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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Selecting an Airgun for Pest Control: Budget, Powerplant, Energy, Noise Level
Airguns are ideally suited for pest control in urban and rural environments. However, selecting the right airgun for the job can be tricky. Given the utility of pest control, folks often see their purchase as a one-off “need to deal with those darn armadillos” purchase vs. something they are going to be using recreationally. So […]
Breath Control is Only 25% of Accuracy
It’s commonly believed that 90% of accuracy issues are caused by poor breath control. While breath control is a factor, it’s only a small piece of the equation. So why is so much attention put on how we breathe when shooting? In this article, we’ll look at the four primary areas shooters need to consider […]
How to Adjust Windage and Elevation
Getting on target can be a challenge for most shooters, especially those new to the sport. How exactly do you adjust for that shot that’s two inches low and to the left? Do open sights adjust differently than a scope? Hopefully, this article will answer all these questions and help you get all your shots […]
Mechanics of a CO2 Airgun
As we dive deeper into the world of modern airguns, let’s unravel the mysteries of CO2 power plants. CO2, a distinctive airgun propellant, presents a host of advantages and a few drawbacks. Its unique properties enable manufacturers to craft airguns that function in semi-automatic and full-automatic modes. The compact size of the 12-gram CO2 cartridges […]