bore cleaning 10m airguns

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dsergison
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bore cleaning 10m airguns

Post by dsergison »

I have a used fWB601. I've shot several thousand through it myself in 2 years. I've never really cleaned the barrel since I got it. Last night I pulled patches through with fishing line. Looking at the patches I wonder why I bothered?

My question is, whats the normal cleaning interval and method.

And are cleaning pellets any use or just a way to separate fools from their $

Any other regular service items to watch for? I keep the cocking linkage oiled. And the piston bore lightly oiled.

Thanks,
Dan
yana
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Post by yana »

There's no interval, really. When accuracy gets less, clean it. Otherwise, leave as is.
David M
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Post by David M »

Normally the cleaning pellets do a good job between matchs (get rid of crud and moisture).
But lead does build up and is very hard to shift. a full scrub type cleaning system can be used (6 months to annual depending on shooting). Use it one or two matchs before a big competition.
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slofyr
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Post by slofyr »

David M wrote:....But lead does build up and is very hard to shift....
I find that curious. Over the years I've shot many tens of thousands of pellets in numerous airguns and never had lead "build up" in the bore.
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