new barrel cleaning.

[paulk73 151]

i have been informed that when i get my new rifle, i should clean the barrel thouroughly before putting any pellets through it. having never owned a brand new pcp before(all mine have been s/h) is this right?? cheers guys

also, what is the proccess for doing this properly???

Edited May 29, 2012 by paulk73

[Daz 7 563]

Never did when i got My Rapid MK 2, Just leaded Her up with Li's straight from the tin.

Only clean the Barrel on Mine every 3 tins of pellets, And then all i do is shoot 3 VGA felt pellets through it.

If it does get clogged up i've got a cleaning kit with pull throughs and rods but not needed it yet.

Unless your getting a BSA gun then their barrels need cleaning for some reason as their full of crap? don't know how though.

atvb Daz 7.

Edited May 29, 2012 by Daz 7

[Phantom 631]

I only clean my barrel as and when the 10 shot grouping opens up As such I've cleaned my S200 about three times since 2008!

 

Tony

[paulk73 151]

No it's not a BSA. Hw 100. But been told on another forum, I souls clean the barrel before using it??????

[mikeyblue 28]

Hi Paul,

 

Some manufacturers leave a film of oil, or light grease in the bore. I presume this is to stop any corrosion etc whilst sat on the shelf. Could be worth pulling it through,or firing a few felt pellets through it until the felts or patch come out clean. A handy tip is use Swan Slimline Cigarette Filters instead of felt pellets!

 

Hope this helps!

 

Mikey.

[paulk73 151]

cheers mikeyblue.