The Olympic opening ceremonies are tonight (August 6th) which also means quite a few shooting sports will be taking place at the world level in Rio during the next two weeks, a few of them including airguns! While we wouldn’t say that they will take center stage at the Olympics, and even taking a side […]
The Art of Breathing
As anyone familiar with shooting knows, it’s easy to understand the effect that your lungs have on accuracy. Simply hold your rifle or pistol pointed at a target and take exaggerated breaths if you want to see the importance of the art of breathing. You’ll notice how your sights move above and below your target […]
Head to Head: Smith & Wesson M&P 40 Blowback vs. ISSC M-22
Today we are matching up two CO2 blowback pistols that are fairly new to the market and that are designed with training in mind. These guns give you the look and feel of their powder burning counterparts, but is one inherently better than the other? Let’s throw them in the ring and find out! In […]
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Head to Head: Beretta CX4 Storm vs. Sig Sauer MCX
Semi-auto CO2 plinkers are some of our favorite airguns. Always ready for some quick plinking indoors or out, plus the fast action and close resemblance to their powder burner counterparts make them a great way to keep skills sharp at fraction of the price of going to the range. But what difference is there, if […]
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Review: New JSB Hunting Pellets
It’s no secret that around here at Airgun Depot we are fans of JSB pellets. Truth be told, why wouldn’t we be? We have had some great results running JSB ammunition in just about every gun that we have tested. JSB is a brand that most airgunners have come to trust when it comes to […]
Head to Head: QB78 Deluxe vs Sheridan 2260MB
Now that winter is behind us, and the warmth, sights, and smell of spring is in the air, we thought we’d pit two of our favorite CO2 plinkers. Call it the Super Flyweight CO2 Rifle Division. Both of these single shot CO2 rifles are known for their accuracy, simple reliability, and for having a plethora […]
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Airgun Hunting: Petition Your State to Change Airgun Hunting Laws
One of the great benefits of living in America is having a voice and being able to influence the laws in the state you live in. It’s upon this principle that laws can change and individuals can be the catalyst for this change. We know that the visitors reading this blog and the associated hunting […]
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Airgun Hunting: Why Hunt?
Hunting, it’s one of our favorite traditions. It’s not just a hobby, it’s a way of life. It teaches important life skills such as patience and hard work, it helps us gain a respect for wildlife and nature, and it allows us to be self sufficient and play a role in where our food comes […]
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Airgun Hunting: Picking a Scope
A good optic can make or break a set up. Many airguns (especially break barrels) will come packaged with a manufacturer scope, however the reality is that often the included scope it very basic and not suited for airgun hunting. You’ll likely want to upgrade to something more durable and higher quality. Even experienced airgunners […]
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Airgun Hunting: Choosing the Right Powerplant
Getting started in airgun hunting can be somewhat of a daunting task. There are so many opinions and ideas out there of what caliber and what power plant to use for different types and sizes of game. Often times all the buzz in airguns is centered around the latest and greatest pre-charged pneumatic guns but there are […]
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