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The best small-bore PCP air rifle depends on what you want the rifle to do. For backyard shooting, the best platform is usually the one that feels compact, easy to manage, and simple enough to keep shooting regularly. For many buyers, that points toward rifles like the UMAREX NOT...

 

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A PCP air rifle is filled by charging its air reservoir from a high-pressure source before you shoot. In traditional PCP ownership, that source is usually a hand pump, an electric compressor, or an external tank such as a scuba or carbon-fiber tank. In Umarex’s NitroAir branch of ...

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There is no single best PCP caliber for every shooter. In small-bore PCP rifles, .177, .22, and .25 each make sense for different reasons. In broad terms, .177 usually appeals most to shooters who care about target-oriented shooting, lower pellet cost, and a lighter-feeling small-bor...

 

Welcome back to the Airgun 411 series, where we’re breaking down everything you need to know about the world of airguns. If you’ve been following along, you know we’ve covered the basics, small game hunting, and more. Now, in this fifth installment, we’re cranking up the power to talk about big...

Forgive me for coming up with such a creative title. Sometimes you just can’t church it up and you are left with being boring and succinct. As succinctly as possible, it would appear that the topic of this blog will deal with comparing PCP air rifles to each other and then, those rifles to the common .22LR rimfire caliber. If you have gathered that much, thank you.

And it’s about time. Yes, the Gauntlet 2SL in .22 and .25 have arrived. In case you need a reminder, the Gauntlet has historically used a bolt action system, but now the new generation of the Gauntlet is equipped with a side lever. We were able to introduce the .30 caliber Gauntlet SL earlier in the year and it was a huge success. We sold out in a short period of time and have been awaiting a restock. Moreover, the people who chose the G30 SL loved the side lever and love the big 24 cubic inch tank and consistent performance the Gauntlet is known for.

There’s no such thing as a free lunch. That bit of axiomatic wisdom has been, or should have been drilled into your head by this point. The truth is, if someone is standing on the street corner giving stuff away, there’s a catch to it. Likewise, there are hidden costs often associated with items on occasion. For instance, if you have purchased a higher-end trail camera you will have discovered that to get maximum use out of it, you will have to pay a monthly fee to get the images beamed through space and to your phone.

Spring brings new opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts, including squirrel hunting. Whether you're a seasoned hunter or a beginner looking to explore this sport, these tips will help enhance your springtime bushytail hunting experience.