Should I leave my Crosman 1377 and 1322 stored with 2 pumps?

[TN*Airgunner]

As a newbie I read a lot on the internet and watch a lot of YouTube air gunning videos and I just watched a video that suggested leaving my Crosman 1377 & 1322 with a couple of pumps in the air cylinder to prevent the seals from going bad when I put them away until the next outing. Is this something you do? What do you recommend?

 

[airgunmike56]

I use one pump on my 1322

Mike

 

[biohazardman]

I store all of my multi-pump guns with one or two pumps in them. Have been for thirty plus years and they all still hold air.

 

[JamesD.]

Slight pressure should always be in every MSP or PCP. Bolts shouldn't be closed tight. Springers should be stored uncocked but not closed on cocking action as breach seal is under pressure.

100% silicone grease should be utilized sparingly on bolt probe O-rings and a dead head. That allows you to spread it around on the internal FF QD fittings. 

1377 & 1322, any other MSP or SSP need a drop of red Crosman Pellgun Oil for the felt or leather seals.

Crosman silicone oil or I prefer 100% plumbers silicone grease for O-rings.

 

[GoldenStateAIRGUNer]

I've always used one swift pump on my Benjamin multi pump rifles.

 

[bltefft]

I have two 1322 and two 1377's and when I'm done for the day, I put 3 pumps in them. No particular reason, I just use 3 pumps, 2 pumps would probably do. None of them have developed any leaks (knock on wood). 

Why 4 - I like my grandsons shooting them.

 

[TN*Airgunner]

Thanks everyone for your responses, I used both of my Crosman pump guns yesterday and I DID put them away with 1 or 2 pumps will always do this is the future. I remember reading over the supplied documentation that came with the guns but don't remember Crosman mentioning anything about this, maybe they should update their manual.

 

[Fischer]

I had and have all these pneumatic pistols and in every case the difference between storing with one versus two strokes is better answered by disregarding the urge to go 1 or 2.

I have stored these handguns from Sheridan, Benjamin, Crossman, with either one or two strokes depending upon my inner sense telling me long storage 2 pumps daily storage 1 pump.

Then everything is everything.

Kindly