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Reader Survey >Tygris Gun Maintenance Sprays Review: A Trio for Shooters
- Last updated: 03/10/2025
A recent conversation with Dave Mills at the Airgun Training & Education Organisation (ATEO) sparked interest in some new maintenance products for airguns, and having now taken delivery of a few samples, it’s clear the company behind the operation means business.
Tygris is a well-respected manufacturer of oils, greases, and maintenance products in a variety of industries, so their new range of gun maintenance solutions should be welcome news to all. Currently, there are three products aimed at shooting enthusiasts across the board, and while my test samples were 400ml, the product will be launched in 100ml dispensers.
The full range of three Tygris gun maintenance sprays.
First, we have Tygris Wipe Down Gun Oil and Lubricant, and this, while self-explanatory, is rather important stuff. Keeping an eye on our treasured hardware and giving it a rub over with an oil-impregnated cloth is vital to maintaining that new look and factory finish. It’s easy to be lazy, but failing to wipe over after each shooting session may prove costly. Metalwork will rust at the first chance, and even the dreaded fingerprints can cause harm, especially in hot weather, as we sweat and our grip leaves a corrosive trace. Take a gun out in the rain, and the problem is compounded. Use this Wipe Down Oil and Lubricant, and it brings peace of mind, leaving a film of oil over the gun’s surface as it goes. It has a low viscosity and is effective on rusted areas and delicate components, too.
Using the Tygris Wipe Down Oil on a cloth to clean the exterior of a rifle.
For those who undertake a bit of DIY, there’s Tygris Trigger Spring and Piston Lubricant, and again, it comes highly recommended. Dave Mills has used this for tuning spring-powered airguns for some time, and his enthusiasm suggests this stuff really works. It is PTFE-reinforced to deal with friction, and the sales blurb states: ‘PTFE is grafted onto wax particles for better substrate adhesion.’ It has corrosion inhibitors and can deal with extreme pressure, too. It is basically the ideal partner when dealing with the uniquely challenging internals of an airgun. Dave’s verdict: “It leaves a finish that stays in place; doesn’t move about. I can’t rate it enough.”
Finally, there’s Tygris Gun Cleaner and Degreaser. This provides a powerful solvent cleaning action, breaking down contaminants and leaving no residue. On test, this one worked a treat. It comes out as a fine spray and evaporates in seconds. It also degreases almost on contact. It’s very effective and easy to use.
Applying the Tygris Gun Cleaner and Degreaser spray to a gun’s internal components.
I received test samples of these products early, but I am reliably informed that tube/straw applicators are also supplied with each one, for when precise application is required in tight spaces. More gun-related greases and compounds are planned, so watch this space.
