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So I don't know anything about air compressors. What kind of air compressor would be good for gassing-up a PCP air rifle?

I've always thought about a PCP air rifle, but would want my own compressor if I go that route. I'm definitely not hand-pumping. My Benjamin 392 multi-pump rifle is rough during long sessions.
 
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Xae289 said:
So I don't know anything about air compressors. What kind of air compressor would be good for gassing-up a PCP air rifle?

I've always thought about a PCP air rifle, but would want my own compressor if I go that route. I'm definitely not hand-pumping. My Benjamin 392 multi-pump rifle is rough during long sessions.
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This is a huge reason that I haven't bought one yet, a hand pump would just get ugh very quick. And the local scuba shop closed up so I cant even get a portable tank filled to offset the hand pump and there isn't a paintball place around either
 
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Xae289 said:
So I don't know anything about air compressors. What kind of air compressor would be good for gassing-up a PCP air rifle?

I've always thought about a PCP air rifle, but would want my own compressor if I go that route. I'm definitely not hand-pumping. My Benjamin 392 multi-pump rifle is rough during long sessions.
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I shoot .177 wadcutters at 10 meters. I can shoot about 150-200 pellets per fill. So for me hand-pump doesn't kill the fun factor. I only have to do it once a week. I look at it as short workout that I can use. It's nice when you have a reason to exercise. Pump is the simplest option, but only good quality like Hill pump, there cheap ones that are garbage. Also you can take as many breaks as you want and do other things.

Scuba tank is another option, but you have to pay for filling it, drive to get it filled and it has to be inspected on schedule or they will refuse to fill it.

You can't use regular compressor as you probably already know. Special compressors are required. They are very expensive and require a maintenance. It's rarely worth it for individual use, unless you are really into it. There are also much cheaper Chinese made compressors on ebay.
They are not as user friendly, but some people have good luck with them.
 
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Xae289 said:
So I don't know anything about air compressors. What kind of air compressor would be good for gassing-up a PCP air rifle?

I've always thought about a PCP air rifle, but would want my own compressor if I go that route. I'm definitely not hand-pumping. My Benjamin 392 multi-pump rifle is rough during long sessions.
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My opinion with the airgun hobby for PCP is to "Buy once, cry once!".

With that being said, I own both a Daystate and a Hill compressor. Along with a few hand pumps.

I find most people spend a good buck on those Chinese compressors over time. Whereas you get a nice compressor and as long as you take care of it, the compressor will take care of your needs.
 
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diggs223 said:
some on airgun forums mention fire depts. if you know a local volunteer, maybe they do their own and could fill yours ?
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That's an idea. I know my local fire house fills extinguishers, they might have what is needed to fill their own tanks, hmm. I might have to inquire about it
 
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Defilade said:
I always wondered the consistency with these rifles. This is impressive for an air rifle. 400yrds +

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I could hit 1 MOA @ 100 yards . You can fire a ten shot string pretty consistently, but then you have to ajust or top off your air if your shooting for 1 MOA. The air pressure begins to fade slightly but you can ajust to that I use to shoot about 25 -30 shots then top off the air

I use to kill rats across the yard with it , to be sporty I only took head shots, Only MIssed once when he moved as I squeezed one off. I just heard him scream . One guy was looking at me, looking at me, and he stood up on his hind legs! I never knew they could do that ! It was the last time for that guy.
 
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urjustamemory said:
Yes my local scuba shop closed down, also there was a paint ball place that did it too but it closed as well.
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A lot of them closed down due to increasing costs of everything, even just to stay open.

Also in regards to the paintball and airsoft places, lots of disinterest and costs of insurance, which drives up the price.

Sad really, because in my younger days I used to participate in that kind of stuff and we had lots of venues to choose from in a short drive. Now everything is a drive and the venues are terrible.
 
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A lot of them closed down due to increasing costs of everything, even just to stay open.

Also in regards to the paintball and airsoft places, lots of disinterest and costs of insurance, which drives up the price.

Sad really, because in my younger days I used to participate in that kind of stuff and we had lots of venues to choose from in a short drive. Now everything is a drive and the venues are terrible.
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The scuba place closed down because no one went there, it was a "call for an appointment to come in" place, it closed way before covid. It was clearly his side gig and 99% of this town I am in is the worst, a lot of people want businesses to come in, and when they do, no one goes to support them, and then they cry because businesses fail, unless its used car dealerships, there are 10 of those in this town WTF( I am not joking, I can count 10 off with out thinking)
The nearest dive shop now is close to a 60 mile oneway drive, F that for a fill up for a pcp tank. I wish I was into them before the one here closed, I'd be his only customer
 
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