Just curious if any of you air gunners have tried lubricating your pellets.
The reason I ask is, I have a .20cal Crow Magnum that after trying every pellet available (17) only two pellets shot acceptably and both were discontinued as I was shooting up my supply.
I used the next best pellet but it just wasn't getting the job done and I started wondering about lube.
I've shot plenty of cast bullets in rifle, handgun and muzzle-loaders and they were all lubed although going faster than the air-rifle.
I needed to try something different.
Lee liquid Alox? naaa, too heavy for pellets
"Whiscombe Honey" seemed to work but I wanted a lube that would dry.
I was very pleasantly surprised when I tried "Chain Wax" chain lube I had on hand for my motorcycle chain. It's a paraffin based wax with petroleum solvents to carry the wax so it goes on light.
I pour the pellets in a small tray, spray the pellets lightly and roll them around to coat them evenly and leave them to dry as the solvent evaporates.(a day or two)
Velocity hasn't changed (866fps/13.7gr)but accuracy is better than with it's former favorite pellet.
Yes I know, no oil in an airgun, Dieseling is dangerous and the pressures will damage the gun!
Just wondering if you're shooting dry or lubed pellets and if it made a difference.
