Karma Red Panda Air Gauges

[MikeAllen]

I received a .30 caliber Red Panda 2025 spec, pellet/benchrest version about 2-3 weeks ago. Mine is performing admirably. It likes almost every pellet I've tried out including AEA 45 and 50 grain and Zan 48 and 56 grain. There's not much I would change except the air gauges. They are analog - which is okay - but the psi markings are VERY small and use only half of the face of the dial, which makes them very hard to read. Not sure why they are using psi gauges when bar is typically used for airguns. I'm thinking about changing out the main fill gauge. Has anyone done this? I know it is 1/8 BSPP as most are, but I've removed it and the threads are shorter than other gauges I've had like the Wika and Sekhmet gauges. Has anyone successfully changed out this gauge? If so what did you use?

 

[tibor]

I received a .30 caliber Red Panda 2025 spec, pellet/benchrest version about 2-3 weeks ago. Mine is performing admirably. It likes almost every pellet I've tried out including AEA 45 and 50 grain and Zan 48 and 56 grain. There's not much I would change except the air gauges. They are analog - which is okay - but the psi markings are VERY small and use only half of the face of the dial, which makes them very hard to read. Not sure why they are using psi gauges when bar is typically used for airguns. I'm thinking about changing out the main fill gauge. Has anyone done this? I know it is 1/8 BSPP as most are, but I've removed it and the threads are shorter than other gauges I've had like the Wika and Sekhmet gauges. Has anyone successfully changed out this gauge? If so what did you use?

he's In your state..attends active member ..name..? D wall?

 

[rodjava]

Here is my setup .30 cal slug

All purchased at Sekhmet.com

Outgun】Side-mount Adapter Angled Pressure Gauge Bracket for FX BRK
【Outgun】25mm Digital Pressure Gauge 50bar 300bar- PSI/Bar readout 1/8bspp thread × 1

 

[rodjava]

Also, do yourself a favor and notice how many seconds it takes for each shot to refresh. You might be in for a big surprise!

 

[MikeAllen]

Also, do yourself a favor and notice how many seconds it takes for each shot to refresh. You might be in for a big surprise!

Thanks! With a 200cc plenum I know refresh rates are damn quick! Question - when you pulled the stock Karma gauge did it have short threads? My interest is in the other side of the gun replacing the fill gauge. When I degassed and pulled it I noticed the threads were a good 1/8" shorter than other standard gauges.

 

[rodjava]

Thanks! With a 200cc plenum I know refresh rates are damn quick! Question - when you pulled the stock Karma gauge did it have short threads? My interest is in the other side of the gun replacing the fill gauge. When I degassed and pulled it I noticed the threads were a good 1/8" shorter than other standard gauges.

I had no issues with the replacement threads on the Sekhmet gauges. For me, the #2 regulator gauge is the most important of the 3 gauges. Check out the Skehmet.com website to confirm which gauge is recommended for the 3 different karma gauges.

 

[MikeAllen]

I had no issues with the replacement threads on the Sekhmet gauges. For me, the #2 regulator gauge is the most important of the 3 gauges.

Thanks. I used to feel that way when I was tuning (fighting) an FX M3 but now, once tuned I consider it to be "set and forget" with my main concern being the level of the main fill tank so I don't shoot down below the reg.

 

[Red_Ryder]

I purchased three Wika 28mm 315 Bar black face gauges from High Pressure Pneumatics when they were on sale recently. They have a larger face, but fit nicely without any issues. I also moved the Reg 2 gauge over to the left side so I can easily see all three when I'm shooting. Looks like HPP only has one available at the moment...not sure who else might supply these.

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[MikeAllen]

I purchased three Wika 28mm 315 Bar black face gauges from High Pressure Pneumatics when they were on sale recently. They have a larger face, but fit nicely without any issues. I also moved the Reg 2 gauge over to the left side so I can easily see all three when I'm shooting. Looks like HPP only has one available at the moment...not sure who else might supply these.

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Well I'll be switched! Didn't know you could move reg 2 over to the other side! Nice work and very nice gauges! I may shop around for 2-3 of them. Thanks!

 

[rodjava]

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I purchased three Wika 28mm 315 Bar black face gauges from High Pressure Pneumatics when they were on sale recently. They have a larger face, but fit nicely without any issues. I also moved the Reg 2 gauge over to the left side so I can easily see all three when I'm shooting. Looks like HPP only has one available at the moment...not sure who else might supply these.

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This is very good intel! Thank you. I swapped my gauge to the left side as well. The optional right angle adapter I installed makes it even better!

 

[MikeAllen]

Just ordered three of those gauges directly from Huma-Air at about the same price it would have been from HPP including shipping. Nice upgrade to the RP!

 

[Red_Ryder]

Just ordered three of those gauges directly from Huma-Air at about the same price it would have been from HPP including shipping. Nice upgrade to the RP!

The Reg 2 location looked a little tight with the rail location, but the threads are long enough to stand out beyond the rail, regardless of which side you choose. I like that the pressure range on the Wika gauges allows you to use more of the needle sweep. With the stock ones, the tank gauge is only at half when the gun is filled, whereas with these it's using the full range.