So, I am proud owner of a US version of the BSA Scorpion SE in .25 caliber it is my first PCP, but I am no stranger to springers and co2 having had HW77k and Beeman R9 and a home built Crosman 2250 rat catcher. I also have shot a lot of high power match, and center fire hunting etc etc. Anyway, Airguns have always been something I like to shoot with to keep my eye in, and general pest control. So I have the Scorpion and want to get to using it. My dilemma is related to the tanks, compressors, fill at a dive shop options... I am of the philosophy of buy quality, and bleed once versus take the long exploratory route only to end up spending twice as much than had I bought the quality and right size of equipment up front. Regardless of choice, none of the options I am looking at are what I consider 'cheap' by any stretch of the word.
HPA tank wise, I am leaning towards the Great White (largest) carbon fiber tank based upon some of the features you get with your tank that others do not provide. US made, quality parts etc. They are all spendy, and not too different cost wise, but I would rather buy best quality for the money.
Compressors.... this where I am most unclear. I have heard of some horror stories on the Omega.... Testing hours logged but no firm explanations as to why. I also do not shoot so much as to require something like a daystate or bigger compressor. I am leaning towards the Omega and adding a Diablo Dessicant filter to make sure of zero moisture. What concerns me is the heavy maintenance and strip down that is required. I am okay mechanically on cars, but this thing looks like it could be fairly intimidating.
A shoebox compressor looks okay, but it looks like a kluge and a compromise to me. I know quite a few folks use them, but the cost is not much less than an Omega in the grand scheme of things. The MROD air compressor looks interesting, but again, I hear of a few folks saying avoid..... A hand pump is not going to cut it for me. It might be different if I was using a Discovery rifle, but the BSA needs a 200 bar plus fill...
There is a dive shop fairly close (hour each way), but they cannot go to 4500 psi without using a booster, and that requires leaving the tank overnight... What I don't want to be doing is 2 round trips, that adds up fast in time, and fuel.
So I am at the crossroads no doubt many people on here reach.
Am I on the right path??
HPA tank wise, I am leaning towards the Great White (largest) carbon fiber tank based upon some of the features you get with your tank that others do not provide. US made, quality parts etc. They are all spendy, and not too different cost wise, but I would rather buy best quality for the money.
Compressors.... this where I am most unclear. I have heard of some horror stories on the Omega.... Testing hours logged but no firm explanations as to why. I also do not shoot so much as to require something like a daystate or bigger compressor. I am leaning towards the Omega and adding a Diablo Dessicant filter to make sure of zero moisture. What concerns me is the heavy maintenance and strip down that is required. I am okay mechanically on cars, but this thing looks like it could be fairly intimidating.
A shoebox compressor looks okay, but it looks like a kluge and a compromise to me. I know quite a few folks use them, but the cost is not much less than an Omega in the grand scheme of things. The MROD air compressor looks interesting, but again, I hear of a few folks saying avoid..... A hand pump is not going to cut it for me. It might be different if I was using a Discovery rifle, but the BSA needs a 200 bar plus fill...
There is a dive shop fairly close (hour each way), but they cannot go to 4500 psi without using a booster, and that requires leaving the tank overnight... What I don't want to be doing is 2 round trips, that adds up fast in time, and fuel.
So I am at the crossroads no doubt many people on here reach.
Am I on the right path??
