How much charge

I don't usually refill the gun when I am done with it for the day. No special reason, my practice is to fill it as I am getting ready to shoot. Sometimes, especially the 177 has enough air without a refill. I do not leave the hammer cocked, however, nor do I leave a pellet or slug in the barrel. I leave air in the gun but not lead. The free length of springs can decrease if you leave them compressed. So I don't think leaving the gun cocked is a good idea but leaving air in it seems fine.
 
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I don't usually refill the gun when I am done with it for the day. No special reason, my practice is to fill it as I am getting ready to shoot. Sometimes, especially the 177 has enough air without a refill. I do not leave the hammer cocked, however, nor do I leave a pellet or slug in the barrel. I leave air in the gun but not lead. The free length of springs can decrease if you leave them compressed. So I don't think leaving the gun cocked is a good idea but leaving air in it seems fine.
Yeah, I agree, no lead in the barrel and not cocked. That's not good for the springs at all.
 
I'm sure someone has asked this, but I can't find it in search.
Can you leave a pcp fully charged all the time, so it's ready to be used on a seconds notice?

It can be useful to keep them charged when stored. You know right away when you pick it up if it has leaked down with a quick glance at the gauge. I prefer to top them up to whatever fill pressure I have them tuned to before putting them away.
 
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