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Thread: Stirrup pumps, hard work or not too bad?

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    Zanx Guest

    Stirrup pumps, hard work or not too bad?

    Just bought a Stealth 2000 from the sales section and was wondering if I should bother getting a hand pump or whether it would be better to save and go for the tank option. If the hand pump only takes 10 mins to get a 500ml bottle up to pressure then it's no big deal but any longer than that will be a pain in the butt. Any suggestions?

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    I was in the same boat as you m8...i bought a s-16 and asked advice , most peple told me to get a tank, but in the end i decided i wanted to be totally self reliant. So i bought a rws pump from jsr for 97 quid, and to be honest it isnt easy to pump to 200 bar, but i find it ok(although i am young and fit). Bear in mind that you have to get a cylinder tested every five years and 300 bar is the only option in my opinion. good luck whatever you decide

    cheers
    jonathan

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    jonh Guest
    An air cylinder is the best option.

    Much less work for lazy tarts like me.

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    Zanks,
    You rotten thing, I'm trying to track down a Stealth myself.

    Depends on you use; target work, I'd suggest the tank option, I use my S16 for hunting and have a spare bottle so its not too bad to keep one pumped up using the stirrup pump. I have to agree with JJ that doing it from scratch for the first time is daunting, but once you're there its easy enough to keep the pressure up.

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    The Stealth takes about 5 min for each 50 bars.
    20 min from empty!

    I can pump for about 5 min before taking a rest, and I get sweaty.

    Being a cyclist, I'm both fit and used to pump!

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    i use a pump as i mainly do hunting etc pumping little and often is no problem. 50 pmps = 50 shots give or take

    however if i were getting through couple hundred pellets a session i would go with a tank

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    Well... I'm a fat b*****d, out of condition (8 years as a computer geek) and I suffer from M.E. (although I do have youth on my side).

    I managed to pump my Career from practically empty to full in about 20 mins. Sure, I was knackered but it wasn't _that_ bad.

    If you're young and relativly fit, sod a bottle and buy a pump. When you get old and worn out, sell it and buy a tank

    The plus side to a pump is it gives you a good work out - who needs a gym

    David.

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    Get a bottle. You will eventually want one and then you'll lose £40 on your pump. I know from experience. Especially if you have to fill often or don't get many shots per fill.
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    Zanx Guest
    So how many refills are we looking at from a 300bar 13l tank?

    Never considered that a pump might qualify as "exercise".

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    Depends on the air capacity & fill pressure of your rifle, but say 40 refills for a 180Bar Stealth rifle.
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    Zanx Guest
    Originally posted by Davestate
    Depends on the air capacity & fill pressure of your rifle, but say 40 refills for a 180Bar Stealth rifle.
    That's pretty good really considering the price of tank refill.

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    i would say more than that, i get about 43 out of my 300bar 7lt to my S400 classic.
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    zanx it not hard at all pumping up the gun ...

    you will get more out of breath pushing your supermoto a few yards

    i got my pump from bar for about £110 and it took 2 day from when i ordered it on the last bank hoilyday...

    sean

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    If you do buy a pump, ensure that you do not let it get too hot from over-pumping as this will create more moisture than the filter can handle. Take regular breaks.

    I have used a pump to fill an air-pistol's cylinder to 200 BAR and it wasn't as difficult as it is made out to be. However, a 400/500 cc buddy bottle may well be a different kettle of fish - especially if you are filling an empty one. Top-ups shouldn't be a problem.

    I would opt for a tank as it's more convenient and the air is drier than that got from a pump.

    Rustam

    P.S.: Don't use a pump if you have heart, back or knee problems.
    Last edited by Rustam Bana; 26-05-2004 at 07:10 AM.

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