Just curious… if you had one of these for quiet critter control in the yard, like a skunk, how long can they stay charged? I would guess at the high pressure they are they would leak past seals??
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How long will PCP hold a charge?
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I'm brand new to this but it's my understanding they are suppose to be stored under pressure. I've only had mine a couple weeks but has not leaked in two weeks
LY
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They'll last until an o-ring goes bad, which should take awhile. They're best stored under pressure to keep out outside air (humidity) from causing internal rust.
Mine held out for over a year before the o-rings started leaking. I haven't replaced them yet. I've done the research now I just need to do the work. It's a doable job for most anyone who does their own minor gunsmithing. One just needs to take care when putting things back together.
My Benjamin Akela has been charged to 2,900 psi for the past 6 months. It sits on top of a cabinet in my office, I look at the gauge every week or so, hasn't moved
Headhunter
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Mine has not lost any pressure at all, except for when it is shot.
That's good to know. Now if they can get the costs of air (tanks and compressors) down (although I see the compressors have come down a bunch), I may give PCP a try.
Mine is only good for 3 accurate shots after a full charge. When hunting that is acceptable. But setting up a scope or playing with new bullets...it's a pain in the butt when all you have is a compressor.
Still holding same charge, shot it yesterday
Loukiii
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I have a .25 Air Venturi Avenger. It will hold a full charge for 3 or 4 days. I usually top it off before I go hunting haven if it's just been overnight since I filled it.
