Lloyd90 Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Most of you might know this but my dads friend showed me this a few months back and I never thought of it before that. He added a few drops of oil (not sure what kind) to my tin of pellets. This increases the seal around the pellet in the barrel and gives a nice increase in power ( not sure how much but you get a nice trail or smoke or air or whatever ) . It seems like a nice little addition plus may be cleaning the barrel at the same time haha. Be warned your fingers will get messy whilst loading.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laf Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 sounds like it could be pellet lube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 used to do it years ago with easy start? HOWEVER not to be recomended today as our present nanny state says that if you can put a pellet over 12lbs (and thats ONE pellet) you are more than a naughty boy plus of course the pellet went where IT wanted, now the present "fit for purpose" pellet lubes? dont know, sales pitch or effective no idea never found a need? cheers KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacey Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 (edited) Not a recommended practice although it does seem to work. A mate of mine uses WD40 on his pellets for his pistol but the pistol is really low powered compared to the modern day ones. I wouldn't recommend it and don't agree with doing it personally but hey we're all adults. Edited May 5, 2008 by peacey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillythebish Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 I might try that, does it affect accuracy at all? Not sure I'd like getting messy fingers though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacey Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 No it doesn't affect accuracy and they don't half fly out but try at your own risk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2shots Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 ITS CALLED DIESELING AND CAN BURST THE BARREL BY MASSIVELY INCREASING PRESSURE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacey Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 And thats why I don't recommend or condone it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillythebish Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Oh so it might ruin my gun? Dont think I'd wanna chance it, can't afford a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrier Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Never use motor oil on your pellets and in a barrel couse it can burn your seal and barrel. Use Silicon "oil" or graphit powder, much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleaner4hire Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 i used to use napier pellet lube in my AA 410k. It made no difference what so ever to the power output, seemed to make it even more accurate and the barrel was always alot cleaner :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 As already mentioned, the effect of using a combustible oil on your pellet is called Dieseling. This is when the oil actually ignites under the immense compression of air behind the pellet. Whilst it may seem like a good idea, the unforeseen effects are not. Most importantly, it could actually take you over the legal limit of 12ft/lbs. It can also erode your breech seals as they are not designed to withstand such ignitions. Pellet lube can be used to clean your pellets and help lubricate them with a non-combustible coating. However, many people have mentioned that the process of washing the pellets can actually damage the skirts. All in all, I wouldn't bother with any additives, its just not worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staglioni Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 i use power pell its specially made for the job and the pellets dont dull just a few drops in the tin is enuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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