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    C02 : How long to leave in gun unused

    How long would it be safe to leave a co2 cartridge in a crossman 2250 before it compessed the seal beyond use, or would it be advisable to discharge whatever may be left of the cartridge at the end of a session as I do with my R.W.S c2225 as I left one in it for months which compressed the seal to the extent that when I put fresh co2 into the gun it emptied itself all over my hand and was bloody cold.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Markxman
    How long would it be safe to leave a co2 cartridge in a crossman 2250 before it compessed the seal beyond use
    No time.....use it or discharge it....it WILL wreck your seals.

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    The experts on the Crosman forum say that you're OK leaving it charged for no more than 48 hours. (http://www.network54.com/Forum/275684/)

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    Markxman,

    How long would it be safe to leave a co2 cartridge in a crossman 2250 before it compessed the seal beyond use
    Forever and ever! Don't worry about it!
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    Mmmmmmmm.... two differing opinions and each one totally the opposite to the other, I think I will err on the side of caution for the moment and go with what the crossman boys reccomend. Thank y'all.
    M@rk..

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    Smile

    I always empty the cylinder and remove it from the pistol after a session. I have not had a seal problem yet but it is better safe than sorry.
    Cheers, Phil

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    Do NOT leave the CO2 Capsule in it when not in use.
    Simple enough?

    Why would you want to do so, apart from saving a few pence on gas...of course you soon have to shell out for new seals thanks to your 'cunning money saving scheme'.
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    Can anyone advise how long I should/can leave the Co2 in my QB78? I didnt realise I had to empty it after shooting etc, thats gonna get pretty expensive as I like to take a few pot shots here and then at the start or end of my day in my garden at a pellet trap..

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    Quote Originally Posted by Phil Russell
    I always empty the cylinder and remove it from the pistol after a session. I have not had a seal problem yet but it is better safe than sorry.
    Cheers, Phil
    I do this too but I was wondering if the sudden venting of FREEZING cold gas (bbbbrrrrr ) would do anything bad to the gun?


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    One point of note though, it's illegal to transport a charged CO2 gun, or so someone on here was saying a while ago. My slightly modded ratty leaks, so mine only last an hour anyway.

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