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Lubing a new gun out of the box

rupo2

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Does a spoolie need to be opened up and lubed before its first day of play? (2011 rail). I've seen a few opinions around but would value yours before I open it up and lube it in a rush before Saturday's game!
 

Thomas mann

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Is this a brand new marker??? Or is it second hand??
If its new then I would suggest trying to fire a couple of pods of paint through it to break it in really and then I would suggest taking it apart and cleaning and line it up . If its a second hand one then I would still break it down and give the internals a once over. You can never be to careful.
 
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niloc65

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With any spoolie I'd suggest ensuring all the threads come apart and are greased. I've some bad dealings with a Proto SLG that was well lubed on the outside but it had never had grease on the threads for the chambers, so when I went to do an o ring replacement/service it was a pig to get apart - I bought it second hand and so was expecting something like this. My Rail(11) and NT(11) both get stripped back to the minimum parts (its not many) and then every o ring and thread is "sparingly" lubed after every days play. DYE / PROTO's like little and often. I've Timmy's (poppets) and they don't like to be opened up so often, but bolts and hammers are always generously covered.
Have fun with the Rail - its a nice marker.
 
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rupo2

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That's great guys, thanks for the advice. It was new and I ended up being too lazy to lube before the game but gave it a good clean and lube afterwards. Getting a bit too addicted to this sport already!
 
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Thomas mann

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It's always good practice to do it after every days play like niloc65 says even if you feel lazy!!! that's how markers get ruined.
 
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