Hey all.
I need some suggestions. I don’t have a PCP gun yet, but plan on going that way sometime soon. I thought it might be a good thing if I were to keep an eye out for any good deals on used tanks. The problem is I don’t have a single clue in what size or capacity tank to look for or get. I would want something I could use with any of the decent rifles and maybe handguns.
So, if you all don’t mind, can you give me some details on what would be a minimum tanks to get and then what would be an ideal tank.
thank you all.
larry
Its all depending on the pcp you get ,some of the big bores really eats air ,my advice is get the biggest tank you could afford practically a 4500 psi tank, the bigger the tank the less trips to the air filling pumps and on the used tanks make sure it was tested under pressure the 4500 tanks are aluminum and carbon fiber cover and you should get a tank carrying case it makes life easier I hope it helps it's a great hobby.
1) Do you have a compressor?
2) Secondly, do you want to take the tank out with you when you shoot in the field and have access to refills?
Answer these two questions and then size is important. A 3 or 6 liter tank is handy to transport. Anything bigger needs a commercial compressor to fill, but the higher psi capacity will give you a lot of shooting before it drops down below 2100 psi where a lot of individuals refill.
Aluminum tanks are only good to 3000 psi and that's plenty for most normal pcp air guns. They can be filled at just about any scuba shop.
The newer guns go to 400/4500 psi and a fiber tank is needed, or buy a compressor.
For $300 you can get a .22 or .25 Avenger pcp with all the goodies on much more expensive rifles. Available at R&L Airguns online for $299, free shipping. It's a good place to start into this sport.
Good luck and have some fun. We all wake up dead some day, so don't drag your heels making a decision.
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