So how do most of you people store your tanks and rifles for winter etc...... half air in gun and tanks and such?????
THANKS
THANKS
Storing tanks and rifles.
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My guns and tanks are in temp controlled safes in the house, so I don't do anything special. I always try to keep my guns and tanks full at all times regardless of season. Only thing "special" I do in regards to colder weather is leave my gun and tank in the truck over night so that it is at outside temp for hunting the next morning.
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my rifles are from 70-100% filled, tanks the same.
I shoot year round so they never really get a rest
I shoot year round so they never really get a rest
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I "heard" it was good to store them at 1/2 pressure. Enough to keep the seals tight, but not stressed.
I too shoot all year round so I don't have experience "storing" them.
I too shoot all year round so I don't have experience "storing" them.
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Are you asking because you don't shoot as much in the winter and thinking of extended storage period or because of difference in temp?
With the firing valve in an Air Arms rifle being a plastic material I like to leave the gun in a low pressure state after each shoot so as to reduce the force being applied to it - of course if your gun is regulated this becomes less of an issue
With the firing valve in an Air Arms rifle being a plastic material I like to leave the gun in a low pressure state after each shoot so as to reduce the force being applied to it - of course if your gun is regulated this becomes less of an issue
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What? You don't use them in the Winter? Doves are indigenous here (Roswell, NM), and year-round hunting (Eurasian) is possible. Jacks don't hide much either, unless it is VERY cold.
The only issue I've had is getting the pellets loaded with gloves on. That is, until I bought a pellet pencil.
The only issue I've had is getting the pellets loaded with gloves on. That is, until I bought a pellet pencil.
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Do't worry much about pressure in those tanks inside your house assuming they have a safety relief valve....I have kept my tanks inside my house winters and summers to keep them clean and nice...It is very cold here in the winters - NW Montana and my guns go to the safe unless I can shoot from a window...This is, if the wife allows me!
It was very nice 2 winters ago, I was shooting from inside the house at 68 F ( -30 F outside) while drinking good coffee and listening to good music...I was shooting at least a tin/day but last winter we went south with the snow birds all winter and this year will most likely do it again, so no more shooting from indoors....
I mention this because that bug is "Very Contagious"...You will need to plan a good strategy for the wife to accept you shooting from the bedroom or living room! !
Regards,
AZ
It was very nice 2 winters ago, I was shooting from inside the house at 68 F ( -30 F outside) while drinking good coffee and listening to good music...I was shooting at least a tin/day but last winter we went south with the snow birds all winter and this year will most likely do it again, so no more shooting from indoors....
I mention this because that bug is "Very Contagious"...You will need to plan a good strategy for the wife to accept you shooting from the bedroom or living room! !
Regards,
AZ
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Yeah... We don't have a winter here. I shoot year round and nothing ever changes. Cherish your "Seasons". It sucks when all you have is "Clear and Sunny"!
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