Storing a PCP

[Lightload]

Earlier this year I picked up a Crosman Challenger for my Grandson to shoot in 4H competition. The matches are over now and the gun will be stored for several months. What condition should the gun be stored in......pressure in the tank, empty the tank, fill the tank??? What do you guys suggest?

Thanks for your help!

 

[starlingassn]

always best to store pcps with pressure in the tank.

does not have to be full.

 

[vinny]

Yes with pressure never mt 

 

[elh0102]

Yes, pressure is good. With regulated rifles, it's best to be on the fill side of the reg setting. 

 

[Subsonic]

Would that same advice apply to possible longer-term storage, as well?



Perhaps instead of a few months, if it somehow needed to be a few years ? ( Not that I'm planning on any such thing, this just got me strangely curious..........) 

 

[Lightload]

Thanks for the help, guys! Much appreciated!