Hand pump vs compressor
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A new cheap compressor every year is still cheaper than a bottle and paying for fills. Well worth it.
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I guess if you could con AIRARCHER66 to keep hand pumping non stop while you shoot then that would then be considered tethered to the pump, ha ha. I’ve seen him pump his PCP’s and he does it with authority that’s for sure
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For my first year I was hand pumping airforce guns. It was exhausting and I definitely thought twice about shooting one more than one occasion due to the necessity to top it off when finished (my personal rule), but I enjoyed knowing that every shot was energy I myself had transferred to the gun. A nice feeling but I started experiencing wear on my wrist joints - repetitive stress injuries or pulls or whatever. Felt like I had to back off because I was shooting every single day, and worried about long term injury. so I got a compressor and it has also been great.
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Great point,
I have a Nomad II, I hardly ever use it ( only to make sure once in awhile that its not rusted and seized
LOL )I find using the pump is just as fast and easier then getting the compressor out da bag and connect everything
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Heads up it’s gonna be trouble at first! Once you get your pumping muscles in shape and your technique down it gets a lot easier. I’m 150 pounds and have zero issues getting to 3500psi. Don’t spend more than $50 on a handpump it’s wasted money, and a compressor makes it way more fun!
Beau
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I have a Hill pump, been using it for years with no problems,3x more than $50 though.
For sure I think you would do more shooting when using a compressor.
Again a small volume air tube under 3000psi is not bad and you do not let it get down to 1800psi.
Another great thing about using a handpump is you will not buy so many expensive air guns; you will be thinking about buying a good compressor first then buying expensive PCPs.,LOL.
For sure I think you would do more shooting when using a compressor.
Again a small volume air tube under 3000psi is not bad and you do not let it get down to 1800psi.
Another great thing about using a handpump is you will not buy so many expensive air guns; you will be thinking about buying a good compressor first then buying expensive PCPs.,LOL.
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I spent my first ten years pumping till a friend brought over a portable compressor for a shooting session.
After that day i never used my pumps again but kept them for back up.
Having chronic back pain,it was a no brainer and i can now really enjoy shooting.
After that day i never used my pumps again but kept them for back up.
Having chronic back pain,it was a no brainer and i can now really enjoy shooting.
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Here are my two cents. I have an Avenger and a $50 Amazon hand pump. I'm 32, I don't work a desk job, and I'm about 190 lbs and 6'1”. The first time I pumped it up, I slightly overfilled the gun and it was never "too hard". Now, that being said, it isn't "easy" but it works just fine. That being said, I am looking into other fill options as I am wanting more guns and to do more tuning.
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Handpumping wil burn all the cheezeburgers, fries, butterfingers and Dr.Peppers out.
Go tell your wives airgunning is healthy. You might get allowed some xtra upgrades
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Don't show her the compressor. If she finds the compressor just say you handpump that one first.
Go tell your wives airgunning is healthy. You might get allowed some xtra upgrades
.Don't show her the compressor. If she finds the compressor just say you handpump that one first.
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I love my F10 shoebox. I do keep a hand pump behind the seat of my truck when I'm out hunting.
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If you do get a hand pump and don't want to pump as hard I would recommend a 4 stage rather the cheaper 3 stage. The 4 stage is easier to pump but takes more pumps as the last stage will have more leverage for the high pressure but less volume.
Allen
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I pumped for 6 years before getting a tank and compressor. 3000-3600 psi. Did not bother me to much. Im a pretty strong dude at 215 give or take. I have seen smaller fellas struggle pumping. My wife can lift herself right off the ground when having at it. Honestly I beat the hell out of my air pumps and if one were were to watch me you would think it was just a regular tire pump. Now pumping to 4000 psi gets old but I have little issues with that as well. Im honestly more concerned with overheating the pump. Some of us have little to no issues with a hand pump and others will. As for that strange squatting motion shown in videos as how to properly pump. I just dont get it. Seems far to awkward for some reason. I just pump it like its a regular ol tire pump. In the end a compressor and/or tank is the way to go. It will save you a ton of time. you could actually spend more time pumping then shooting if using a hand pump. I still pump my smaller airguns ( Leshiy and Ocelot ) when I go out and save the tank of air for the larger ones. If the tank runs out I just hand pump them. Its also good to have a hand pump on hand just in case you have any issues with your compressor or your tank is out of air and cannot just run out and get it filled up.
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Hahaha I've been always wandering if I was just doing it wrong and if anyone else did it like I do
...glad to hear you out.I'm sure the technique shown is the right one but I also just use them like a bike pump and I'm only 145-150 pounds, for me the right technique is just to tedious I want to get on with it
also I used to rotate 3 pumps, doing 20-30 strokes per pump that way they never get hot and you just can keep going.
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Its not much fun trying to tune a air rifle filling with a hand pump! So you may want to consider that when buying a PCP. The Benjamin craftsman line shoots great out of the box & has a decent shot count. I have a Benjamin Cayden that really is just a matter of finding the right ammo it likes & shoot.
I hand pumped for the longest time! But when I bought a Condor SS I finally sprung for a YH compressor. With that said, after tuning the SS for 33.5gr KO slugs, my fill pressure is only 2400 psi to generate 940FPS. So, I still use a hand pump from time to time.
I hand pumped for the longest time! But when I bought a Condor SS I finally sprung for a YH compressor. With that said, after tuning the SS for 33.5gr KO slugs, my fill pressure is only 2400 psi to generate 940FPS. So, I still use a hand pump from time to time.
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Sooner or later you will have to empty your gun.
And a handpump will not have enough volume of air for you to refill the gun. It takes a lot of air to close a valve. So you will need to find someone with a bottle or compressor to fill it for you.
And a handpump will not have enough volume of air for you to refill the gun. It takes a lot of air to close a valve. So you will need to find someone with a bottle or compressor to fill it for you.
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Definitely not true. I’ve filled a CondorSS and a Leshiy2 from completely empty with a Hill pump more than once.
My problem is that air guns, scopes and such are fun. Compressors are not. Every time I have $ the money goes to fun. That’s why I’m still pumping.
My problem is that air guns, scopes and such are fun. Compressors are not. Every time I have $ the money goes to fun. That’s why I’m still pumping.
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