oil for co2 cartridges

[pushycheese]

Hi everyone, just acquired my first pistol (Umarex cp99) and from what I understand it's advisable to put a couple drops of oil or lube on the top of the co2 cartridge, can anyone tell me why this is and what's the best one?

Thanks

[Rickenbacker]

A tiny swipe of Crosman pelgun oil from JSR is what I use. Helps keep the PTFE seal supple

[Marc.RG1]

yeah pelgun oil on the top of the co2 capsule works well, just put a drop on every 2 capsules will be fine.
All if you buy crosman co2 capsules they have a lube inside them..

ATB, Marc..

[kj68]

Hi you can either use crosman pelgun oil or contact nick from magic9design as he has his own brand which is great. I put a little drop on around every 5 cartridges.

kj68

[RichardLH]

What's the pelgun oil based on? It is just silicone oil or something else? Ive got silicone oil which I use for non airgunner seals, but I wondered if it is the same or just going to wreak the seals. ( I've got a cp99 too )

[mikec4]

Some people reckon it's the same as ATF (automatic transmission fluid - the pinky/red one)

[Geoff555]

Hello I have read that the oil is not ATF but a plain straight old fashioned 30 sae. with a dye to colour it Red. I have been using a straight 30 in some 6 crosman pistols and rifles for a few years now and it hasnt caused any problems that I am aware of.
Classic motor oil at something around £19.00 a gallon should last a while! But I do use it for other things. IMO I think it is OK.
It would be interesting to know other peoples thoughts.
Cheers.
Geoff.

[GrahamAD]

I just keep a screw top old pellet tin with a oil soaked rag and rub the end of the capsule on the rag before fitting. Too much of a pain to carry a oil tin around.

[gingernut]

Umarex pistols dont really enjoy oil.
Its really for older co2 guns and even then can cause problems on some models.
So go easy on it.

[TonyL]

I just keep a screw top old pellet tin with a oil soaked rag and rub the end of the capsule on the rag before fitting. Too much of a pain to carry a oil tin around.

Sounds like a very good idea and a neat way of ensuring you don't use too much oil.

To date, on my 2240 and 2250s, I apply a small drop of Pellgun oil onto the neck, and wipe it over, but your method sounds excellent!

Not really sure on the Umarex pistols. On my recently acquired PPK/S, I did as above; many say to apply every five capsules.

[fatttmannn]

Some people reckon it's the same as ATF (automatic transmission fluid - the pinky/red one)

thats what I use and havent had any problems with my many older Crossmans

[PaulR]

I will be shot down in flames I am sure - but I use "3-in-1". Over the last ten years I have not had a seal fail so will carry on using it.

[jassi]

Ballistol also seems to work perfectly well.

[fatttmannn]

Ballistol also seems to work perfectly well.

yes thats a good choice has well.

[I. J.]

Ballistol ? Ive not tried that but Ive loads of the stuff. I use it as a lube of pivots etc and wiping over my guns. Never had any problems with it and it removes warts! (or summat)

ATB
Ian