Cheapest entry level tank for pcp

[pipeforman]

What's the cheapest, I could expect, tank to refill a discovery? Trying to decide between a tank or pump? 

 

[JoeWayneRhea]

My local dive shop routinely sells used tanks for 100$ that are ready to go . If you use a tank just ONE time you will laugh at the idea of a pump . You can buy a fill station and whip for 30$ shipped on eBay .

 

[Str8tshooter]

There is a members name that starts with a Z I think? he had a list of parts with links to take a tank similar to one of these:

http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=120369.0

And make it compatible to fill Air Rifles. Or I think you can purchase the necessary parts from:

airtanksforsale.com

Edit: found it:

http://www.airgunnation.com/topic/ebay-air-tank-project-is-complete/

Also check out:

http://www.airgunnation.com/topic/this-tank/

 

[JohnL57]

A used scuba tank will do you very well-they are a pain to lug around though. (Ask me how I know, LOL), especially since the ideal fill pressure for a Discovery is usually around 1800 psi. I was able to find a used 3300 psi tank which works even better. 

 

[GeronimoKY]

I buy used SCBA tanks from eBay. Usually a couple of years of life left with hydro is about a hundred bucks. 4500 psi is nice but I shoot a lot so I use lots of air. Watch the auctions. One of my 60 minutes tanks was only $60 with fresh hydro and 3 years. No one else bid! Search SCBA tank and a bunch come up. Make sure any tank hasn't passed its life span. 15 years from manufacture for carbon fiber. Good luck!

 

[Saltlake58]

brand new carbon fiber tank, 90 cubic inch, I think called a "Buddy Bottle" that also includes the regulator set for 3000 psi, hoses, valve and everything you need for filling your air rifle for $300. That's what I use, and get 8 or 10 refills for a Marauder. Pyramyd Air also has the huge tanks for $550. I'd say that the $300 is top end that you should expect to spend.

Remember that if you buy a used scuba tank, you'll need the "fill station" kit with valve and hose. eBay sells those relatively inexpensively, Brand new is around $80 on Pyramyd.

After looking and looking and looking, I finally bought the 90 cu inch from Pyramyd for $300 and was done. It included the tank, 3000 PSI regulator, and fill station hose and valve. No guess work. Used tanks on eBay are often close to or over their 15 year life span. Be careful, as after 15 years, they are not legal to refill. For $300, you get a full life span, and 5 years before your first hydro test.

Good luck on whatever you decide.

 

[John "spysir" Blount]

$100-150 gets you a 3,000psi scuba tank ( aluminum) new. If used only on a discovery you should get 60+ fills before even having to ti9nk about it. So hiow much shooting will you do?
I found a GREAT deal on a Steel 110cf 3450psi tank, actually a lot of air!
I'm using the Altros Booster right now, but used an FX 1st gen & FX second gen hand pump for years including big bores, no problem but everyone i9s different.


John

 

[rancho]

For my first pcp set up I used a paintball scba adapter. Around $40. Aluminum 80 CF Tanks around $100 on craigs. Fill to 3000 and you are set.

 

[Sephroth_I_am]

If I have the tank only and no valve what all do I need to fill my benjamin fortitude?