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Getting the Most out of your CO2 Air Rifle or Pistol

September 18, 2019 By Tom McHale

CO2 air rifles and pistols use precharged canisters of Carbon Dioxide to power their shots. Although commonly powered by 12-gram cartridges, they are available in 8g and 22g versions, as well. Shooters get excited about CO2 airguns because they represent a straightforward and rewarding way to shoot—there is no pumping, no external air tanks, and […]

Filed Under: Airguns Tagged With: Airgun Tips, Maintenance, Pyramyd Air

The Right Way to Cock a Break Barrel Airgun

December 19, 2018 By Tom McHale

Here's the important part. See that hand on the muzzle? Keep it there until you are completely finished with the cocking and loading process.

Let’s start today’s discussion with a pop quiz. Which of these activities is most likely to result in loss of a body part? Trimming your fingernails with a circular saw Checking the condition of your 1973 Chevelle serpentine drive belt while the engine is running. Cocking a break-barrel airgun incorrectly. OK, so we probably should […]

Filed Under: Airguns, Features Tagged With: Airgun Tips, safety, Sig Sauer

10 Fundamentals of Break Barrel Air Gun Shooting

December 19, 2018 By Tom McHale

Break barrel air guns have an undeserved reputation for being finicky. The mechanics of the spring inside the frame create movement that can frustrate shooters who are new to the platform. That momentum shift, though, is easy enough to understand and doesn’t have to have a negative influence on accuracy, if you follow some simple steps. […]

Filed Under: Airguns Tagged With: Airgun Tips, Break Barrel Airguns, Umarex

10 Fundamentals of Break Barrel Air Gun Shooting

August 30, 2018 By Tom McHale

Break barrel shooting

Today’s feature story is brought to you by Dave Higginbotham who writes for the Umarex USA blog. Shooting a break-barrel air rifle with top precision is indeed an art form consisting of part skill, part training, and part zen. Dave offers up some helpful tips to help you get the most out of your break […]

Filed Under: Features Tagged With: Airgun Tips, Break Barrel Airguns, Umarex

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