How to maintain the Quantum Hi-Capacity Magazine
Using dry PTFE spray lubricant
It is important to maintain the Quantum Hi-Capacity Magazine properly to ensure the correct pellet / slug feed into the rifle’s barrel. Please follow the procedures as outlined below.
General Maintenance
Clean the Quantum Hi-Capacity Magazine regularly using a soft-bristle brush to remove dust and debris from the main mechanism and carrier system. This brush should be non-metallic – ie have plastic or Nylon bristles. If necessary, use low-pressure compressed air to remove any loose particles.
Clean the Quantum with a soft-bristle brush to remove any debrisBefore applying lubricant (see below), always ensure the pellet carrier system is fully cleaned. Applying lubricant to a dirty mechanism will cause dust and debris to clump together, so will affect the smooth operation of the carriers.
Lubrication
After cleaning – and at approximately every 50 full cycles of the magazine – apply a light coating of dry* PTFE spray to the ‘Index 8’ carrier system. This will reduce friction and, therefore, wear. It will also maintain the free-running of the carrier system.
* Important: You must only use a dry lubricant, such as WD-40 Specialist PTFE Dry Lube or equivalent. Do not use a conventional ‘wet’ lubricant or oil as this will affect the smooth operation of the Quantum.
Spray the carriers with PTFE ‘dry’ lubricantAfter you have applied the dry lubricant, manually rotate the Quantum’s magazine mechanism through several full cycles. This helps distribute the lubricant evenly throughout the carrier system. Take care not to over-lubricate it and allow the PTFE spray to dry completely before operating the magazine in the rifle.
Once the spray is fully dry, rapidly rotate the carriers a few times to fully disperse the lubricant particles
Good Practice
- Do not release the control knob in an uncontrolled manner if all the carriers are not loaded with pellets / slugs – this will damage the leading pellet / slug
- Do not force the gate hinge past its stop point when loading ammo
- Do not store the Quantum magazine long-term with its spring under tension
- Always use the correct Quantum magazine in the BRK Brocock / Daystate PCP rifle model for which it is intended
- Always check the magazine’s caliber matches that of the rifle before inserting into the receiver
- Do not disassemble the Quantum – there are no user-serviceable parts
Loading Guide
An online version of the Operating Guide for the Quantum Hi-Capacity Magazine is available under the ‘Support Manuals’ section, here.
