How long can a pcp stay cocked for?

[hw97 8]

Just got myself a hw100 the other day my first gas rifle an was wondering how long you can keep it cocked for is there a rough time limit or anything tha you lads keep them cocked?

[ftm 3,357]

you can keep it cocked for as long as you want mate but i tend to fire mine off once ive finished a days hunting-billy-ps dont 4get to keep safety on if your walking about with it cocked tho

[hw97 8]

Thanks for the reply billy i always leave the safety on mate an unload before it go's in the bag or finish up for the day / night can never be to safe ay

[pianoman 3,587]

You are a human being with human failings.

 

Never EVER keep your rifle on cocked young fella. No matter how long it will stand up to it. It is just the easiest thing in the world to forget your rifle is cocked and loaded as it is, without tempting it further!

 

In the hunting field, you should be able to leave it ready to fire for a good few hours. But this is the only place to do it and be aware of it. Don't even think of trying this anywhere else.

 

Sorry to sound like your old dad leaping on a point here but, trust me, hitting someone you love in the face because YOU forgot your rifle was cocked and loaded is not something you want to experience! I was the one at the getting-shot end. It's bloody awful. My cousin has not forgiven himself yet and I've never forgotten it....After 45 years!

 

Safety first and always. No risks.

 

Alright mate?

 

Pianoman

Edited August 28, 2012 by pianoman

[Tron 173]

The above replies are correct, as said NEVER, NEVER, leave a rifle cocked I witnessed a mate taking his Daystate from his slip and pulling the trigger as he did so. His rifle was still cocked from the last time he used it, fortunatly the pellet hit earth so no damage was caused but how about if one of his sons had taken it from his slip and pointed it at someone?? It dont bear thinkinking about.

[secretagentmole 1,701]

Hence the old adage. Always treat a gun as if it were loaded!

[pianoman 3,587]

Too bloody true Mike! It is just the bloody easiest thing to forget. And the worst thing you will never forget.

Edited August 28, 2012 by pianoman

[hw97 8]

Thanks men i didnt mean leaveing it cocked in the house or gun bag just when waiting for something to show up ive only ever used springers an they say dont leave the spring under pressure too long thought it mite of been the same with the seals on a pcp info grately appreciated thow thanks chaps

 

[jmj121 30]

In the field, you would be ok to leave a HW100 cocked.... but like everybody says ALWAYS clear the breach and leave it unloaded when ever your storing it ...

[pianoman 3,587]

For practical purposes you can actually leave a spring rifle cocked for a good few hours with no loss of power from the spring. I leave mine on like this every time I'm out and done so for years and it's done no sign of harm to the rifles I use.

 

A PCP, I understand, you can leave cocked and ready all day without loss of power or damage. So for practical hunting, it's a benifit. But, it is also very dangerous. I'll admit, I still get caught out sometimes. Not many, but just enough to treat air rifles with the greatest of respect.

 

There is a real and very possible danger you could return home from an uneventful day with your rifle still cocked with a pellet loaded and that is what you MUST be aware of. Unload and check unload before you leave the field for home.

 

Thanks for taking our concern in the spirit it was written hw97. We just want you to be safe and sound mate.

 

All the best.

 

Simon