I just purchased an Umarex Gauntlet (3000psi - 13 cubic inch tank) and an athlon scope. I am on a tight budget (due to wife). To be honest, I have hit my budget already. But I need to fill this gun in order to shoot it!
I don't see a carbon fiber tank as an option because of cost. I probably wont shoot too many rounds in a given day anyway and really don't (think I will) mind putting some work into filling the tank (age 43, weight 240lbs, decently healthy).
I am first worried about moisture in the tank. Is this a significant issue with hand pumps? I was going to get a cheap pump to start, thinking if it breaks... then I will just replace. But if a cheap pumps puts moisture into my gun tank (or gun itself) and that could effect the longevity of the gun... that would be a deal breaker.
What are peoples thoughts about the above and about the following options...
$47 - ebay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/3-Stage-PCP-Air-Gun-Rifle-Filling-Stirrup-Pump-Hand-Pump-4500PSI-Gas-Filter-New/262802571430?epid=582033493&hash=item3d304100a6:g:0bQAAOSwnHZYdadw
$64 - amazon - https://www.amazon.com/OrangeA-Airgun-Pressure-Pistol-Charging/dp/B01N460MJ2/ref=pd_sim_200_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01N460MJ2&pd_rd_r=06V77PBWD6YVAS280VEA&pd_rd_w=ffwT9&pd_rd_wg=3ukJg&psc=1&refRID=06V77PBWD6YVAS280VEA
$99 - amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Taousa-Airgun-Pressure-Diving-Cylinder/dp/B01173BARU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1511238049&sr=8-3&keywords=pcp+hand+pump
$130 - air venturi g7 - https://www.pyramydair.com/s/a/Air_Venturi_G7S_Hand_Pump_4500_PSI/7926
$260 - mk4 with filter - https://www.pyramydair.com/s/a/Air_Venturi_MK4_Kit_by_Hill_Hand_Pump_Up_to_4500_PSI/5501
My priorities would be...
1. Protecting my investement (protect my gun as I will NOT be getting another like many others on this site)
2. Cost (I need to keep this inexpensive if at all possible)
3. ...
4. ....
5. Efficiency (lowest priority at this time is how many pumps to fill the tank... though I may regret this later!)
Thanks in advance for the help!
Blackburn
I don't see a carbon fiber tank as an option because of cost. I probably wont shoot too many rounds in a given day anyway and really don't (think I will) mind putting some work into filling the tank (age 43, weight 240lbs, decently healthy).
I am first worried about moisture in the tank. Is this a significant issue with hand pumps? I was going to get a cheap pump to start, thinking if it breaks... then I will just replace. But if a cheap pumps puts moisture into my gun tank (or gun itself) and that could effect the longevity of the gun... that would be a deal breaker.
What are peoples thoughts about the above and about the following options...
$47 - ebay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/3-Stage-PCP-Air-Gun-Rifle-Filling-Stirrup-Pump-Hand-Pump-4500PSI-Gas-Filter-New/262802571430?epid=582033493&hash=item3d304100a6:g:0bQAAOSwnHZYdadw
$64 - amazon - https://www.amazon.com/OrangeA-Airgun-Pressure-Pistol-Charging/dp/B01N460MJ2/ref=pd_sim_200_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01N460MJ2&pd_rd_r=06V77PBWD6YVAS280VEA&pd_rd_w=ffwT9&pd_rd_wg=3ukJg&psc=1&refRID=06V77PBWD6YVAS280VEA
$99 - amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Taousa-Airgun-Pressure-Diving-Cylinder/dp/B01173BARU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1511238049&sr=8-3&keywords=pcp+hand+pump
$130 - air venturi g7 - https://www.pyramydair.com/s/a/Air_Venturi_G7S_Hand_Pump_4500_PSI/7926
$260 - mk4 with filter - https://www.pyramydair.com/s/a/Air_Venturi_MK4_Kit_by_Hill_Hand_Pump_Up_to_4500_PSI/5501
My priorities would be...
1. Protecting my investement (protect my gun as I will NOT be getting another like many others on this site)
2. Cost (I need to keep this inexpensive if at all possible)
3. ...
4. ....
5. Efficiency (lowest priority at this time is how many pumps to fill the tank... though I may regret this later!)
Thanks in advance for the help!
Blackburn
