Air rifle maintenance question

[Docherty 0]

Hello there,

 

This is my first post on the forum after lurking about for a while (so try not to destroy me over a simple question) and I can't seem to find a post that deals with this question through the search engine.

 

I'm using a springer to hunt (gamo shadow .22) and the barrel and some of the other metal parts are getting a few rust spots.

What's the best way to clean the metal work without ruining the blueing on the gun?

 

I was looking at some Napier and Bisley gun oils but they seemed more aimed at bore cleaning and I'm not interested in cleaning the inside of the barrel just the exterior.

 

Thanks in advance,

 

Doc

[ryan666 64]

you should get into the habbit of rubbing an oily cloth over your rifles metal work,even 3 in 1 will do if thats all you have to hand,just stops the blueing getting those rust spots

[andyz 30]

Hi Doc and welcome to THL.

 

I just use a gun oil either spray or drip onto a clean duster then wipe over all relevant parts block, barrel, stock (if wood). I generally do this after each time I use my rifle.

 

ATB, Andy

[matt_hooks 188]

Prevention is better than cure of course, so good rifle care after an outing is the best way of not getting spots. However, as you already have them, the best bet is a screwed up bit of tin foil. Aluminium is harder than rust, but not as hard as steel, so it will remove the rust but not damage the steel.

 

Rub it on dry at first, then a little oil and give it a final finish. Then wipe down with a lightly oiled rag to leave a thin coating of oil.

[secretagentmole 1,701]

we use Legia gun oil spray and a silicon cloth, quick spray on the cloth then a wipe over, both the wood stocks and the metalwork, cleans and protects!

[Sweeney-Todd 208]

Hi Doc.

 

Welcome to THL you ask away mate, we are all still learning, never stop

As above spray drip onto cloth and rub over the rifle, dont spray directly onto rifle.

After every trip mine gets a good wipe down, even after just handling the rifle indoors, sweat off your hands is very corrosive, bit OTT for some maybe, but I like to do it.

 

 

Bill.

[Phantom 631]

Yep, bit of scrunched up foil works a treat. There are other methods, but thats pretty easy to remember

Then as mentioned, a wipe with a rag and a lil oil, that reminds me! Must practice what I preach

 

Welcome aboard

 

Tony

[Docherty 0]

Thanks very much guys, I promise to look after my gun better from now on!

[gunpower 0]

wd 40 works verry well i use it all time on my gun makes it look like new dont use a rag use a scowering pad thats what i allways use and it works mint

[ulverston moocher 60]

wd 40 works verry well i use it all time on my gun makes it look like new dont use a rag use a scowering pad thats what i allways use and it works mint

wd40 is water based and makes it worse and doesnt protect 3in1 is the way forward

[gunpower 0]

wd 40 works verry well i use it all time on my gun makes it look like new dont use a rag use a scowering pad thats what i allways use and it works mint

wd40 is water based and makes it worse and doesnt protect 3in1 is the way forward

is it realy i use it all time and it never dose my gun no harm it dose say on the can drives out moister lol

[ulverston moocher 60]

wd 40 works verry well i use it all time on my gun makes it look like new dont use a rag use a scowering pad thats what i allways use and it works mint

wd40 is water based and makes it worse and doesnt protect 3in1 is the way forward

is it realy i use it all time and it never dose my gun no harm it dose say on the can drives out moister lol

I allways used it my self mate and then some one told me so I looked it up and its seems to be right so I just opt for the 3 in 1 now just to be on the safe side.

[gunpower 0]

wd 40 works verry well i use it all time on my gun makes it look like new dont use a rag use a scowering pad thats what i allways use and it works mint

wd40 is water based and makes it worse and doesnt protect 3in1 is the way forward

is it realy i use it all time and it never dose my gun no harm it dose say on the can drives out moister lol

I allways used it my self mate and then some one told me so I looked it up and its seems to be right so I just opt for the 3 in 1 now just to be on the safe side.

think i might now lol thanks pal

[andyfr1968 772]

wd 40 works verry well i use it all time on my gun makes it look like new dont use a rag use a scowering pad thats what i allways use and it works mint

wd40 is water based and makes it worse and doesnt protect 3in1 is the way forward

is it realy i use it all time and it never dose my gun no harm it dose say on the can drives out moister lol

I allways used it my self mate and then some one told me so I looked it up and its seems to be right so I just opt for the 3 in 1 now just to be on the safe side.

think i might now lol thanks pal

 

WD's not water bassed, it's a kerosene based carrier with silicon as a lube. It's not best for metal to metal lubrication as it's so thin and silicon's a rubbish metal to metal lube. It's very good at keeping moisture at bay though, it's exactly what it was designed for.

[gunpower 0]

wd 40 works verry well i use it all time on my gun makes it look like new dont use a rag use a scowering pad thats what i allways use and it works mint

wd40 is water based and makes it worse and doesnt protect 3in1 is the way forward

is it realy i use it all time and it never dose my gun no harm it dose say on the can drives out moister lol

I allways used it my self mate and then some one told me so I looked it up and its seems to be right so I just opt for the 3 in 1 now just to be on the safe side.

think i might now lol thanks pal

 

WD's not water bassed, it's a kerosene based carrier with silicon as a lube. It's not best for metal to metal lubrication as it's so thin and silicon's a rubbish metal to metal lube. It's very good at keeping moisture at bay though, it's exactly what it was designed for.

wd 40 i silicone free mate it says it on the can and have done for 30plus years :/