Blog posts tagged with 'umarex'

In the powder burning world of firearms, having a .50 caliber rifle or handgun is big news. If it isn’t big news to you, a .50 caliber firearm will certainly leave a big impression if you are able to shoot it. Anyway you slice it, a projectile that measures ½ of an inch in diameter is something...

Many airguns are powered by CO2 cartridges. The vast majority of CO2 powered airguns use 12 gram non-threaded cartridges or capsules (whichever term you want to use) but some use larger 88 gram cartridges. Small quantities of CO2 are released when the trigger is pulled on your airgun and the CO...

Airgunning in the modern era is still as simple as it ever was, and this is because traditional airguns aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. However, most technologies tend to advance beyond the basics as the millwheel of time slowly rolls on. You can still buy a simple motorcycle for bopping ar...

I know it’s Spring. Early Spring at that. Deer season is likely not on the forefront of your mind, but you and I both know how time flies. Even with the best of intentions, we still allow things to sneak up on us.  That said, if you are one of those folks who like to plan things out, and have b...

Quick Answer: Best Air Pistols for Backyard Shooting

The best air pistols for backyard shooting are typically .177 caliber BB or pellet pistols designed for recreational target practice and plinking. Most backyard air pistols use CO₂, spring piston, or pneumatic power systems and are capable o...

The last two years I have been blessed to be a part of Umarex’s shooting team. During this time, I’ve learned a lot about shooting, and, more significantly, learned what I don’t know about shooting. I like to think I’ve been pretty open about my limitations. Shooting in competition will e...

We've held back a special surprise from you fine folks.  No SHOT Show reveal or special promotion needed, we just wanted to make this available to you, directly. We are proud to introduce the Gauntlet.. Wait, this doesn’t sound right. You know all about the Gauntlet, but the Gauntlet Limited Edi...

The Umarex USA and Umarex DE crew at the 2024 SHOT Show.

It’s that time of the year again! Every industry has its show season, and the outdoors space is no exception. We and everyone else in the Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoors Trade are set to gather in Las Vegas January 19th through the 23rd.

What seems like just a few days ago (because it was a few days ago) Team Umarex returned from Marengo, OH and the Pyramyd Air Cup.  We always love attending the ‘Cup and for a wide variety of reasons. For one, there’s a wide variety of competition. Of course the main event is 100 yard benchrest...

It was one of those warm summer mornings where the sun climbs early, the air smells faintly of cut grass, and the coffee barely cools before you’re on the road. I was heading out of the office and down to Lamar, Arkansas — a small town that, for a couple of days, was about to become the hub of som...