I need an accurate air gun

[JimH]

@JimH Pic = 1k words. I assume it's .22.

.25 Benjamin Marauder

 

[DadSmith]

PCP air rifles can you fill them with an 150psi air compressor?

 

[LEaSH]

PCP air rifles can you fill them with an 150psi air compressor?

I don't think so. I'm intrigued but I'm reading about 3000 psi compressors and other expensive accessories.

It would be cool to have a big bore suppressed air rifle though.

 

[Jaybird1980]

I have heard of a mod to the hand pump to make it more effective, but I can't remember what to look for to find it again.

 

[DadSmith]

I don't think so. I'm intrigued but I'm reading about 3000 psi compressors and other expensive accessories.

It would be cool to have a big bore suppressed air rifle though.

I ask because I read that hand pumps can fill them. I don't see how. If a hand pump can I would think a constant 150psi would also. Of course these pumps I read about may not be your normal bicycle pump.

 

[LEaSH]

I ask because I read that hand pumps can fill them. I don't see how. If a hand pump can I would think a constant 150psi would also. Of course these pumps I read about may not be your normal bicycle pump.

You're correct that the can be hand pumped. Also correct that it's using a special hand pump (not for bike tires).

These PCP pumps range in price and also require many pumps to bring an empty tank up to whatever few thousand psi the rifle requires. So it's a workout, I'm reading anyway.

 

[Rookie]

I've wondered about using nitrogen. I can get that easier than getting a scuba tank filled.

 

[Gd999]

PCP air guns are the latest tech I think. I have two. One is pretty expensive. A Daystate huntsman .22 with a nice scope. Scope and gun with silencer was close to $1800. I have a Benjamin marauder woods walker .22 . Came with an okay scope. Red dot but not magnification. It was about $750 with silencer. I bought a $400 air compressor. The hand pump thing gets old. I have one I tried at first. And I guess it’s backup if we lose power. But the electric compressor is so nice. Hand pump up to 4500 psi is tough. Also have a Weihrauch break barrel with a scope. It was about $600. It came with a nice scope and built in silencer. It’s only .177 so I only get house sparrows with it. The Daystate is my most powerful gun and I can take out starlings a long ways and even kill a raccoon with one head shot. The marauder converts to a pistol with a quick change of included parts. I’ve gotten all my guns from air guns of Arizona. If you wanna check out any of mine, send me a pm. If you don’t wanna get into pcp guns yet, I’d suggest the Weihrauch. It’s German made and quality.

 

[Gd999]

Weihrauch, Daystate, and the Benjamin Marauder Woods Walker (with pistol stock)

 

[indyblue]

I've been lurking in this thread since inception and it inspired me to do some research. Wow, there's alot to take in on the subject of airguns!

I personally lean towards the single shot variable pump rifle like the Benji's mentioned upthread if for no other reason than for the portability and completeness. Pump it up up, fire, pump. Nothing extra to carry or spend alot of time/effort to refill as I guess hand pumps take a bit of work to get to pressure.

This page has some good info on hand pumps vs scuba tanks, etc.

Best PCP Hand Pump For 2021 (Reviews and Comparison) - Cart Big

PCP pistols and air rifles can be easily filled using a scuba tank or a hand pump. Hand pumps are a great way of filling up a PCP gun, however, they do require a bit of upper body strength to work.

cartbig.com

But for a SHTF scenario, who'd want to lug around a scuba tank or have to pump for an hour to get the psi needed in a reservios?
The pump rifles take about 8-12 pumps per shot? What am I missing about the utility of PCPs?

 

[Gd999]

I've been lurking in this thread since inception and it inspired me to do some research. Wow, there's alot to take in on the subject of airguns!

I personally lean towards the single shot variable pump rifle like the Benji's mentioned upthread if for no other reason than for the portability and completeness. Pump it up up, fire, pump. Nothing extra to carry or spend alot of time/effort to refill as I guess hand pumps take a bit of work to get to pressure.

This page has some good info on hand pumps vs scuba tanks, etc.

Best PCP Hand Pump For 2021 (Reviews and Comparison) - Cart Big

PCP pistols and air rifles can be easily filled using a scuba tank or a hand pump. Hand pumps are a great way of filling up a PCP gun, however, they do require a bit of upper body strength to work.

cartbig.com

But for a SHTF scenario, who'd want to lug around a scuba tank or have to pump for an hour to get the psi needed in a reservios?
The pump rifles take about 8-12 pumps per shot? What am I missing about the utility of PCPs?

Super quiet with a silencer. Both of my pcp guns have 8 to 10 round mags. Just run the bolt again and it’s ready to go. My Daystate can go through many mags before it needs more air. The marauder not so much, but it’s only a 3000 psi versus 4500 psi on the Daystate. I’m not sure of velocity but I think the pcp air rifle is stronger. My Weihrauch is nice and simple though, but starlings are tough to take out with it. My Daystate is dangerously powerful. I’d hate to get shot in the head with it.

 

[singlesix]

I use a Scuba Tank to fill my pcp rifles. Both are 3000 psi max, so a tank works. Most dive shops will fill if you sign a formal statement stating it's not for diving.

 

[Rookie]

Nearest dive shop is an hour away from me. Nearest place to get nitrogen is 10 minutes. If I can use nitrogen, it would make more sense.

 

[Jaybird1980]

Nearest dive shop is an hour away from me. Nearest place to get nitrogen is 10 minutes. If I can use nitrogen, it would make more sense.

I see no reason why you couldn't use nitrogen, it is an inert gas. As long as they have the fittings and can achieve the pressure I don't think there would be an issue.

 

[Jaybird1980]

I think if you were going to shoot often buying a compressor is the right move. If the scuba shop is 1hr away and nitrogen may be to costly.

May talk to local fire station to find out who they use also, or any industrial SCBA filling station

 

[patience0830]

Nearest dive shop is an hour away from me. Nearest place to get nitrogen is 10 minutes. If I can use nitrogen, it would make more sense.

If the fire house will work with an ex policeman they might even fill a scuba tank for you if they have the equipment to refill their own tanks.

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

Nearest dive shop is an hour away from me. Nearest place to get nitrogen is 10 minutes. If I can use nitrogen, it would make more sense.

I'd label it, just because people are stupid. But yeah. It'll work fine.

 

[Gd999]

Here is the pcp compressor I bought. I’m pretty happy with it. So much better than the hand pump. And I don’t have to travel to fill any tanks.

GX CS3 PCP Air Compressor, Auto-Stop,Oil-Free, Built-in Water-Oil Separator Filter, Powered by Car 12V DC or Home 110V AC, 4500Psi/30Mpa,Paintball/Scuba Tank Compressor Pump Amazon product ASIN B0819ZH85H

 

[singlesix]

One thing to consider, from what a read, key for long term maintenance is clean dry air. One of the biggest issue corrosion due wet air. Some inexpensive compressors have issues with filtering.

 

[Master tech]

Ruger Blackhawk Combo 4x32 Scope .177 $120 on Amazon.

Fiber optic sites, scope is great for what it is. Took 10 minutes to zero and at 1000fps with Sig Sauer pellets its actually a tack driver with plenty of power for small critters. The whole family has a lot of fun with it these days in our backyard.
But for cover fire when dealing with armed chipmunks I recommend the DPMS full auto sbr CO2 bb gun in fde. Haha
We get tons of fun out of both.