Rapid bottle sizes

[Daztilley]

Was thinking the other day ........ what's the most used bottle size on rapids - and the reason behind it...... I put a pic on of some bottles I use and thought - why not ask the members too?

So what size bottle do you mainly use - and why??

Each member gets 2 votes in the poll - hopefully we can see what size is the most popular 👍

[Daztilley]

I voted for 200cc and I have 2 carbine mk1s - I find that the 50mm bottles are versatile and can be used below barrels as well as shrouds.
The 200cc keeps the overall weight low and a spare can be carried in a rucksack - but still gives enough shots for some hunting and plinking 👍

[angrybear]

400cc & 500cc on the mk 2
280cc & 380cc (Dr Bobs) on the MFR's

[KevG]

I voted 400cc but like different sizes for different guns.like my go to rapid as the 200cc bottle. very light and plenty of shots for a small rapid
KevG

[The Robin]

I've voted 280cc but have 100, 200, 400 and 480 carbon bottles. I have more of the 280cc bottles and been my main go to bottles for the last ten years or so

[KevG]

I've also got some of Bobs 380 bottles. very good they are to
KevG

[Daztilley]

Are they 50mm kev?

Might have to try and get one if they are mate !

[KevG]

yes same diameter as 280 cc Daz just longer
KevG

[Daztilley]

Sounds spot on Kev - you happen to know what they weigh with a valve fitted??

[KevG]

never weighed one to be honest. don't think he as any more they were one of to go with the valve threads he had made.
KevG

[Daztilley]

Ah ok thanks for the info Kev - will keep me eye out for a used one 👍

[KevG]

far as I know they were all mfr type valves
KevG

[Vard]

Gone over  to 280cc on both mine now.
Can use a shrouded barrel and still get good shot count .And aesthetically pleasing ! Lol. Ack at me..

[Andycoup]

All of mine, bar one have 480 carbon bottles, the other is a 280.

Andy.

[Squinty]

I have three 480cc Inocom bottles, one on my mk2 and two with customised BSA valves for my FAC.
And I have a couple of aluminium 400s that go on my mk1s.

I also have 200, 280 and 500cc bottles in the cupboard but as the 480s weigh pretty much the same as 280s and the 500s are weighty lumps.....they are just spares.