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Title: PCP compressor decision made!
Post by: jasonmc on January 20, 2018, 02:04:01 PM
Getting back into this wonderful hobby. I slowed way down shooting my PCP rifles mainly because it was kind of a pain to get air....the drive was the main reason. Now that my tank I bought from pomona air years ago has expired left me with a decision to either by a new tank.. continue to drive to a scuba shop for fills...you guys that live in a rural area like me know what a pain that is....or buy a compressor..
Well after board meeting with the CEO...(wife)
About buying a compressor the ok was given...
I looked at everything from nardi usa Atlantic, American air works...you name it. But that price is a bit steep...doable but expensive..
Next I looked at Omega...air Venturi and alpha carette 90. Those 3 look to be a decent PCP compressor that for personal use could last for years with proper maintenance.  After reading all the reviews... YouTube videos I could watch..looks like I will be calling joe in the next few weeks to order a carette 90 with all the options...I think it would make me a great compressor that would last for a good while...
Now I can get back to shooting my PCP rifles again...not that I wasn't having fun shooting my springers..but neglecting a PCP is just wrong!
Oh....thanks to everyone that done reviews on compressors on the GTA. It too was a huge help!
Title: Re: PCP compressor decision made!
Post by: triggertreat on January 20, 2018, 05:45:48 PM

Quote from: jasonmc on January 20, 2018, 02:04:01 PM
Getting back into this wonderful hobby. I slowed way down shooting my PCP rifles mainly because it was kind of a pain to get air....the drive was the main reason. Now that my tank I bought from pomona air years ago has expired left me with a decision to either by a new tank.. continue to drive to a scuba shop for fills...you guys that live in a rural area like me know what a pain that is....or buy a compressor..
Well after board meeting with the CEO...(wife)
About buying a compressor the ok was given...
I looked at everything from nardi usa Atlantic, American air works...you name it. But that price is a bit steep...doable but expensive..
Next I looked at Omega...air Venturi and alpha carette 90. Those 3 look to be a decent PCP compressor that for personal use could last for years with proper maintenance.  After reading all the reviews... YouTube videos I could watch..looks like I will be calling joe in the next few weeks to order a carette 90 with all the options...I think it would make me a great compressor that would last for a good while...
Now I can get back to shooting my PCP rifles again...not that I wasn't having fun shooting my springers..but neglecting a PCP is just wrong!
Oh....thanks to everyone that done reviews on compressors on the GTA. It too was a huge help!


Congrats on your decision!  The Carette is a great choice and Joe is a good guy to deal with.  I went with the AV from Travis (oldpro) at airrifletechnology.com and I am very happy with it.  Both compressors to me seem like the best of the choices in compressors right now for this price range and it depends on who owns which one as to which one is better, haha.


I use to do the Dive shop deal until they went south with their new rules.  I now have full freedom on my own schedule as you will to fill the tanks when you want to and it is faster than the drive to the Dive shop, at least in my case which was just a 12 mile trip one-way.  Enjoy it!
Title: Re: PCP compressor decision made!
Post by: tennx on January 20, 2018, 05:56:38 PM
Glad somebody could make up their mind...Congrats....Im still undecided...
Title: Re: PCP compressor decision made!
Post by: Dairyboy on January 20, 2018, 06:53:00 PM
Congrats! Nothing like the freedom of air whenever you'd like it! I ended up going with the Omega about a year ago and am very happy with it. I think either of the 3 are very good so couldn't make a wrong decision
Title: Re: PCP compressor decision made!
Post by: jasonmc on January 20, 2018, 08:00:49 PM
Quote from: TennX on January 20, 2018, 05:56:38 PM
Glad somebody could make up their mind...Congrats....Im still undecided...

I hear ya...it's kinda tough decision to make. But one thing I know for sure. Don't wait as long as I did. I should have bought one years ago! But they didn't have what they do now then... Nows a great time to be an air Gunner that's for sure!
Title: Re: PCP compressor decision made!
Post by: bhdevil on January 21, 2018, 10:31:39 AM
I have the tuxing compressor I like it. not fancy but the price was right so far ive had no real issues with it . the only real issue I have now with the compressor is wanting to get a 4500 tank to go with my 3000 one lol
Title: Re: PCP compressor decision made!
Post by: jasonmc on January 21, 2018, 10:51:58 AM
Quote from: bhdevil on January 21, 2018, 10:31:39 AM
I have the tuxing compressor I like it. not fancy but the price was right so far ive had no real issues with it . the only real issue I have now with the compressor is wanting to get a 4500 tank to go with my 3000 one lol

Columbus Indiana...hello neighbor...I do believe we have met! You came to the pellet fling in commiskey last spring!
Title: Re: PCP compressor decision made!
Post by: bhdevil on January 21, 2018, 07:23:07 PM
yes we did meet there had a great time hope he has it again :)