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...

Quick Answer: Air Pistol Maintenance 

Air pistol maintenance involves keeping the pistol clean, properly lubricated, and safely stored so it continues to perform reliably and maintain accuracy. Most air pistols require only minimal routine care, including wiping down the exterior after use, occa...

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: Air Pistol Accuracy Tips 

Improving air pistol accuracy depends primarily on mastering a few core shooting fundamentals: proper grip, consistent stance, correct sight alignment, smooth trigger control, controlled breathing, and follow-through. These elements work together to stabili...

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...

Quick Answer: CO2 vs Spring vs PCP Air Pistols

CO2 air pistols use disposable carbon dioxide cartridges to power each shot and are widely used for recreational shooting, training replicas, and backyard plinking.

Spring piston air pistols generate compressed air using a mechanical spring and pist...

Quick Answer: BB Pistols vs Pellet Pistols

A BB pistol fires spherical steel BBs and is typically designed for recreational shooting, plinking, and firearm-style training. BB pistols often feature high-capacity magazines and semi-automatic operation.

A pellet pistol fires diabolo-shaped pelle...

Hunter and gunsmith Steve Criner with a deer he took with Umarex’s AirSaber. 

This blog is for hunters. If you aren’t a hunter you might want to stick around as you might find this topic interesting. 

In the bowhunting world the topic of jumping the string is well known. There are two...

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...