Just bought my first PCP

[Hotrod-Realtor]

I'm a new member that just joined. I bought a used AirForce Talon P Carbine from RealDeal in these classifieds. Looking forward to eliminating some pests in the yard.

I plan to purchase a scuba tank at a nearby dive shop and need to connect that to the gun. What are some good options?

 

[Raden1942]

Whatever you get please get 4500 psi or above. I would like to urge you to get the biggest tank you can I got a 97cf great white from air tanks for sale. Com. One option other than that is like 5 3000 psi tanks in cascade. That's a better option for scuba divers that have 5 steel tanks laying around but not a great option for your average airgunner 

 

[Hotrod-Realtor]

Whatever you get please get 4500 psi or above. I would like to urge you to get the biggest tank you can I got a 97cf great white from air tanks for sale. Com. One option other than that is like 5 3000 psi tanks in cascade. That's a better option for scuba divers that have 5 steel tanks laying around but not a great option for your average airgunner

Thanks, I will check out the website. 

 

[cheeby]

Welcome aboard, I’m new to this sport as well. Get the biggest tank money can get you. I’m starting with a TalonP .25 cal also lots of fun.

 

[JCD]

 

Are you looking at a SCUBA tank or an SCBA (CF) tank? And will you be getting your air from the scuba shop?

 

[davelarson]

I’d agree with Raden1942, you will not be disappointed in choosing a carbon fiber tank over scuba. I still have a scuba tank that I never use since I got a carbon fiber bottle... and a compressor lol! Get ready to spend some money, totally worth it though. So much fun!

 

[Hotrod-Realtor]

Are you looking at a SCUBA tank or an SCBA (CF) tank? And will you be getting your air from the scuba shop?

There is a dive shop a few miles away that can fill the tank. If I understand correctly, a scuba tank is easy to fill without a special adapter. So if I have that correct I will get a scuba tank. 

 

[Hotrod-Realtor]

I’d agree with Raden1942, you will not be disappointed in choosing a carbon fiber tank over scuba. I still have a scuba tank that I never use since I got a carbon fiber bottle... and a compressor lol! Get ready to spend some money, totally worth it though. So much fun!

Compressor plus bottle is what, $1,000?

I can get a scuba tank for $100 at the dive shop and I believe he said he could fill it to 4,000 lbs. Then I just need an adapter to hook to the gun tank, right?

 

[slapahondn]

I’d agree with Raden1942, you will not be disappointed in choosing a carbon fiber tank over scuba. I still have a scuba tank that I never use since I got a carbon fiber bottle... and a compressor lol! Get ready to spend some money, totally worth it though. So much fun!

Compressor plus bottle is what, $1,000?

I can get a scuba tank for $100 at the dive shop and I believe he said he could fill it to 4,000 lbs. Then I just need an adapter to hook to the gun tank, right?

Usually a dive shop wont fill an aluminum scuba tank more than about 3200 and steel tanks will go up to about 3450. I have a bunch of steel 120cf scuba tanks and I bought a carbon tank because of the ability to fill it to 4500psi. You can get used carbon scba tanks for a couple hundred dollars on ebay but they will need adapters to fill it at a dive shop. 

 

[intenseaty22]

Congratulations & welcome to the club! 

 

[jdh2550]

All good advice above. Another option for a cheap tank is to contact the local fire department. Ask who they get new SCBA tanks from. Often FD's trade in carbon fiber tanks and get new ones. The vendors normally have tanks with a year or two left on their testing that they sell for cheap. The ones I buy have 2 years left on them. I get them for $50 per full year left and a free fill. A tank with 2 years left costs $100 and i get the first fill free. That fits my budget nicely!

 

[Enazle]

The better option is to buy a Song Heng compressor for $300, add some desiccant water extractors then buy a 68CI paintball cylinder off craigslist to use as tank to take into the field. Paying a paintball shop to fill a SCBA tank can add up fast. A big carbon fiber tank is not necessary but a nice convenience if you buy a compressor.

 

[Yo]

Second the YONG HENG motion! Buy extended warranty and good filter too.

 

[Hotrod-Realtor]

Any links to the compressor from preferred sellers?


I just had a terrible experience with AirGunDepot I don’t wish to repeat. 

 

[c_m_shooter]

You will be fine with a 3k psi aluminum tank. I have an Air Force Condor SS and it makes peak power with a 2400psi fill. I get plenty of fills from my aluminum tank.

 

[Funshine]

On your way to the world of PCP, hope you have fun in here.

Stay safe.

 

[jland48]

I bought a YongHeng compressor and tried to use a good moisture filter on it only to find out it isn't strong enough to get through extra filtration. The YongHeng is putting out more moisture than I am comfortable with.

 

[Hotrod-Realtor]

I bought a YongHeng compressor and tried to use a good moisture filter on it only to find out it isn't strong enough to get through extra filtration. The YongHeng is putting out more moisture than I am comfortable with.

I’m tempted to just get a tank and fill at the local dive shop to begin with. Appreciate all the ideas and advice. 


Warren

 

[slapahondn]

https://www.airgunsofarizona.com/Tanks/FillCalc.html

Using this helped me decide what was best for me.

 

[Hotrod-Realtor]

Second the YONG HENG motion! Buy extended warranty and good filter too.

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I went to the dive shop and I can see a tank that weighs 50 lbs isn't a great solution. Now I'm thinking a compressor may be best. 

Is this a good one?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/YONG-HENG-30MPA-4500PSI-High-Pressure-Air-Compressor-PCP-Airgun-Scuba-Air-Pump/353126179430?_trkparms=aid%3D1110010%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.DISCCARDS%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D225086%26meid%3Daf6bea29b1e34c67b9836daa434070bf%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D233658021780%26itm%3D353126179430%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3Ddefault&_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982