What do you prefer a hand pump, tank, compressor or tank and compressor as your main fill method ?

[badger5th]

88 cu ft 4,500 PSI tank for medium/large PCP reservoirs. Hand pump for 100cc and less. No need for a compressor, I live 6 miles from New England Airgun in Hudson, MA plus a number of scuba shops near the coast here. The NE Airgun store fill is $10 from 1,500 psi or higher initial pressure plus I can buy stuff, hang out, and use the indoor range.

 

[rcs9250]

I live 6 miles from New England Airgun in Hudson, MA plus a number of scuba shops near the coast here. The NE Airgun store fill is $10 from 1,500 psi or higher initial pressure plus I can buy stuff, hang out, and use the indoor range.

You suck!

 

[McMadCow]

I use a hand pump for my 10 meter pistol and rifle, and a compressor for my 25cal hunting rifle.
Refilling for my 10M AP is about 70 pumps, or a decent quick workout. I actually like it for that.

 

[Goldwing]

I use a hand pump for my 10 meter pistol and rifle, and a compressor for my 25cal hunting rifle.
Refilling for my 10M AP is about 70 pumps, or a decent quick workout. I actually like it for that.

The poll is eye opening to how many air gunners use a hand pump, a surprise to me
Thanks

 

[douger]

dont think to many people lie to hand pump if they dont have to unless they like the exercise

 

[BackStop]

dont think to many people lie to hand pump if they dont have to unless they like the exercise

For me, with my low power and highly efficient Fortitude, not to mention that I don't try to shoot it until the fps falls off...

It isn't a problem and I am 62, a smoker and not in great shape.

It baffles me that so many young, healthy, non-smokers think pumping with a hand pump is so hard. Damn! I mean, Damn! (heavy sigh)

If you like to shoot a LOT or have an airgun (larger caliber, not tuned properly, etc) that uses a LOT of air, then a compressor/tank might be needed.

Otherwise, get off of your sissy asses and get some exercise! LOL!

 

[rcs9250]

For me, with my low power and highly efficient Fortitude, not to mention that I don't try to shoot it until the fps falls off...

It isn't a problem and I am 62, a smoker and not in great shape.

It baffles me that so may young, healthy, non-smokers think pumping with a hand pump is so hard. Damn! I mean, Damn! (heavy sigh)

Youngin’s were raised on instant gratification. Hand pumping takes to long.

 

[Ca_Varminter]

I have posted about this in other threads.....
I picked up a Steyr LP50 long barrel at great price..

The gentleman only used a hand-pump to fill up the cylinder.
Well with any new gun to me, the first thing I do is tear it down.
To inspect, clean and remove excessive lube,...etc.
Well to my surprise, the 2 cylinders had almost 1/2 ozs of water in them.
The reg and plenum also had moisture in them!!

So the moral to this...... Please empty the moisture trap regularly!!!!!
When I first got my first PCP(Rapid MKII), I used a stirrup pump..
I would usually do about 30 strokes. Stop to let the pump cool down.
But most important, I would drain the the Moisture Trap!!!
Yes this meant a little more work..... but my gun stayed DRY!!

Good Luck,
Stuart

 

[rcs9250]

I have posted about this in other threads.....
I picked up a Steyr LP50 long barrel at great price..

The gentleman only used a hand-pump to fill up the cylinder.
Well with any new gun to me, the first thing I do is tear it down.
To inspect, clean and remove excessive lube,...etc.
Well to my surprise, the 2 cylinders had almost 1/2 ozs of water in them.
The reg and plenum also had moisture in them!!

So the moral to this...... Please empty the moisture trap regularly!!!!!
When I first got my first PCP(Rapid MKII), I used a stirrup pump..
I would usually do about 30 strokes. Stop to let the pump cool down.
But most important, I would drain the the Moisture Trap!!!
Yes this meant a little more work..... but my gun stayed DRY!!

Good Luck,
Stuart

Bingo. Dry air is so important.

 

[hawkeye69]

I've never owned a tank. I bought an Omega Air Charger years ago when I bought my first PCP, but I only use it to fill the guns. When I go out pesting I take two guns (or more) and I'm set for the day. This approach has worked well for me.

 

[badger5th]

I've never owned a tank. I bought an Omega Air Charger years ago when I bought my first PCP, but I only use it to fill the guns. When I go out pesting I take two guns (or more) and I'm set for the day. This approach has worked well for me.

Ever consider getting a small CF tank like 100 cu inch or so? Your compressor could fill it piece of cake and have more range time.

 

[hawkeye69]

Ever consider getting a small CF tank like 100 cu inch or so? Your compressor could fill it piece of cake and have more range time.

My M3 Impact Sniper is good for 150 shots, and my Crown is good for at over 100. Taking just those two with me, I'm good for at least 250 shots on a day out. I've had some really productive days pesting, but never got close to exceeding 250 shots.

 

[badger5th]

My M3 Impact Sniper is good for 150 shots, and my Crown is good for at over 100. Taking just those two with me, I'm good for at least 250 shots on a day out. I've had some really productive days pesting, but never got close to exceeding 250 shots.

OK, that's cool. Lots of shooting there, that's for sure. Regards

 

[badger5th]

For me, with my low power and highly efficient Fortitude, not to mention that I don't try to shoot it until the fps falls off...

It isn't a problem and I am 62, a smoker and not in great shape.

It baffles me that so many young, healthy, non-smokers think pumping with a hand pump is so hard. Damn! I mean, Damn! (heavy sigh)

If you like to shoot a LOT or have an airgun (larger caliber, not tuned properly, etc) that uses a LOT of air, then a compressor/tank might be needed.

Otherwise, get off of your sissy asses and get some exercise! LOL!

It ain't hard, it just sucks.. I hand pump small reservoirs because I'm a little uneasy about connecting a 88 cu ft 4,500 PSI bottle to a 50cc Diana Bandit. My M-rod has a 240cc tank and that fills FAST off the bottle. I'm afraid I'd grossly overshoot filling the little Bandit tank so I hand pump the little ones.

 

[L.Leon]

Tank and compressor…

 

[badger5th]

Was not one of the vote choices but does any one use a tank and hand pump but NO compressor? I have plenty of local fill options and only fill maybe 3-4 times/year so no compressor.

 

[Nomadic Pirate 66]

dont think to many people lie to hand pump if they dont have to unless they like the exercise

I have a Nomad II compressor and recently was given 2 tanks ( still not used them ) but I prefer HandPumping, been doing it since my start into airgunning a decade and a half ago,.....there was a time I had 5 pumps at the same time, only go 20-25 strokes heach then swap pumps so they never got warm.

 

[Filnez]

Pump and scuba tanks here.

 

[SteveV]

Since my neighbor has loaned me his Yong Heng, I'm filling the 4500 psi bottle on my gun directly from the compressor. It makes more sense for me to fill the gun because I can't get a full 4500 psi from a tank into another tank anyway, as at some point they equalise in pressure.

 

[DesertSilver]

I have no problem using a hand pump but when I used it on my 500cc Sumatra I couldn't release the pressure fast enough so the valve would seal. My other 2 PCPs work fine. Luckily I have 2 compressors and 2 66 cuft scba tanks so I don't have to rely on my hand pump.