Hill Pumps MK5 PCP Pump with Dry-Pac Kit 5128-555

I bought this as an entry into filling PCP rifles. I received the MK5 pump which is supposed to be easier than the previous versions, well if it is easier then I’m glad I didn’t have an earlier mark of pump. It’s not easy, even using the suggested technique to fill a rifle from empty would be very hard work (tea breaks are needed), but it’s more manageable when used to top up an air rifles tank. On opening the box it needs assembly to be ready to use, the instructions are simply and I put the pump together in 5 minutes ready for testing. My rifle was at 140 bar and after 30 pumps it’s was back at 200 bar, I haven’t tried to get it up to the max of 230 bar as the effort does increase and I will not lie the sweat was starting to drip onto the pump. The pump feels extremely well made and the version I purchased was with the dry pac option, which I would recommend to protect your rifle from a build up of moisture in the rifles tank and shortening its life. The hills pump is not cheap, you can buy a scuba air tank for the same price, but then you have to go somewhere to get this tank refilled, and also tested every few years from manufacturing date. The other option is a high pressure compressor, these can range in price from £200 to £5000, I did look at these but I don’t shoot often enough to justify the cost of purchase and the hassle of servicing the compressor after so many hours of use was also a concern. So I purchased the hills pump, is it an effort to use - yes, is it simple to maintain - yes and that’s why I am very happy with the hills MK5 pump.

Great Pump, and a good workout! In spite of warnings over the effort needed to pump up a PCP rifle, it wasn't too difficult at all with "steady pump action". I got this cos as a beginner I didn't want to invest in a diving tank or an electric compressor. BTW I'm a not all that fit 70 +. If i can pump my gun up to 200 bar then anyone can!!

Great cardo workout, I started filling my Lyra k at 150bar to 225bsr although it was quite energetic it did the job, I'm 72 I felt it mostly in my legs. I am sure that with regular use I will become more fit to do it easily. Took me only 5 mins to get up to pressure. I'm happy with the pump.

Hard work but worth it :) Quality product and easy to assemble.

I'm a new hobby air rifle owner; not used a PCP hand pump before; had an initial problem with filling the in-built gun canister; discovered 1 O-ring was defective on nozzle but the product comes with spares so switched it over and it works OK; When I start to pump I have to push the nozzle in a couple of times but after a few cycles the pressure builds and the air valve locks and it fills good and proper. I use the pump to keep pressure topped up and whilst there's chatter online, bricks and mortar shops, and on YouTube about how hard it is to use a hand pump, for me, it was no problemo and I'm no gym freak either. It's actually really easy to pump, and it enables autonomy / bug-out freedom from unnecessary and inconvenient scuba tanks. Build quality is robust. The speed of delivery was excellent. I would recommend this.

My old pump gave up the ghost and looking for a new one, this popped up, it looked good and had good reviews so I purchased one. It arrived quickly and well packaged. These pumps are not cheap and I would be very wary of one that was. The high pressures used need to be safe and this is very safe. Its also a very good exercise!! I need to give this five stars. JC

It works well up to a high pressure. I hadn't factored in how much effort it takes to charge the pressure vessel and really should have put the cash into an electric one

Minimal assembly required, sturdy construction, simple operation. Just make sure you tighten the hose connectors enough. I can't comment on the accuracy of the pressure gauge more than to say there was a small discrepancy between the pump and the gauge on my rifle (pump read higher). Use with the "dry-pack" of moisture absorbent beads to ensure that you're filling your rifle with air that's as dry as possible. In use, it's pretty hard work, but just how much effort will depend on the size of the cylinder in your rifle. It took me about 3 minutes to pump 50shots worth of air into mine. Nowhere as convenient as a diving cylinder when you're out at the range or in the field but for filling up when you're at home, it's a really cost effective option - especially in these days of social distancing, lockdowns etc.