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Oil for Daisy BB gun

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#1 ·
I know this isn't a "firearm" persay, but what oil would you recommend for a Daisy BB gun?

The manual says to use "20" weight motor oil.
 
#2 ·
Just dip it in 30WT.
 
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I would spend the money on Crossman's "Pellgun Oil". I destroyed the seals overnight on my new Daisy back in the day by using "Household Multipurpose Oil".
 
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I use Marvel Mystery Oil in my air rifles and ALL my air tools. An old crusty mechanic told me years ago that he used MMO in all his air tools and he had not had to rebuild one that he used the MMO in.:hand10:
 
#12 ·
There is very little difference in any ~20w oil... they are nearly all identical, they are all just petroleum oil with nearly identical properties.
I've used 3-in-1 and Rem Oil + Hoppes in my air guns and air tools (and firearms) for decades with zero issues or difference in performance.

The penetrating oils are a different viscosity so I do not use them the same as the lube oils.
 
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Break Free CLP would be a good bet overall. It's what I've used over the years for rifled barrel pellet rifles spring loaded (break barrel or lever) action. If it's CO² then (oddly enough) some air tool oil might help keep the gaskets, o-rings and things pliable and in good working order on the insides for the action. On the outside and for the barrel, you'll want the CLP treatment of some sort.
Daisy BB guns or pellet rifles are a bit different in ways than what one normally considers "firearms". I had just recently schooled a co-worker about choosing a scope for pellet rifle compared to rimfire or centerfire scopes. Truth be known, you may find more metal content in air rifles these days than other modern firearms. The only thing you don't have to be concerned about with the air rifles/pistols is the carbon and powder build up/fouling.
Some of the current production air rifles get close to what a 22LR can do. Those might be more expensive than a rifle chambered for 22LR!
We can't technically consider them firearms by definition, but they are closely related in caring for and maintenance.
 
#15 ·
Thanks for the great info. This is for a year old Daisy Red Rider. I think I have some Rem Oil from years ago (less than 15). I probably just use that.
 
#20 ·
Back in the day, if it said "oil" on the label, it got poured down the barrel of my Daisy. It couldn't read labels and didn't know the difference.
 
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My brand new Daisy Red Rider manual says to use 20 weight oil, not lightweight household oils. Take that for what it is worth.
 
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