Storage, loaded or unloaded.

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I apologize if this has been asked before but, I put this in the search a couple ways with no luck. So here goes, newbie here so I appreciate patience in my ignorance. I just acquired a Sig Sauer ASP20 .177. Was not really in the market for one but, to shorten the story, I bought from a friend that didn't realize what she was purchasing when she ordered it. I was impressed having no experience with these types of air rifles before.

So my question is, can it be stored cocked & loaded or will this create damage or premature wear of some sort? The manual says to always store unloaded but I thought that may be for safety & liability purposes. Thanks in advance gang. Looking forward to wondering around the pages here & soaking up yunz experience.
 
Thats a nice break barrel for sure...

Any spring break barrel should never be stored cocked. Some companies say their gas pistons gun won't be damaged.. But imo why leave that much pressure on the gas spring, gas springs do go bad,. And no need to, as cocking it takes just a few seconds and at the same time its the opportune time to load a pellet...

So imo, no, never leave it cocked and loaded, no need to, unless you're thinking of using it as self defense in your home. And that could be a costly mistake using the wrong tool for the job...

Follow what the manual says...



jmo
 
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You could store it loaded but not cocked. Just crack it open slightly, push in a pellet and close it back up.

That way you can grab your gun, cock and shoot without having to load
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I used to do that with my R9. I shot lead-free pellets and they were expensive. After dry firing a couple times due to thinking I had a pellet loaded when I didn't, I quit! Might work for some, but not a good idea for ME!

John
 
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You could store it loaded but not cocked. Just crack it open slightly, push in a pellet and close it back up.

That way you can grab your gun, cock and shoot without having to load
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Matt
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I used to do that with my R9. I shot lead-free pellets and they were expensive. After dry firing a couple times due to thinking I had a pellet loaded when I didn't, I quit! Might work for some, but not a good idea for ME!

John
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We gotta get you some new glasses, John! 😎
 
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Don't store it cocked or loaded. Problem with leaving it loaded is when you break the action the pellet could drop out without your knowing it. Especially possible on the ASP20 because it takes a pretty good wrap on the barrel to break the action. Congratulations on aquiring the Sig. Keep us posted on your thoughts.

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Roger that & thank you. 

A few thoughts so far. First, let me remind that I have no experience further than the old Daisys when I was a kid...a long time ago. With that, I'll say, wow. First thing I noticed was the weight. Heavy, but understandably so. Accuracy is spot on once I zeroed it & it is holding well after about 30 rounds. I put an inexpensive (app. $40) Winchester air rifle scope on it until I feel it out. I have not shot passed 25 yards on paper with it yet. Shots around the homestead have probably been very close to that range & it is accurate. Don't know what to look for really in it yet. Any specific questions, feel free to ask.
 
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Just to clarify an important consideration. If I were sitting around at home, possibly doing some computer work making phone calls. I would cock the gun and load it. And have it sitting right there so if I saw a chipmunk I could immediately jump up grab the rifle and dispatch it. This is in a scenario where no one else has access to that space. I’m by myself.

when I’m done hunting, which could mean anything such as going for a walk. I would practice shooting the rifle before I left. Thus I would get better with the rifle through practice and always be ready for a shot. I would not leave it locked and loaded for more than a few hours at a time.

Obviously, keep in mind normal gun safety. And never leave it standing up where it could fall and accidentally fire.



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Yes & thank you for the safety tips. I am a certified instructor with several different entities & have an active business in the field of training. Just no experience with these guns. My thoughts were to sit it by the back door (my shooting perch is the back porch) while in house, loaded & then put it in the long guns safe when out. This idea has since gone by the way side thanks to the helpful input here. It will still go to the safe when not in house but it will not be loaded. I may load it if I'm going to b in house for a few hours & then just unload on one of my targets in the back yard before putting it back in the ling guns safe & leaving. Take in mind I am single & live alone. As mentioned, my concerns were damaging the gun. Again, thank you all for any & all input. It is appreciated.
 
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Don't store it cocked or loaded. Problem with leaving it loaded is when you break the action the pellet could drop out without your knowing it. Especially possible on the ASP20 because it takes a pretty good wrap on the barrel to break the action. Congratulations on aquiring the Sig. Keep us posted on your thoughts.

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Roger that & thank you. 

A few thoughts so far. First, let me remind that I have no experience further than the old Daisys when I was a kid...a long time ago. With that, I'll say, wow. First thing I noticed was the weight. Heavy, but understandably so. Accuracy is spot on once I zeroed it & it is holding well after about 30 rounds. I put an inexpensive (app. $40) Winchester air rifle scope on it until I feel it out. I have not shot passed 25 yards on paper with it yet. Shots around the homestead have probably been very close to that range & it is accurate. Don't know what to look for really in it yet. Any specific questions, feel free to ask.
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It will kill that scope in time. I have one in .22 cal 
 
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Don't store it cocked or loaded. Problem with leaving it loaded is when you break the action the pellet could drop out without your knowing it. Especially possible on the ASP20 because it takes a pretty good wrap on the barrel to break the action. Congratulations on aquiring the Sig. Keep us posted on your thoughts.

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Roger that & thank you. 

A few thoughts so far. First, let me remind that I have no experience further than the old Daisys when I was a kid...a long time ago. With that, I'll say, wow. First thing I noticed was the weight. Heavy, but understandably so. Accuracy is spot on once I zeroed it & it is holding well after about 30 rounds. I put an inexpensive (app. $40) Winchester air rifle scope on it until I feel it out. I have not shot passed 25 yards on paper with it yet. Shots around the homestead have probably been very close to that range & it is accurate. Don't know what to look for really in it yet. Any specific questions, feel free to ask.
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It will kill that scope in time. I have one in .22 cal
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This. ..
 
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I have often had a pellet in the barrel and gun uncocked in a pest shooting situation, but only for the time I'm near the gun and in the shooting spot and ready to shoot. I have no problem with that practice but I wouldn't leave it loaded when moved to storage. If you could shoot the pest you can simply cock and shoot in the same area to remove the pellet.
 
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Agreed. I think also with temperature changes on a non inert gas (inert like dry nitrogen) on a pneumatic ram could mess with the seal and it release pressure. If you have a good Theoben ram then you could wager on keeping it ready to go, and if it did leak you could pressurize it again. I think my issue is safety primarily. Anytime something is cocked you are adding much risk, even for an airgun. 
 
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I have often had a pellet in the barrel and gun uncocked in a pest shooting situation, but only for the time I'm near the gun and in the shooting spot and ready to shoot. I have no problem with that practice but I wouldn't leave it loaded when moved to storage. If you could shoot the pest you can simply cock and shoot in the same area to remove the pellet.
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If they are all loaded then you always know is it's loaded.
 
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