The first question about compressors is: is there a maintenance free one? I'm not very mechanically inclined so that would be a major consideration for me.Second thing to consider is pistol or rifle and once that's decided, the BIG question : which one should I get?
Quote from: brewbear on May 01, 2021, 12:33:06 AMThe first question about compressors is: is there a maintenance free one? I'm not very mechanically inclined so that would be a major consideration for me.Second thing to consider is pistol or rifle and once that's decided, the BIG question : which one should I get?Bought this compressor (below) back in August last year, I regularly fill 3-4 PCP rifles about twice weekly but sometimes more if I am testing something out or doing shot strings over the chrony."No maintenance" but take that with a grain of salt, there is another version of this compressor that has been revised by the mfr. to allow for oil changes, while mine just uses a heavy grease "permanent" lubricant.The way I look at it is if it lasts a year then I am good with the investment, and would just buy another compressor if/when this one fails.But having at least a small spare tank might be a good idea if you plan to go out and shoot; I mostly shoot at home so my compressor is always right there.The only thing is once you release some of the full fill pressure out the tank (like say you have a 3000psi tank and you fill one of your 3000psi guns) then the next fill will likely be a bit lower since your tank has bled down a bit from filling. After the next fill it will be lower still, etc., until you have to drive back to the dive shop and refill the tank.And yet there are PCP guns out now that can take a 300bar (4350psi) max fill pressure or even more (the Huben K1 will accept 5000psi with its titanium air tube), so to fill them you would have to invest in a more costly tank that can also take the same 4350psi, yet again theoretically it would go down from this pressure after you start filling your 4350psi gun back up.As for choice of PCP airgun there are a myriad, and everyone may chime in on what They think is best for You. I would simply begin with what it is you intend to accomplish for your shooting enjoyment, and narrow your considerations from there.
Quote from: brewbear on April 30, 2021, 08:31:56 PMPlease excuse the ignorant question, but is this (QB79) a CO2 or a PCP rifle? I just took my first step on the slippery slope with a couple of springers but I thought I saw a sign "Come to the Dark Side, we have cookies" .....Cheers, Ted Hey Ted,The standard (original) QB79 is a Co2 rifle in .177 or .22.Because the guns are so modifiable, accurate and inexpensive ... many folks have converted them to High Pressure Air (HPA) using a 213 cc or larger, Paintball bottles. At that point they become PCP's as they no longer use Co2 cartridges.
Please excuse the ignorant question, but is this (QB79) a CO2 or a PCP rifle? I just took my first step on the slippery slope with a couple of springers but I thought I saw a sign "Come to the Dark Side, we have cookies" .....Cheers, Ted