Umarex is known the world over as being the King of Replicas. We have important license agreements with some of the most popular firearms brands on the planet and as a result, we make many officially licensed replicas in both 6mm airsoft and .177 calibers. But our love for replicas doesn’t just...

Options. It’s good to have options when you need them. Think of trying to change out a part on your car with only one tool.  All the bolts might be the same size, but one might require a deep socket, another might call for a ratchet wrench, and still yet another might call for a 12 point socket...

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Air-powered bowfishing equipment, including PCP arrow-launching systems and air archery platforms, may not be specifically addressed or permitted under the laws and regulations of every state, province, water body, or local jurisdiction. Regulations involving bowfishing,...

The Western film genre has its ups and downs. Hollywood might not be in a swell of cowboy movies at the moment, but they always come back. They always do. That said, there are some massive hit movies in the genre, successful at the box office and in fans' hearts all across the world.  Here’s a ...

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Air-powered bowfishing equipment, including PCP arrow-launching systems and air archery platforms, may not be specifically addressed or permitted under the laws and regulations of every state, province, water body, or local jurisdiction. Regulations involving bowfishing,...

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The best entry-level PCP air rifle is usually not the cheapest one. It is the one that makes PCP ownership feel manageable from the start. For most first-time buyers, that means a rifle with a realistic fill method, a platform that is easy to handle, and a caliber that does not pu...

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Air-powered bowfishing equipment, including PCP arrow-launching systems and air archery platforms, may not be specifically addressed or permitted under the laws and regulations of every state, province, water body, or local jurisdiction. Regulations involving bowfishi...

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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...