Airguns: Air Rifles and Pistols

08/08/2024

One final post on this.

02/08/2024

10/04/2024

Congratulations Wisconsin Airgunners on the passing of Senate Bill 586 Act 115, bringing Wisconsin in alignment with many other states in the midwest in allowing the use of airguns for deer and other game hunting.

The important parts of the new bill address 3 major points:

1) Provides a legal definition for Airguns in the state of Wisconsin as they relate to laws.
2) Establishes that Airguns are legal during any open season where fi****ms are allowed.
3) While not specifically limiting or regulating which types of airguns are legal for hunting, it does provide for future 'departmental' rules limiting what is allowable, while also stating that these limits should be in alignment with any similar limitations in place for fi****ms hunting related to both ammunition and airguns.

This is a HUGE win, but not without some risk of additional regulation and limits down the road.
29.001 (7) “Airgun” means a weapon originally manufactured to expel one or more metal projectiles by the expansion of compressed air.
Section 2 . 29.014 (1u) of the statutes is created to read:
29.014 (1u) (a) If the department establishes an open season for hunting an animal with a firearm, the season shall also be open for hunting that animal with an airgun.
(b) The department may promulgate rules limiting the types of airguns that may be used to hunt specific species during particular hunting seasons. If the department promulgates rules under this paragraph, the department shall allow the use of airguns and airgun ammunition that are similar to permitted fi****ms and firearm ammunition with regards to effectiveness for hunting.

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2023/related/acts/115

30/01/2024

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14/12/2023

27/09/2023

Congrats to our friends at Predator Pellets and JSB Match Diabolo!

If you are looking to stock up on some JSB Pellets, go ahead and check out the selection our friends at Airgun Depot have to offer!

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Yup, pretty proud of this one.

27/09/2023

Anyone got any good recipes beyond chicken fried tree rat?

23/09/2023

Group member Joe F. shares the view from his amazing little backyard airgun range.

Let's see some of your setups!

21/09/2023

This HatsanUSA, Inc. Jet II is one of the more interesting pistol/carbine options to come out in recent years. What do you think about it? Would you add one to your arsenal?

With the stock removed, I think it would make a great hiking/trapline gun, or something to bring with you into the deer blind of treestand in case you have some small game opportunities.

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05/09/2023

We have some changes afoot. Look for our new website launch later this month. Our goal is to provide enthusiasts and novices alike with updated lists of recommendations on all things airgun and shooting sport-related.

16/05/2023

One of our favorite budget P*P compressors has a great deal going on right now. 10% off plus an additional $25 off coupon! These GX compressors are one of our favorite budget compressors for refilling your P*P airgun, paintball marker, or smaller 'buddy/pony tank' HPA bottle.

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GX PUMP CS2 Portable P*P Air Compressor, 4500Psi/30Mpa,Oil-Free,Powered by Car 12V DC or Home 110V AC with Adapter (Included), Paintball/Scuba Tank Compressor Pump with Extra Moisture-Oil Separator

13/05/2023

Amazing deal this weekend if you are considering a Hatsan Barrage.

Use the code BARRAGE450 for the discount!
https://hatsanairgunsusa.com/product/barrage/

27/02/2023

Upcoming changes to the website.
Hello all. After a few years of stagnation, I have decided to change up the airgunsarp.com website to be more focused on providing lists of recommended gear, as well as showcasing the occasional review from trusted sources.

I am no longer doing reviews of airgun-specific gear, as I am instead focusing a bit more on improving my health and doing more traveling.

Look for the new website to launch later this spring.

11/01/2023

Hey Airgunners!
The GX Compressors have been making a name for themselves the past few years, and continue to improve in quality, while still being a cost-effective alternative to more expensive higher end compressors.

RIght now they have a $50 off coupon on their Amazon store for the GX CS4, one of their true workhorses.

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GX Pump CS4 compressor

01/08/2022

Hey airgunners. I know things have been quiet here. Changes at the day job, and a shift in the industry has kept my free time limited.

That said, I did want to share that I recently was asked to review this night Vision Monocular. It has exceeded my expectations, and I'll be working on a full review for it over the coming weeks.

