CO2 supplier suggestion
12-03-11, 10:19 AM
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CO2 supplier suggestion
I'm wondering if anyone has a link to a place that sells co2 cartridges in small bulk quantities (maybe 6 or 12) at a reasonable price. I hate spending $3.00 each on these things. I'd be looking for 16g threaded cartridges. Thanks.
12-03-11, 10:27 AM
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Can we start a pump vs co2 war ? Pump air is free, with no garbage to throw out.
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For the small non threaded ones-->go to the walmart sporting goods dept and get a 10 pack of co2 for about $8 (they use the same cartridge in bb and pellet guns
For threaded ones, these Zefal are a good deal too, 10 of them for about $16--->https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...2_529135_-1___
For threaded ones, these Zefal are a good deal too, 10 of them for about $16--->https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...2_529135_-1___
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For the small non threaded ones-->go to the walmart sporting goods dept and get a 10 pack of co2 for about $8 (they use the same cartridge in bb and pellet guns
For threaded ones, these Zefal are a good deal too, 10 of them for about $16--->https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...2_529135_-1___
For threaded ones, these Zefal are a good deal too, 10 of them for about $16--->https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...2_529135_-1___
i have been told that the airsoft ones actually have some oil in them to lubricate the guns, and that this oil can eat/chew up your tube causing it to wear out faster.
not sure if this true, just what i have been told.
12-03-11, 03:03 PM
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https://hackaday.com/2008/12/31/refil...o2-cartridges/
looks like the link is long dead on the blog, but why not try to find something refillable and more useful?
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https://airgun-academy.pyramydair.com...o2-cartridges/
Hows that?
looks like the link is long dead on the blog, but why not try to find something refillable and more useful?
edit:
https://airgun-academy.pyramydair.com...o2-cartridges/
Hows that?
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12-03-11, 06:28 PM
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I usually find a seller on ebay who will sell a case or less for very reasonable prices.
12-05-11, 04:50 PM
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Thank you for the information. Red Rocks looks to be a great source. I just ordered 20 and hope I never use them.
12-05-11, 04:58 PM
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You might also try...
https://www.gas-depot.com/
https://www.gas-depot.com/
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12-06-11, 04:34 PM
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The ones made for BB guns have oil in them, to seal & lubricate the gun gas valves. Oil is not something you'd want inside your tubes.
If you can find some "food grade" CO2 capsules,,,,,, they are dry CO2, with no oil.
