According to Dictionary.com, a saber is a “heavy, one-edged sword, usually slightly curved, used especially by cavalry.” The term can also refer to a soldier armed with such a sword, or to similar fencing apparatus. However, the coolest use of the word saber emerges from its use as a verb. Sure, you can “saber” someone, […]
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Colorado Springs Hosts Winter Air Gun Championships and Olympic Trials
Over the next two weekends, the Colorado Springs Olympic & Paralympic Training Center plays host to the USA Shooting Winter Airgun Championships and Olympic Trials Part 1. Air rifle and para rifle competition days are Dec. 7-8, with air pistol and para pistol competition Dec. 15-16. Registration for the air pistol competition is still open […]
A Look at the Umarex Synergis Underlever Air Rifle
The Umarex Synergis is a beast of a rifle but I mean than in a loving and affectionate way. It’s got weight to it and the feel is pleasant. I much prefer a rifle with some steel for handling and stability when shooting and the Synergis has it. The underlever design is inherently muzzle heavy, […]
Is That Radar in Your Pocket? A Portable Chronograph from FX Airguns.
The best legislation ever written is Moore’s law. Back in the day, I was a techno-geek by trade, slaving away in the high-tech software business. One thing we kept front of mind was Moore’s law. It says that processing power doubles every 18 months. The kicker is that the law assumes “at the same price […]
A Look at the Gamo Swarm Fusion 10X Gen 2 Air Rifle
The original Gamo Swarm Maxxim rifle brought rapid fire to the company’s break-barrel air rifles. A clever loading device, attached to the break-action, fed a new pellet from a 10-shot magazine into the chamber with each cocking stroke. It was a neat system that allowed for faster follow up shots, especially useful when hunting. One […]
A BB Springfield Armory XD(M) from Air Venturi
If it looks like a pistol, operates like a real pistol, but you can use it in your backyard or garage, is it still fun? Ummm… yes! Apparently, the Air Venturi folks have rented office space in Geneseo, IL because there’s some nifty new Springfield Airguns showing up on the shelves. I’ve gotten my hands […]
An Introduction to Decimal Scoring
This week’s feature story comes to us courtesy of Erik Anderson Ph.D. of Orion Scoring Systems. I learned some things about decimal target scoring and thought you would also enjoy this excellent primer. By: Erik Anderson Ph.D. Many coaches, athletes, and spectators may not be familiar with ‘decimal scoring.’ Decimal scoring, after all, is relatively […]
2019 Match Recap | Pyramyd Air Cup
The 2019 Pyramyd Air Cup has come and gone, and I’ve had a few days to reflect on the happenings of the event. For the 6th time, we have taken on the tall task of providing a fun filled weekend for airgunners from all around the country, and in a few instances, the world. This […]
What’s a Foot-Pound?
We all talk about this airgun or that producing “x” number of foot-pounds, but what does that really mean? The simple answer is that a foot-pound measures kinetic energy. So, what’s kinetic energy? Simply put, it reflects the energy that something has because it’s moving. A moving car has kinetic energy. When I walk from […]
Five Tips On How To Break-In An Air Rifle
This week’s feature article is brought to you from the folks at Umarex. Hope you enjoy the tips on how to break in an air rifle! By: Mark Davis I’ve always been dubious of firearms manufacturers that claim their guns need a break-in period. Airguns, though, are a different story. For those who are new […]
