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The Anatomy of an Airgun Scope Part 1
There’s a lot more to an Airgun Scope than meets the eye. More and more airguns come bundled with them, some are decent while others make good paperweights. How do you know what to look for when making an airgun purchase that includes a bundled optic? Or, how do you know how to pick the […]
Giving Back: Veterans Edition
In 2012, we held our first “Give Back” sweepstakes and gave away a signed Gamo Bone Collector air rifle along with several other air rifles. We received hundreds of entries that time and we decided to do it again, but with a little twist. This time, we wanted to honor two Veterans who have sacrificed […]
What should I expect, and look for, in my first budget conscience airgun? – Part 2
So let’s jump into part 2 of this series. In this segment, we’ll look at the various mechanical options along with bundled optics and some of the various triggers on the market. Again, we’re looking at budget conscience ($250 ish) airguns. Gas Piston or Metal Spring, that IS the question You’re going to come across […]
What should I expect, and look for, in my first budget conscience airgun? – Part 1
As I sit down to write this article I start to flash back to my early days of airgunning. I had no idea what to expect and every turn was another learning experience. My hope with these next two articles is to help those new to airgunning have a better understanding of what to expect […]
Ruger Talon Part 2 – Performance, Accuracy, & Final Summary
In Part 1 of the Ruger Talon from Umarex USA we looked at the aesthetics and function. In this segment we’ll take a look at performance, accuracy and of course our final summary. Performance Like the Ruger Air Hawk, the Ruger Talon is a 1000 FPS class airgun when shooting lightweight lead pellets. After a […]
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Ruger Talon Part 1 – Aesthetics and Basic Function
So far 2013 has been a great year for airgunners. There are so many new products hitting the market that it’s easy to lose track. Umarex USA has certainly hit the ground running releasing several new airguns filled with new features. The new Ruger Talon is one of these new products. Some of the new […]
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How to Sight an Airgun
Before you shoot your new gun for the first time, you must align its sights with the flight path of the BB or pellet. Even though your gun is brand new and fresh from its box, it is very likely that things are not lined up as they should be… the same holds true for […]
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Which Airgun is “Better or Best” Part 5 – No Nonsense Small Game Hunting
Well we’ve reached the end of this series as we wrap up with airguns best suited for hunting applications. Before we start, let’s go back over what we’ve covered so far. As a note, I’ve kept the focus to airguns that fall under the $350 price point. Catching up… The first question was: “What airgun […]
Which Airgun is “Better or Best” Part 4 – .22 Airguns
Our next group of “Better or Best” airguns is perhaps the most requested. The question usually comes over like this: “What is the best hunting airgun for under $350 that is quiet, accurate, and is good for target practice too?” So this means we are looking for something that is economical to shoot for target […]
What Airgun is “Better or Best” Part 3 – Target shooting only?
It’s rare but it does happen that I speak to folks that are only interested in target shooting or plinking. There are many good reasons for someone to desire an airgun for this purpose. Trigger time is trigger time. The more time you spend on the trigger, the more you are developing muscle memory and […]
