BEST BUYS Umarex ReadyAir Compressor

Mat Manning tries out Umarex’s ReadyAir Compressor and finds it

“If, like me, you use a pre-charged airgun for most of your shooting, you will appreciate its recoilless firing cycle and the level of accuracy it makes possible. It is also likely that you are aware of what a pain it can be when you have a gun that needs to be refilled with high-pressure air on a regular basis. “For years, I laboured away with a stirrup pump to keep my PCPs filled. Eventually, I gave in to the temptation of buying a diving tank, and immediately savoured the ease of filling my airguns

Need To Know

n MODEL: ReadyAir Compressor n MANUFACTURER: Umarex n TYPE: Portable air compressor n DIMENSIONS: 37 x 37 x 23cm (14.5 x 14.5 x 9in) n WEIGHT: 10kg (22lb) n MAXIMUM FILL PRESSURE: 300 bar n WEBSITE: bisley-uk.com n PRICE: £839.95 at the turn of a tap. The only downside to using a tank is that you also need to have it refilled, which usually means going to a shop with a compressor. This arrangement can work well enough, but not for people who live in remote areas, and none of us need reminding of the struggle to get our tanks refilled during Covid lockdowns.

“One of the latest models to hit the shops is the Umarex ReadyAir Compressor, which promises a dependable, portable and—most significantly— ever-ready air supply. Distributed in the UK by John Rothery Wholesale, the ReadyAir charges to a pressure of 300 bar and retails for £839.95. That is quite a sum of money, but having used this compressor for a few weeks, I can confirm that the price tag is justified and this piece of kit has been built to last. If you have one or two shooting friends who live close to you, it could be a good idea to club together and buy one to share.

“The first thing to strike me about the ReadyAir compressor was that it’s very compact. It measures about 37cm long by 37cm high by 23cm deep— and that includes the parts that jut out from it. That