Spring Piston vs Gas Ram Air Rifles: Differences, Pros, and Real-World Performance

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Spring piston and gas ram air rifles are both self-contained mechanical systems. Neither one needs CO2 cartridges, NitroAir cartridges, a compressor, or a hand pump to keep shooting. The main di...

CO2 vs NitroAir Air Rifles: Key Differences in Performance and Consistency

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CO2 and NitroAir air rifles can look similar at first because both use cartridges and both are easier to operate than spring or gas ram rifles. But they are not the same kind of system. CO2 rifles use c...

What Is NitroAir? How Nitrogen-Powered Air Rifles Work

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NitroAir is Umarex’s cartridge-based nitrogen system for designated N2 airguns. Instead of relying on a coiled spring, a gas ram, or a CO2 cartridge, NitroAir uses a pre-filled, disposable nitrogen cartridge to power a PCP...

When it comes to airguns, most consumers can readily acknowledge BB guns and pellet guns exist, and might have even owned one or more in their lives.  But time moves on and the average person might never own or even think about airguns after their late teens.  Likewise, time has moved on in the...

Many airguns are powered by CO2 cartridges. The vast majority of CO2 powered airguns use 12 gram non-threaded cartridges or capsules (whichever term you want to use) but some use larger 88 gram cartridges. Small quantities of CO2 are released when the trigger is pulled on your airgun and the CO...

Airgunning in the modern era is still as simple as it ever was, and this is because traditional airguns aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. However, most technologies tend to advance beyond the basics as the millwheel of time slowly rolls on. You can still buy a simple motorcycle for bopping ar...

Quick Answer: Air Pistol Maintenance 

Air pistol maintenance involves keeping the pistol clean, properly lubricated, and safely stored so it continues to perform reliably and maintain accuracy. Most air pistols require only minimal routine care, including wiping down the exterior after use, occa...

I know it’s Spring. Early Spring at that. Deer season is likely not on the forefront of your mind, but you and I both know how time flies. Even with the best of intentions, we still allow things to sneak up on us.  That said, if you are one of those folks who like to plan things out, and have b...

Quick Answer: Air Pistol Accuracy Tips 

Improving air pistol accuracy depends primarily on mastering a few core shooting fundamentals: proper grip, consistent stance, correct sight alignment, smooth trigger control, controlled breathing, and follow-through. These elements work together to stabili...

Quick Answer: Best Air Pistols for Backyard Shooting

The best air pistols for backyard shooting are typically .177 caliber BB or pellet pistols designed for recreational target practice and plinking. Most backyard air pistols use CO₂, spring piston, or pneumatic power systems and are capable o...