Author Archives: Airgun Depot

This is a great subject and one we get questions about all the time. What is the appropriate cost balance for an optic to an airgun? We would say it’s a matter of preference. We’re not here to tell you that you shouldn’t put the Zeiss LRP S5 5-25×56 on your Hatsan Hydra QE Budget […]

It is very easy and many people fall into it. Common shooting mistakes that have a great affect on your accuracy or should I say lack thereof. Shooting an air pistol like the Springfield Armory TRP 1911 Co2 BB Pistol is much different, in some ways, than shooting the Air Venturi Avenger G2 PCP. In […]

There are a few key elements to accuracy and one of them is timing your trigger pull. Shooting has many different applications such as; target practice, competition, hunting, just to name a few. The timing of your trigger pull is basically the same, but at times requires more skill than others. Skill may come easy […]

Everything, Yes Everything! Everything requires maintenance and so do Co2 airguns. If you were to purchase a Magnum Research Desert Eagle L6 CO2 Blowback BB Pistol, you may be under the impression that all you’ll ever need to do is purchase new Air VenturiCo2 12 Gram Cartridges and Air Venturi Steel BB’s. Don’t settle in […]

Retaining Velocity People shoot airguns all the time without understanding what the BC means or is. BC is the Ballistic Coefficient of a projectile. It determines the resistance to air drag. The higher the BC the more resistance and the better ability it has to retain its velocity.  Why is retaining velocity important? Accuracy, distance, […]

Variables to Decipher Through This is a great question, but I guarantee not everyone is asking it. Most would assume not, at least that’s what I assume. There are a lot of variables to decipher through to come to the conclusion if a BB is reusable.  Yes, it comes down to inspecting each individual BB, […]

Do you ever wonder if lead free pellets are worth it? The cost is significantly more than your average lead pellets. Let’s compare the lead-free Predator GTO’s 11.75 grain pellets in .22 caliber to the Predator JSB Jumbo Exact Heavy Diabolo 18.13’s in .22.  The Predator GTO’s are available in tins of 200 for almost twice […]

Enjoying the Sport Accuracy is key to shooting well and we might even add, and key to enjoying the sport. Not everyone picks up a pellet or BB gun and shoots accurately. If this is your experience, no reason to put them away and give up. There are fun ways to sharpen your aim, so […]

A spring piston air rifle can be dangerous if not maintained, did you know that? Maintenance is key to a fully functioning and safe airgun. It’s wise to keep note of a few things when shooting a springer. When you first receive your new Diana 34 EMS take it to the range and get to […]

If you’ve searched for big bore air rifles lately, you’ll find more than you’d care to. The more you find, the more there are to choose from, and that can be an issue. In this blog we’ll discuss the top ten in hopes of helping narrow your decisions beginning at the tenth.  10. Benjamin Airbow […]