Just some pcp noob questions!
1.) Is there a pressure range I should try to keep my gun at while it is stored? The only reason I ask is because my cricket was sent with almost a full tank. Also I would think that for the life span of the cylinder storing with under the regulated pressure would be best? But like I said I am a noob at this.
2.) I have been cleaning my pellets with hot water and dish soap, should I lube my pellets? If yes, how much and of what? I have (mac1) lube will this work?
o and I use jsb exacts if that changes anything.
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Good video on storage pressure.
~ GKU
The cold hammer forged CZ barrels should not really need polishing like the button LW barrels do (why Ed has them polished).
I’ve been shooting the JSB’s right out of the tin, and after about 3 tins, cleaned the barrel for the first time this past week. I was surprised at the lack of debris actually. On another thread, everyone was telling me just how dirty these crickets would get and that my accuracy would suffer. I had reason to take the shroud off so while it was off, I cleaned the barrel and I only pulled 4 or 5 patches thru it before it was coming out pretty clean. I lubed the second patch with Balistol, then pulled clean patches until they came out pretty white. It only took about 5 or 6 shots and it was right back to its original POI. I was very impressed and pleasantly surprised. I haven’t tried lubed pellets so far. At this point, I don’t see a need.
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Hi Chad,
For storing over a period of time, I also do not fill up in order to relieve strain from the valves and material. Think it’s better that way but have no scientific proof.
I am cleaning my pellets using an ultrasonic cleaner. Then letting them dry and still trying to find out whether lubing changes something wit my guns or not. I think this depends mostly on what your gun likes. Cleaning makes sense in my eyes, I’m always amazed how many flakes still come off those pellets, even the so said “sorted” ones. Think this helps with accuracy and prevent lead fouling of barrel and shroud/ baffles.
Cheers
Yeah. then I think I am going to stick with storing it as much as possible below the reg. Pressure.
And I figured the same thing. GeneT I was going to see how fast my barrels accuracy would drop off due to fouling and then test the accuracy and the fouling rate numbers with oiled pellets.
You can store your tank pressurized indefinitely according to most manufacturers. In fact, it is advised that you always have *some* pressure in the tank – storing it completely drained is bad.
I don’t bother washing my pellets. I figured I’d experiment with lubing if I ever saw lead buildup, but so far that hasn’t been a problem. (And I have a borescope to check, so I’m not just speculating).
GsT
I put the pellets in a strainer and swirled them around while blow drying them with a hair dryer
Chad, I’ve stored my guns with 200 bar with no problem inside my home. I would say if it’s stored for a longer time maybe lower the pressure to take strain off the O-rings. Just a word of caution, don’t store them in the trunk of your car in hot weather as the air will expand. I have one that’s been stored for more than a year and has lost NO air at all.
As far as lube, some do and some don’t. Some swear by it some swear at it. I use my air compressor to blow out any lead flakes that my be in with pellets. I put pellets in a colander and blow air into them and push out any flakes of lead. I don’t wash them because I have a hard time getting my fingers in the skirt. :rofl:
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So my self proclaimed engineering degree mind was correct. Lol