Archive for May 2010

Episode 5 – Introduction to single-stroke pneumatics

Single-stroke pneumatics are often confused with breakbarrels, but they’re really quite different. While breakbarrels cock a large mainspring inside of a piston, single-stroke pneumatics temporarily pressurize a reservoir. Whether you like to shoot pistols or rifles, there’s a single-stroke pneumatic for you. Watch our video to get the full scoop on these easy-to-cock, easy-to-shoot airguns.

Episode 4 – Introduction to pellet types

Airgun pellets come in a variety weights, sizes and shapes. Which one do you choose? It all depends on what you’re going to do. Will you be hunting? Then you might want to select a heavier hollowpoint pellet. Plan to shoot at paper targets? Then select a lighter-weight wadcutter, which will cleanly punch through the paper target and make it easier to score. No matter what you plan to do, picking the right pellet will help you be more successful. Watch our video to get spun up on airgun pellets!

Hawke Airmax EV scopes
Hawke Sport Optics

The Airmax range is designed specifically for airgun shooters. Airgun shooters, whether hunting, target shooting or plinking, require specialized optical set-ups to get the most out of their rifles. The Hawke Airmax EV range offers the airgunner precision optics packed with great features.

Evanix GTK290 semiauto
Evanix GTK290 air rifle

The days of airgun choices limited to single-shots and wood-stocked guns are over. Take a look at the GTK290 semiauto air rifle. Its big 290cc reservoir delivers about 40 useful shots per fill. Load the clip and commence to shootin'! Hunting is probably the main reason people want the GTK290, but there's also a whole lot of fun in store if you just like to plink. Avail. in .177, .22, .25 and 9mm.