https://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2008/02/how-to-lubricate-pellets/
I use the blend recommended in this blog. I only shoot lubed pellets in my AirForce guns because I saw a video where they recommended it. I lubed the top and bottom foam of a JSB tin and do a SLOW rotation. Shaking can deform skirts. I really can't tell any difference and I do not wash them first. It's also kind of messy. Even lightly lubed pellets oil up your fingers and transfer to the gun surface in a hurry. I don't believe a lubed pellet is the cure for a poor grouping gun.
I use J-B paste on a foam bore tip then follow up with Hoopes liquid to initially clean the barrel.
White Lightning Clean Ride wax lube. It's by the bicycle stuff at Wally's Chinaworld. Shake it really well and put two or three drops in the bottom of an empty pellet tin (500 count sized tin) and fill it a little under half with your pellets and then roll, flip, and swirl the tin for about two minutes.
I tried using it as an experiment to see if my barrels stayed cleaner and they do a little, but I only use it on Crosman ammo since I don't like graphite thumb and the pellets tend to oxidize after being washed and dried in my experience. Plus you get the benefit of cutting contact with lead if that's any concern to you
First, clean barrel.
For springers or gas ram guns: Use Krytech.
Purchase a strainer dedicated for pellets only such as:
Empty pellets from tin into hand. Wash with dishwashing soap under water. Put pellets into strainer. After all are washed, rinse.
Empty wet pellets on paper towel. Allow to dry.
Lube tupperware container with Krytox. I use the smallest container from this set:
Tumble pellets until they get coated. Put back into pellet tin. Wait for them to dry, then start shooting.
Awesome. Thank you! I'm checking out all those blogs, posts, and products. I agree pellets are fragile. I'll have to be careful. I don't even like grabbing them from the tin with my fingers. I usually pour some on a clean piece of paper when I'm shooting and grab them one at a time.
I'm looking forward to getting an Air Force Edge very soon. My first high powered PCP was a .22 Air Force Condor. ...over 20 years ago! Back when I was a bird killer.
I have used Finish Line wax, put a little in a plastic mustard jar and swirled them around, after you are finished just put the top on the container for next time
the pellets I used it on were oxidized and after cleaning in soapy water and coca cola, the wax was used, I liked the results
Airgun Channel,
If you check out my Field Target Tech Channel on u tube, I demonstrate in several episodes how to do exactly what you need to do. I demonstrate washing, lubing with Kry Tech, and Pledge. Pledge is a wax, and it is applied a little differently, as my video shows.
Hope this information comes in handy.
Field Target Tech Channel
Tom Holland
I always thought that one of the major reasons for lubing pellets was to keep your barrel conditioned so that you won't need to clean it, or clean it very often... accuracy stays more consistent.
I lube pellets for springers with Krytech Bicycle chain lube, after cleaning and drying of course... I still have a couple cans of the aerosol Krytech that was discontinued a number of years ago... not sure if it has become available again... the liquid Krytech is available.
I have lubed pellets for PCP and pump pneumatics with Slick 50 One Lube.
I just use a small plastic container with lid used for refrigerating leftovers... put a bunch of pellets in and a couple of short sprays, then add more pellets, close the lid and gently swirl the pellets around... it doesn't take much of the lubricant to do a whole tin or box of pellets.
White Lightning Clean Ride wax lube. It's by the bicycle stuff at Wally's Chinaworld. Shake it really well and put two or three drops in the bottom of an empty pellet tin (500 count sized tin) and fill it a little under half with your pellets and then roll, flip, and swirl the tin for about two minutes.
I tried using it as an experiment to see if my barrels stayed cleaner and they do a little, but I only use it on Crosman ammo since I don't like graphite thumb and the pellets tend to oxidize after being washed and dried in my experience. Plus you get the benefit of cutting contact with lead if that's any concern to you
Been using this stuff for years. Even works well in my springers too. I second this recommendation.
i question the washing and lubing of pellets as being very beneficial.
i have done both on numerous occasions and have had varying results.
i think matching pellets to the rifle/pistol is more beneficial to most; however, it does not hurt to clean the lead residue and residual 'swarf' that accompanies pellets many times.
