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RScott · Wednesday at 5:38 PM

Kalbster said:
To recap, I'm not completely a newb, but I am pretty inexperienced. I have a Benjamin Maurader and have a compressor as well as a cascade system at the fire dept.

I am really interested in a full-auto PCP rifle. I have two problems with the full-auto PCP rifles I've looked at. First, they're hella expensive, and second, the ammo capacity sucks.

I've seen co² bb guns that are full-auto, and they look great for what I want, after all, accuracy isn't very high up on the list for this gun. And with the amount of ammo I'd be going through, the cheap bbs would be awesome. (I'm picturing the full auto bb guns from the fair). My issue is, I'd rather not have to mess with co². So, can we convert a co² rifle to PCP? Also, does anyone know anyone that does that, and what are the drawbacks?

I've seen refillable air cartridges on Temu and other sites and even thought about converting other co² pistols to air, but wondered about the viablility.

Thanks for reading, any advice is appreciated.

Kalbster

Look into the Air Ordnance SMG 22. No longer made but fun. Some come up on Ebay for high prices, but give them a low bid and you might get lucky.

OneAcreFarmer · Apr 1, 2025

I have had the Hatsan Velox for quite some time now and probably shot over 2,000 rounds thru it. It just recently quit cycling properly because the rod that opens the bolt probe had broken a while ago and finally wore enough that it would bind. That being said, it is a lot of fun. I emailed a parts request to Hatsan for a new linkage and received it within a week. Got a spare right away too. So about $17 later we are up and running as good as new. I have an older Hatsan gun as well and I think the machining quality is better on the newer Velox. Maybe they are stepping up their game a little. I would buy the Velox again but you would be best off waiting for a sale like I did. I purchased my from Pyramyd Air for around $340. Don’t expect great accuracy and you won’t be disappointed. I use it for 15 yard plinking at steel targets and it works well.

bigHUN · Monday at 10:42 PM

I am tethering my bench guns from large scba, I have multiple large tanks and refilling with YH for 5+ years.
I think I have well over 65 hrs on my YH, usually ones a year replacing the entire piston kit assy in less then an hour.
Along the years I learned what parts to keep ready in my drawers. So far the maintenance cost on this YH doesn't reach $100 / y with all the beer and coffee included.
The high Temp is the worst enemy for piston rings, currently today I have four piston kits in my spares crate. I guess I am on safe side for a while.

I was looking for another compressor - more out of boredom - I could not justify the extra expense or spare service parts availability .

Water cooling + oil cooling + air cooling is a must, the noise is not a factor I always use ear muffs in my garage and never leave the running compressor out of my sight.

hgg2k · Apr 2, 2025

Yes, most likely.
I think that it is totally unacceptable for a brand new airgun to leak, especially in such a price range.

Michael · Apr 8, 2025

Airgun-hobbyist said:
@Michael consider the Primary Arms SLX 3X or 5X MicroPrism with the Griffin X Mill or Aroura MIL reticles. Light and heavy duty, they rival the Element in that and not having to be fiddling with parallax at longer yardages. My 3X becomes parallax free and focus is clear at 20 yards (the only "issue" some might have if shooting close range and not having the eye centered or wanting to count the eyelashes on a chipper at 10 yards.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BZ61X4DM?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

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Good choice. I've also got a similar Hawke 4x and 6x prism with BDC reticles. Great for mid-range work

detrio · Apr 8, 2025

Motorhead said:
Only place in town now days ... I'll tell Suzy "Hi"

Suzy is the best!

357cal · Apr 2, 2025

6gun said:
That guy was me the biggest tank is not commercially available, it's an aircraft control cylinder. 1150ci (216 cf) and 3400psi, essentially a super light "k" cylinder for capacity. 92 ci buddy bottles are the smallest. Free 88cf scuba, Scott 70ish cf, 88 cf msa 97 cf great white.

I can tether to the monster 3400psi with my buddy and bench shoot slugs with a 70 and 55 fpe all day with a reg and splitter manifold till it gets to 150 bar reg setting on the guns.

I fill with a 1 L/m tuxing 4 cylinder dive clone.

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Thank you for the idea and also for your pic. very nice.

CharlieF · Apr 1, 2025

My Sidewinder Compact came with a zero DB moderator and yours looks like that. The reason for the Loctite is that it will loosen after firing a couple of mags on auto. AoA did not put the moderator on mine, the factory did.

Frank in Fairfield · Apr 1, 2025

By stating bore-bore, I suppose you mean big-bore?????

At least that is what your flier says…

MOE.LB · Apr 1, 2025

thammer said:
Can't complain about that! Well some still would... .... great shooting. I'd be very pleased myself.

