Oil alternatives for Red Ryder

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   I only use Dextron ATF in the BB guns.  It never thickens up and has good lubrication on the seals.  I've had a set of new seals and an old seal soaking in ATF now for over 5 years and they have not been affected by the oil.  There are no signs of swelling or softening.  Other builders also use it and I prefer it to 20W non detergent which I have tried but switched to ATF.  I've heard it said not to use Pellgun oil in the Daisy BB guns.

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twocompassheads Members Profile Find Members Posts Red Ryder Member Joined: March-21-2017 Location: Kingman, AZ Points: 342	Post Options Post Reply Quote twocompassheads Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July-31-2023 at 1:36pm
	I only use Dextron ATF in the BB guns. It never thickens up and has good lubrication on the seals. I've had a set of new seals and an old seal soaking in ATF now for over 5 years and they have not been affected by the oil. There are no signs of swelling or softening. Other builders also use it and I prefer it to 20W non detergent which I have tried but switched to ATF. I've heard it said not to use Pellgun oil in the Daisy BB guns.
	Keep On Plinking

stevec Members Profile Find Members Posts Red Ryder Member Joined: September-22-2003 Points: 1444	Post Options Post Reply Quote stevec Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July-31-2023 at 5:27pm
	I have to agree. Switched to that years ago Stevec

teerex.otw Members Profile Find Members Posts Red Ryder Member Joined: October-21-2022 Location: Mississippi Points: 219	Post Options Post Reply Quote teerex.otw Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July-31-2023 at 5:51pm
	Sounds interesting, I may have to try this on a couple (wonder if I should clean out the old stuff first, or if they’ll mix ok ?)

Segata Members Profile Find Members Posts Senior Member Joined: August-09-2023 Location: Herts, UK Points: 79	Post Options Post Reply Quote Segata Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August-09-2023 at 1:32pm
	It's been a little while since I last bought oil or sold it but anywhere that can look after classic cars parts wise will carry 20w, I plan to get some myself at somepoint as I know for definate I only have 60w in my storage.