When talking with folks about what they are looking for in an airgun, they often talk about 100-yard accuracy. And we are not just talking “pie plate” accuracy at 100 yards, but groups averaging 1 MOA. The harsh reality is that many firearms can’t do 1 MOA at 100 yards, so asking that of an […]

Which Gamo Swarm is Right For You?
Gamo rocked the airgun world back in 2017 with the first truly reliable, mass-market auto-reloading system for breakbarrel airguns they dubbed the Swarm. It had been done somewhat in the past, but never at this level of reliability and functionality. Nearly all the other major airgun manufacturers are still playing catchup over four years later. […]

Our Favorite Break Barrel Rifles
Being asked to pick out a favorite break barrel rifle is a lot like being asked to pick our favorite ice cream. Sure there are some flavors that we may like better than others, but the entire market is full of some really good airguns. We bet that you are having a hard time picking […]

Finding Your Max Hunting Range
Knowing the effective hunting range of any given airgun has been one of the most asked questions in the airgun world. It goes without saying that airguns are a great tool for small game hunting and pesting. With modern big bore airguns, this question becomes even more relevant. So how do you know your max […]

History of the Girandoni Air Rifle
Big bore PCP airguns are a new thing, right? You really couldn’t be more wrong! When folks find out that airguns have been a major part of military history for centuries, they often look like deer in the headlights. The most iconic big bore PCP airgun has to be the Girandoni air rifle. Never heard […]

How Much PSI Can a Hand Pump Produce?
So what kind of pressure can you reasonably get from a simple hand pump? That’s easy. Today’s hand pumps can hit 4500 psi. Next article… or is there more to the story? Let’s go back 12 years. In 2008, Benjamin (Crosman Corp) released the Benjamin Discovery, and the airgun world was changed forever. It was […]

Best Air Rifle Types for Preppers
When it all hits the fan, what will you use to put food on the table? Many people are thinking just that way, and they are asking what airgun would be best in that type of situation. PCP airguns are great, but they need HPA (high-pressure air) to work and are prone to failure over […]

Top Hawke Scopes for Each Shooting Discipline
Hawke Optics have been a mainstay in the airgunning community for some time now. They represent a level of quality and value that appeals to many airgunners. But few know all that Hawke has to offer in the way of optics. That’s what we’ll get to in this article. Great Glass, Great Value As airgunners […]

Air Venturi MK4 vs MK5 Hand Pump Comparison & Review
In late 2020 Hill released the MK5 version of their awesome hand pump. Air Venturi updated their top-level hand pump offering with this new model. But, is it really better than the MK4? Does it fill with fewer pumps, and is it easier to pump? Let’s find out! Pumping to 4500 PSI So here’s how […]

5 of Our Favorite Gamo Air Guns
Gamo USA makes some awesome precision adult airguns, and they’ve been doing so for decades. They continue to push the envelope for power and performance while maintaining their exceptional value and affordability. In this post, we’ll take a look at our top five Gamo air guns. 5. Gamo Swarm Maxxim 10x Gen II Back in […]