Author Archives: Airgun Depot
Modern Airguns – Not just child’s play!
I remember when I got my hands on my first airgun. I’m pretty sure it was a Crosman or Benjamin pump of some sort. I don’t remember how old I was, but I sure remember how much fun I had shooting at just about anything. I think it’s in our blood to be “the hunter.” […]
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Catch That LEAD: Safety comes first
Ever wonder what happens to all that lead we use up target shooting? To be honest, I’m not much of a tree hugger but if there’s a way to be more ecologically responsible and it also increases safety, then why not. Since Safety is really the most important factor, let’s jump in and talk about […]
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Hatsan Striker 1000x Vortex in .25 – Airgun Review Part 2
This is Part 2 of our review of the Hatsan Striker 1000X Vortex airgun in .25 caliber. In this segment we’ll move past aesthetics and function and jump right into: Noise level Performance, Optics, Pellet Performance, Accuracy, and of course our Final Summary. Noise Level Performance The Vortex equipped 1000x topped out at around 101 […]
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Hatsan Striker 1000x Vortex in .25 – Airgun Review Part 1
It seems that more and more airgun companies are jumping on the air spring bandwagon, and with good reason. When manufactured and executed properly, air springs provide a smoother cocking and shooting cycle and can also translate into better durability and accuracy due to less hold sensitivity. One of the more recent companies to throw […]
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Printable Targets
The new Fall Airgun Targets are in! Below, you’ll find the option to download: Leaves: Leaf it all on the table and shoot the center of each leaf! Pumpkins: Shoot your own Jack-o-Lantern! Spiders: Spooky Spider Takedown for Time! Leaves Open & Print Pumpkins Open & Print Spiders Open & Print These templates can be […]
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Velocity is the most important factor right?
If you are new to airguns, and you’re anything like I used to be, then you’re looking at that box, staring at 1200 FPS on the side. Obviously this means the airgun is better than the one next to it that says 1000 FPS. I mean, doesn’t it make sense that bigger is better? If […]
Breakbarrel Airguns – Are They Reliable?
I often tell people that my first break barrel airgun was the Gamo Hunter 440. Truthfully however, my “very” first airgun was the Remington Genesis. This was my first introduction to airgunning and I was initially thrilled with my purchase. Unfortunately it was short-lived. The Genesis, which started out extremely accurate, turned out to be […]
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An Airgun Hobbyist’s Tools of the Trade
Have you ever wondered if your new airgun actually reaches the “up to” velocities stated in the marketing? I remember when I bought my second airgun. It was a Beeman GH150 22 caliber that promised up to 800 FPS. I was unbelievably excited to get in this new gun and experience “real” power. As I […]
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Filling Your PCP Airgun
In this article we are going to look at how to fill your PCP Airgun. This can be a little confusing and overwhelming for those not accustomed to the process. One of the most asked questions I get, deals with how to fill PCP, which stands for Pre-Charged Pneumatic. Before we just jump right in, […]
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How Loud is “Loud” – Decibel (Loudness) Comparison Chart
When you talk about noise with regards to airguns, there are way too many opinions out there. What is “loud” to me may not be “loud” to someone else. Also, manufactures use some pretty tricky language to talk about the amount of noise, not necessarily the level of noise. Let me see if I can […]
