PCP rifles. I have a question

[TeeDee]

Who here knows a fair bit about PCP rifles ? I have a question relating to the bottles and charging them. Thanks.

 

[CLEM]

What ya want to know?

 

[bobnewboy]

I have one - Walther Rotex RM8 - but would hardly classify myself as an expert. Better to just ask the question?

 

[TeeDee]

I'll PM you both.

 

[Broch]

BSA-R10 - all I know is I take the cylinder down to the local gun shop, they fill it up, I pay them, then I have weeks of shooting (a lot more often).

 

[TeeDee]

BSA-R10 - all I know is I take the cylinder down to the local gun shop, they fill it up, I pay them, then I have weeks of shooting (a lot more often).

Cost of the cylinder?
Cost of the refill?

 

[Kadushu]

I used to get my scuba tank filled for ~£3 then that place shut and my nearest diving shop charged me £15 for a refill. I'm considering ditching the PCP but know I'll probably regret it.

 

[Broch]

Sorry, it's the one on the gun that came with the gun not a diving cylinder or anything. Cost of filling the 'buddy bottle' was £2.50 last time I went.

 

[CLEM]

I’ve only one PCP left now, Webley FX2000 Carbine, Oldy but goody and I use a stirrup pump. Does the job.
I prefer springers anyway.

 

[Broch]

I’ve only one PCP left now, Webley FX2000 Carbine, Oldy but goody and I use a stirrup pump. Does the job.
I prefer springers anyway.

Interestingly (well to me anyway), over the last two days I have shot 11squirrel, and I used a springer.

 

[Broch]

I used to get my scuba tank filled for ~£3 then that place shut and my nearest diving shop charged me £15 for a refill. I'm considering ditching the PCP but know I'll probably regret it.

I don't think that's too bad if it's for an empty tank - I seem to remember, at our local shop, they wanted to charge £20 for a 12L cylinder if it was empty.

 

[CLEM]

Interestingly (well to me anyway), over the last two days I have shot 11squirrel, and I used a springer.

Self contained, no hassles, just as accurate, if you can shoot.
Over the targets much more fun too.

 

[Nice65]

@johnbaz knows everything about airguns, but he’s not been about for a bit.

Anyway, what’s the question and PM secrecy bit? Are you being a naughty lad?

Had a couple of PCPs, the tidiest being a BSA Ultra SE. Sold them both for getting fed up with pellet on pellet accuracy (plinking, not hunting) with zero feedback or fun.

 

[TeeDee]

Sorry, it's the one on the gun that came with the gun not a diving cylinder or anything. Cost of filling the 'buddy bottle' was £2.50 last time I went.

I'm kinda surprised. I would have thought you were the type that would have cantankered a DIY/Self-reliant way to get the job-jobbed.

 

[richos36]

Who here knows a fair bit about PCP rifles ? I have a question relating to the bottles and charging them. Thanks.

Hi TeeDee I have 2 pcp's HW00 and AAs200 and have my own dive bottle to fill mine.I also refill pcp's at the club every weekend. do you require advice on gun fill or air tank ?
Shaun

 

[Robbi]

You arming up chap.?

 

[Broch]

I'm kinda surprised. I would have thought you were the type that would have cantankered a DIY/Self-reliant way to get the job-jobbed.

If it was my only gun I probably would, but a worked a lot with 350bar hydraulics and 300+ bar compressed air scares me

 

[Big Si]

I have 40 plus rifles and some pistols, I also used to shoot UKHFT comps for a good few years matey. I have qualifications from the NSRA and the BFTA. Ask away.
Si

 

[subzeer0]

weihrauch hw100kt here...7l 300bar bottle cost a fiver to fill it and around £40 to get it test every 5 years

 

[Kadushu]

Had a couple of PCPs, the tidiest being a BSA Ultra SE. Sold them both for getting fed up with pellet on pellet accuracy (plinking, not hunting) with zero feedback or fun.

That's my reasoning too. I have some very nice springers which I prefer over the PCP for most of my use.