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Monthly Recap February 2023
If you’re tired of being cooped up all winter and looking for a way to make the most of your time outdoors as the weather warms up, then try plinking. Plinking is the act of shooting small targets, like cans or bottles, that make “plink” sound when you hit them. It’s a great way to […]
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5 Reasons to Pick up a BB Gun
Do you remember your first airgun? Chances are that it was a spring gun like the Daisy Red Ryder or maybe a multi-pump pneumatic like the Crosman 760. Both guns shoot steel BBs, which are the premier ammo of choice for the entry-level airgun. Most airgunners eventually move beyond the “lowly” BB rifle on their […]
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How to Make an Old Gun New Again
Like with every hobby, there are affordable entry-level products that we buy to get started. They are usually big box products that are more disposable than repairable. Of course, this is not always the case, but generally speaking, it’s the natural course. But if it’s a hobby that grabs our attention, our interests and experiences […]
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How to Improve Accuracy with Any Airgun
Getting consistent accuracy from your airgun can be a challenge, but you can do a few things to get the most out of any airgun. Let’s take a look at some simple things any airgunner can do. Most airguns have the same accuracy-improving fixes, but springer and gas ram guns are unique. Seeing as they […]
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Best Practices for Mounting & Sighting a Scope
Whether you’ve just purchased your first airgun with a bundled optic or you’re a seasoned pro, you’ll want to get your new scope mounted and sighted so you can get out and enjoy your airgun. Or, maybe you’re getting your gear set up for going out into the field for some hunting. Well, this guide […]
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Monthly Recap January 2023
The new year seems to have started off on the right foot and looks set to plod along nicely for airgunners. It’s a Great Time for Airgunning Shot Show 2023 was full of new products from some heavy hitters like Air Venturi, Umarex, Diana, AirForce, JTS, Hatsan, Hawke, Element, and Leapers. Several new airguns, new […]
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Top Backyard Airguns
Airguns allow us to get in more trigger time. Usually, this will be in the comfort of our own backyard. The biggest concern most backyard shooters need to consider is the loudness of their airgun. Backyard-friendly airguns need to be quiet, and fortunately, most of today’s airguns focus on keeping things quiet. Let’s look at […]
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How to Build a Backyard Shooting Range
One of the great things about airguns is their ability to bring shooting sports to our backyards. So, some of us may have a BIG backyard with hundreds of acres at our disposal where shooting firearms would not be any problem, but that’s going to be the exception rather than the rule. Most of us […]
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Do You Need a Pellet Sizer?
If you’ve ever shot competitively or know someone that’s shot competitively, then you know that ammo selection is extremely important. Ask any .22LR benchrest shooter, and they’ll be able to tell you the exact ammo batch that performs best in their competition rifle. Do airgunners need this kind of attention to detail? You better believe […]
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Pros & Cons of Hunting with Airguns
It’s hunting season, so more and more folks will head out and go hunting with their airguns. But is hunting with an airgun the same as hunting with a firearm? Well, in so much as you are pointing a stick that sends a chunk of lead at high velocity toward your intended target, yes. But […]