Sig Sauer's new MCX Virtus PCP Air Rifle The folks at Sig Air have been busy with a constant stream of CO2 pistol and BB offerings. Then came the innovative break-action ASP 20 with its novel barrel lockup design. Oh, then they decided to get into the Airsoft business. That stings by the way – if you’re wearing snug clothing. Now, it’s time for a pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) line and the company’s first offering is classic Sig. The Sig Sauer MCX Virtus PCP air rifle looks just … [Read More...] about Check Out the New Sig Sauer MCX Virtus PCP Air Rifle
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MidwayUSA Foundation Grants Over $3.4 Million to Youth Shooting Programs
Velocity Outdoor Appoints Kelly Grindle as President and Co-Chief Executive Officer
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MidwayUSA Foundation Announced 2020 Matching Program
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CMP Seeking Assistance for 2020 National Rifle and Pistol Matches
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CMP’s Monthly Match Air Gun League Final Results Now Viewable
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Air Power
Air guns, in case you haven’t noticed, are sort of a big deal these days. There are guns out there capable of everything from plinking inside your house to taking down big game. The .177 calibers of my childhood are still out there, but these days they’re commemoratives. That points to the fact that … [Read More...] about Air Power
Rattle This! The New Umarex AirSaber
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Colorado Springs Hosts Winter Air Gun Championships and Olympic Trials
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A Look at the Umarex Synergis Underlever Air Rifle
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Is That Radar in Your Pocket? A Portable Chronograph from FX Airguns.
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A Look at the Gamo Swarm Fusion 10X Gen 2 Air Rifle
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A BB Springfield Armory XD(M) from Air Venturi
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An Introduction to Decimal Scoring
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2019 Match Recap | Pyramyd Air Cup
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What’s a Foot-Pound?
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Five Tips On How To Break-In An Air Rifle
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Leininger, Fraser Top the Podium at the 2019 CMP Three-Position Sporter Nationals
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National Air Rifle Athletes Travel To Camp Perry To Compete In June
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