Jim Chapman Articles

Hunting feral hogs with an airgun combines the close-range intensity of bowhunting with the precision of rifle shooting. Modern PCP air rifles deliver the power needed to take pigs cleanly while adding a unique challenge to the hunt.

A new breed of projectiles has a real world impact on hunting success — arming airgun enthusiasts to the teeth.

Powerful big-bore air rifles have legitimized their use for hunting a wide variety of predators and big-game animals.

Airgun enthusiasts have never had it so good when it comes to a wide variety of rifles with an even wider range of price tags.

There were some innovative and interesting new airguns at the annual SHOT Show in Las Vegas this year. Here’s what the author found on the exhibition floor and why he thinks they stand out from the crowd.

Two tried and true air rifles get the nod for long-range pest and varmint shooting — with a goal of achieving consistent 100-yard-plus accuracy using both traditional pellets and the newer airgun slugs.

To get the most out of today’s amazing air rifles, they need to be matched with equally outstanding optics.

A modular platform design allows airgun enthusiasts to optimize their guns for specific applications, type of projectiles or individual shooting styles.

Javelinas — a mid-sized member of the peccary clan — provide an exciting challenge for airgun hunters.

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.

AEA Airguns has introduced a .72-caliber rifle that is the most powerful production airgun available today and just might be the perfect gun for hunting feral hogs in Texas brush country.

These new-for-2023 air rifles made a strong impression at SHOT Show this year, based on performance, design and innovative feature sets.

The advantage of mid-bore air rifles for predator hunting is that, to put it simply, the small bores are too small, and the big bores are too big.

Several new big-bore airguns have come to market in recent years. Here are three musclebound models designed for big-game hunters.

There are many advantages to using an airgun when hunting pests and predators under the cloak of darkness — here’s how to do it.

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.

Here are some options for keeping your PCP air rifles fully charged and ready for action.

A marriage of the right airgun and accurate, lethal projectiles ensures optimal results in the field.

High-quality optics help squeeze every ounce of accuracy from today’s high-tech air rifles.

Rifles that punch above their price point!

Emerging technologies in the world of airgunning are a boon for competitors and hunters alike.

As technology and opportunity expand, so does the popularity of airgunning — a boon for predator hunters.

Your hunting gear might be ever-changing, but some gear remains irreplaceable.

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

The Hatsan Piledriver takes big bore air guns to a new level.

Ask yourself a few simple questions to come up with the ideal airgun rig for urban predators.

When it comes to hunting with carbines or bullpups, veteran airgunner Jim Chapman is open minded and takes in all factors.

Airguns offer opportunities where you can’t use firearms, and hunting at night increases your chance of success.

The Seneca Aspen PCP from Air Venturi proved itself as a fun, inexpensive air rifle when put to the test.

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.