If you’ve been following my airgunner journey over the last few years, you know one thing has stayed consistent across all my builds, pushing platforms past their stock limits in pursuit of ultimate performance. Whether it’s a big bore .50 cal airgun I use for big game hunting or compact .22 caliber precision marksmanship rigs shooting slugs subsonic, but with heavy for caliber / high BC slug profiles, there’s one limiting factor every airgunner hits eventually: air capacity.
That’s where Saber Tactical steps in.
Most airgunners know Saber Tactical as the go-to brand for turning FX and other leading airgun manufacturer platforms into highly refined instruments of precision. From rail systems and adjustable buttstocks to tactical grips and Arca Swiss mounts, Saber Tactical earned its reputation by transforming airguns into competition-grade tools of marksmanship. But what gets less attention and honestly deserves a whole lot more, is what Saber Tactical has done for the world of air source management and onboard air expansion for your airgun rigs.
And if you shoot like I shoot, that’s a game-changer.
The Air Equation: Precision + Power = Consumption
Let’s back up for a minute. Years ago, when I transitioned from big bore airgun hunting setups to high-power small-bore platforms, I realized something quickly: air consumption didn’t go down, it went up because of how I choose to shoot smaller caliber airguns. You might be shooting smaller calibers, but once you start pushing heavy for caliber 40-grain .22 slugs at over 1,000 FPS, your shot count drops fast.
In big bore shooting, externally tethered air is the norm. That’s how we’ve traditionally fed .45 and .50 caliber airguns with the volume they need for a long day of shooting at the bench. But when small calibers started creeping into rimfire power territory, the same air limitations followed.
The difference? We didn’t want to tether anymore. Competition shooters and hunters alike need mobility, and that meant onboard air had to increase.
Enter the Saber Tactical Dual Bottle Adapter.
Doubling Your Air, Doubling Your Potential
One of the most transformative upgrades I’ve ever added to an airgun is Saber Tactical’s dual bottle adapter. This simple, rock-solid innovation allows you to run two air bottles in parallel, effectively doubling your onboard volume.
I’ve run dual 700cc bottles on custom FX Impact builds, yes, that’s 1400cc of air on tap. Pair that with a 700mm or 800mm barrel and you’ve unlocked a whole new class of performance. You can now push the heaviest-for-caliber slugs from Zan, AirMarksman, and Corbin at extreme long-range velocities without choking your shot count.
And here’s the best part: the build looks awesome. I get the most compliments on my dual-bottle builds. That symmetrical dual-bottle setup gives your rifle a sleek, balanced profile that’s as functional as it is aesthetic.
Whether you're running a 300cc compact or a massive 700cc bottle, the dual adapter transforms your platform into a long-range precision tool with tons of shot capacity.
Air Is Freedom, Especially On the Road
Another area where Saber Tactical shines is travel and tank accessories. I’ve flown with my airguns across the country more times than I can count. And if you’ve ever played TSA roulette with a pressurized bottle still attached, you know the drill.
Some agents don’t blink. Others want to see without a doubt that every bottle is degassed and the pin valve removed.
The FX bottle pin valve removal tool from Saber Tactical is a must-have if you fly. I never travel without it. Pop the valve, show TSA your bottle is safe, and reinstall it when you hit the range or hunting grounds. It’s simple, smart, and solves a very real problem for those of us who live out of Pelican travel cases.
The Tank Valve: Form Meets Function
Let’s talk about your main air supply: your carbon fiber fill tank. Most shooters overlook the tank valve, until they use a bad one.
Saber Tactical’s premium tank valve is what every air tank should have:
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Oversized knobs for easy manipulation (especially when wearing gloves)
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Large, readable pressure gauges
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Whip retainer port to keep dust and grime off your fill line
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Ergonomic handle for easier tank carry and control
It’s rugged, intuitive, and built with the same thoughtful design language you see across their entire lineup.
The Tank Bag: Built for Abuse (Just Ask PJ)
Let’s be honest… air tanks take a beating. They get tossed in trucks, dragged across ranges, and stuffed under benches. I’ve had the privilege of running one of the first prototype tank bags Saber Tactical ever made, that original OG ripstop green version. I’ve dragged that thing through everything from muddy woods and jungle to snow-packed fields to the gravel shooting line at the Rocky Mountain Airgun Challenge and it’s never let me down.
And if you ask PJ Clarke, one of our lead technical subject matter experts here at DonnyFL and Saber Tactical, he’ll tell you exactly what kind of abuse we’re talking about. PJ never misses a chance to roast me about how I pack gear, or more accurately, how I don’t. According to him, I transport precision shooting equipment the way most people haul firewood. And honestly? He’s not wrong.
Truth is, I’m the target audience for why these tank bags are built the way they are. I don’t baby my gear. I use it. I expect it to perform. If it can’t hold up to mud, gravel, and 500 miles of Midwest back roads in the bed of a pickup, it’s not going in my kit.
That original green bag? Still holding strong after years of use and abuse. But the new space gray version, Saber’s latest iteration, raises the bar even higher. It’s got a roomier fit for today’s larger 100 cu-ft tanks, easier whip access, and bigger external pockets. It looks great, works even better, and if I’m being honest, PJ probably sleeps better at night knowing even if I am dragging my tank bag around across the ground by the shoulder strap, my fill tank will be safe from damage.
Long story short, if you treat your gear like a precision instrument and a rugged tool built for real-world conditions, the Saber Tactical tank bag belongs in your lineup. Just ask PJ. Or better yet, don’t. I’ll never live it down.
From Tactical Mods to Practical Upgrades
One of the lesser-known but most cost-effective Saber Tactical upgrades is the bottle clamp with built-in Arca or Picatinny rail.
For anyone running a bottle-forward airgun that doesn’t come with a bottom rail, especially entry or mid-tier models, this is your gateway to tripod and bipod stability. You simply clamp it onto the bottle, and suddenly you’ve got a rock-solid mount point for your favorite bipod.
And for those of us running long bottles (hello, 700cc), the ability to push your bipod further forward makes a noticeable difference in benchrest stability and recoil control. For the price, it’s one of the best upgrades out there.
Why It All Matters
Saber Tactical has built a reputation around precision, and rightfully so. But what keeps me coming back, year after year, build after build, is how they think through the entire shooting ecosystem.
Airguns are only as good as the infrastructure supporting them. You can have a perfectly tuned airgun, the best barrel in the world, and high-BC slugs, but if you’re choking out on air or fighting with flimsy mounts, you’re limiting your potential.
With air source innovations like the dual bottle adapter, travel-ready valve tools, rugged tank bags, and simple but effective clamp-on rails, Saber Tactical has proven they’re just as focused on logistical performance as they are on precision shooting refinement.
They make tools for shooters who don’t just shoot, they travel, compete, test, and push limits. Just like I do.
Final Thoughts: Air is Everything
In the precision airgun world, air isn’t just fuel, it’s freedom. It’s the difference between a frustrating amount of air fills while burning through an entire tin of pellets while tuning or just ripping off magazine after magazine watching your pressure guage stay above that regulated pressure line. It’s the line between leaving your fill tank in the truck or dragging it across a field. It’s what lets us forget about shooting tethered and just head to the field with tons of on board shots.
Saber Tactical gets that. They’ve been in the trenches with us in the airgunner community long enough to understand that precision doesn’t stop at the end of your muzzle, it extends to every component of your setup.
So if you’re building up your next custom airgun rig, or just want to make your current setup more capable, start with your air system. Double your onboard capacity. Reinforce your support gear. Make every fill count.
And trust Saber Tactical to get you there.
