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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...

In recent years, Pre-Charged Pneumatic (PCP) air rifles have become the gold standard for serious airgun shooters. Offering superior power, precision, and versatility, these advanced airguns are ideal for everything from target shooting to big-game hunting. In Part Four of the Airgun 411 series, w...

Pre-Charged Pneumatics are and have been increasingly popular for the past decade. With each new airgun there’s always a list of specifications that are published. People like myself like to go straight to the specification section of any product. While the description is likely full of the same information as listed in the specifications, some initial questions can be answered by checking out the specs first.

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.

Once upon a time Waylon Jennings asked in song, “Don’t you think this outlaw bit’s done got out of hand?” The 70s were wild and (good) Country music was rebelling from the “countrypolitan” sounds that had taken over Nashville. The change was needed, although it wasn’t for everyone. Some people will insist on the same old pablum they’ve been consuming for years and years. But sometimes you have to break a few rules, a few windows, or a few hearts to make something really good happen. We think we have done just that with the Umarex Komplete™ Nitrogen Cartridge Rifle (NCR) pre-charged pneumatic air rifle system.

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.

In the world of pew-pews power sells. Speed sells. Excess sells… that is until it becomes really painful to shoot. Anyone who has ever shot a .357 Magnum from a lightweight snub nose revolver can attest to this. In a pinch or under stress, it won’t matter, but just going to the range and shooting a few boxes of ammo from such a lightweight and powerful handgun is going to leave a painful reminder in your hand.