I’ve heard it seven ways till Sunday with people comparing the cost of “Airguns” to “Real” guns. In the end it’s not about the money, it’s about the shooting and the sport. Let me try to explain. In the Beginning I need to back up a bit because in the beginning I was one of […]
Understanding more about scopes and angles
If you are a shooter that relies on optics to get the job done, then you know exactly why your mounting hardware and scope setup is so important. You may have a great scope and a great airgun, but if the equipment that connects the two is not up to par, and it’s not setup […]
The Anatomy of an Airgun Scope Part 2
In our last article, we looked at the basics of what makes up your typical airgun scope. As we move forward with part two, were going to take a look at some of the advanced features found on many of today’s modern airgun scopes. Variable power One of the benefits of scoping your air rifle […]
The Anatomy of an Airgun Scope Part 1
There’s a lot more to an Airgun Scope than meets the eye. More and more airguns come bundled with them, some are decent while others make good paperweights. How do you know what to look for when making an airgun purchase that includes a bundled optic? Or, how do you know how to pick the […]
Giving Back: Veterans Edition
In 2012, we held our first “Give Back” sweepstakes and gave away a signed Gamo Bone Collector air rifle along with several other air rifles. We received hundreds of entries that time and we decided to do it again, but with a little twist. This time, we wanted to honor two Veterans who have sacrificed […]
What should I expect, and look for, in my first budget conscience airgun? – Part 2
So let’s jump into part 2 of this series. In this segment, we’ll look at the various mechanical options along with bundled optics and some of the various triggers on the market. Again, we’re looking at budget conscience ($250 ish) airguns. Gas Piston or Metal Spring, that IS the question You’re going to come across […]
What should I expect, and look for, in my first budget conscience airgun? – Part 1
As I sit down to write this article I start to flash back to my early days of airgunning. I had no idea what to expect and every turn was another learning experience. My hope with these next two articles is to help those new to airgunning have a better understanding of what to expect […]
Ruger Talon Part 2 – Performance, Accuracy, & Final Summary
In Part 1 of the Ruger Talon from Umarex USA we looked at the aesthetics and function. In this segment we’ll take a look at performance, accuracy and of course our final summary. Performance Like the Ruger Air Hawk, the Ruger Talon is a 1000 FPS class airgun when shooting lightweight lead pellets. After a […]
Ruger Talon Part 1 – Aesthetics and Basic Function
So far 2013 has been a great year for airgunners. There are so many new products hitting the market that it’s easy to lose track. Umarex USA has certainly hit the ground running releasing several new airguns filled with new features. The new Ruger Talon is one of these new products. Some of the new […]
How to Sight an Airgun
Before you shoot your new gun for the first time, you must align its sights with the flight path of the BB or pellet. Even though your gun is brand new and fresh from its box, it is very likely that things are not lined up as they should be… the same holds true for […]