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| Walther Talon Magnum Field Test |
There is some debate on the forums and in the industry as to whether or not there is a viable, true 1000 fps spring-piston rifle in .22 caliber. In .177, 1000+ fps is quite achievable, but there are some ….um….robust discussions about the .22 caliber and whether or not it reaches such velocities. Well, I’ve found a 1000+ fps springer, and the nice thing is it also qualifies as an economical choice for the average shooter who wants a truly powerful .22 caliber spring-piston rifle.
Since hunting season is just around the corner, I thought I would start testing some of the new guns that I've received in the last month or two to evaluate their suitability for one of my favorite pastimes....squirrel hunting!
Read the rest of the article, where I discuss the aspects of the gun I find most interesting. I also do some testing with two different pellets and show the results of the tests.
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| From the Bench: Introduction |
"From the Bench" is a new monthly column that comes directly from the guntechs that work at Umarex USA. This first column is an overview and introduction, but subsequent columns will deal with interesting things we see on a regular basis. Interesting guns we see come through the shop, common gun misconceptions, and much more are all in the domain of what this column will cover. All the information will come directly from the gun techs.
In this first column, we briefly take a look at our gun tech area and service area. Umarex USA strives to have the best trained people for technical assistance with any of our products. Also, we know people want to talk to a live person on the phone when they call in, and our service department regularly achieves an answer rate in the high 90s. We achieved a 96.4% live answer rate in August. Come back next month for our first real gun-related issue we will talk about, straight from the most knowledgeable people on the subject here at Umarex USA.
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| Umarex USA News |
Test Fire: High Power Pistol (HPP) |
A brief roundup of some of the news highlights from the last month:
• New videos have been added to Umarex USA's Airgun YouTube channel, including ballistics gel penetration tests for several pellets, and slow motion videos.
• The inaugural local "Critical Mass" shooting event in Van Buren, AR was a success. Umarex's Cliff Eisenbarger was quoted in this news article about our new .22 guns we were showing off at the event.
• National Hunting and Fishing Day will be Saturday, September 25. For more information, please visit NHFDay.org.
• Umarex USA's Steel Storm Replica BB gun is featured on the cover of the new Eighth Edition of the Blue Book of Airguns.
• Our Specials & Closeouts section has been updated with new deals. |
Test-Fire: The High Power Pistol (HPP)
 If you look at the Umarex line of BB pistols, you’ll see several, like the HK USP, that reach or top 400 feet per second. And of these, only one has blowback (recoil) action—the HPP (“High Power Pistol”).
BB pistols powered by CO2 require a lot of gas to kick their slides back when they fire a projectile, so until the HPP, it’s been hard to find a BB gun with blowback that legitimately shot at 400 feet per second.
In this brief "test fire" overview article, we take a look at what it feels like to shoot a High Power Pistol.
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| Gun Safety |
Product Spotlight |
"Engage your brain before touching any type of gun."
Airgun Safety Video.
For those that have not had a chance yet, take a look at our short Airgun Safety video. It covers some of the important things to remember when handling an airgun. A few (of the many) points covered in the video include the following:
• Minors must always be supervised by an adult.
• Get to know your equipment. (Don't assume it operates like other guns you have used.)
• Always use the safety on the gun.
• Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, even when the safety is on.
• Be sure to keep your finger away from the trigger at all times until you are ready to shoot.
• Always assume an air gun is loaded.
• Wearing eye and ear protection is very important.
• New shooters should take a beginning shooters class in addition to studying the owner's manual.
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Walther Shot Spot Universal Laser w/ Switch
 The Shot Spot Laser, by Walther, projects a red laser dot and can be mounted on either a Picatinny or Weaver rail system. The universal mounting capabilities of the Shot Spot airgun laser make it applicable for both air pistols and air rifles. This Walther red laser sight also comes with a remote cord switch for easy operation and acquiring of your target without removing your hands from the air gun's grip.
For a tricked out or tactical look attach the Shot Spot Laser on your pellet pistol, BB gun or air rifle.
On sale now for only $21.41 Add to Cart!
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7700 Chad Colley Blvd.
Fort Smith, Arkansas 72916
Phone: 479-646-4210
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