Regular air rifle maintenance helps preserve its accuracy, reliability and lifespan. In this article, you'll learn how to clean your air rifle, what tools to prepare, and what to keep in mind when it comes to lubrication and storage.

If you are not experienced in the field of firearms and you got the idea to buy an air gun but have no idea which one, you should ask yourself several questions when choosing an air rifle:

• Do I want an air gun that requires a firearms license or one that does not require a license?
• Do I want a long air gun (rifle) or a short air gun (pistol or revolver)?
• Do I want a standard spring-powered (mechanical) air gun or something more modern using CO₂ cartridges, or a pump-action (PCA) air gun, or a PCP air gun?
• Do I want to shoot pellets or steel BBs?
• What air gun caliber will be suitable for me?
• How much money do I want to invest?

When choosing the best hunting pellet, it is important to select a high-quality brand, the appropriate calibre, and the correct weight in relation to the power of the air gun from which the pellet will be fired.

German company UMAREX, which is the largest manufacturer of off-the-shelf weapons in the world, is constantly launching new products on the market. Earlier this year, the next generations of the popular T4E brand guns were released. They can shoot rubber balls, marker balls and pepper balls. However, there are also some new models in the CO2 range in cal. 4.5 mm (.177). Let's introduce some of them.

It is no longer the case that you walk into an army shop, ask for airgun pellets and the salesman offers you a choice of no more than three boxes. When choosing pellets, you need to know the caliber of your gun, its power (to choose the right weight of the pellet) and the purpose of using the pellet (sport shooting, hobby shooting, hunting). Today, however, we will look more at pellets that are somehow special.

It is almost impossible to find a break barrel air pistol in the price level up to 60 Euros. Even more impossible if you want a brand that means something on the world market, such as Umarex, Gamo, Crosman and similar brands. One of these brands has managed to do it and has come straight to the market with two models of break barrel pistols at unbelievably low prices. Which brand is it?

According to scientific research, about one in ten women and one in ten men are left-handed. A left-handed person is a person who prefers to use the left side of the body in various activities. Not only e.g. the left hand (writing) but also e.g. the left foot (e.g. kicking a ball). For shooters who are left-handed, it is important that the gun is either universal for both left-handed and right-handed shooters, or that it is adapted specifically for left-handed shooters. Let's take a look at which air rifles are suitable for left-handed shooters.

Despite the fact that the production of Slavia air rifles ended several years ago, there is still a great demand for them. Models 630 and 631 were very popular due to their tradition (they were produced for several decades) and their quality. In the Slovak Republic they were used for a long time as the only accepted air rifles in children's shooting rings. As these shooting rings were mainly held in gyms within schools, the advantage of these models was the limited projectile energy of up to 7.50 Joule. So, let's take a look at what other break barrel air rifles offer us limited power up to 7.50 J.

Not every airgun is optimized for left-handed use. Models and versions that are exclusively for right-handed use have some controls tuned and adapted for right-handed use only. For example, this may be the placement of the safety, its operation, the actual shaping of the stock or handguard, and more. Therefore, the control and operation of such weapons may be uncomfortable for a left-handed person, which may affect the quality and accuracy of shooting. For this reason, various manufacturers also offer models of air pistols, rifles and revolvers that are neutral to operate and can be easily handled by left- and right-handed users, and models that are designed exclusively for left-handed users. Read on and together we'll take a look at selected airgun models suitable for left-handed users.

Choosing the right air rifle for you may seem simple. However, it doesn't have to be. The modern market offers dozens of brands of air rifles and hundreds of models. It is no longer the case that within the Czech Republic and Slovakia you can only buy Czech Slavia air rifles or Russian IZ rifles. With a wide selection, one gets lost, some information slips away and, especially in the case of buying an air rifle over the Internet, one may be disappointed and unnecessarily return of the purchased goods. Let's take a look at what mistakes customers most often make and what do we recommend.

Slowly the spring will start, the weather will be more pleasant, people will finally be outside in the yard. Don't know how to use your free time after work or on the weekend? Are you considering trading in your old air rifle for a new one? Or are you considering buying your very first air rifle and can't decide which model would be the right one? Read on to find out which air rifle models were the hits of the 2020 shooting season.

Legendary air rifles that were part of almost every household. Do you know which ones they are? If you guessed air rifles called Slavia, you weren't wrong. How far back in history do they go and why are they still so famous and in demand today? If you want to know the answers, keep reading. 

Hunting nuisance pests (especially rodents and birds destroying orchards and your other premises) with an air rifle is quite common and actually one of the oldest methods of hunting, dating back to the 16th century. When hunting, you need the best air rifle possible and, most importantly, you should know how to use it. In all the years that air rifles have been around, there have been a large number of calibers that have been used to hunt smaller animals – e.g., rabbits and foxes.

Many professionals use air rifles for training during the off-season. Shooting and training with them is inexpensive, noiseless, undemanding, and you can train with them at home in the backyard, or in more extreme cases, even inside the house (with proper precautions).

Competitive air rifle shooting is very popular in many countries and has even found its place in Commonwealth Games and Olympic Games. There are several disciplines for both men and women.

Modern air rifles serve several purposes - from hunting for pleasure and sport, to pest reduction. For pests such as mice, rats and crows, conventional air rifles with a range of approximately 28-30 meters will suffice. However, if you are serious about air rifles and hunting, range is one of the factors you should think about when choosing an air rifle. You don't want a shot animal to escape and live the rest of its life with a bullet in its body. Let's look together at all the factors that make a quality air rifle. Please note, however, that you can only hunt with an air rifle if you are a properly licensed hunter.