Do I need them and how often?
i only clean crosman pellets cause them seem to be the dirtiest.
joe
Quote from: scott400f on January 03, 2012, 02:06:41 AM
Do I need them and how often?
Useful sometimes, but there really isn't much need for them. Cleaning an airgun's barrel most of the time is a subject open to lots of debate. A pull-thru of weedwacker line would be more useful and probably cheaper if you got a weedeater . . .
I read a very interesting article a while ago. There is a fair amount of residue left from the mfg process, depending on brand. You pour the tin/box of pellets into a plastic container, add a little bit of dish soap and water. Swish around, and pour them into a wire mesh strainer to rinse soapy water. Pour onto some paper towels to dry, aided by a hair drier if needed. Put them back into their container and add a few drops of lubricating oil and shake to coat well. Supposedly this will help with consistency and add a touch of lubrication to boot.
Guys, I think ya'll are getting this topic a little confused. ???
There are felt "cleaning pellets"
http://www.pyramydair.com/a/Accessories/Cleaning_and_maintenance/Cleaning_pellets/22 (http://www.pyramydair.com/a/Accessories/Cleaning_and_maintenance/Cleaning_pellets/22)
and
There is the act of cleaning/lubricating pellets.
I believe the OP was about the actual felt pellets themselves. ;)
Don't use them in a Makarov bb pistol unless you want to take the gun apart. RC
T,
You hit the nail on the head. I knew that there were two different threads going on here. "Cleaning Pellets" is rather confusing. "Cleaning dirty pellets" or "Shooting cleaning pellets through your gun" would have been clearer. I was in a rush plus I wanted to see how far it would go before I added my 2 cents worth.
Cheers,
Jerry
Oh boy :-[ sorry bout that. Just noticed that myself. Sorry guys.