Two Questions 1 350

[Dave19113]

Just picked up a 350 in 22 cal and love it. I was trying to get some answers to two questions im still wondering about

1. Can a Bore snake be used on RWS for a cleaning in between patch cleaning? I use these on my 22 LR just because they save on throat damage from using cleaning rods. Even the best rods run the chance of rubbing metal on metal.

http://www.glockmeister.com/Boresnake-for-9mm-and-357/productinfo/BORESNAKE9357/



2. How long can a springer stay loaded? Im not talking about over night or anything I just mean more out in the field hunting. For instance while shooting squirrels you might see one, you load up and then he jumps behind a tree for 10 m or more. Is that doing un-needed damage to the RWS

[Roadworthy]

1.  The Bore Snake can be used for cleaning.  They make one for airguns without the brass bristles.  Airguns use softer steel than powder guns and brass brushes are not recommended.

2.  yes, the airgun can stay cocked while hunting.

[Dave19113]

much thanx..... quick and easy



Ill go online and order the ones made for airguns

Thanks

Dave

[wilsonj1018]

the one you have will be fine.
Josh

[mtsheron70]

I use a Otis rig for cleaning my barrels.  I also have a nylon coated rod for my PCP's so as to not damage the barrels.

Cocked and held??  I would not want to leave it cocked for more than 30 minutes at a time myself.  That is just me.  Not sure any extensive testing has even been done on this spring set issue with some real life scientific results.

So to me.............if you keep it around that set time you should be fine.  These springs are very robust for sure.

[GunnerAl]

Just to give another perspective and NOT to argue any agenda...

1. I only ever cleaned every "new" air rifle barrel, when I got it home from its purchase. After that,, well there's no "after that". I never cleaned any air rifle barrel ever again. Sometimes even after hundreds or even thousands of shots, they seem to still shoot well - for me anyway...

2. I work on the theory that all (coil) springs created with equal planning. If they have to stretch or compress, as soon as you take off that pressure, they will always want to return to their original free standing shape or size as quickly as possbile. That's their nature by design. Keeping the pressure on them will slowly but surely degrade their ability to do so. The idea is to not keep that pressure on them for the most time,, and to do so only "when needed". You should cock that spring only when you are ready to fire or foresee that readiness, in the immediate future. Myself, if I cocked my Diana 350 (which I do have, and in .22 - too), but didn't fire it for more than about half a minute or so, I'd surely uncock it, partially for the above reasons and partially for the safety aspect...

There's an old saying which I just made up - If you don't like the answer,, don't ask the question...

Just kidding..!!

But you DID ask, didn't you,, and I answered...!!

Cheers Dave.. The Diana 350 is a great rifle,, I think. I haven't even sighted mine in yet - hahahaha. One day I will get around to it - I think..!! Let us know how you get on with yours...

[mtsheron70]

Al is right on cleaning a air gun.  They say only when the accuracy starts to drop way off do you clean the lead fouling.  Other than that...........shoot away!

[Dave19113]

Just to give another perspective and NOT to argue any agenda...

1. I only ever cleaned every "new" air rifle barrel, when I got it home from its purchase. After that,, well there's no "after that". I never cleaned any air rifle barrel ever again. Sometimes even after hundreds or even thousands of shots, they seem to still shoot well - for me anyway...

2. I work on the theory that all (coil) springs created with equal planning. If they have to stretch or compress, as soon as you take off that pressure, they will always want to return to their original free standing shape or size as quickly as possbile. That's their nature by design. Keeping the pressure on them will slowly but surely degrade their ability to do so. The idea is to not keep that pressure on them for the most time,, and to do so only "when needed". You should cock that spring only when you are ready to fire or foresee that readiness, in the immediate future. Myself, if I cocked my Diana 350 (which I do have, and in .22 - too), but didn't fire it for more than about half a minute or so, I'd surely uncock it, partially for the above reasons and partially for the safety aspect...

There's an old saying which I just made up - If you don't like the answer,, don't ask the question...

Just kidding..!!

But you DID ask, didn't you,, and I answered...!!

Cheers Dave.. The Diana 350 is a great rifle,, I think. I haven't even sighted mine in yet - hahahaha. One day I will get around to it - I think..!! Let us know how you get on with yours...

Much thanx,  That is the way I was with my Gamo which I had for about 5 years, I only cleaned when my grouping opened up.

As for cocking it, my intention i to only cock the 350 or my Gamo for that matter, when the shot presents itself. As we all know animals we hunt dont always read the script and stay where you want them to. I could always just shoot out that pellet then wait. Just had the question on the "what if"


Thanks Again

D

[mpbby]

My 350 (estimated "10,000" rounds) stay cocked while I'm hunting (abroad, not so often).

Some things I've learned.

To do some crony tests once in a while to check the "internals' health" (spring, piston seal).

To accept as a 'normal' oem spring lifespan "3,000+" rounds (confirmed by Diana); my real experience (2 broken springs) was around estimated "3,500" rounds.  So, I keep recording (approximated) number of rounds.

(After trigger adjustments ..) To know what I can do rested/open sights, up to 25 m. To be extremely patient when dealing with scopes/mounts.

Keep checking 'all' the screws - gun, rear sight, mount, scope turrets.

Good luck.