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Offline Leadhead

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PCP Newbie........Question......
« on: May 04, 2009, 07:33:30 AM »
Can you store a PCP with, say, 2000psi still in it ??? Or do you have to empty it everytime you finish shooting for the day ?? Probably a stupid question, but it's all Greek to me........

Benjamin Marauder .22(#004), Leapers 4-16x50AO
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RE: PCP Newbie........Question......
« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2009, 08:00:48 AM »
It's best to store it charged.  Helps keep moisture out and protect the seals....

Jeff
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Re: PCP Newbie........Question......
« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2009, 08:13:47 AM »
Yup,What Jeff said... :)
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Re: PCP Newbie........Question......
« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2009, 08:23:46 AM »
Thanks for the quick replies.......much appreciated !! I have one of the reservation codes with Crosman, and I'll probably start with a hand pump. I just didn't want to start from 0psi everytime I want to shoot............Thanks, again....

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Offline tat2dman

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Re: PCP Newbie........Question......
« Reply #4 on: May 04, 2009, 08:38:19 AM »
You`ll get over that pump soon enough!Hope ya don`t smoke!
Barry Jackson-765-602-1351
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Sig-Sauer P229 .40-for 2 legged vermin!
BSA Super 10 .22 FAC-Bowkett Blueprinted,BSA Super 10 .177 12 FP,tuned by me with JB`s assistance and pics.A couple of smokin QB-78`s-1 hot rod co2,1 pcp conv. by yours truly!!
\"Got a gun for the ole lady\"....good trade huh?

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Re: PCP Newbie........Question......
« Reply #5 on: May 04, 2009, 09:12:56 AM »
That first fill from 0 to 3000 is gonna be a workout  !!!!!!  :)

AFter that it's not to bad if you are just topping off the tank....

but SCUBA is much better  :)

Jeff
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Re: PCP Newbie........Question......
« Reply #6 on: May 04, 2009, 09:37:03 AM »
How much should I expect to pay for a SCUBA tank ?? I imagine it would be cheaper to use a pump to start.......

Benjamin Marauder .22(#004), Leapers 4-16x50AO
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Re: PCP Newbie........Question......
« Reply #7 on: May 04, 2009, 09:50:23 AM »
I found a new tank, 88 cu ft, for $200 and tax as I recall.  I bought an "ugly tank" -- aluminum with no exterior finish, though.

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Re: PCP Newbie........Question......
« Reply #8 on: May 04, 2009, 10:41:32 AM »
Thanks for the info, Tommy. Sounds like my kind of deal......no frills. Anyway, "Beauty's in the eye of the Beerholder".

Benjamin Marauder .22(#004), Leapers 4-16x50AO
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Offline tat2dman

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Re: PCP Newbie........Question......
« Reply #9 on: May 04, 2009, 11:20:40 AM »
Get`em around here used for $100......... :p
Barry Jackson-765-602-1351
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Sig-Sauer P229 .40-for 2 legged vermin!
BSA Super 10 .22 FAC-Bowkett Blueprinted,BSA Super 10 .177 12 FP,tuned by me with JB`s assistance and pics.A couple of smokin QB-78`s-1 hot rod co2,1 pcp conv. by yours truly!!
\"Got a gun for the ole lady\"....good trade huh?

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Re: PCP Newbie........Question......
« Reply #10 on: May 04, 2009, 12:00:58 PM »
Yeah, I picked mine up used for $100 ,,,, works really well.

Jeff
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Re: PCP Newbie........Question......
« Reply #11 on: May 04, 2009, 12:05:27 PM »
I actually bought 2 for $150,dealer wanted to move`em,couldn`t pass up a deal..taped off the labels and valve and bedliner painted em,good to go............
Barry Jackson-765-602-1351
barryjackson40@gmail.com
Sig-Sauer P229 .40-for 2 legged vermin!
BSA Super 10 .22 FAC-Bowkett Blueprinted,BSA Super 10 .177 12 FP,tuned by me with JB`s assistance and pics.A couple of smokin QB-78`s-1 hot rod co2,1 pcp conv. by yours truly!!
\"Got a gun for the ole lady\"....good trade huh?

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Re: PCP Newbie........Question......
« Reply #12 on: May 04, 2009, 12:57:16 PM »
frist see if you have any scuba or paintball shops close to you and see what presure they can fill too, then look into what tank you want.
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Offline Jaymo

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Re: PCP Newbie........Question......
« Reply #13 on: May 04, 2009, 01:28:24 PM »
For that matter, what's the best lube to use with a PCP?
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Re: PCP Newbie........Question......
« Reply #14 on: May 04, 2009, 01:39:12 PM »
Divers silicone is good.... you can pick it up at any good scuba shop.  

Jeff
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