Crosman Crosman Challenger 2021 hand-pumpable?

[Danoh]

I can’t find my thread or perhaps I posted in someone else’s thread. However, you have a good number of pellets to try in yours. Mine definitely likes 4.50 over larger head sizes which surprised me. The best in mine are JSB Exact, Champion‘s Choice wad cutters, QYS practice wad cutters and domes.

Thanks. I searched and couldn’t find that thread, was going to ask you for a link.

 

[igolfat8]

@Danoh Found it on page 11 of this thread:

What Paper Target Did You Shoot Today

Hello everyone, Surely not my best target ever shot but I am so glad to be able to shoot 10-Meters in less than 100+ degree temperatures. A very mild 88f temp but with 10-15mph winds made it a bit of a challenge for my Diana Bandit .177 cal Pistol shooting Crosman Match Grade 7.9gr Wadcutter...

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[Danoh]

Thank you! I have actually read that thread before.

 

[Chancy Shot]

Like you, I have a 1701P and really enjoy it. I pumped for a while while saving up for a tank. I am really happy now with a tank. I forget how big it is, but it is about half the size of a scuba tank. I get it filled at a local scuba shop for a reasonable price. Friends at my club get theirs filled at the fire house. I see no need to get an electric pump.

Chancy

 

[Danoh]

There are no scuba shops anywhere near me (rural Ohio area). I actually inquired at our local fire station and they immediately refused filling PCP tanks flat out. I’ve got four rifles now, so I bought a cheap Vevor through Walmart with total 3 year warranty (fully expecting it to crap out) for just a hair over $200. So far, it’s been doing well. I only fill the rifles cylinders, nothing over 160cc I believe - no tanks or bottles. Never start or stop it under load, usually never gets over 35°C. I still hand pump the 1701 just to keep the pump parts moving.

 

[boscoebrea]

I hand pump all my Crosman PCPs with a hand pump,all are really accurate with good triggers;I think without a do

ubt they are the best bang for the buck

 

[Offhand]

I realize the OP decided to get a compressor, but in case anyone else ponders the question in the title thread: yes, the 2021 Challenger is a very good candidate for hand-pumping. Pumping mine from 1000 to 3000 psi (maximum fill) is really no problem -- and I'm not big, or strong, or young.