Do I need a PCP?

I've been using one of the Chicom air compressors from AGS (also available from Amazon) and it has no issues filling my 580cc/300BAR bottles on my two FX rifles. It does take it's time to fill, but it's always worked so long as you can plug it in somewhere or connect to 12v as it is powered by both. I usually keep a scuba tank with me as a backup in case I need to top up without having access to power. I have a buddy who dives and has his own high pressure comp so when I need to fill the cube tank, it usually cost me a coffee for the fill.
 
I have a HW100 carbine that I hand pump. I have a Vevor hand pump and it works well enough for me. Good excersize and I get about 60 full power shots from a fill in .22. If you buy a gun with a larger tank, a pump would not be great, but for the smaller tanks I see no reason for a compressor. 20260117_144511.jpg
 
I ran a .25 Avenger for 3 years as my primary grouse gun. I have the synthetic stock; it's been flawless. Incredibly accurate out to the ~50 yards I shoot max for hunting. I shoot mostly H&N Baracuda Green - my wife likes that I shoot with no lead. These are 20gr .25 caliber pellets which I find are ideal for grouse. Groups are always touching.

I recently moved on to an FX DRS in .25 with the wood stock and I'm very happy with it. Also super accurate but is quite a bit lighter. It doesn't have the dual gauges the Avenger has but it's a beauty to carry and shoot. More paper for sure though.

I have quite a bit of rimfire and use this more than any of them. Simply more quiet for my dogs when I hunt with them.

I use a hand pump mostly but did recently get an Amazon pump unit for about 250$...works amazing.
 
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