If you are new to airguns, and you’re anything like I used to be, then you’re looking at that box, staring at 1200 FPS on the side. Obviously this means the airgun is better than the one next to it that says 1000 FPS. I mean, doesn’t it make sense that bigger is better? If […]
Breakbarrel Airguns – Are They Reliable?
I often tell people that my first break barrel airgun was the Gamo Hunter 440. Truthfully however, my “very” first airgun was the Remington Genesis. This was my first introduction to airgunning and I was initially thrilled with my purchase. Unfortunately it was short-lived. The Genesis, which started out extremely accurate, turned out to be […]
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An Airgun Hobbyist’s Tools of the Trade
Have you ever wondered if your new airgun actually reaches the “up to” velocities stated in the marketing? I remember when I bought my second airgun. It was a Beeman GH150 22 caliber that promised up to 800 FPS. I was unbelievably excited to get in this new gun and experience “real” power. As I […]
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Filling Your PCP Airgun
In this article we are going to look at how to fill your PCP Airgun. This can be a little confusing and overwhelming for those not accustomed to the process. One of the most asked questions I get, deals with how to fill PCP, which stands for Pre-Charged Pneumatic. Before we just jump right in, […]
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How Loud is “Loud” – Decibel (Loudness) Comparison Chart
When you talk about noise with regards to airguns, there are way too many opinions out there. What is “loud” to me may not be “loud” to someone else. Also, manufactures use some pretty tricky language to talk about the amount of noise, not necessarily the level of noise. Let me see if I can […]
Crosman MTR 77 NP – Part 2 – Performance & Accuracy
Noise Level Performance: An important aspect to performance relates to the “backyard friendliness” of an airgun. While other Nitro Piston equipped Crosman guns come in around 99 to 100 DB, the MTR 77 topped out at 104.7 DB in my indoor tests. I’ll take a minute to put this into perspective and explain the importance […]
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Crosman MTR 77 NP – Part 1 – Aesthetics and Basic Function
It’s great to see companies come out with unique ideas. Whether they are new mechanical improvements, or just design changes, it’s fun to try out new products. Today we are going to take our first look at a very uniquely designed breakbarrel that’s cast off the traditional moldings for a highly tactical and modern look […]
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Pellets – Your airgun’s 4 basic food groups (Updated)
There are many different types of airgun pellets available in each caliber. Almost every pellet can be classified into one of four “food groups.” These are: wadcutter, hollowpoint, pointed, and domed. In the past, most pellets fell neatly into these groups, but as the capabilities of airguns increased, so has the creativity of pellet makers. […]
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Airgun Purposes Part 2 – CO2 & PCP Airguns
Let’s go ahead and finish up this series on the various categories and general airgun purposes. In this article we will look at CO2 powered airguns and PCP powered airguns. I’ve classed these together because both can allow for multiple shots from a single charge, and both require some sort of supporting equipment. This separates […]
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Airgun Purposes Part 1 – Spring and Multi & Single Pump Pneumatics
Knowing that each airgun type has both its strengths and weaknesses, it’s important for us to properly identify our needs so that we can match them to the perfect airgun choice. For example, if my main goal is shooting indoors at 10 yards at paper targets, then a high-powered hunting PCP airgun may not be […]
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