Hatsan stirrup pump

[Bad Beagle]

I have just acquired one as part of a deal on a rifle. It appears to have a filter with silica gel crystals in each handle, is this usual ? Do they need replacing or can they be dried in the airing cupboard and reused ? The gauge is rather offset which doesn't affect performance but does rather offend my OCD is it possible to rotate it back so I am less stressed by it ?

I must say it seems like a decent pump, does anybody have any experience ?

regards
Steve

[bighit]

silica gel is to reduce the moisture going into your rifle. you make heat pumping the rifle up. the heat will turn to water once cold.

not an expert explanation but its a rough answer

[Bad Beagle]

Nice one. Do I need to replace / reuse the crystals ?

[bighit]

Nice one. Do I need to replace / reuse the crystals ?

I know you used to get dri pacs .never used the stirrup pump.

[Bad Beagle]

Any other thoughts on the opening post appreciated

[Bad Beagle]

Does anybody have knowledge to share about this pump

[qyuubi786]

From what I know about silica is that it can be microwaved to remove the water. I have the stuff it dehumidifies my car.

The gauge may leak air if unscrewed slightly. If you remove the gauge and add a thick layer of PTFE tape. So that it can be tightened to the right position.

[Bad Beagle]

From what I know about silica is that it can be microwaved to remove the water. I have the stuff it dehumidifies my car.

The gauge may leak air if unscrewed slightly. If you remove the gauge and add a thick layer of PTFE tape. So that it can be tightened to the right position.

Thank you so much, perfect answer and I'm grateful.