Hatsan’s ZADA break barrel air rifle is an exceptional entry-level, spring-action airgun that boasts a refined design and precise engineering, making it an optimal beginner shooting platform.
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A Civilian Legal Bazooka? Meet the ‘Carl Gustaf’ from Umarex — SHOT Show 2023
BY Jeff Cramblit Updated: January 30, 2023Umarex, who is well known for its precision and hunting air rifles had the best thing on the firing line: an airsoft anti-tank replica that fired a 2 ½ inch plastic ball filled with airsoft pellets.
Umarex Chops the Hammer Model Down to Carbine Size — SHOT Show 2023
BY Jeff Cramblit Updated: January 18, 2023Umarex has had great success with the Hammer Model .50 caliber air rifle, but it was a bit cumbersome for some applications. So obviously it made sense to develop a carbine version. This makes the rifle easier to hold up while shooting offhand, easier to maneuver while hunting, and a lot handier in confined spaces [...]
The Semi-Auto Benjamin Marauder is the Gun Nut’s Air Rifle
BY Jordan Michaels Updated: May 16, 2021The Semi-Auto Benjamin Marauder might be the nearest stand-in for the .22-caliber firearms we used to know and love. The Marauder can push a 14.3-grain pellet 900 feet-per-second (fps) at the muzzle, making it powerful enough to take small game and accurate enough to hit a one-inch target at 50 yards.
Serious Punch! 50 Caliber Airforce Airguns’ Texan LSS .50 CF – Reviewed
BY Riley Baxter Updated: August 3, 2024Airguns are not limited to what they used to be: guns for training children on gun safety. These days, airgun technology is advancing to the point where we can shoot heavier projectiles faster than ever before out of production rifles. Because of this, they are a great option to take out hunting! This Texan LSS .50 CF will produce up to 750 ft./lbs of energy, which is as much as a .357 Mag or 44 Mag in some cases. Yes, this is hard to believe, but not when you are holding a 600 grain slug in your hand.
Stuck at Home? Ten Ways to Train and Thrive
BY Mark Miller Updated: March 22, 2020Many of us are working from home or remaining out of the public for a while. With time on your hands, you can binge-watch Netflix and overeat or you can study something useful and train. As a trainer, I have some suggestions for you based on what am I doing and some of my favorite training systems.
Virtually Silent Plinking With Umarex’s Fusion 2
BY Levi Sim Updated: March 18, 2020Owners of the original Fusion rifle see the distinctive suppressor is still integrated on the barrel, but they will note the 2’s stock now has a taller pistol grip. The original was also a single shot rifle with two 12-gram CO2 cylinders. Fusion 2 now has a 9-round rotary magazine coupled with the bolt action for faster followup shots and much more CO2 capacity.
A 50 Cal Rifle Shipped to Your Door: AirForce Airgun’s Texan .50-CF – SHOT Show 2020
BY Riley Baxter Updated: January 22, 2020Because this is an air rifle, it is not constrained by the laws surrounding firearms, which means that there are no age restrictions and you can have it shipped to your front door. Also, sound moderators are not under the ATF’s watchful eye; allowing you to have an airgun suppressor shipped to you with no wait time!
Air Power for the Apocalypse: SIG Air’s ASP 20 Break Barrel Air Rifle
BY Mark Miller Updated: August 22, 2019The American made SIG Sauer ASP20 is the most advanced break barrel system in the world. SIG’s new high-performance gas-piston break barrel air rifle delivers great terminal energy and accuracy with minimal cocking effort.
SIG Announces Belt-Fed .22-Caliber PCP Airgun – SHOT Show 2019
BY Max Slowik Updated: August 3, 2024The Virtus weighs and handles almost exactly the same as its centerfire counterpart which makes it a very affordable training and teaching tool.