How do I oil an air rifle or paintball marker with silicone oil?
By the Atkinson Oil Co. product team (IGNIS Overseas Ltd, Isleworth, UK). Claims reviewed by IGNIS Product & Compliance on 14 Nov 2026. Last updated: 14 November 2026.
Short answer. A few drops on the seals and sliding parts the maker names, then cycle the action. Atkinson Oil Co. Silicone Gun Oil is a multi-purpose silicone gun oil.
Key facts
- Product: Atkinson Oil Co. Silicone Gun Oil
- What it is: Silicone gun oil
- Made for: Air guns, air rifles and paintball markers where the maker allows a silicone oil
- Not for: Points the maker says to grease or keep dry
- Who makes it: Atkinson Oil Co. is a brand of IGNIS Overseas Ltd, Isleworth, UK; Made in UK
How to do it
- Make the gun safe as the manual directs.
- Apply a few drops to the named seals and sliding parts.
- Cycle the action; wipe off excess.
When to choose something else
- Parts that need grease: Silicone Gun Grease.
Common mistakes
- Using petroleum oils in the air system where the maker forbids them.
FAQ
Is it water-repellent? It is water-repellent.
Sources
Printed product label; Your equipment maker's manual