I agree considering it's a budget rifle, i did push it to 80 meters and managed to make a sparrow ploof.

kaylaindy · Apr 1, 2025

This is alot of fun for under $300! Here is my full review of the new Umarex AER16 Full Auto BB Carbine. Thanks for watching! -Nate

Avator · Apr 4, 2025

Well, if y'all aren't confused now you will be by the time this thread finishes. There is a fan for every airgun out there and they are all happy to tell you why they are a fan.
Best thing to do is give as much info on your intended use and budget. Also consider how you plan to fill the gun.
As the caliber increases so does the price per unit. There is also the availability of the ammo of choice.
Whether or not the gun is pellet/slug friendly would be one of the things on my criterial list. That gives you options on what and where to buy.

6gun · Apr 1, 2025

My buddies mav (that I rebuilt) was leaking at the fill nipple, which seemed tight enough but wasn't and a regulator. A can of crc leak detector Is handy for the oring intense guns.

blackdog899 · Mar 31, 2025

Thought this might be a good place for camera and “ bait”

nomojo65 · Apr 4, 2025

Here’s my latest Two,

the TM has two barrels and two stocks. 1-Titanium and 1-CF shrouded poly barrels

thom · Apr 6, 2025

boscoebrea said:
I just looked up mustang lobo and guess what ,they do make it in a PCP.
The company is called LOBO ;google it. LOL,sorry you already did.DA

Website not working.

hitech · Apr 1, 2025

Balistol works fantastic for protection. Just spray a little on a clean lint free cloth and wipe down the exterior and clean the barrel. Just do a visual inspection and make a judgement call. I think Taipan is just saying take care of your awesome new gun and it will take care of you.

357cal · Apr 2, 2025

stoutblock said:
Just because you can does not mean you should. I grew up using rimfire and center fire options but not possible anywhere I have lived in modern times (rightfully so). Airguns are more challenging to be effective but effective they can be. After several years of using only airguns I recently had a chance to utilize my PBers in an open rural area. It was way too easy. I think airgun use has actually improved my PBing shooting skills? Under a hundred yards they are comparable. Over a hundred yards there really is no comparison IMHO. I shot my friends Browning Creedmore and must say there is no comparison at 200+ yards. None. But, the challange of our long range airguns sure is fun

I strongly agree with pcps being more of a challenge and that's why I am pull to them. When I was working for Uncle Sam, I was lucky enough to pick up how to become a good shot quickly. I was qualified for a number of weapons but, I have never been challenged as much as I have with a pcp at long range. I love a challenge. I no longer have PBs for hunting, I hunt coyote, racoons and woodchucks at long distances 75-200 yards with a 150gr slug so I see no need to hunt with a PBs that have 2800- 4000 fps and the worries of a clean pass thru. I don't judge others who choose to.

bchannell · Friday at 6:52 PM

I always liked Crosman Premiers, either hollow point or round, and I love the bulk 10.5 177 pellets, but the latest tins I've bought from WW, are total junk. If that's what they're making, might as well just cancel the project.

The Benjamin Single Die black box pellets are also fantastic pellets, I hope those are still being made. I bought enough to last me a while.

coastal drifter · Apr 4, 2025

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nice setup, I have relatives in Manati

.20calguy · Apr 11, 2025

Bedrock Bob said:
It was windy. An inch one way or the other. Miserable shooting weather past 25 yards.

It calmed down to nothing and suddenly I was hitting them in the body almost every shot. I got so happy I told my buddy I was going for a head shot. Hit that rascal right in the eye!

Missed the next 15 shots trying to do it again....

I found that the wind here often changes directions, and there’s often a lul between the shifts where I can get 1 or 2 straight aim hits.
Its very noticeable at 75-yards.

XhG76%o · Apr 1, 2025

I have one just a year old that looks just like FLgunners does.

marflow 777 · Apr 5, 2025

i had the same thing happen one pump and several firing why i have no idea
the only change was using a 006 valve stem Oring where a 005 is the right size and when the 005 Oring came in it stopped that problem also the problem only happen after the pistol had been charge and set aside for a leak down test like over night
when the trigger is pulled the cocking link pulls the valve open and holds it open

easy to work on until they are not

n3rdv · Apr 5, 2025

I'm topping off the tank. The tank holds pressure once filled. It looks like it's leaking around the gauge when filling. Still needs sent out or can I replace any o-rings related to the gauge?
Thanks...

jdanvers · Apr 5, 2025

Thanks for all of the feedback guys. I've gotta get motivated to pull it apart and take a look.

-=- jd -=-

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