Gtbaker369 44 Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 I was out claying over the weekend and on the last trap i shot the first and then the gun refused to shoot the 2nd. I assumed it was a misfire so unloaded and popped another 2 in. Then neither would fire and my trigger wouldnt even pull. Took it to a mate of me dad who is a gunsmith who took it apart, had a look, did a few hmmms and arrghs, fiddled with a few things and then sprayed some lubricant and got the pins firing. He said it could be something to do with the components not being polished like the more expensive guns and friction has eventually took its tole. Anyway everything seems fine now but i havent had it out properly yet so fingers crossed, but was just wondering if this as ever come up with anyone before? Cheers 1 Quote Link to post
trenchfoot 4,243 Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 Baikal used to use a stiffer lubricant than most. almost like a red grease than gun oil. That combined with a lack of final finish on gun parts has been known to gum up the action. Especially when a bit of dust, swarf etc has got inside. Most that I have seen have all performed best when given a good internal clean/de-lube and then re lubed. Quote Link to post
Gtbaker369 44 Posted May 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 excluding the usual after shooting cleaning ive never took the action off the stock before on any gun. can you recommend how and what i should be using to de-lube, clean and re-lube?? Quote Link to post
Gtbaker369 44 Posted May 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 Baikal used to use a stiffer lubricant than most. almost like a red grease than gun oil. That combined with a lack of final finish on gun parts has been known to gum up the action. Especially when a bit of dust, swarf etc has got inside. Most that I have seen have all performed best when given a good internal clean/de-lube and then re lubed. Bump?? Quote Link to post
SportingShooter 0 Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 Any degreaser will be fine, I tend to use carburettor cleaner from all angles and leave it to drip dry in the fresh air, it will usually evaporate pretty quickly. Actions shouldn't be heavily lubricated because it attracts gunk and dust. Just lubed on the moving joints. Quote Link to post
Gtbaker369 44 Posted May 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 what lube is best? 1 Quote Link to post
trenchfoot 4,243 Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 Baikal used to use a stiffer lubricant than most. almost like a red grease than gun oil. That combined with a lack of final finish on gun parts has been known to gum up the action. Especially when a bit of dust, swarf etc has got inside. Most that I have seen have all performed best when given a good internal clean/de-lube and then re lubed. Bump?? Sorry I didn't get back sooner! But as said any degreaser is fine, then a very light lube with any good gun oil. Its a Baikal, it'll cope Quote Link to post
Gtbaker369 44 Posted May 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 Baikal used to use a stiffer lubricant than most. almost like a red grease than gun oil. That combined with a lack of final finish on gun parts has been known to gum up the action. Especially when a bit of dust, swarf etc has got inside. Most that I have seen have all performed best when given a good internal clean/de-lube and then re lubed. Bump?? Sorry I didn't get back sooner! But as said any degreaser is fine, then a very light lube with any good gun oil. Its a Baikal, it'll cope lol thats what i thought until the gun i thought was indestructible stopped bloody firing how often should should i be taking the action off the stock to degrease and re-oil? Quote Link to post
trenchfoot 4,243 Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 Baikal used to use a stiffer lubricant than most. almost like a red grease than gun oil. That combined with a lack of final finish on gun parts has been known to gum up the action. Especially when a bit of dust, swarf etc has got inside. Most that I have seen have all performed best when given a good internal clean/de-lube and then re lubed. Bump?? Sorry I didn't get back sooner! But as said any degreaser is fine, then a very light lube with any good gun oil. Its a Baikal, it'll cope lol thats what i thought until the gun i thought was indestructible stopped bloody firing how often should should i be taking the action off the stock to degrease and re-oil? To degrease, probably only once, as you are removing the crap they ruskies put in there. After that, just a wipe over, then light lube once a year should surfice. unless it get massive amounts of use or dropped in the marsh Quote Link to post
Gtbaker369 44 Posted May 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 lol fair enough. I think i know the answer to this but ill be alright using a toothbrush to clean the components like i would on other bits of the gun? This is new to me as ive never took the action off the stock to see moving parts on any of my guns. Shows you dont it, buy a "Indestructible" gun and i have to strip it down lol Quote Link to post
trenchfoot 4,243 Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 go easy with the toothbrush. the degreaser will do most of the work for you. then use kitchen roll and cotton buds to clear any stubborn bits Quote Link to post
Gtbaker369 44 Posted May 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 go easy with the toothbrush. the degreaser will do most of the work for you. then use kitchen roll and cotton buds to clear any stubborn bits Champion. The a bit of Napier spray or something along them lines, then thats it for another year Quote Link to post
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.