So the last time I talked about the Hatsan BT65 big bore rifles, the .30 cal was about perfect, with the exception of shot count, and the .35 cal needed just a little tweaking on power and range, as shot count was pretty darn good. Well, I’ve got a bit of an update for you […]
Crosman 1322 Premier Shooter’s Kit
There are some airguns that every airgunner should own. It’s not about the power, or the build quality per say, it’s about the fact that they are iconic airguns that speak to the longevity and history of this great sport. The Crosman 1322 is the .22 caliber version of the 1377. It’s a multi-pump pistol […]
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Scoping the RWS 34 – Part 3
Now to the fun part. Or, at least what I find is the fun part. Unfortunately many new airgunners find this part of the job VERY frustrating. Before we start, let’s take a look at what’s going on in general. Do you remember right triangles? When you sight in a scope you are adjusting the […]
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Scoping the RWS 34 – Part 2
Now that we’ve gotten the correct base, proactively dealing with any possible barrel droop and/or scope slipping issues, it’s time to pick the right scope. Picking the right scope for a magnum springer is critical. The unique and harsh recoil caused by the piston slamming into the front of the compression chamber causes all manner […]
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Scoping the RWS 34 – Part 1
It’s time to get back to my RWS 34 .177. In my opinion, every airgun hobbyist should own an RWS 34 at some point in their lives. I don’t know that you can truly call yourself an airgunner if you haven’t! But, that’s just my opinion. My RWS 34 .177 is through the break-in period […]
Holiday Buying Guide – Rifles
If there were a lot of pistols to choose from, multiply that by about 3 and you’re staring at about 600 options on AirgunDepot.com alone! Fortunately they’ve created a tool that can help you refine your options. As part of their new site launch, Airgun Depot incorporated their new “Airgun Finder.” It can help you […]
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Holiday Buying Guide – Air Pistols
First things first… If you are wondering what might be the right airgun for you, be sure to try out Airgun Depots new Airgun Finder system. It’s designed to help you narrow down your options and show you airguns that are proven to deliver in their specific area of use. Now on to this article. […]
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Umarex Fuel .177 – Part 2
Before I launched into part 2 of the review, I decided to take my own advice and mount a Hawke 2-7×32 AO Sport HD IR scope to this rifle. I used the mounts that came with the Fuel which seem to be adequate so far. The reasons I opted to replace the scope are as […]
Umarex Fuel .177 – Part 1
What do most new airgunners want these days? Specifically what do most new airgunners who are looking for alternatives to traditional firearms look for these days? I speak to a lot of them and they seem to be looking for that airgun that simulates their firearms but for a fraction of the purchase and operating […]
Umarex APX Multi-Pump Airgun – Part 2
There are so many advantages to airguns over traditional firearms when it comes to training new shooters. First, you have greatly increased safety. You never want to take that for granted however, as it’s critical to follow proper safety guidelines at all times. Another advantage is the reduced cost. Ammo today, especially .22LR, is certainly […]
