19powell90 89 Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Just wanted to know different peoples opinions and experiences with washed and lubed pellets vs straight out of the tins. thanks for replys scott Quote Link to post
Teer 0 Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 (edited) Back in Poland I used to shoot a CO2 powered rifle, me and the rifle owner used to spray pellets with lube and they seemed to fly a bit better with a bit more of a "kick". But it could have been our imagination xD Anyway it leaves a lot of residue in the barrel so you have to clean it quite often. atb Tomek. Ps. I think washing them always gets the dust and other sh*t off of it, especially when you wash it with a washing up liquid. I guess that would make a difference, but I dunno if it would be noticeable. I might do a few tests when I have some time Edited February 10, 2011 by Teer Quote Link to post
Phil8282 8 Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 I always wash my pellets before they go through any of my guns, I find it best to remove any swarf that may find itself in the skirts of the pellets. I don't lube my pellets as I've never found a need to. A word of warning to those of you who do/are planning to lube your pellets. Please please please check your gun does not go over the legal limit with lubed pellets. It is very surpring just how much it makes a difference! Sometimes half a ft/lb or more! If you usually shoot 11.7 with normal pellets then half a ft/lb will take you over the legal limit. Ignorance is not accepted as an excuse in the eyes of the law! The lube decreases the friction between the barrel and the pellet, increasing its velocity as less energy is wasted as friction as the pellet passes through the barrel, considering the pellet often leaves the barrel spinning at 30,000 + RPM there is one hell of alot of friction there that must be accounted for with the addition of lube! So please be aware! Also remember run 20 or 30 shots through the barrel before you do any chrono testing on any lubed pellets, the thin layer of lube will need a few applicatoins to reach it's most effective. Just abit of advice that I hope may just get you out of a tight spot should you ahve not considered such eventualities! ATB, Phil Quote Link to post
Little Butch 16 Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 I usually wash In the bath and found lubing makes It easier to slot Into the 'chamber' especially of the tighter variety.. Ohhhh, we're talking about Airgun Pellets? Butch Quote Link to post
19powell90 89 Posted February 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 I usually wash In the bath and found lubing makes It easier to slot Into the 'chamber' especially of the tighter variety.. Ohhhh, we're talking about Airgun Pellets? Butch MINT!! haha Scott Quote Link to post
rossi_j 99 Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 I have only just started doing mine, I wash as per everyone elses method then roll them around in a tea towel that I use to wipe my gun down with a light amount of low viscosity gun oil. ( I think low viscosity means dosent diesel ) as I hardly use any oil, it shouldent be a problem anyway. Have a go nothing to loose .atb. .ste. Quote Link to post
Teer 0 Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Low viscosity basically means that it's pretty thin .Tomek Quote Link to post
rossi_j 99 Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Thanks tomek, I wasnt sure mate, learnt something today .atb. .ste. Quote Link to post
ghillies 209 Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 (edited) accupells certainly need a wash....if any body queries it just say its yours you can wash it as fast as you want... Edited February 12, 2011 by ghillies Quote Link to post
mick01 36 Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 i use mine straight from the tin matey but im going to give washing them a go Quote Link to post
lampingboy 52 Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 normally straight from the tin but now started washing them, also thinking of cleaning out the barrell but cant find my fishing wire Brad. Quote Link to post
scalesntails 118 Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 I once knew guy that used to wash his pellets but rather than lubing them he used to lube the barrel with slick50 teflon engine stuff. He swore by it. Said it made a huge difference in ft/lbs. Quote Link to post
zini 1,939 Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Always lube, 100% of the time. If you want to improve your long range accuracy and respect your rifle lube. If you want to plink at large coke cans in the garden at 30 yards and don’t care about small tinnier groups then don’t lube bother lubing. World champion FT and HFT shooter always wash and lube. That kind of says something doesn’t it lads? Si Quote Link to post
pianoman 3,584 Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 I absolutely swear by washing and lubing. Wash out the swarfe and lead dusts with Fairy Liquid in a glass bowl. You'll be amazed how much detritus you'll find at the bottom. Sieve out, repeat and rinse. Dry with a hairdryer on kitchen paper and lube with a very fine film-coat of WD40. Job done. Magic! Simon Quote Link to post
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