I picked up one of the close out BSA R10 MK2 rifles on close out from PA back at the first of July. It has been a great rifle and one I decided to keep around and maybe putting some money into it. One item I was interested in was a 280cc bottle to replace the 200cc bottle that came with the rifle. I was satisfied with my shot count with the 200cc bottle but figured the more shots the better. With the 200cc bottle I got 82 regulated shots with .177 10.5 grain CPH pellets hooting around 915fps. The new 280cc bottle is 40% bigger so doing my math I was figuring at least 115 shots. With the 280cc bottle (same velocity and pellets) I got 118 regulated shots. But here is the deal. My tank pressure was down and I could only fill the rifle to a little under 3150psi instead of a full fill of 3350psi. So in theory I should get another 15 shots bringing my shot count to over 130. That would be an increase of 50 regulated shots over the 200cc bottle. Here is where I got the 280cc bottle. It is identicle to the 200cc bottle just a few inches longer. Same Luxfer (sp?) manufacturer, etc.: https://www.bestfittings.co.uk/shop/fill-probes-adaptors/buddy-bottles-valves/buddy-bottle-with-best-fittings-rebuildable-valve-configured-for-theoben-rapid/ I will say they only had one shipping option and it was a price killer. Something like $50. It was great shipping as it came from England to TX in 3 days but I would have rather paid less and waited longer,
BSA R10 MK2 with a 280cc Bottle
- Thread starter Brazos
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The big question is, how does the bigger bottle affect the weight, balance and carryability of the gun?
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You can also use a 480 CC carbon fiber tank. You will have to grind out some of the stock to fit, but as I understand, it works.
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From a balance/weight standpoint I do not notice a difference. They should just come with the 280cc bottle to begin with. It the exact same bottle that came with the rifle just a few inches longer. Same manufacturer, etc.
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I am not sure. I never could get responce from RAW about their bottle they list on their website. Most likely the same. I was also trying to find out if the vavle in the RAW bottle would work in a BSA.
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yes, but those bottles were reduced because they have old stamp on them. these bottles have a shelf life.
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I know they are reduced in price because they are old stock but I would think that the actual "service life" would not start until you started filling them.
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