Spring-piston guns
Episode 22 – How to select the right airgun: Pt. 2 – Small game hunting
Hunting is one of the top reasons people buy air rifles. They’re safer than firearms because the projectiles don’t travel as far as those from a firearm, and they’re also not as loud as most firearms. That makes them ideal for suburban areas, where small game such as possums, raccoons and woodchucks often invade. Watch the video to find out how much power and energy you’ll need in order to humanely dispatch small game. Accuracy is important, too, so be sure you select an air rifle that can put 5 out of 5 shots in a 1″ circle. If your airgun can’t do that, you should select another gun that can. Below are the guns mentioned in this video.
The Benjamin 392 and 397 are multi-pump pneumatics — .22 caliber & .177 caliber, respectively.
A precharged pneumatic, the Benjamin Discovery runs on high-pressure air. The air rifle is available with or without a hand pump.
RWS Diana 34P Striker combo includes RWS Lock-Down mount and Leapers 4×32AO scope.
Beeman RX-2 Elite Series air rifle comes with a Bushnell Trophy XLT 4-12×40AO scope. Instead of a metal spring, the RX-2 has a gas spring. You can also bet the RX-2 without the scope.
Episode 14 – Introduction to Underlevers
Underlever spring guns have become very popular in recent years. While use of these air rifles is pretty straightforward, there are some things you need to know. Watch the video to get spun up!
Episode 6 – Introduction to sidelevers
Sidelever spring-piston guns have been around for decades and represent some of the most popular springers sold today. One reason for the popularity of the sidelever is that it generally requires less effort to cock than a similarly powered breakbarrel. Therefore, sidelevers are often picked by hunters or shooters who plan to shoot a lot but don’t want to wear themselves out with repetitive cocking. Watch this video to see if sidelevers are right for you.
