Hatsan Flashpup - Dipping my toe in PCP

TheWhiteBuffalo said:

This is a lot more work than I envisioned

If the whole package ends up on the classifieds, please don’t hate

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BigTinBoat said:

Go back and read your original post.......then research the tanks

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TheWhiteBuffalo said:

I’m not sure of your age, but I can speak as a guy in my mid-40’s. There are times where my mind believes I can still do it, but my body reminds me that I’m no longer capable

I knew the manual pump would be a nightmare, but I just had to try. I think the compressor will be the easiest option in the long run.

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John from MD said:

Compressors are good yes but it takes knowledge of high pressure air before jumping into them. I strongly suggest getting a scuba tank and using it until you are more familiar with the intricacies of using a 4000+ PSI compressor.

I can't stress enough the importance of pumping DRY air into a rifle air bottle or a scuba tank. Any moisture at all will facilitate the metal corroding. Corroded metal and high pressure air is an accident waiting to happen.

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TheWhiteBuffalo said:

I’m not sure of your age, but I can speak as a guy in my mid-40’s. There are times where my mind believes I can still do it, but my body reminds me that I’m no longer capable

I knew the manual pump would be a nightmare, but I just had to try. I think the compressor will be the easiest option in the long run.

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TheWhiteBuffalo said:

John,

After I’m done shooting, should the rifle be stored empty or full? Does it matter?

Thanks!

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John from MD said:

That's why it is easier to get a used scuba tank and have it filled at a dive club. Usually, they will through a couple hundred pounds more into the tank when they know it's only being used for air rifle. What I did, before I bought my compressor, was to used the pump only to top off the rifle.

Depending on what kind of shot string you tune your rifle for, you don't need to always fill it to 3000. Many people tune for 26 to 2800. When my tank would get down to 2500, then I would top off with the hand pump. Depending on the pressure needed, it might take me 25 or 35 strokes to top off. That is a breeze compared to shooting down to 1800 and pumping back to 2800.

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TTBJ said:

it take me about 100 strokes to top off from 1600 to 3000.

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TTBJ said:

my 45 cu.ft scba tank only filled to 3600psi, 80% capacity.

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