Ok now to the pictures :
We start with the unopened tin.
This is what we find inside...grubby looking .22 pellets. Note how dusty they look.
Empty the whole tin onto a sheet of paper towel. Here you will see how many bits are in in the tin amongst the pellets.
Carefully sort through the pellets, remove any deformed ones and throw them away. This ensures that you have a tin of uniform pellets. Put the pellets onto a jug and boil the kettle.
Add a drop of washing up liquid.
Add hot water and cover the pellets.
Now, using a T spoon carefully stir the pellets. This will loosen off the dirt and dust ready for the next step.
Drain the water off and empty the pellets onto a T towel or clean absorbent cloth.
Make a parcel with the T towel ( pic 1) and shake the pellets for 30 second or until dry. This will remove the dirt leaving the pellets clean. (pic 2)
Next clean out the tin (pic 1). Then using a suitable oil/pellet lube (I use Ballistol) put a small amount in the tin (pic 2). Add half the pellets to the tin and shake gently to distribute the oil evenly over them. (pic 3) Then add the rest and repeat the gentle shaking (pic 4)
Now you have clean uniform pellets ready for you next hunting session. I mark the tins so i know which ones i have done.
All my bits and bobs are kept in my " toy box".
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