12g CO2 capsules

[Linnet67]

Hello again folks

Please could you recommend a cheap outlet for 12g CO2 capsules.

Again many thanks

Linnet

[derekm]

Same again, JSR at the same time as you buy your pellets. Get JSR own brand of gas. £29.95 per 100. Don't think you will get a better quality gas if you pay more - you won't! I've used 100s of JSR without a problem.

Some will recommend Crosman as they contain oil, but Dynamit Nobel who were the importers of the Umarex/RWS C225 strictly advised against them, because the oil gummed up the inner workings of the guns.

[Linnet67]

Same again, JSR at the same time as you buy your pellets. Get JSR own brand of gas. £29.95 per 100. Don't think you will get a better quality gas if you pay more - you won't! I've used 100s of JSR without a problem.

Some will recommend Crosman as they contain oil, but Dynamit Nobel who were the importers of the Umarex/RWS C225 strictly advised against them, because the oil gummed up the inner workings of the guns.

Thanks Derek

Is JSR short for JS Ramsbottom? (Having just googled JSR, it seems the most likely option and does indeed have cheap CO2 & pellets).

I read somewhere on the internet that it was a good idea to put a dab of oil on the end of a capsule to protect the seal - I haven't tried this yet, as thought I'd ask all you wonderful gun masterminds - given what you've said above about Crosman capsules - would you agree or disagree???

As I'm pretty sure you know the CO2 capsules in the Tau load upside down in the grip - neck and seal away from the workings.

Thanks again
Linnet

[John_R]

Look at the top of the pages of this site.

JSR are sponsors of AirgunBBS, and they are pretty competitive for lots of relevant stuff.

[Linnet67]

Look at the top of the pages of this site.

JSR are sponsors of AirgunBBS, and they are pretty competitive for lots of relevant stuff.

oh Doh to me!!!!
OK so I don't read banners........
thanks
Says Linnet disappearing sheepishly

[Snipe!]

yeh there the best place to get the from. Its annoying because the postage adds quite a bit on.

[Phantom Sniper]

I read somewhere on the internet that it was a good idea to put a dab of oil on the end of a capsule to protect the seal - I haven't tried this yet, as thought I'd ask all you wonderful gun masterminds -

Linnet

Hi Lynne,
Yes a drop of Pelgun oil on every (or every 3 or 4) capsules will extend seal life and from what many have told me on here, it will also revive (depending on damage) some old seals.

Was that book I sent you informative?

Tony

[Linnet67]

Hi Lynne,
Yes a drop of Pelgun oil on every (or every 3 or 4) capsules will extend seal life and from what many have told me on here, it will also revive (depending on damage) some old seals.

Was that book I sent you informative?

Tony

Thanks Tony and yes the book was very informative. Explained lots of new stuff and reinforced others. I think I shall re-read it every couple of months. Smashing - thank you.


looks like I'll being put an order into JSR shortly then.

Thanks again everyone
Linnet

[derekm]

As I'm pretty sure you know the CO2 capsules in the Tau load upside down in the grip - neck and seal away from the workings.

Thanks again
Linnet

Yes Lynne, same as the Alfa. As there's no seal mating with the end of the cartridge, with the gun upside down, I drop a couple of drops of oil down into the works before popping in the cartridge. I do it about every 8 or 10, or when I remember!

[Linnet67]

Thanks Derek
Linnet

[webman]

I'm not sure if this is relevant for your gun, but if the gun seal mates with the neck of the capsule you need to be careful which type of CO2 bulb you use. Some capsules have a join on the neck where the end is fastened on during production. This join can damage the seal in the gun. This doesn't apply if the gun seal mates with the end of the CO2 capsule.

Ian

[Duned]

Can't you use bulk fill with Tau 7's ? It works out a lot cheaper for gas that way. 100 12g capsules is 1200g for £29 A typical 14lb ( 7kg or so ) bottle refill is a tenner or less.

[derekm]

Yes you can use bulk fill and there is a 150gm bulk fill bottle supplied with the gun. I tried it with my Alfa, but the problem is knowing how much gas there is left in the gun.

Frankly I find it preferable to know I have 80/90 or 100 good shots (depending on velocity setting) for my 29p rather than running short half way through a card.

Yes, it costs more, but a couple of 12g bulbs per session is less than a cup of tea and isn't noticed in the long run.

[uk litehammer]

See here also.:-

http://nmproducts.co.uk/-c-3381_3320.html

[Duned]

hi derek

Ybut the problem is knowing how much gas there is left in the gun.

Frankly I find it preferable to know I have 80/90 or 100 good shots (depending on velocity setting) for my 29p rather than running short half way through a card.

I got round this problem by weighing the pistol with the cylinder attached. I have a small label on the scales with a minimum weight for 100 shots.

cheers

edd