Cleaning pellets ?

[scott400f]

Do I need them and how often?

[joe k]

i only clean crosman pellets cause them seem to be the dirtiest.
joe

[T191032]

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  . . .

[sshewins]

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.

[T191032]

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

and

There is the act of cleaning/lubricating pellets.


I believe the OP was about the actual felt pellets themselves. 

[RC1947]

Don't use them in a Makarov bb pistol unless you want to take the gun apart. RC

[JEBert]

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

[sshewins]

Oh boy  sorry bout that.  Just noticed that myself.  Sorry guys.