My tendency is to refill my guns after I shoot them down to the “need to refill“ level. I have an electric pump and wondering if this is a good idea or irrelevant as I can fill them fairly quickly. I suppose I could put a little back in it just for emergency shots at a starling or crow. Of course the real answer is to get a larger air tank to fill it quickly when needed but I don’t have one of those “yet” . So, is it harder on the gun to keep it filled with air or am I worrying about nothing? I have an FX Impact and Benjamin Marauder.
Do you keep your pcp “filled” with air?
- Thread starter 450BM
- Start date
I do not refill after shooting mine down. I keep them at about 10bar above the regulator pressure, for the reason you mentioned in your post -> If I need to use one for an emergency invading critter.
Not sure if keeping them "full" is good or bad. But it seems to me full pressure would put unnecessary strain on the seals. Just my opinion.
Not sure if keeping them "full" is good or bad. But it seems to me full pressure would put unnecessary strain on the seals. Just my opinion.
Upvote 0
I've got six PCPs, take turns shooting until most are ready to fill, then take an evening and run the Yong Heng. Always keep one aired up on standby, never want to be caught short. Clear to me you just need more guns. WM
Upvote 0
I keep them topped off as much as I can if my tank is running out then I'll wait but otherwise I like to keep them up a ways not really any extra strain on anything and if you keep a mental note I try to fill them to 200 bar or about 3000 psi that way I know if I developed a leak or not and always got one at least ready to go
Upvote 0
When not in use I have them near the regulator pressure. While it's not hard on the gun to keep it filled at max pressure, it can be a little rough on some of the o-rings.
Upvote 0
i try to keep mine always filled to the ideal pressure, it varies by gun .. where i live its a regular stream of pests and predators thats why i have pcps, my 'grab' guns need to always be ready, doesnt hurt them, my mrod 25 has sat ready since '12, thats what i grab when its larger and survival of the offending pest isnt optional lol .. i have options these days though, sometimes i dont want to have to bury something and a tactical 'dusting' with a lighter gun is more desirable lol .. either way though, guns need to ready , mags filled, actions clear, sighted in, scopes set to a happy medium 30yds or so, so when duty calls its one two three THWAAP ..thats right, thats what ya get ..
Last edited:
Upvote 0
Mine are typically left above my 1st reg pressure by 20-30 bar. Just cuz that's' where I usually stop shooting 
Patrick
Patrick
Upvote 0
Only unregulated guns here,.....It just happens that after 2 magazines I'm in the 100 BAR range and that is where I put them away, that gives me the option to have a couple of shots if I quickly need them and also since I know the pressure I put all my guns away with if I suddenly see a lower pressure I know I have a leak
Upvote 0
I keep mine above the regulator min. bar pressure. This means no lower than 90 to 125 bar (depending on the guns first regulator) or so, at the minimum. I really don't pay a lot of attention, as long as I don't go below the regulator minimum.
Mike
Mike
Upvote 0
I have learned that it is far better to get over being worried or hassled about changing o-rings and they are no longer a consideration. They are expendable and will eventually fail, - it's part of the sport. Learn how to do it and keep your guns fully ready to shoot. That's what they're for. Unless you collect paperweights. JMO
Upvote 0
I keep usually keep mine filled and ready to shoot cause you never know when you might need to kill that can,spinner,chippy or squirrel! Only have five so they get fired each week or 2. Never worry about parts failing because it's all part of the hobby.
Upvote 0
I just put mine away with whatever I stopped shooting at so generally just under 2k for most. A buddy of mine is a well known builder and shop owner for many decades. This was his suggestion. It was his experience that this safes the valve seal face.
I think this is what the majority of my fellow club members also I follow.
I think this is what the majority of my fellow club members also I follow.
Upvote 0