Cleaning a Daystate Harrier X

[jack cox]

I the manual for the harrier x it says dont use oil with rust inhibitors, but i have seen on a couple of threads people using wd40 and stuff. Will i completely screw my gun up if i use an oil, like 3 in 1 . The gut at mcavoys nr. wigan said it would be ok, so i bought a tin. Should i throw it in the bin and buy something else. Really dont want to make a mess of my new shiny harrier. <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_confused.gif" alt="Confused" width="15" height="22"><!--graemlin:-->

[Nev]

Silicone based oil only. Bisley do some @ around £3.00 for a puny little bottle <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_frown.gif" alt="Frown" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:--> but if used in conjunction with a silicone cloth it's fine and should last a while.

Does anyone know where I can get copious amounts of the stuff without paying through the nose?

Nev

[DAR]

Due to the chemically blackened matt finish on the Harrier X I only use gun oil, in my case whale oil without any additives, when I put my gun away for more than a couple of weeks. For daily wipe downs when the rifle is in constant use I use silicone cloths. It's wiped over every time it goes back into the cabinet. Follow Daystates advise and don't use WD40.

David.

[dubworld]

If for any reason you cannot use silicone based products ( icant because of work ) get intouch with Dave Brayford as he managed to source a suitable range of products.

[ossypete]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by dubworld:
If for any reason you cannot use silicone based products ( icant because of work ) get intouch with Dave Brayford as he managed to source a suitable range of products.[/quote]
why cant you use silicone based products mate being a butcher and all that ??? <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_wink.gif" alt="Wink" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:-->

[dubworld]

Listen here Slim.... <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_mad.gif" alt="Mad" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:--> <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_wink.gif" alt="Wink" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:--> <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:-->

[huxham]

Some manufacturers (Air Arms I believe) encourage the use of 3-in-1, but Daystate don't! They recommend silcone oil which is what I use on my X.

Whatever happens DON'T use WD40, it's a degreaser not an oil.

[marcusj]

Ah, the good old WD40 debate. We haven't had the I've used WD40 all my life and anybody selling you anything else is out to make a fast buck post yet...

[Gunhead mk2]

I've been using wd40 all my life .
<img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:--> <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:--> <img src="http://jsramsbottom.co.uk/bbs/e/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" width="15" height="15"><!--graemlin:-->
Sorry couldn't resist

Regards Mark