I suggest they are used regularly.
Leave them filled or empty over time and you will have problems.
I suggest they are used regularly.
Leave them filled or empty over time and you will have problems.
Really don't know the answer. But would welcome any thorts...
I've got 3 CO2 pistols. Only used in Summer. Always leave the capsules in, stored in a dry room. Never used Pellgun oil, or ATF. As the latter is used in the harsh environment of auto gearboxes, never fancied using in my CO2 guns with (presumably) rubber/composite seals.
Like I said, don't know the answer - but would like to know the best way to keep them running for as long as my old Wobbleys!
ATB
Bru
Webley Mk3 x2, Falcon & Junior rifles, HW35x2, AirSporter x2, Gold Star, Meteors x2, Diana 25. SMK B19, Webley Senior, Premier, Hurricane x 2, Tempest, Dan Wesson 8", Crosman 3576, Legends PO8.
If you read my post Bru.... with regards to pistols NEVER leave them with capsules stored. The co2 will damage the valve seal, in addition capsules have different shaped ends so leaving them with one maker will leave an indent in the valve seal so when you use a different brand the gun will piss gas out when you try to seal. Always store with a smear of pelgun oil on the seal to preserve the valve seal. Rifles are different as they seal via a cylinder end cap so leaving it gassed will keep pressure on the exhaust valve preventing any dirt contacting the seal.
I have had seals become porous and absorb CO2 in internal blister-like deformations from which it would eventually be released. But I was taught at school that carbon dioxide was an inert gas, so I assumed that was due to a deterioration of the seal material that would have happened with any compressed gas
Having gone away and done a little research, I stand humbly corrected
Thank you, Master Lawrie
My experience: Umarex Beretta 92FS, 8 years old.
Used mainly in winter season, so can sit for several months unused.
Never left bulbs in it.
First 7 years I used Umarex bulbs. Never missed a beat. Always a drop of Pellgun on the tip of each bulb.
Easily shoots 2 mag's worth into 1/2' - 3/4" group at 6 metres, unrested. To mix units...
Last season I changed to Crosman bulbs - which appear to have some oil in them. NOT the Walther 'maintenance' bulbs which are for occasional use.
Got gun out a month or so back, bulb in, not working. Opened underlever and CO2 escaped, so bulb WAS pierced. Tried with several bulbs - both Crosman and Umarex. Maybe one bulb in 5 might work, but missed shots occurred.
Valve clearly sticking.
Flushed it, around 300 shots through it, and gun is now 100% reliable again with Umarex bulbs.
So, for me, Crosman bulbs will now be relegated to occasional (maybe 1 in 10) usage...
Webley Mk3 x2, Falcon & Junior rifles, HW35x2, AirSporter x2, Gold Star, Meteors x2, Diana 25. SMK B19, Webley Senior, Premier, Hurricane x 2, Tempest, Dan Wesson 8", Crosman 3576, Legends PO8.