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All Springer/NP/PCP Air Gun Discussion General => Air Gun Gate => Topic started by: James L. on January 15, 2022, 07:04:00 PM
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Hello,
I have searched the forums but can't seem to find anything in regards to what members use for rust and gentle care on the out side of the marauders. I have seem and looked into a couple but can't seem to find the one I like the most. So, if there isn't a thread then I would like to know every ones opinion on what they use.
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I use Ballistol to wipe the barrel and the wood on my Diana 54.
Take care, Bernie.
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Ballistol for metal and wood here.
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I use regular gun oil on the outside metal and wood. I just make sure not to get it on any seals or innards.
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I picked up remington remoil but I have also been looking into BreakFree CLP-4 Cleaner Lubricant.
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Ballistol.
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Ballistol here also.
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Ballistol also. Works great.
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Froglube...
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Eezox. Used it on all air/powder burners for 25+ years with excellent results, plus it smells good!
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Froglube... Properly applied..
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James,
If CLP runs to where it can wick onto O-rings, the solvent (cleaner) tends to cause them to perish and leak air. Wiping down with a cloth that has oil on it should minimize the risk.
I thought the Marauder parts were anodized and painted. If you mean the outside of the actual steel barrel, wiping that down with almost any oil or grease, to act as a moisture barrier should work.
If you are seeing rust on the outside of the barrel, then perhaps the bore is also at risk. People shooting lubed projectiles probably have the lowest risk.
One might argue that a thin layer of lead seals off the bore from moisture. I am not so sure this is an unbroken layer. Unless slight rusting encourages lead to smear off there, thereby shielding the previously "unplated" sections with their own lead layer....
I apply a thin film of oil to my barrel bores to act as a barrier, unless I am planning to shoot the same airgun again the next day. This may be overkill, but I don't want to see rust in a barrel...
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James,
If CLP runs to where it can wick onto O-rings, the solvent (cleaner) tends to cause them to perish and leak air. Wiping down with a cloth that has oil on it should minimize the risk.
I thought the Marauder parts were anodized and painted. If you mean the outside of the actual steel barrel, wiping that down with almost any oil or grease, to act as a moisture barrier should work.
If you are seeing rust on the outside of the barrel, then perhaps the bore is also at risk. People shooting lubed projectiles probably have the lowest risk.
One might argue that a thin layer of lead seals off the bore from moisture. I am not so sure this is an unbroken layer. Unless slight rusting encourages lead to smear off there, thereby shielding the previously "unplated" sections with their own lead layer....
I apply a thin film of oil to my barrel bores to act as a barrier, unless I am planning to shoot the same airgun again the next day. This may be overkill, but I don't want to see rust in a barrel...
I see what you are saying. When I ordered my 3xmarauders they where perfectly fine for about a week before I started seeing rust blushes on the outside shroud and the air tube. Therefore, I was looking into what members used in order to keep the rust at bay. I've picked up some Ballistol wipes off amazon (3xpacks for $13) as they seem to be what other recommend it use.
When you pay a lot for your rifles or any gun, you want to do what ever you need too in order to keep them clean
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Perfectly reasonable on both counts:
Therefore, I was looking into what members used in order to keep the rust at bay. I've picked up some Ballistol wipes off amazon (3xpacks for $13) as they seem to be what other recommend it use.
When you pay a lot for your rifles or any gun, you want to do what ever you need too in order to keep them clean
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I use Ballistol on my Diana 350 N-Tec;
Jesse