Compressed Scuba Air Tanks For PCP Air Rifles

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4 жыл бұрын

While compressed air is free for air rifles that cock or have break barrels, this isn’t true for PCP air guns. Dr. Russ uses this KZfaq video to discuss the cheapest, possible ways to obtain compressed air for PCP air guns. He includes small compressors and small tanks up to larger aqua lung tanks. Dr. Russ has discussed manual air pumps in the past, and suggests that you can cancel your gym membership if you shoot a lot.
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@gaoutdooradventures Жыл бұрын

Hello Dr. Russ, me again..... :) I know it's a bit older, but great video once again, sir. Being a certified Scuba diver myself (hence my profile pic...lol), I wanted to share a few things if you don't mind in order to help out our fellow PCP air gunners. In the world of scuba diving, the type of tank valves on your cylinders are known as "Yoke" style valves. There is another type of cylinder valve, which is totally different, that scuba divers often use which is called a "DIN" valve. If anyone is getting this setup for their PCP's, make sure you get the YOKE style valve on your cylinder/scuba tank(s). Speaking solo from a scuba diving viewpoint, and being that I own numerous scuba tanks, don't forget that your tanks MUST pass a yearly visual inspection by a certified tester if you are having them filled at a scuba diving shop (I can't speak for air gun shops and their rules and regulations, but I would assume they must abide by the same). In addition, scuba tanks must be hydro-tested every 5 years. These tests are required to make sure a cylinder is in good shape and more than capable of holding its compressed air rating. I hope this little bit of info. will benefit other PCP"ers" who are looking to use this great method to charge their air rifles. Happy shooting!!!

@russjones6497 Жыл бұрын

G A's Outdoor Adventures ... thanks for the info ... I should have included this information in this video... along with the fact that while steel and aluminum tanks can be tested and qualified for an indefinite period of time ... Carbon Fiber tanks which seem to be the rage right now because they are lighter .... have a definitive life to them of 20 years... and a lot of these find their way into the air gun market thru fire departments which often upgrade their equipment ... meaning that these fiber optic tanks often have much less life in them. And yes, air gun shops that refill scuba tanks have to follow the law too ... as should individuals who purchase compressors that are capable of filling scuba tanks. Please stay in touch .. I dive too ... and knowledge on this subject is seriously lacking. I have a video coming up where I restore several aluminum tanks... Dr. Russ

@leonardpearlman4017 5 ай бұрын

Foot pounds? What? Everybody: "Pounds Per Square Inch!". Not furlongs per fortnight.... Otherwise, useful and timely information, interesting strategy for using more of what's in the big tank!

@SB-ic2kl 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip! Thanks for sharing!

@russelljones4132 3 жыл бұрын

S B .... good to hear from you. Please keep us in your air gun loop of experiences .... as we help everyone remain air gun sharp! Dr. Russ

@Peter.A-A 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. This made me understand how to get the air from tank, onto rifle, without buying an complete valveset for the tank. Thumps up, also for the way you explain things.

@drsrussandpaula 2 жыл бұрын

PeterAA ... good to hear from you and glad we could help. Please keep us in your loop of air gun experiences.... helping us help everyone stay air gun sharp... Dr. Russ

@dhosekowski1391 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Dr. Russ! 👍🏼 I was very curious about how all this was done and now I know.

@drsrussandpaula 2 жыл бұрын

Good to hear from you D&H Osekowski .... Please keep us in your loop of air gun experiences ... helping us help everyone stay air gun sharp... Again... it was good to hear from you ... thanks for the compliment. Dr. Russ

@R50_J0 Жыл бұрын

Dude, gun safety issue at 7:00. We treat these same as firearms, remember?

@smokingunclefrank6037 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks Dr Russ great information

@drsrussandpaula 2 жыл бұрын

Good to hear from you Frank... Dr. Russ

@johnstevenson503 3 жыл бұрын

I just gave you subscription 1000. I have the same set-up. Multiple tanks. Isn't it great !! A little searching on Craigslist got me 2 tanks for free !! One is an 80 the other is a 100. The 100 tank I repainted also. I also have a little 13cf pony tank keep in my truck. That was a yard sale deal. One day I'll get a carbon fiber 4500 but for now,I'm good. My two 10 shot Discovery rifles only need 2000 psi. I put a little more to get an even 40 shots per fill. Thanks for the video.

