Posts Tagged ‘airgun’
Episode 29 – Red Dot Sights
Dot sights are a wonderful addition to any gun that has dovetails or a mounting rail. They’re easy to use and have a rheostat to make the dot larger or smaller, which also makes the dot brighter and dimmer, respectively. Unlike scopes, you don’t have to worry about whether or not you’re putting your dot sight on an air pistol or air rifle. The same sight will work perfectly on either type of airgun.
Some dot sights have only a red dot, while others come with the option of green or blue dots. Most dot sights do not have any magnification. Those that are magnified usually have only 2x or 3x power.
Watch our video and learn about a great optical sight option that you may not have considered before.
Episode 18 – Introduction to scope mounts: scope bases
Airgun scope bases are different than firearm scope bases, although they share similarities. Airguns are more difficult to mount scopes, and the scope bases do all the work. Learn about the different types of scope bases and when they’re used.
Episode 17 – Introduction to scope mounts: scope stops
Airguns are different than firearms in many ways, but one of the most surprising is that airguns can be much harder on scopes and scope mounts than firearms. It’s not the power, it’s the two-recoil delivered by spring-piston airguns. Therefore, you need a scope stop for your spring guns, especially the powerful springers. Learn all about scope stops and scope-stop pins in this instructional video.
Episode 16 – Introduction to scope mounts
What type of scope base is on your gun? What type of mount do you need? Weaver, Picatinny, 3/8″ or 11mm? Do you need 2-pc mounts or a 1-pc mount? 30mm or 1″? Lots to think about and lots to know. This is part 1 in a series on scope mounts that will help you figure out all of it.
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 13 – Scope sights 101: Scope adjustment
If your scope isn’t properly adjusted to your eye and the distances you shoot, you won’t hit what you’re aiming at. Learn how to properly adjust your scope. Just as important, we tell you what NOT to do.
Episode 12 – Scope sights 101: Scope parts
Learn the basic parts of a scope and what they do.
Episode 10 – Introduction to high-pressure hand pumps
The high-pressure hand pump takes the place of a scuba tank for precharged airguns. Learn the basics in this video.
Episode 9 – Introduction to precharged pneumatics
Here are the basics of the hottest new airgun powerplant today. Learn how these rifles work and discover why you may want one.
Episode 8 – How to adjust rifle sights
If your rifle’s sights aren’t properly aligned, your gun won’t be accurate and you’ll miss your target. Watch this video to learn how to properly adjust rifle sights.
