Are there Co2 cartridges that are better than others, conversely, are there others that I should stay away from?
Are all CO2 cartridges the same
- Thread starter T&J2002
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You are welcome.
Well I did not do a review of all Co2 cartridges (wow a lot of work)! Just the only ones I use for myself.
However my opinion is fine the least expensive cartridges that are clean and work well in whatever Co2 gun(s) you use.
I do not accept any money from C02 Manufactures and they do not pay me nor do I profess any association with any Co2 or Airgun manufactures.
Just my opinion and knowledge on what I use.
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Opened up 2 Crosman CO2 cartridges with a plumbing pipe cutter (no chips).
Both were clean inside with zero particulate of any kind. One had a small rust spot most likely process water from manufacturing.
I swabbed both interiors pretty thoroughly with a wooden sticked swab and as shown in photo, the swab was black. It felt like lubricant from the drawing process.
Both were clean inside with zero particulate of any kind. One had a small rust spot most likely process water from manufacturing.
I swabbed both interiors pretty thoroughly with a wooden sticked swab and as shown in photo, the swab was black. It felt like lubricant from the drawing process.
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Were the Co2 cartridges already used, for example used and then left empty for a time so the rust could form on the inside? The cartridges I opened were just expended then cut open. I ask because cartridges that are left lying around or used in a container will rust on the inside is a short period of time.
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Cool. My cartridges were test shot and less than 30 min. I cut them open and took the pictures. There were no signs of rust or wear on the inside. I cut two (2) Crossman cartridges and one UMAREX cartridge. No signs of rust or wear on the inside and I did swab the inside and I also found no sign of any lubricant in any of the cartridges.
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I heard that the thickness of the seal is different which causes issues with self-piercing guns. Any truth to this?
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I did not test this; however I am sure that there is a small micro differential. Probably a few thousands of an inch but not enough to make a real difference. IMHO.
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