So I buy a nice gun and find that the Achilles heel is charging it. Researching has led me to believe that compressor maintenance is as bad as owing airplanes. So I go to our school and lust after this. 
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So I buy a nice gun and find that the Achilles heel is charging it. Researching has led me to believe that compressor maintenance is as bad as owing airplanes. So I go to our school and lust after this.
Hmmm?
I currently own a Nardi Atlantic 100, a nice compressor, however not even considered in the top 5 amongst the Alkins, Bauers etc. I purchased this compressor in late 2016 IMS and the only maintenance I perform is every six months oil change. No mechanical problems whatsoever.
Not bad at all, in my opinion.
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I have the Bauer Junior II pictured. Did a full maintenance last Wednesday. Drain the oil and refill every two years, and change the filter in the gold tower every year.
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I’m waiting on repair parts from China to fix my shoebox compressor (electrical). This makes me serious in thinking about a good upgrade. I don’t mind semiannual maintenance, I just want reliability. I don’t even shoot all that much but don’t care to be hamstrung. The other side of that same room. 
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In my experience compressor maintenance has been minimal. I changed oil twice in 23 months. It's nowhere near as bad as airplane (or boat) maintenance & the benefit of being air independent WAAAY worth what little effort I've put in. For every "compressor problem" post you've probably seen on here there are a hundred other guys who've had none (my humble opinion & not a verified fact).
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I just sold my Diana springer and purchased the Bauer Junior II and a M3 in.25. What is the large tank and manifold in the photo? Looks like the hot setup for filling carry around smaller tanks.
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This is an indoor range at our local high school. I suppose it allows several to fill at the same time.
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That makes sense. Thank you for the reply. It's awesome your school district allows a shooting program. I'll hold my tongue regarding the view most districts hold on guns of any kind.
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Just going to quote this. We have 1 or 2 that allow this three position 10 meter shooting. I'm very surprised that my club doesn't have a league for this or Olympic 10 meter, we just put up a nice building that could be used and have some 20 people wide.
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So you have alll the funds you want and all the equipment you need and yet you have to bicker here?
Go away troll!!!
Go away troll!!!
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Wishing there was a club in my area. The metro area is over 1 million residents yet no airgunners I can find. Our university has an air rifle team but no promotions i know of. The local dive shop told me of the team when I was researching compressors or I would never have known of it.
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Wishing there was a club in my area. The metro area is over 1 million residents yet no airgunners I can find. Our university has an air rifle team but no promotions i know of. The local dive shop told me of the team when I was researching compressors or I would never have known of it.
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Kinda makes me want to go back to school. I’m out there for a completely different reason; I work with a mentor team showing students how to build airplanes. This makes the 6th year and the 4th airplane. Twice we’ve had the top marksman working in the aviation program while in MROTC. Great young men and women.
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Kinda makes me want to go back to school. I’m out there for a completely different reason; I work with a mentor team showing students how to build airplanes. This makes the 6th year and the 4th airplane. Twice we’ve had the top marksman working in the aviation program while in MROTC. Great young men and women.
That's a nice looking firewall! I hold an A&P, ATP, 2 type ratings, and a number of instructor ratings. I appreciate good work.
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I fly off a strip in my backyard here in the Republic of Texas. Pilots always ruin a good conversation.
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