@russelljones4132 3 жыл бұрын

John ... thanks for being # 1000 ... you will always hold a special place for me. Yes... those older scuba tanks can be a real cheap help in this expensive hobby of ours. I recently got a tall 4500 tank that was used by the fire department to refill the small individual tanks. Extremely helpful ... but also very heavy. Keep me in your loop with your air gun experiences. Dr. Russ

@cheapairgunner1966 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to have a big scuba tank to fill my PCP’s. Only have two smaller carbon fiber tanks at the moment. The deeper I get into the air gun sport, the shallower my wallet gets.

@russjones7981 3 жыл бұрын

Cheap Airgunner... you are right.... this isn't a cheap sport... i recommend smaller carbon fiber tanks for the field.. and larger steel or aluminum tanks for the back yard.... thanks for writing.. Dr. Russ

@smokingunclefrank6037 2 жыл бұрын

No kidding

@hackmasterHQ 2 жыл бұрын

@@russjones7981 That's what I did. One small and one big. The cool part is I got a free backpack for the small tank.

@drsrussandpaula Жыл бұрын

@@hackmasterHQ Good to hear from you .... and it is often all that you need. I am currently planning a trip to Fort Lauderdale for Iguana and Lake Okeechobee for wild hog ... they will be out in new videos in a few weeks. thanks... Dr. Russ

@tomdecker4333 4 жыл бұрын

Good job..another informative video.

@russjones7981 4 жыл бұрын

Always good to hear from you tom....Super busy with taxes... Hope to get photos out of new ride tomorrow...Your friend Russ

@mikekupetsky6879 3 жыл бұрын

I understand what you're talkin about with your foot pounds and PSI in pounds feet but a new air-gunner is going to be completely confused with your mixed up references other than that great video

@russelljones4132 3 жыл бұрын

Mike ... thanks for the correction. Of course when we are talking about scuba tanks holding air ... we can only talk in pounds per square inch ... and any reference to feet per second (velocity) or foot pounds (energy) have to be associated with an air gun...rifle or pistol. Mike ... Thanks for bringing it to our attention.

@TheDavidarlen 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought two 80 cubic inch tanks that were just hydrostatic tested and filled for $230. Thanks again for excellent information

@russjones6497 3 жыл бұрын

David Seaqiost...... you wont be disappointed ... My air tank collection has grown to 5 tanks ... making it a little more worthwhile driving 30 minutes one way to the Scuba Store.... Enjoy the improvement off of a hand pump.... Dr. Russ

@UEnjoyMiself 7 ай бұрын

How old of a used scuba tank is acceptable? I found what looked like its in great shape but is from 1986.

@russjones7981 4 жыл бұрын

We anticipate that 1 of our 2 dobermans will provide a litter of puppies this week ... and we hope to share a portion of that event on our next air rifle video.... Dr Russ

@danstenis660 2 жыл бұрын

What about a video of the best budget air compressors for home use?

@drsrussandpaula 2 жыл бұрын

Dan Stenis .... good to hear from you .... I have a budget air compressor at home and friends who have others. I thought I had the best with the ability to work off of a plug in my home and a power outlet in my truck .... but honestly ...... they are noisy ... not sure how long they will last ....they take longer to fill newer air guns that hold 4500 psi ..... If I were to buy a new one today, I would buy a refurbished Hatsan ($1800 ) off their website for $999.... otherwise, I rely on several scuba tanks... taking several over to the scuba shop and filling for $ 7.00 each. I have found them on Craigslist, Facebook Market Place for about $ 125 each.... The steel and or aluminum ones last forever ... the fiber covered last 15 years and cost three times that. So until I find them improve another couple of levels.... I havent done one yet. Please share with me if you find something different. Thanks for writing... Dr. Russ

@DaddyDaughterPlusWater Жыл бұрын

Curious if this system could work to power a pneumatic cylinder/tool. They make lemonade smashers that will smash/crush/muddle lemons for fair style lemonade that run off of CO2 tanks or compressed air. Would be nice to utilize a scuba tank because of cost, but the psi to run the lemonade smasher piston needs to be in the range of 70-110psi. would this work? does the adjustment on the side allow for easily and reliable adjusting to lower the psi or would something else be needed?

@50thstateofmind37 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Dr.russ , awesome content as usual!I was wondering where I could get a kvalve yoke adapter?and Doe's it come with that specific hose? Mahalo Dr.Russ...

@russjones7981 4 жыл бұрын

Hawaiian Man.... It was available at Pyramydair ... Ebay... and ...Amazon... when I purchased mine... I believe I purchased mine from Ebay.... Glad to hear from you. Dr. Russ

@russjones7981 4 жыл бұрын

Some come with a stainless mesh hose... which I recommend... and You want to get one with a long hose versus a short hose.

