Choosing a fill method for different scenarios

[Sr.airgunner]

So just like anything there’s a tool for every job and your fill source is no exception. Maybe you just have a hand pump and that’s all you use for everything and every scenario but I have a different approach because im
In this rabbit hole pretty deep and it’s dark down here. This is my idea of filling techniques for different scenarios

Hand Pump- great backup source for small cylinder guns. It’s a nice tool to keep in the van. Down side is you have to either pump on the dirt which I don’t do or place something on the dirt like a tarp or something. Just not a very convenient way to fill in the field for me so it’s the very last resort

Mini compressor- the idea of having unlimited air in the field is great but my time is limited in the field so I don’t want to waste it by firing up a mini compressor especially if it’s one that hooks to your car battery. I’ll do the 18 volt one, maybe. The noise is enough to have me not use it while hunting or pesting . The mini compressor on the other hand is great for extended shooting sessions when you have time and can care less about sound.

Large SCBA - for me hands down the best source of air for a weekend get away. Quick, dry and convenient as long as the tank stays in the car.

Small scba- excellent choice for a few hours of target shooting or hunting if you own guns with smaller air cylinders. This tank can be carried with you but there are better options

500cc buddy bottle/edgun peazy type- the perfect in the field companion for small air cylinder guns. Small , light and convenient. I have a 350cc Peazy I use with my leishy Classic and I get a ton of 200 bar fills.

Large compressor- best way to fill a scba or mini bottle but obviously inconvenient to haul

GX Cs4 /Omega Trail Charger- best all around compressor to fill directly or fill scba tanks. They’re liquid cooled. I have the Omega.

If I could do this again it would just be a CS4, el2, 100ci buddy bottle and a peazy

I use a paintball tank with regulator matched to whatever pcp I am shooting. I fill it from my SCBA tank and tether the paintball regulated tank to my airgun. This gives lots of consistent shots until the paintball tank pressure drops below the regulator setting. Not much money and a long string of consistent shots.

 

[MountainSportAirguns]

To me having to hook up a compressor to a car battery is the most janky thing ever, at that point I'd rather just use a springer or pumper. When GX came out with the L3 I have to say that was one of my best investments although I see nothing wrong with using a hand pump, I used one for years.

 

[PasadenaMike]

To me having to hook up a compressor to a car battery is the most janky thing ever, at that point I'd rather just use a springer or pumper. When GX came out with the L3 I have to say that was one of my best investments although I see nothing wrong with using a hand pump, I used one for years.

Yeah same here I’m not a big fan of popping the hood in the field, running my vehicle while I fill. The battery operated compressors are great.

 

[Dogowski]

I've been using the GX battery powered compressor for two years and it's still going. What a great investment for sure!

 

[PasadenaMike]

There’s always a “but”. The battery powered GX compressors at least the the 2 series I had , the cooling fans couldn’t be kept running after a fill vs a cs2 you could. My opinion it should be allowed to run for longevity