best materials to clean you barrel

still being green to this sport id rather ask than make mistakes
so my questions are
how often do you clean the barrel
do they use a brush like 22s or a soft swab I'm thinking a brush would ruin an air gun barrel but i could be wrong that's why i ask

which cleaning solution? something with silicone base?

use patches like a 22 push through until they come out clean i would suspect

when not in use do you lube the barrel slightly or no

don't mean to be a pain in the arse
id rather measure 2wice and cut once
thanks
Everyone has given you great advice-just avoid petroleum products as they can deteriorate some seals.
If you are really into this you can also clean and lube your pellets before shooting and sort out the nasty ones and use them for general plinking. Some pellet brands seem to oxidize even in the tins.
 
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Everyone has given you great advice-just avoid petroleum products as they can deteriorate some seals.
If you are really into this you can also clean and lube your pellets before shooting and sort out the nasty ones and use them for general plinking. Some pellet brands seem to oxidize even in the tins.
yes they have clean the pellets? and how do you do that?
 
yes they have clean the pellets? and how do you do that?


easy peasy:


 
One another subject, but related to cleaning...

Learn to know your barrel's demands for accuracy and cleaning. Some barrel's want often cleaning and tend to lead up quickly, some barrel's don't want any cleaning (for the most part) and like lubed ammo. Likewise, some barrel's take a few dozen shots to get the accuracy back after a cleaning too. Also, if you have a barrel that likes a bit of lead in there, don't chase the point of impact with scope adjustments after a fresh cleaning. Just shoot the thing as many times as it likes as the accuracy and tight grouping comes back.
 
One another subject, but related to cleaning...

Learn to know your barrel's demands for accuracy and cleaning. Some barrel's want often cleaning and tend to lead up quickly, some barrel's don't want any cleaning (for the most part) and like lubed ammo. Likewise, some barrel's take a few dozen shots to get the accuracy back after a cleaning too. Also, if you have a barrel that likes a bit of lead in there, don't chase the point of impact with scope adjustments after a fresh cleaning. Just shoot the thing as many times as it likes as the accuracy and tight grouping comes back.

I just did this with my .177, first 5 shots or so were a bit off, then after that, back to original zero. She wasn't even that dirty either, nor was my .22, and I probably put 1500 rounds or more since last touching em.

-Matt
 
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One another subject, but related to cleaning...

Learn to know your barrel's demands for accuracy and cleaning. Some barrel's want often cleaning and tend to lead up quickly, some barrel's don't want any cleaning (for the most part) and like lubed ammo. Likewise, some barrel's take a few dozen shots to get the accuracy back after a cleaning too. Also, if you have a barrel that likes a bit of lead in there, don't chase the point of impact with scope adjustments after a fresh cleaning. Just shoot the thing as many times as it likes as the accuracy and tight grouping comes back.
That's good info right there thank you.
 
One another subject, but related to cleaning...

Learn to know your barrel's demands for accuracy and cleaning. Some barrel's want often cleaning and tend to lead up quickly, some barrel's don't want any cleaning (for the most part) and like lubed ammo. Likewise, some barrel's take a few dozen shots to get the accuracy back after a cleaning too. Also, if you have a barrel that likes a bit of lead in there, don't chase the point of impact with scope adjustments after a fresh cleaning. Just shoot the thing as many times as it likes as the accuracy and tight grouping comes back.
Good call, my old hatsan jet .22 needed the barrel cleaned every 90-100 shots and it never failed to fail me once I reached that shot count. I honestly got rid of it cause I was cleaning more often than I was shooting it, and it didn't shoot that great.
 
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Everyone has given you great advice-just avoid petroleum products as they can deteriorate some seals.
If you are really into this you can also clean and lube your pellets before shooting and sort out the nasty ones and use them for general plinking. Some pellet brands seem to oxidize even in the tins.
I wash with hot water and dawn dish detergent, let dry then put them in a Ziplock and spray a light coat of napier power pellet lube then back in the tin. I reuse the same Ziplock again and again. I have never needed to replace a breech Oring.
 
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thanks for the info just washed one tin and a light mist of ballistic on a paper towel and back to the tin.
here is a question could i use my sonic cleaner i use it to clean Jewlery and atv.. motorcycle carbs
it has a built-in adjustable heater up to 95 degrees screen baskets that will hold the pellets
can also use water and dawn in the machine
anyone try an ultrasonic cleaner or can it damage the pellets? just a thought as i have an industrial one.
 
thanks for the info just washed one tin and a light mist of ballistic on a paper towel and back to the tin.
here is a question could i use my sonic cleaner i use it to clean Jewlery and atv.. motorcycle carbs
it has a built-in adjustable heater up to 95 degrees screen baskets that will hold the pellets
can also use water and dawn in the machine
anyone try an ultrasonic cleaner or can it damage the pellets? just a thought as i have an industrial one.
Sure you can use an ultrasonic for cleaning pellets ..probably the best/gentle way
Also for lubing after cleaning...instead of a paper towel, i use a zip lock bag ..coats nicely without being absorbed into the paper