@yukonjack. 2 жыл бұрын

Hello You have the tanks but no compressor? pros and cons to your decision would be appreciated. Just what the doctor ordered. I'm looking at the Umarex Gauntlet 2 Thx.✌

@drsrussandpaula 2 жыл бұрын

Yukon Jack ... I have the compressor too.... noisy ... heat problem ...you end up watching it like a hawk.... My dive shop for filling is just 20 minutes away .... so that has to be in the equation ..... secondly .... I do take the compressor ... running off a watt converter in my car cigarette lighter hole.... or off the battery.....when I travel... Dr Russ

@JDG506 4 жыл бұрын

3000 foot pounds of air????????

@russjones7981 4 жыл бұрын

Every scuba tank is different based upon when it was made and how strong it is the 100 in³ aqua lungs will accept 3300' pounds and the aqua long tanks will only fill the tank to its legal limit... The small aluminum first responder tanks covered in fiberglass will accept 4500 lbs... I don't own one so I dont know how many fills you can get from them... Again... The small Chinese compressors can easily overheat and you want to be careful using them on the small tanks... glad to hear from you... We currently have 11 videos on KZfaq and you will want to be a subscriber so that you are notified on some very interesting videos coming up in the next 6 weeks... we launch a new video every other week... check ...Dr. Russ Air Rifle to see all....again..it was good to hear from you...Dr. Russ

@gergemall 2 жыл бұрын

You’re my man

@drsrussandpaula 2 жыл бұрын

Always good to hear from you Jon ... Dr. Russ

@russjones7981 4 жыл бұрын

We have a self defense video Coming out this week ... and early this summer .. ..we have a video using a Go Pro Drone that pulls white powder targets through the air and another in which a remote control speed boat pulls a barge of targets across our pond.. I hope all of you plan to be subscribers and not miss these upcoming videos... which come out every 2 weeks....Dr. Russ

@nsboost 2 жыл бұрын

The Dr doesn’t have a compressor?!? I’m surprised! I don’t have any scuba tanks yet. But I bought a unbranded Nomad ll compressor when I ordered my Bulldog (a airgun I decided on thanks to you). Now it’s a few weeks later and I have a FX impact m3 .25 and considering some scuba tanks to take to the indoor range. Using my compressor at the range was no big deal, but a tank would be a bit less of a hassle than trying to get the bay next to the outlet lol

@drsrussandpaula 2 жыл бұрын

Good to hear from you again nsboost.... I know you are enjoying that FX air rifle.... I found a deal on the FX Crown ... which is a previous generation....your m3 has a larger plenum for consistent shots... please keep us in your loop ... Dr. Russ

@drsrussandpaula 2 жыл бұрын

nsboost ... I have two compressors to day and they are great... consider watching our last video launch ... as it allows you to enter our contest to win 2 AEA air guns... including a semi auto 30 caliber Terminator... Dr.Russ

@Wickedstickyflowers Ай бұрын

1:23 word

@sergeyishenin673 3 жыл бұрын

I got aluminum tank for free, my friend game me one but I had to do hydro like 45$ big tank last long time but it’s only 3k psi bough cf 3l 4500 psi! $300. My scuba place charge for aluminum $10 and $15 for CF to 4500 psi! I been doing same thing use carbon fiber tank just to top off with!

@russjones6497 3 жыл бұрын

Great Sergey ... enjoy the improvement from pumping by hand... Dr. Russ

@RandomJ2023 2 жыл бұрын

So do you literally need to walk around with a scuba tank while hunting ?

@drsrussandpaula 2 жыл бұрын

Its good to hear from you Reelax Ourdoors. Hopefully I didn't say that ... in fact I carry a small Hatsan compressor about the size of a football in my truck... for refills... but hunting seldom requires any refill of the 20 to 30 shots that an air rifle holds. Dr. Russ

@RandomJ2023 2 жыл бұрын

@@drsrussandpaula thanks for the reply! I am planning on getting one soon to go out and get on some invasive Iguanas here in Florida. So many options out there to choose from, it's hard to make a decision ha ha.

