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How to Choose the Right Airgun for You

 

Back in the dark ages (the 20th century) there wasn’t a lot to choose from when it came to pellet gun calibers. There was .177 and .22 that were commonly available and that was pretty much it. And in some places, .22 pellet ammo was sort of hard to come by. But that was a long time ago. These d...

2025 Father’s Day Gift Guide

 

 

 

I don’t even wear ties. I have a tie, in the rare event that I’ll need it, but, no, you will not find me wearing a tie with anything that resembles frequency. So much for that stereotypical Father’s Day gift.  I do wear socks, but, once again, my highly predictable clothing choices reign....

Best Air Rifles for Squirrel Hunting: Part 2 of 2

The fastest growing segment of the airgun market is the pre-charged pneumatic or PCP segment. PCP airguns require a source of high pressure air. This is a very substantial consideration for a hunter or shooter looking to get into PCP airgunning, but there are some shortcuts that have proven to be hi...

Best Air Rifles for Squirrel Hunting: Part 1 of 2

 

Squirrel hunting is a big thing in many areas of the country and increasingly small game hunters are reaching for air rifles to hunt with. Squirrel hunting is a family activity, a right of passage for young hunters who have much to learn about respect for guns, respect for the environment, and ...

Can you Shoot a Pellet Gun in City Limits?

 

We see this question quite often in the various places where we interact with our customers. Many of these people are just looking to solve garden pest problems. Some are wanting to shoot recreationally, and some are looking to practice for competition. The question remains, can I shoot a pelle...

What is the Most Realistic Air Pistol?

 

Is there an air pistol that fits the bill of the most realistic air pistol?  Specifically, the answer is no.  In general, the answer is a resounding YES!  Now to ‘Splain ourselves. 

 

The most realistic air pistols will have the following characteristics: 1 to 1 size ratio, blowback operation...

Top Three Things Every BB Gun Owner Should Know

 

One of the best things you can do is give the gift of BB gun fun at Christmas. It’s nearly as good to give this gift to yourself. BB guns have come a long way since the 1980s but in general some things are still very true about them. Number one, they are fun. First hand experience, to anecdotal...

The Best Air Pistol on the Market?
“The best”-- it’s a subjective term in cases of preference and definitive in terms of a race or track performance. When it comes to marketing and selling stuff, “The Best” is often proclaimed on a certain product to get your attention– “Best in class towing capacity”, “Best sounding speakers under $XXX” and on and on.
Umarex Airguns Fit Your Lifestyle

 

Recently one of our retail partners relayed a story to us about one of their customers.  Said customer came in and bought a full PCP set-up made up of a rifle, HPA compressor, ammo and optics.  He took this all home and... decided it wasn’t for him. He went back to the store to discuss with the...

Fresh Air and No Pump– The Synergis Elite

 

Some surprises are good and welcome. Others are not so welcome. For me and likely you, too, surprise expenses are always a downer. Just the other day I woke up to a flat battery in my truck. A “good” car battery these days is well north of $200.  Rats. Such is life. 

 

When it comes to air ri...