Small field carry refill tank for FD-PCP

[airgunwarriors]

Here's something you might be interested in to protect your new investment. I recently ordered a few of these for me and some friends of mine. They were stitched and shipped within a few days of ordering them and the price with shipping is a great deal:

http://woodfield-gcp.co.uk/?product=black-neoprene-bottle-covers

http://airgunshooting.blogspot.com/2011/08/woodfield-gcp-new-cordura-covers.html

Regards,

Al.

p.s. nice shot-string btw!:)

[toine]

Al -

Since the bottle he is using is itself regulated, it will only let out the 1600psi of pressure. So you are correct. The only difference between this setup and something like a QB79 with the bottle on it is that if the pressure in the XS60c is HIGHER than 1600psi, the check valve on the air tube will close, as the air tube PSI would be greater than the regulated PSI of 1600 in this instance.

Tony

[airgunwarriors]

Al -

Since the bottle he is using is itself regulated, it will only let out the 1600psi of pressure. So you are correct. The only difference between this setup and something like a QB79 with the bottle on it is that if the pressure in the XS60c is HIGHER than 1600psi, the check valve on the air tube will close, as the air tube PSI would be greater than the regulated PSI of 1600 in this instance.

Tony

Ahhhh, I see, makes sense.

Thanks!

Al.

[rsterne]

The regulator will prevent the pressure in the gun from exceeding 1600 psi, Al....

7 shots of 27 FPE (I presume 14.3 gr pellets) using 600 psi of air is pretty thirsty.... My calculations show 0.65 FPE/CI, which to me shows you are pushing the gun past where it should be to shoot efficiently.... Decent efficiency is more like 1.0 FPE/CI and above, IMO....

Bob

[airgunwarriors]

The regulator will prevent the pressure in the gun from exceeding 1600 psi, Al....

7 shots of 27 FPE (I presume 14.3 gr pellets) using 600 psi of air is pretty thirsty.... My calculations show 0.65 FPE/CI, which to me shows you are pushing the gun past where it should be to shoot efficiently.... Decent efficiency is more like 1.0 FPE/CI and above, IMO....

Bob

Got it, Thanks!:)

[smythsg]

Al the cost was $150.00 round numbers. The output is fully regulated at 1600 psi so you simply attach the tank, open the slide, and a couple of seconds later close the slide which vents the fill port and you are done. You can watch the gage on the tank if you like, but it is not necessary. I will take some pictures and post soon.

[airgunwarriors]

Al the cost was $150.00 round numbers. The output is fully regulated at 1600 psi so you simply attach the tank, open the slide, and a couple of seconds later close the slide which vents the fill port and you are done. You can watch the gage on the tank if you like, but it is not necessary. I will take some pictures and post soon.

Outstanding, thanks!:)

[smythsg]

Bob you are correct I was shooting CP 14.3 pellets. I use the gun primarily for hunting and and will begin experimenting with heavier pellets in the near future. I want the FPE up in the general range where it is now, but will be experimenting more with the fps and will probably drop it just a bit and may get to a 10 shot spread within that 4% range. Because I now have the bottle, I don't have to be as concerned about the efficiency and can concentrate more on what I want the gun to be able to do. I do appreciate your input though and am still very much learning this Darkside thing... 

[smythsg]

If this worked properly you will see a picture of the tank and the slide filler neck. The slide filler simply screws to the top of the regulator on the tank. It has to be tightened with a wrench to work properly so is more than just hand tight. Easy enough to take off if necessary, but not typically in the field. Total length of tank with slide filler is about 13 inches, the tank is about 2 inches in diameter. Total weight seems around two pounds. Comes with a nice magnetic fill cover, and I am using the test plug that came with the FD pump to cover the fill adaptor on the slide filler.

[airgunwarriors]

If this worked properly you will see a picture of the tank and the slide filler neck. The slide filler simply screws to the top of the regulator on the tank. It has to be tightened with a wrench to work properly so is more than just hand tight. Easy enough to take off if necessary, but not typically in the field. Total length of tank with slide filler is about 13 inches, the tank is about 2 inches in diameter. Total weight seems around two pounds. Comes with a nice magnetic fill cover, and I am using the test plug that came with the FD pump to cover the fill adaptor on the slide filler.

Just a really cool setup, thanks for sharing the pictures and information.

Seems like a good deal too.

Al.

[airgunwarriors]

After having seen your setup, I too am considering getting a like setup with either a 22ci, 48ci or 62ci, not quite sure yet?

Obviously, if I were to get the 62ci, I would pay the 3.00 to 4.00 to have it filled.

Would be regulated to 2000-psi output, which is why I would want the larger 62ci tank, not to mention it cost only 10.00 more than the 13ci, IF I understand the information on the site correctly.?. (130.00)

Not sure how much a fill-adapter would cost, if it were much like yours?

For me, having such a setup revolves solely around my limited time to shoot, I will fill with hand-pump when the time allows for it still.

Just can't believe the cost of this 62ci tank is only 130.00, and that's with the regulator! I must be reading it wrong?

Thanks again for the inspiration!

Respectfully,

Al.

[smythsg]

Al, this link might be interesting:  https://www.pyramydair.com/product/benjamin-air-tank-2000-psi-output?a=2152 . Add a filler neck like mine or hose with bleed and cut off and you might be in business at 2000 psi. I did not go this route because I wanted a lower fill pressure at 1600 psi.

[airgunwarriors]

Al, this link might be interesting:  https://www.pyramydair.com/product/benjamin-air-tank-2000-psi-output?a=2152 . Add a filler neck like mine or hose with bleed and cut off and you might be in business at 2000 psi. I did not go this route because I wanted a lower fill pressure at 1600 psi.

Wow,

Thats's a great deal and exactly what I would be looking for!

Thanks for sharing that witb me!:)

Respectfully,

Al.

[Kowboi]

I took delivery of an FD-PCP today and I already have a 48ci Ninja Paintball tank rated at 3000psi to use for a Steel Storm and Steel Force conversion. It's regulated to 800psi and I figured I can get the regulator adjusted to 1500psi. I do almost exclusively backyard range shooting, plinking and pesting up to about 50 yards and I thought this would be a cheap way to go. What do you guys think?

[rsterne]

Yep, great setup, that's what I plan for my son's "Bobcat" (FD-PCP Repeater).... You will need to get rid of the coil spring in the regulator and change it for a stack of Belleville washers to get to 1500 psi.... Best to find somebody to do that if you're not familiar with regulators.... Make sure you stay at 1400-1500 psi or you will blow the 1.8K burst disc on the regulator and DO NOT change it for a higher rating, you want that to protect your FD-PCP....

Bob

[Kowboi]

Yep, great setup, that's what I plan for my son's "Bobcat" (FD-PCP Repeater).... You will need to get rid of the coil spring in the regulator and change it for a stack of Belleville washers to get to 1500 psi.... Best to find somebody to do that if you're not familiar with regulators.... Make sure you stay at 1400-1500 psi or you will blow the 1.8K burst disc on the regulator and DO NOT change it for a higher rating, you want that to protect your FD-PCP....

Bob

I also want to get the repeater setup. Who has tried this, how did you like it and what was the cost?