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Air Gun Home Forum Index » Airgun Smithing » Pellets and lead    View previous topic :: View next topic  Pellets and lead   Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 7:03 am dvtaz Member Joined: 13 Feb 2013 Posts: 12 Location: Lakewood, CA Just began using pellets in my Daisy 35. Has anyone ever addressed the issue or lack of an issue with lead fowling in the barrel? I shoot cast bullets in my 9mm and .270 weapons and clean the barrels constantly.   Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 9:31 am radar Silver Status Member Joined: 13 Nov 2011 Posts: 1138 Location: Des Moines, Iowa, USA The leading isn't usually a problem at airgun velocities and temperatures. Some professional air rifle target shooters never clean their barrels. I wouldn't worry about it unless accuracy falls off, then a gentle cleaning, because airgun barrels are typically soft steel, or sometimes brass. If storing it, apply oil to the bore to prevent rust, and wipe out the oil before shooting it again. _________________ It's never too late to have a happy childhood.   Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 3:19 pm dvtaz Member Joined: 13 Feb 2013 Posts: 12 Location: Lakewood, CA radar wrote: The leading isn't usually a problem at airgun velocities and temperatures. Some professional air rifle target shooters never clean their barrels. I wouldn't worry about it unless accuracy falls off, then a gentle cleaning, because airgun barrels are typically soft steel, or sometimes brass. If storing it, apply oil to the bore to prevent rust, and wipe out the oil before shooting it again. Thanks for the information. Yes I found out having any oil in the barrel messes up the accuracy of the shot patterns.   Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 10:04 pm radar Silver Status Member Joined: 13 Nov 2011 Posts: 1138 Location: Des Moines, Iowa, USA Oh yeah, I doesn't take much to throw off the groups. Usually some Goo Gone on a linen patch is all you need for cleaning. Then follow with dry patches. If you use a bronze brush, try to keep it rarely, and only as necessary on those barrels...and never on brass like the Benjamin or Sheridan pump-up guns. Don't use powder solvent like Hoppe's Number 9 on airguns either. It messes up the seals. cheers, Rob _________________ It's never too late to have a happy childhood.   Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 4:37 pm Robw Veteran Member Joined: 30 Jan 2013 Posts: 441 I rarely clean any of my airgun barrels except for the Condor. If it is shot a lot at high pressure with heavy pellets the choke leads up pretty good after a couple of hundred rounds. _________________ Getting in a rush only slows you down. Reflect Jesus Christ-Not your surroundings. Pellets and lead     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.