The most common air rifle calibers are .177, .20, .22, and .25, with even larger rounds available, including those used for less lethal law enforcement applications.

Air rifles are not legally considered firearms, at least not equal legally in most terms, but there are very obvious differences, such as the method of propulsion, “air” having no muzzle flash, and it’s smokeless. That means much less fouling, if any. I don’t count debris.

Even though an air rifle barrel will last much longer than a regular rifle bore, you still ultimately deal with wear and tear. Many say not to lubricate an air rifle barrel, which in most cases does make sense, but a lot has to be considered. Air rifle bore metal is typically made of a softer version of steel.

You do, however, want to clean the bore, which means swabbing it out. And, because the barrel metal is usually softer, you do want to, in most cases, avoid using a bronze brush inside the bore. In the same regard, a bore cleaning rope should not be the traditional version that is impregnated with a bronze brush. That is why the Tetra Gun Air Rifle kit is designed that way.

Air rifle rounds made of lead will create some fouling, but it is manageable in a much less demanding way as compared to traditional firearms care. You can safely use a silicone cloth or lead removal cloth on the rifle’s exterior, but inside the bore, use an oil product that will not be invasive. That includes something that won’t swell rubber o-rings in the rifle action. Needless to say, be careful and don’t over-lubricate. Air rifles are different.

Just as you would with regular firearms, air guns should be handled with care, and with personal safety in mind, so follow manufacturer’s instructions and wear adequate eyewear protection.

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