3:21 pm oddtodd Silver Status Member Joined: 30 Dec 2008 Posts: 2029 Location: Richmond, IN USA I've always been using 1 drop of pellgun oil on the top of a CO2 cartridge every 4th one or so. I wouldn't wipe down the barrel at all. Lube in the barrel= gummy dust. I use windex when I clean my barrel. _________________ Airguns: Two starlings talking "Larry, did you hear that? Larry?? LARRY!!!!"   Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2011 9:17 pm SMP Silver Status Member Joined: 04 Feb 2011 Posts: 1183 Location: Just south of "Out There"- Land O Lakes Ontario The silicone oils you are using would be an excellent choice for a cartridge seal. I agree with Todd however to keep them out of the barrel. _________________ Sean   Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2011 7:14 pm Big Ern Veteran Member Joined: 31 Aug 2011 Posts: 357 Location: Miami Fl. Isn't Windex water based? Is that a good idea in the barrel?   Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 7:14 am oddtodd Silver Status Member Joined: 30 Dec 2008 Posts: 2029 Location: Richmond, IN USA Windex is water based, but it evaporates quickly due to having alcohol and ammonia. That and I run patches thru the bore till they come out spotless. _________________ Airguns: Two starlings talking "Larry, did you hear that? Larry?? LARRY!!!!"   Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 7:42 am Jeremy Veteran Member Joined: 19 May 2010 Posts: 154 oddtodd wrote: I've always been using 1 drop of pellgun oil on the top of a CO2 cartridge every 4th one or so. I wouldn't wipe down the barrel at all. Lube in the barrel= gummy dust. I use windex when I clean my barrel. I see in the manuals of some of my pistols that they say to use a drop on every cartridge, do you think thats too excessive?   Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 9:00 am Big Ern Veteran Member Joined: 31 Aug 2011 Posts: 357 Location: Miami Fl. Jeremy wrote: oddtodd wrote: I've always been using 1 drop of pellgun oil on the top of a CO2 cartridge every 4th one or so. I wouldn't wipe down the barrel at all. Lube in the barrel= gummy dust. I use windex when I clean my barrel. I see in the manuals of some of my pistols that they say to use a drop on every cartridge, do you think thats too excessive? I think so, since the shots go all over the place when you use it. I think every few cartriges would be better like said before.   Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 9:07 am Jeremy Veteran Member Joined: 19 May 2010 Posts: 154 I was just going by the manual for the pistol.   Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 11:23 am oddtodd Silver Status Member Joined: 30 Dec 2008 Posts: 2029 Location: Richmond, IN USA Sometimes following the manual is overkill. Maybe Crosman wants to sell more oil? lol Anyway, as long as you get some lube on it is better than none. I would rather have something under lubed than overdone. You can always add more, but taking it out is the hard part. _________________ Airguns: Two starlings talking "Larry, did you hear that? Larry?? LARRY!!!!" Lubrication     Air Gun Home Forum Index » Airgun Smithing You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum All times are GMT - 5 Hours   Page 1 of 1   All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First  Select a forum Main Forums----------------AirGunHome Q&AGeneral Air Gun Questions and TopicsPicture GalleryTarget Shooting: Casual, Fun and CompetitionHunting, Pest Control, Varminting People/Events/Airgun Issue Discussion----------------Introduce YourselfThe BS TopicClubs/Events/Regional/Political Airgun Issues Maintenance, Modification and Reviews----------------RiflesPistolsAntique, Collector and Novelty AirgunsBB GunsPellets/AmmoOpticsAccessoriesAirgun Smithing Buy, Sell or Trade Forums----------------For SaleWant to Buy   Note: If you are seeing "Please enter your username and password to log in." Your browser cookies have been reset or you need to register to access the topic in question. Use the 'Register' button near the top left of this page. Click Here for AirGunHome.com Main Page Powered by phpBB © 2001-2004 phpBB Group Partial Styling Supplied by Vjacheslav Trushkin Themes Database.