I am just getting back into CO2, an opinions on which 12 gram cartridge is the best?
Ron
Ron
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12 gram CO2
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if your doing alot of shooting id get something in bulk .. ive got the 40 count crosman bricks at walmart for 15-20 bucks ...
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Take a look at this thread.
airgunnation.com/topic/which-co2-cartridge-do-you-use-in-your-air-pistols/
airgunnation.com/topic/which-co2-cartridge-do-you-use-in-your-air-pistols/
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Umarex are supposed to be cleaner. I seen an article where they tested different brands and articles showing them cut open to see how clean they were inside. I’m not sure if I buy that or not. I use all different brands that I can find at the better price.
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Thanks dizzums, I have always used Crossman but I see a lot of people love the Umarex brand. I tried looking up reviews on YouTube but they only wanted to review refill cartridges.
Ron
Ron
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Thanks Ripper, I have used a lot of Crossman CO2 over the years and have never had any problems, the only reason I ask is I have read that Umarex last longer and have more power.
Ron
Ron
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I have always used Crosman and have never had any problems. ON an interesting note, I ran across this company awhile ago. Leland gas company. They make and bottle all sort of industrial gases. They make a military grade 12 gram c02 capsule used for weapon training . They claim it provides a little more power than the average c02 capsule. They also make a 12 gram nitrogen capsule. I haven't tried them yet but plan to soon as it coming on to c02 weather. They are rather pricey.
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Hello Nattboy, Very interesting information, I am old so Crossman is in my blood, but I am always open to a better mousetrap when it comes along. I would be insterested in seeing a Chronograph test of the different cartridges, I will have to consult my database (otherwise known as YouTube) to see if there are any, if I find some I will forward them to you.
Ron
Ron
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Thank you, OMP. I would be interested in what you find. As for the nitrogen capsules, They tell me the first few shots are really fast. Then the power drops down. If I remember correctly a 5 pack cost about 12 dollars. I don't know if nitrogen can cause barrel damage. I think the c02 capsules were 10 for 12 dollars.
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Hi, Jared, Just Google Leland Gas company. They post a phone number. You can order straight from them.
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I've used Crosman mostly. But have tried a few Umarex as well. The two capsules are a hair different. I use Crosman since Walmart has the 40ct on sale now and then.
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I run the Crosman 40packs, IMHO best value for the money and the $$$ I save goes towards buying better grades of Projectiles like Hornady Black Diamonds. If it’s under pressure, seems like any crud would just get blown back out.
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It's hard to beat the Crossman CO2 cartridge for money or performance. I get a solid 50 shots from my Diana Chaser using the Crossman CO2. One thing I have found weird that I don't think has anything to do with the cartridge but I get about 5 to 10 more shots when I use 10.5 grain 177 pellets instead of the 7.9 grain. I know there is some physics explanation for this but I can only guess that the 10.5 is takes more energy to get it moving thereby creating backpressure against the valve, But it's only a guess.
Ron
Ron
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Ron, I have never tried Uramex. Walmart is just to easy. I have a Diana Chaser in .22 caliber. A friend tuned for me. It shoots a 14.3 gr pellet at 11.4 fpe - 600 fps. I get about 30 good shoots per capsule. I put a Hawke Vantage 4x32 AO scope on and it's dead on at 25 yards. My grandson is hell on the squirrels. I don't mind the shot count. It keeps the boy happy.
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The link to the other thread is interesting reading. One post is of a graph showing Crosman with the most CO2 and Umarex with the least across multiple brands. I’d always assumed, like rimfire ammo, most of it comes from the same factory. No idea where that data came from, so take with a grain of salt.
I am surprised how often I hear someone say “I only buy this brand cause that is what is recommended in the owner’s manual”
If Fred’s Airguns makes CO2 cartridges too, of course they’re gonna write “Only use Fred’s Airguns cartridges, pellets, scopes, oil and Fred’s Airgun brand shooting gloves’ in their manual. Just like Ford wants you to get your oil changes at the Ford dealer. But any reputable shop can do the same thing for less $$$ and won’t change your warranty.
I am surprised how often I hear someone say “I only buy this brand cause that is what is recommended in the owner’s manual”
If Fred’s Airguns makes CO2 cartridges too, of course they’re gonna write “Only use Fred’s Airguns cartridges, pellets, scopes, oil and Fred’s Airgun brand shooting gloves’ in their manual. Just like Ford wants you to get your oil changes at the Ford dealer. But any reputable shop can do the same thing for less $$$ and won’t change your warranty.
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Hello Wanderson, I know what you mean, every company says their product is best, but you know the same thing goes for human beings, cause every so now and then my tells me how lucky I am to have her and that I couldn't have done better! Just kidding, (besides she might read this message)
Ron
Ron
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