Other PCP Filling using the small bottles.

[Gabpan]

I have a newbie PCP question. I have been using a hand pump for pcp.

Can I use one of those smaller air tanks with a regulator to fill my PCP Air rifle? They look like they attach directly to a paintball gun.

If possible, I'd like to fill one of those with my manual pump and carry out into the field with me to refill my rifle.

If I can use one of these rated 3000 psi how many fills can i get on my 3000 PSI Icon or chief 2 plus? Thanks!

 

[N2 Shooter]

The problem with this bottle is it has a standard regulator in it, which for Paintball means around 800psi. That means you can't fill your airgun over 800psi without some how removing the regulator.

As far as how many fills you can get if you can get rid of the regulator, take a look at this link.

 

[nervoustrig]

The phrase "standard regulator" on a paintball bottle implies it has an output pressure of 800psi or so, meaning it would not be suitable for filling a 3000psi airgun. But even without that limitation, a 3000psi bottle is not a good choice for filling a 3000psi gun because the bottle pressure will begin dropping immediately as soon as you begin topping off the rifle...meaning it would not provide even a single fill to 3000psi.

You would want something like a 4500psi bottle for the job. Or if you wanted to retune your gun for a bell curve in the range of, say, 2200psi down to 1600psi or so, a 3000psi bottle would begin to have some utility.

 

[Gabpan]

Excellent info thanks gents!