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Crosman 3622 PCP Air Rifle

The Crosman 3622 PCP air rifle unleashes .22-caliber pinpoint PCP-powered accuracy at a down-to-earth price.
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Crosman Prospect Air Rifle

The Prospect PCP Air Rifle from Crosman was designed for shooters who demand power and precision.
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Entry Level PCP Air Rifles

Airguns are an efficient and effective means of dispatching varmints, especially in areas that are noise sensitive or where the possibility of collateral damage to buildings, livestock or equipment is a concern.
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GAMO Swarm Magnum 10X GEN3i Air Rifle

The GAMO Swarm Magnum 10X GEN3i air rifle loads smoothly and has a 10-shot magazine.
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Great Gear: Benjamin Gunnar PCP Air Rifle

A great choice for small-game and varmint hunting, pest control and target shooting.
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2022 Graduating Class of Airguns

There was a great deal of activity in the airgun world leading up to the 2022 SHOT Show — here’s a rundown after the dust settled.
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Great Gear: Benjamin High-Power Bulldog .457 Air Rifle

Stopping power of 450 foot-pounds of raw energy.
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Video: Americans Finish 1-2 in 10k Sit-Ski Paralympic Biathlon Race

Team USA’s Kendall Gretsch finished 8.7 seconds ahead of teammate Oksana Masters in the recent 10k Sit-Ski Paralympic biathlon event in Beijing, China.
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Benjamin Gunnar PCP Air Rifle

The Benjamin Gunnar PCP Air Rifle is a great choice for small-game and varmint hunting, pest control and target shooting.
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Air Venturi’s Avenger: Premium Features, Affordable Price

Looking for a lightweight, capable PCP air rifle with some high-end features you can actually afford? Pyramyd Air has your answer in the Air Venturi Avenger.
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Great Gear: Stoeger PCP XM1 Air Rifle

Superior performance and accuracy with a futuristic style.
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Student Air Rifle Program Celebrates 5 Years

The Student Air Rifle Program began in March 2016, and since then it has trained in more than 75 schools and has reached over 11,000 students.
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Umarex Origin .22-caliber PCP Air Rifle Kit

Spend less time pumping and more time shooting with the Umarex Origin air rifle kit.
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Arrow-Launching Airguns in 2020

Hunting with an air-powered arrow rig offers the best of firearm and bowhunting and is well worth a try!
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Hatsan Hydra QE Air Rifle

Hatsan’s Hydra QE air rifle features the company’s Versi-Cal technology (VCT) interchangeable caliber system, which couples a caliber-specific receiver and barrel into a single interchangeable module.
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Hatsan PileDriver .50-caliber Air Rifle

Designed for high-powered hunting, Hatsan’s PileDriver .50-caliber air rifle is capable of producing more than 800 foot-pounds of energy.
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Hard Hitting Big-Bore Air Rifles

The Hatsan Piledriver takes big bore air guns to a new level.
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Best Airgun Rifles for Hunting Urban Predators

Ask yourself a few simple questions to come up with the ideal airgun rig for urban predators.
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An Airgunner's Nighttime Hunting Kit

Airguns offer opportunities where you can’t use firearms, and hunting at night increases your chance of success.
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Hunting With an Innovative, Multi-pump PCP Air Rifle

The Seneca Aspen PCP from Air Venturi proved itself as a fun, inexpensive air rifle when put to the test.
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AirForce Airguns Power Up with Carbon Fiber

AirForce Airguns has begun using carbon fiber to upgrade its air tanks for the popular Texan lineup of air rifles.
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My Favorite Big-Bore Airgun Caliber

A diehard airgun enthusiast is most frequently asked about his favorite big-bore airgun caliber and why. Here are his answers, which may help you choose your own air rifle.
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Airguns Making an Ecological Difference in Puerto Rico

Airguns are proving to be highly effective management tools against invasive iguanas in Puerto Rico.
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Challenge Yourself: Rabbit Hunting With a Spring Piston Air Rifle

Put a little spring into your next small game hunt for rabbits or squirrels by challenging yourself with a spring piston air rifle.
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Airguns Are Perfect For Hunting Raccoons

Airguns provide power, accuracy and terminal performance. They're a go-to for small game, but airguns also are great for larger critters, like raccoons.
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The Gun That Actually Won the West Might Surprise You

While Colt and Winchester certainly own respectful places in the fabric of American history, they most assuredly did not win the West. That dubious honor rests solely on the shoulders of the air rifle.
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Why You Should Pair Hunting Prairie Dogs With Airguns

Hunting prairie dogs with airguns is the perfect way to spend a nice day out west. Here are some of the best tips for praire dog hunting with air rifles.
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First Look: .308 Texan for Texas Hog Hunting

How does this new airgun caliber work compared to the standard .457? Jim Chapman heads to Texas for field testing and research on wild pigs.
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Airguns and Feral Hogs: Going Small Bore for Small Boar

The author looks at using standard-caliber air rifles to hunt feral hogs and answers if it can be done ethically.
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Pigeon Hunting With An Airgun

I recently hunted plains game on a friend’s farm in the Makana District of South Africa. We took a little time to take care of some pest, too.