@drsrussandpaula Жыл бұрын

@@RandomJ2023 It is a big hobby ... and can be very expensive if you don't plan it out. I have almost 30 air guns because of the videos I do and numerous air sources... but most shooters really only need a 25 cal for small critters ... a 357 for larger critters like coyote ... and a large bore ... only if you go hunting for large animals ... and even then it is only once or twice a year... plan wisely ... Dr. Russ

@barryshank9126 Жыл бұрын

Have a friend that's a scuba instructor gave me a tank had it hydro tested and he fills them himself he lives about 10 minutes from me so not far to get it filled

@drsrussandpaula Жыл бұрын

good to hear your success story Barry Shank ... Consider painting it with a can of spray paint of the color of your choice ... I painted mine dark metallic grey ... since they get so banged up on dives... Dr. Russ

@LOONEYHOURS 3 жыл бұрын

I purchased a dragger escape pack thinking I could convert it and use as a fill for my Bulldog. I am going to have to change out the valve to what you have on your tanks. Do you have any idea where I can purchase one online?

@russelljones4132 3 жыл бұрын

D. Wilson... I don't have a specific answer for you ... but consider going on ebay or amazon and typing in valves... once there ... find one with a phone number and call them direct... Dr. Russ

@wrstew1272 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone who fills tanks should be able to help you. There is a requirement to pull the valve and view the inside of the tank , as well as a hydrostatic test every so many years, so a new valve should be easy to find. Just check your local scuba dealer.

@russjones6497 3 жыл бұрын

@@wrstew1272 Right on Wrstew .... Dr. Russ

@russjones6497 3 жыл бұрын

@@russelljones4132 D. Wilson ... see below... Dr. Russ

@delandor3986 2 жыл бұрын

Dr.Russ I'm in Detroit would like to purchase a PCPair rifle but cannot find anywhere that fills air tanks.bass,dunhams,dicks,walmart,

@drsrussandpaula 2 жыл бұрын

Delando R.... unfortunately those places don't sell scuba tanks so they don't refill...re-search your options for scuba or dive shops ....Hopefully... you don't have to drive all the way to the Dive Shop at I-75 and Corunna road exit in Flint... Please keep in touch on how your do... Dr. Russ

@brunomax3930 3 жыл бұрын

Youbwould have to drain you gun more and more each time to drain the first tank..? One way or another yoir going to habe to waste air.. if im wrong please educate me... THIS IS NOT MENT TO BE AN ARGUMENT!! Jist knowledge fishing.

@russelljones4132 3 жыл бұрын

Bruno Max ... good to hear from you. This scuba tank trick is one I learned from a group of scuba divers who owned several tanks. I actually confirmed it with a scuba shop owner. If you used your tanks .... say down to 2000 pounds per square inch.... then your air gun or guns would only be filling to 2000 lbs. Sure .. you used the same amount of air ... but your guns were ultimately getting only 2000 lbs each towards the end. However, using this method allows more of your air guns to be filled to 2600 or higher pounds. Only the last air gun you filled would drop to 2000 pounds. Please keep me in your loop of air gun experiences.... Dr. Russ

@ridgelinepredatorcontrol7912 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have a email by chance would like to chat with you about calibers and model choices

@russelljones4132 3 жыл бұрын

Ridge Line ... please don't forget my offer to pay whatever you need for those small tanks.... Dr. Russ

@woddywoddy3402 4 жыл бұрын

Well that's 8 minutes and 40 seconds I'll never get back

@russjones7981 4 жыл бұрын

Woddy... I'm sorry there was no value in this 11th video for you... perhaps one in the future... we plan to shoot at targets being pulled around by a remote controlled speedboat... as well as white powder targets being pulled thru the air by a Go Pro Drone. Dr. Russ

@usernamemykel 3 жыл бұрын

You read the title of the video, did you not??????????????????????????? Maybe you read it and didn't understand what you read or what you were about to see. Not Dr. Russ' fault. Perhaps you should go to your school's bursar and ask for a refund, because the school failed to teach you. Dumbass.

@dabig77 3 жыл бұрын

Dont most guns take 4500 psi?

@russelljones4132 3 жыл бұрын

No Dabig ... only recently and only a handful will accept that air pressure. 98% take up to 2500 to 3000 psi. ... please keep me in your loop of air gun experiences. You could go to one of the big mail order air gun suppliers ... Like Pyramid Air ... and go thru the many air guns possible ... to the specification section ... and you will concur. Dr. Russ

@schlomoshekelstein908 3 жыл бұрын

only the ones worth buying lol

@brunomax3930 3 жыл бұрын

Fat fingers little button= bad spellimg.

@russelljones4132 3 жыл бұрын

Bruno Max ... always good to hear from you... even if it is a time of confession.... lol ... Dr. Russ