new guy to airguns
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Just putting my toe in the water on compressors. I'll see if this works, not concerned about how fast. If I need an improvement then it wuld be a CX (memory?). Just feel no desire to do any more fiddling around with the operation than I have to..
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Yes, your Yong Heng works fine for filling tanks, but the OP doesn't have a Yong Heng. He has one of the small, portable compressors (ordered), designed for filling guns.
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GX, those that use them love them.
I'm too impatient for that type compressor.
Someone start a pool on when he buys his first mod
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The GX-CS4 is capable of filling tanks, although it's $500-600. The smaller GX compressors are more similar to what you have ordered(gun only).
A hand pump is good to have around for backup, and the generic Chinese hand pumps are cheap. I'll sometimes fill a gun with a hand pump(3000psi or less) when I can take my time and do a couple sessions.
Lots of guys now use compressors to fill guns directly, and don't buy tanks at all.
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So many options for this newbie who doesn't even have the gun in hand (G) Much thanks to all responders. I learn by reading, sifting, then flipping a coin (G).
Its not like I'll only carry the Marauder to the range by itself. I generally bring combinations.. an AK and a Ruger PCC in 9mm, two different 22 rifles.. an AR with two different uppers.. 22LR pistols, 9mm pistols, a .45 caliber pistols. And my new Hatsan 22 cal pistol non-smoker. An embarrassment of riches for sure!!!
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I would have to be shooting at least 2 tins of pellets with a Air hog type gun EVERY day to need an Atkin
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well, another small step. Just ordered a tube of SuperLube Silicone oil. I watch videos, maybe get sucked in on buying stuff I don't need (G).
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My first PCPs were a Recluse and a Airforce Escape UL, I hand pumped with an Air Venturi hand pump, that lasted 2 years then I got more PCPs and bought a Shoebox F10, I need a crank thingy to get that going again. Since have had and gifted a small fill guns only compressor to a friend who I got addicted. And now run a Tuxing 42 in my basement range with 2 100cf scuba tanks cascaded for tuning and testing, and a GX4 as my portable. And 2 pony bottles 90 ci and a 3l.
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Go ahead and laugh I'm married so I'm used to it.
Was thinking of a small (.5L) tethered bottle at the range. My inexpensive compressor should fill it.
BUT
I read about a portable compressor that takes standard lithium batteries. Maker says a single battery would give 30 minutes of use.
~300 bucks. That would give me two lower powered compressors, one at home for initial rifle fill and a second to top off at the range... Its getting dark but I see what looks like a fuzzy white ball bouncing just ahead of me..
Still waiting for my rifle to get here!!
Was thinking of a small (.5L) tethered bottle at the range. My inexpensive compressor should fill it.
BUT
I read about a portable compressor that takes standard lithium batteries. Maker says a single battery would give 30 minutes of use.
~300 bucks. That would give me two lower powered compressors, one at home for initial rifle fill and a second to top off at the range... Its getting dark but I see what looks like a fuzzy white ball bouncing just ahead of me..
Still waiting for my rifle to get here!!
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We, or at least most here, are not laughing at you but with you. Wait until your delivery service notifies you that it will be an extra day or two before they deliver.
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