Any recommendations on a lube that can be applied to the spring externally and a lube for the chamber as well? Hoping an auto parts store or home center would carry a product that can be used? ..
Lubing springer without a teardown
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RWS makes a lubricant specifically for your springer chamber (appropriately named chamber lube) that comes with a probe to apply directly down your transfer port hole.
I believe it's silicone based iirc.
As for applying moly lube to the spring without disassembly, I couldn't imagine it going well.Would just make a mess as the only way I could see it being romotely possible would be to try to probe some down the cocking slot, and even then you'd have no way to distribute the lube to the whole spring.
I believe it's silicone based iirc.
As for applying moly lube to the spring without disassembly, I couldn't imagine it going well.Would just make a mess as the only way I could see it being romotely possible would be to try to probe some down the cocking slot, and even then you'd have no way to distribute the lube to the whole spring.
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If it’s not broke, don’t fix it. Lubrications to a springer are more destructive than effective. The spring doesn’t need anything. The chamber has decades worth to start with. Under oiling is nearly impossible and over oiling is nearly unavoidable.
Edit: Pivot joints on the barrel and lever should be VERY occasionally oiled. Be extremely careful and not let this oil run down to the chamber as it is likely to do if the gun is immediately stood upright after oiling.
Edit: Pivot joints on the barrel and lever should be VERY occasionally oiled. Be extremely careful and not let this oil run down to the chamber as it is likely to do if the gun is immediately stood upright after oiling.
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Unless you do take it down and clean up a factory mess..lol.. and do it correctly as for your own experience with fresh .
Its kinda a if shooting well and tight best keep it that way. If not maybe a inspection on why in order. If a new gun id like to give it a good chance if it could be a break in thing. As far as lubes go id not use anything outside of 60+% moly paste or not commonly seen or used for springers. You could use krytox but it dont mix with carbon lubes so a super through cleaning of all prior lubes is needed for it.
Ive seen that tune in a tube but ....????. Ya i dont know about that deal.. some sware by it but i think i can do better overall... (Aka proper job)
In the end you got to do as you feel best for you. Win or fail it all part of experience gained
Good luck
For fun
Its kinda a if shooting well and tight best keep it that way. If not maybe a inspection on why in order. If a new gun id like to give it a good chance if it could be a break in thing. As far as lubes go id not use anything outside of 60+% moly paste or not commonly seen or used for springers. You could use krytox but it dont mix with carbon lubes so a super through cleaning of all prior lubes is needed for it.
Ive seen that tune in a tube but ....????. Ya i dont know about that deal.. some sware by it but i think i can do better overall... (Aka proper job)
In the end you got to do as you feel best for you. Win or fail it all part of experience gained
Good luck
For fun
Amazon.com : Air Venturi Tune-in-A-Tube Airgun Lubricant : Sports & Outdoors
Amazon.com : Air Venturi Tune-in-A-Tube Airgun Lubricant : Sports & Outdoors
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I have used the RWS chamber oil with decent results. It only takes 1 small drop before I noticed a difference in my old Diana 45.
Remington Rem-oil with Teflon added to my 97s cocking lever linkage improved it. I have also added this to my HW98 barrel pivot point with good results.
For internal lubricants I think moly paste or grease works better on some areas like the cocking shoe. On the springs I use a thin layer of light grease on the inside of the coils and then a light layer of heavy tar on the outside.
Remington Rem-oil with Teflon added to my 97s cocking lever linkage improved it. I have also added this to my HW98 barrel pivot point with good results.
For internal lubricants I think moly paste or grease works better on some areas like the cocking shoe. On the springs I use a thin layer of light grease on the inside of the coils and then a light layer of heavy tar on the outside.
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I purchased a used TX200 and it was very loud when shot, buzzy even. I took the stock off and there was no lubrication on the spring. I used a small amount of the Tune in a Tube by putting a thin bead across the coils. I used a zip tie to spread the lube down the sides of the spring on either side. Rifle is much quieter and no more buzz. Decent hack, however I need to purchase a kit for it and do it correctly this winter. She is a keeper.
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