Recommendations for a small-ish air tank

[ninelives]

Hi, I am looking for a smallish air tank that I can easily fill with an Omega Trail Charger, as that is what I have decided to get for an HPA source. I only have one PCP, an Impact MKII, and I don't shoot a lot (limited time). Can anyone recommend a decent carbon fiber tank I can get that is bigger than a guppy/pony tank (which seem to be less than 20 cu. ft.), but not as big as the standard 66 cu. ft. tanks? I am thinking more along the order of a 3 liter tank, maybe a little bit bigger, but I don't really know what to look for. I would rather not get into 6.8 liter and bigger, at least not yet, because at that point I would probably need/want a bigger compressor. I imagine the times I would need to fill my Impact more than 4-5 times would be rare, and if I really needed to I could always use the Trail Charger with my car battery. I would be happy to buy from Airguns of AZ or, Joe Brancato, or any other source here in the States, but it doesn't appear that they have anything in the size I am looking for. I am strongly considering getting a 3L bare tank (like this) from Aliexpress or similar source, but I am not sure what I would need for a valve/hose. I wouldn't want to waste money on a crummy valve/whip that I would just end up replacing.

Any recommendations?

Thanks a bunch!

 

[bertman77mk2]

Just get 2 Guppy’s

 

[rappert]

I also have an impact and just needed to top off my gun a few times when I am out, but wanted it small enough to be able to fill with my Yong Heng compressor. I bought the 3 litre size off ebay that had the main valve and bleed valve already on it. The brand was Gurlleu. I am happy with it and it was a good size choice.

 

[WyoAirguns]

I also have a yong heng and am looking for a bottle around that size, did you have to buy anything else for that tank or did everything you need come with it? Also, how long did it take to fill the whole thing?

 

[ninelives]

2 Guppy tanks doesn't seem super economical, given the need for multiple valves/whips too.. 

I was trying to avoid the questionable valves that ship with the Aliexpress etc. 3L tanks, but maybe they aren't so bad?

 

[Saltlake58]

I've got two of the 88 cubic inch tanks. Work great and easy to transport. It's sort of like this one:

Air Venturi Mini Wingman, 100 cu in PCP tank | Pyramyd Air

Works great and enough for 300 to 500 shots easily

 

[ninelives]

I'm thinking maybe a 30 minute tank from eBay might be an ok way to go. That's about 45 cu. ft. which might be about right. It could be a bit of a strain on the Omega Trail Charger though, so I haven't ruled out 3 liter size.

 

[ctshooter]

I also have an impact and just needed to top off my gun a few times when I am out, but wanted it small enough to be able to fill with my Yong Heng compressor. I bought the 3 litre size off ebay that had the main valve and bleed valve already on it. The brand was Gurlleu. I am happy with it and it was a good size choice.

I ordered this 3L tank as well a little over a year back from eBay. I purchased from a US based seller. The included valve is okayish - I found it a little more on/off than a slow control - so you may want to replace the valve down the road. 

 

[cworkman74]

Just get 2 Guppy’s

+1 on this. I carry two in a backpack and use them in a cascade configuration to maximize fills.

https://www.topgun-airguns.com/product/guppy-90cu-in-16-cu-ft-4500-psi-pcp-airgun-tank/

I then use this to connect them to the same output for cascade filling (not required, but makes it a little easier):

https://airtanksplus.com/product/tman-pcp-tee-block-air-splitter-female-foster-to-2-male-foster-fittings/

 

[ninelives]

Thanks everyone, I decided to grab a nearly-expired 30 min tank on ebay, $50 including shipping. I decided not to spend too much on a tank, not knowing what size I will really want. I did, however, decide to spend more on the valve/whip- I bought a Stikman from Air Tanks Plus. That set me back, but I figure I will have it forever and enjoy using it.

Thanks for all the input.

 

[PumaCarl]

I did quite a bit of looking and found that the most convenient size to carry was the 2.17L Acecare. It comes out to be 126ci I think. The height is just right to fit into a pack with the valve assembly on, and it's not too fat. All the others capacity were too low (90ci/100ci) in capacity, or they were too tall (over 20" w/valve) to fit in a sling pack. Check out the Hazard 4 v 2017 Plan B sling pack at Optics Planet to carry your bottle in.

 

[wgd]

Just get 2 Guppy’s

I’ve had a guppy for over a year and never used it until my two compressors went out this weekend one day apart. I can’t believe how naïve I was not to use that guppy for a year. It’s so fast to fill up the guns. It’s so portable I love it.

 

[JimD]

My YH fills my 45 minute SCBA tank, expired, pretty easily from about 3200 psi to 300 bar. I added a radiator and a fan and refill my tank in 15-20 minutes without the YH going much over 60 C. I wouldn't want to carry the 45 minute tank in a backpack but I guess fire fighters do. I just carry it in it's tray when I go to the range if I anticipate doing a lot of shooting.