Pcp air rifle. How are you filling?

[Sharpie]

Oh, OK, I can't resist one last post, regarding Hill, and their heritage

But easy for me to say, since my hand pump is a Hill. Paid for years ago, price long forgotten. Even now just needing its first re-seal, probably only the one final stage o-ring gone, but whilst it is in pieces it will get the full set. Minor expense. Full kit £21.

Just enquired, phone picked up first ring, standard charge, £28 plus VAT. I.e. £33.60. Subtract cost to me of buying the full kit at retail, and the factory service itself costs a mighty £12.60. And will be done correctly.

If economically irreparable, even damaged by a tinkerer, then a very fat discount on a new one. And service charge waived. Seems more than fair to me. And what I have decided to do. Since I have never had to take mine to bits before, and, frankly, better things to do with my time and energy.



And a first look at the Hill compressor. Rather different to a Yong Feng. That said, I think that the Yong Feng started off as their own original design, which, if so, is creditable.

 

[Mr. Gain]

The Hill compressor had been in development for many years before lots launch last Spring and has a strong claim to be the best in the market once you put together quality, performance and support.
I would have bought one when I decided to get a compressor once gun shops were declared non-essential, but demand had already outstripped supply.
Consequently, I ended up buying a Nomad. Very similar units are available at much lower cost direct from China via eBay, AliExpress, etc. But I decided I wanted some distributor support. I'm glad I did because the Nomad died after a couple of weeks and went back to Highland Outdoors under warranty. The replacement unit has worked perfectly, however.
I like its compact "squareness" in or out of its bag and its ease of use. I've added a small digital clock to the top so as always to have a timer handy and have designed a log sheet to ensure I service, lubricate and replace the filter at the correct intervals.
Unless you buy one direct from China at a bottom-dollar price, the economics of a compressor don't stack up vs. a dive cylinder + buying fills, let alone vs. a pump, but with current rifles often topping off at 300 bar, it is a quick and easy, if expensive, way to get there.

 

[aquarius11]

I use a stirrup pump for my pcp, when i was doing the HFT circuit i had a bottle but at £80 for the test i bought the stirrup, OK so its a bit of a workout but you do have an assistant! If you do get a stirrup just spend a bit to get one with the filter/moisture trap.

 

[Cyres]

Just get a 10 litre 232 or 300 bar diving bottle. Will last for ages and about £5/7 to refill. Just make sure you get the dive shop to top up to max pressure before you leave. Also if possible leave it outside on a cold night prior to getting it filled. My cylinders tend to go out of test before they need refilling. Not a huge user but need to fill at 2,600 PSI in my FAC Daystate.

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[trucraft]

Thanks for all the contributions to the thread.
I just got a nice deal on this lightly used Walther .177 Rotex RM8 with a pump.
I payed £400 for the rifle, 2 scopes, silencer, Atlas copy, bottle mounted led torch, 2 mags, slip and he through in a GunPower pump.
I'm super happy with that.
So for now my son an I will see how the pump works out.



I just spent a 45min lunch break sighting in and working out drops to 40m and shot 2 bunnies.
only problem now is I'm ment to be giving it to my son for his birthday.
I really don't want to let it go. So much fun and very accurate.