I’ve been kicking around the idea of getting a PCP but had a couple questions I thought you all might be able to help me make my decision. I’ve always shot springers and I’ve liked the ease of them. With PCPs is there any type of regular up keep they need? I understand the occasional seal needing to be replaced but what other issues arise. Reason for me asking as I’m not a do it yourselfer and I don’t want to be sending it out a lot. Also there are a lot of people on here do the majority of you fill your own tanks with your own compressors or are their some who still put your air in manually? Thanks for your time.
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Couple of questions.
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Some guns I still fill with my hand pump but I also have a yong heng compressor that I fill my tanks with. Just depends on the day. Crosman does have a great 5yr warranty but most guns are easy to work on,maybe you will even find enjoyment working on them.
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Videos on YouTube to fix just about any issue. I had a BSA R-10 that went without a hitch for 8 years before needing anything and I've basically done nothing to maintain it other than clean the barrel.
I believe most here will be using their own compressor. I have a Yung Heng, works great so far. Had an OG shoebox, those were great in their day, just need routine maintenance.
I believe most here will be using their own compressor. I have a Yung Heng, works great so far. Had an OG shoebox, those were great in their day, just need routine maintenance.
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Bottle fill works fine provided you don't live too far from a place to refill it. If you are close to refill point its easy with a bottle to top up.
As for using a pump, I have one for times of desperation, lockdown, forgot to get bottle topped up..
Be aware that 300bar fill guns will not get many top ups even with a 12 ltr bottle.
As for using a pump, I have one for times of desperation, lockdown, forgot to get bottle topped up..
Be aware that 300bar fill guns will not get many top ups even with a 12 ltr bottle.
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The only regular maintenance I do on my guns is to clean the barrel and give the pellet probe a drop of silicone oil every now and then. Some guns get cleaned at 200 rounds others at 600+ rounds. I started, as many do, with a pump then bought a tank. Later, when I got the impact which holds far more air at a higher pressure, I bought a Yong Heng which I fill both my guns and my tanks with these days.
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For a $3000 budget I would just buy a Steyr ProX. You may lijely save money in the long run unless you are an airgun collector because no other airgun compares to a Steyr semiauto IMHO.
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I bought an air arms 400 carbine in 2007. I haven't done a thing to it other than keep the barrel clean and it wiped down good. Still holds air. Still shoots great.. one of my favourites I'll never sell...
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PCP's don't need anymore maintenance then your spring rifles.
Forget about filling your gun with hand pump it's getting old very quickly, but most of us started that way.
With 3k budget you can get quality rifle, tank, one of the China compressors and maybe a scope.
Happy hunting for new gear!
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Forget about filling your gun with hand pump it's getting old very quickly, but most of us started that way.
With 3k budget you can get quality rifle, tank, one of the China compressors and maybe a scope.
Happy hunting for new gear!
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