Airguns are an ideal way to get in some trigger time. What’s even better is when you can use them to cross-train effectively to build up your firearm proficiency. Fortunately, many replica airguns are a one-to-one match for the look, feel, and operation of their firearm counterparts. One of the technologies employed to make this […]
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Best Beeman Airguns
Beeman airguns have been around for a long time. Today’s Beeman airguns have a great heritage to live up to, and fortunately there are many great Beeman airguns to take up that challenge. This article will look at some of the best that Beeman offers for value and performance. Let’s get started German vs. All […]
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How Sight Type and Scope Type Affect Accuracy
Have you ever pondered the mystery of your Point of Impact (POI) shifting between shooting sessions? One day, you’ve got everything dialed in perfectly, but a week later, you’re not hitting the same spot. It’s a puzzle, isn’t it? And as frustrating as it can be, the answer may not lie in your equipment. Let’s […]
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Olympic Air Pistol Shooting
“Pistol Shooting at the Olympics” sounds like a headline you’d want to avoid, but in reality, it’s a sanctioned event governed by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF). It’s very similar to the 10-meter rifle event we already talked about, but competitors shoot specialized pistols rather than precision rifles. Let’s talk about the event and […]
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Monthly Recap June 2024
As the summer sun shines brightly, it’s the perfect time to dive into a season filled with outdoor activities and target practice. Whether you’re hunting, plinking, or simply appreciating the craftsmanship of airguns, there’s something for you to enjoy. Game-changing Accuracy Are you seeking the ultimate shooting experience? Look no further than PCP air rifles. […]
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How Pellet Choice Affects Performance and Accuracy
Pellets are not at all like bullets. Compare the various .22 LR bullets on the shelf to the number of different .22 cal pellets. At last count, we have about 70 different .22 caliber pellets on our testing shelf. They come in all shapes, sizes, and weights. And we haven’t even begun to talk about […]
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Top Plinking Airguns – Carbines and Rifles
What makes up a “plinking” airgun? It needs to be relatively accurate, it needs to be affordable to purchase and operate, and perhaps the most important characteristic of a “plinking” airgun is that it needs to be fun to shoot. Fortunately, there are a ton of great airguns that fit the bill. Here are some […]
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Mechanics of Spring/Gas Piston
In our continuing discussion of how modern airguns work, let’s take a look at one of the most popular, powerful, and easy-to-work power plants. To keep things easy, we will refer to all airguns operated by a metal spring or a gas ram as spring airguns. While a gas ram doesn’t look like a traditional […]
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Olympic Air Rifle Competition
It’s that time again—time for the Summer Olympics. While there’s always a greater focus on track and field events, did you know that there are several Olympic shooting events? Olympians have the opportunity to compete in shotgun, pistol, and rifle events. There are even specific events for airguns. Today, we’ll take a look at the […]
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Monthly Recap May 2024
Summer is blazing it’s way toward us, it’s graduation season, and don’t forget Father’s Day is coming. With all this, we thought you could use some gift inspiration and maybe some ideas for summer fun. Top Rated Airguns Discover some of our 5-star rated airguns and customer favorites, which have earned their reputation for reliability, […]