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The lubrication of any mechanical device is
critical for long-term enjoyment.
Lubrication of moving parts and seals
ensures proper function and extends the life
of the product—be it a vehicle engine,
circulating fan, or a door hinge. Without
proper lubrication, moving parts and seals
will be subject to excessive wear and a
shortened life. Your air rifle is no
exception. Following are five points on an
air rifle that should be lubricated at 1000
shot intervals (or after every two tins of
500 count RWS pellets). Remember, before
doing any maintenance always make sure your
airgun is unloaded and un-cocked.
You may find
the
RWS Shooter's Kit helpful in maintaining
your air rifles.
or separately the needle for the lubes
Piston Seal
The piston seal requires regular maintenance
in order for your air rifle to achieve
optimum performance. With proper lubrication
the seal moves smoothly in the compression
chamber, experiences less wear and therefore
an extended life.
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If the
pistol seal becomes worn, air is allowed to
escape from the compression chamber, which
will reduce pellet velocity. After every
1000 shots, apply two drops of RWS Chamber
Lube down in the compression chamber port.
You can use a 3-1/2 inch applicator needle
that attaches directly to your RWS
Chamber
Lube bottle to ease this application.
Regardless of brand, be sure to us a
non-petroleum based lubricant. Regular types
of petroleum-based oils will cause your gun
to diesel. Dieseling is the explosion
created by the igniting of petroleum-based
oil in the compression chamber due to the
extreme air temperature created when the air
rifle is discharged.
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Breech Seal
The breech seal is a rubberized
O-ring located at the back of the
barrel where the pellet is seated.
If this seal dries out, air can
escape which will diminish the
velocity of your air rifle. Apply
one drop of RWS Chamber Lube to the
outer edge of the breech seal after
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Main Spring
The main spring should be lubricated to
maintain proper flex and free movement. Some
air rifles require the stock be removed to
access this area. We recommend applying 6
drops of RWS Spring Cylinder Oil to the main
spring. Again, every 1000 shots is key.
Hinges and Pivot Points
Anything that moves is subject to sticking
or squeaking if not lubricated. After every
1000 shots use RWS Spring Cylinder Oil to
lube the hinges of triggers and pivot points
on break barrel rifles. Just one drop is all
it takes. Oil the hinges of cocking arms on
under-lever and side-lever air rifles as
well as the bolt on bolt-action models like
the 850 Air Magnum. Don’t forget to
occasionally lube the threads of the
exchangeable barrel retainer or the hinge of
the pawl on the Hämmerli X2 dual caliber air
rifle.
The
Barrel
Without cleaning and lubrication, your air
rifle’s barrel can experience a build-up of
debris or even worse, rust. Any obstruction
in the barrel will result in diminished
velocity and very poor accuracy. After every
1000 shots clean the rifle bore with a
quality cleaner/degreaser. Apply this
solution to a clean patch and pass through
the barrel from the breech end if possible.
Then, use a bore brush with nylon bristles
to further loosen remaining deposits of lead
and debris. Next, run clean patches and the
cleaner/degreaser through the bore until
they appear clean upon exiting the barrel.
Do not allow the bore cleaner to make
contact with any seals/o-rings. Finally, run
a patch, lightly oiled with RWS Spring
Cylinder Oil, through the barrel. Always
push the patch from the breech end if
possible. An
RWS Flexible Cleaning Rod may
help with this process.
One final
note: Too much lubrication can be damaging
to your air rifle. Apply only the
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