waxing the bore

[Back_Roads]

 I use the next best thing Turtle Wax, no signs of sluggishness 

[my87csx481]

And if waxing is still king, this stuff might be even better than Treewax, as Treewax is a blend whereas this appears to be 100% carnuba, plus a hard liquifier:

It says "combustable", maybe from the turpentine,  so watch out for deseling.

Hunter

The carrier that liquefies the wax allowing application QUICKLY evaporates.  ZERO chance of dieseling IMO.

Being the individual who presented BORE WAXING to the air gun community unintentionally a few years ago. ( as a tuner had been doing so for many years ) it's process came to public knowledge after years of tidbit parts and pieces of the process finally culminated as a W T F is the process and the why for being shared with a few others who matter of fact asked.  Had no problem with it being shared, tho was not going to state such info openly.

There are some KEY aspects of whats required and here is list as i feel is priority.

PROVEN barrel that is by in large accurate.
LAPPING of bore being in many instances more aggressive than JB paste offers.
Best finish provided by @ 400 grit lap compounds and NOT high polished !
Leade & Crown + transfer path ( PCP's ) correctly done.

CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN bore after said work ... I'm talking near surgical clean !!  *Personally use NAPTHA making sure Zero oils or solvents used previous are on bore surface or within the microscopic fretting of bore surface.

LIBERAL Tre-wax on a patch using a round jag tip & hard / coated cleaning rod having patch a SNUG FIT TO BORE
Back & forth strokes from either end ... Mop the bore wet with wax !!!
* What we're doing is burnishing the wax INTO the microscopic frets in the bores surface filling the microscopic voids pellet lead gets into and sticks on.

LET DRY for a 1/2 hour min in warm weather.  longer is actually better.  We want wax to harden !
Wipe excess wax off crown and leade / transfer areas.
NO NEED TO PUT A DRY PATCH DOWN BORE ..... Shoot a few pellets and any excess wax in the bore instantly removed !!

While others have played and found successes doing it other ways, this ABOVE is what MOTORHEADS AG TUNING has done for years and it works !!   Results personally & professionally speak volumes.

Scott S

@Motorhead or anyone else....I have read through several threads (including this one) on the topic of barrel waxing.

Is there a preferred barrel break-in procedure that should be performed with a brand new barrel, prior to (whatever pre-wax polishing regimen) and waxing?

[Motorhead]

I am using a LAPPING compound on bore between an initial solvent cleaning and a more through solvent final cleaning before waxing.
At no time do I use JB bore paste.

All I'm saying ...

[my87csx481]

Thanks.  I understand keeping tricks of the trade a secret.  And I did read and understand previous posts stating that you are unwilling to share further details on your lapping process.


But for the sake of clarity....

I wasn't fishing for lapping compound grit/s and/or brands, or lapping procedure/techniques before waxing.

All things mechanical have some sort of break-in process (in my opinion).  I was curious about what you (or anyone else) might think that process is, for an airgun barrel that is scheduled to go through the lapping and waxing process.  Maybe something along the lines of:  shoot "X" number of shots before even considering lapping and waxing.  Pull a patch or two every "Y" number of shots (with/without chemicals).  Watch out for "this", and make sure you do "that".

I'm just trying to do the best I can upfront, and get the most out of my latest acquisition.

[Motorhead]

ONLY a barrel that shoots decently, or by pushing a pellet shows a correct fit and uniform bore size generally are worth the trouble.
Have a decent barrel, the lapping process essentially does any break in wear X1000 a pellet may even do.
Lapp, wax & shoot it .... No break in after the process required. If it is going shoot well it generally will !!

[James340]

I have lapped firearms but it is much more forgiving due to the obturation of the projectile.I use moly bore paste in every thing with rifling.

[mackeral5]

I try not to over-process anything, but based on before/after results all of my airgun barrels get a treatment very similar to what Jason, Scott, and others have openly shared over the years. 

I am a firm believer in most barrels benefiting from a tapered lapping, polishing, waxing regimen.  If a barrel requires frequent cleaning, IMO, it will benefit from this type of treatment.

Wax, don't wax barrels, lube/don't lube ammo.  Use what works best for you. 

[bear air]

I've had good luck polishing and waxing a couple different barrels. It really dialed in my 25 cal gaska barrel.1:18 twist rate. I also have a 22 barrel from Jim that has had the same process done.