It includes an 18650 battery, has a built in IR illuminator, AND it includes adapter rings so it can be mounted to an existing scope!

Let me know if you have any questions about it, and I'll try and answer them.

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07/05/2022

Found while organizing the basement, these decals are heavy outdoor grade vinyl. We've had some people ask recently, and are happy to make these available for sale. Once these are gone, there will be no more.

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Found hidden in a box in the basement. These are the last batch of decals. Free domestic USA Shipping included.

22/03/2022

Over the past few years things have been quiet here, as I focus on some major life and health changes. These days I'm more likely to be out in the field hunting, training or scouting than reviewing airguns. For those who are into small and upland game hunting, I'm sure you get it. Ditto for those into bow and airgun hunting, let alone traditional fi****ms hunting.

That said, upland game hunting with a pointing dog is a truly life changing experience.

30/12/2021

A quick review of the GX L3 Lithium Battery P*P Air Compressor

https://amzn.to/3pA7bC6

For a little background, I have owned a few different compressors, including an Omega Super Charger, Air Venturi Nomad and an older design GX-CS3. Currently, I use my Omega for charging my SCBA tank, and my Nomad for use in the field. The GX L3 may actually change that.

The GX L3 runs off of two 18v lithium batteries. This is what makes this compressor stand apart from others on the market. These batteries are compatible with Makita 18v batteries, making it easy to source spares. Using the compressor, you can expect about an hour of run time off of a full charge during the normal lifecycle of these batteries. Expect this to drop after about 300-500 full charge cycles, just due to the nature of how the 18650 LiPO cells in these batteries function. The nice thing is these are a very popular battery type, so replacements or spares are easy to find (You can also pick up adapters for other big name tool brands that will allow them to plug in to Makita tools, so that may be an option to consider as well. Pro Tip - There is no difference between 18v and 20v Lithium Ion batteries. The magic is in whether they are basing the voltage on their nominal charge or maximum charge. Both use the same configuration of cells.)

In testing, the compressor took under 6 minutes (closer to 5) to fully charge a 215CC Benjamin Marauder. The gauge on the compressor matched the one that is on my P*P (and I know to be accurate).

Make sure to bleed the compressor between each use, and if you have to stop the pump mid fill for any reason, make sure to bleed the compressor before starting it up again. These portable compressors need a little extra TLC sometimes.

I appreciate the handle on the top, as it allows me an easy attachment point for strapping down this compressor in the back of my truck, as well as for carrying it around.

The most important thing here though to remember is that this compressor is not designed to fill large SCBA tanks. This compressor is meant just for recharging on device air cylinders and smaller CF bottles like those found on the FX Impact and the like. Anything over 1000cc is going to be too large for this compressor.

Finally, the duty cycle on this compressor is important. To extend the life of this compressor, you’ll want to use it at most for 15 minutes before giving it a 10 minute break to cool down.

Pros -
-Portable, all in one solution. Easy way to extend your shooting time without the hassle of having to bring along an external tank.
-Easy to source spare batteries.
-Can fill on one battery while charging the other.
-Fast fill times. Under 6 minutes to fill a 215cc air cylinder (Benjamin Marauder)
-Hose has a built in swivel, comes with a hanging clip, and hose end cap.
-Pressure gauge with auto-shutoff. Set your pressure, then let the compressor go to work!

Cons -
-Loud. With great power, comes great loudness. This is par for the course with any of the smaller portable compressors, so nothing unreasonable here.
-No moisture filter. Compressors add moisture to your system. If you are using this with high end/price point equipment, consider adding an in-line water filter to your setup.
-No AC power option. Would be nice, but that is not what this compressor is designed for.
-Short fill hose. Long enough to be functional, but a tad longer would have helped. Easy enough to get an extension for.
-Batteries can be limiting, especially for extended outings.
-Batteries lack a charge indicator

29/10/2021

A few reasons why the .22 caliber belongs in your airgun collection!

Full Article: https://www.airgundepot.com/vault/articles/what-makes-22-caliber-rifle-most-versatile/

12/10/2021

While the focus here is on Crossbows, I feel this also holds true to airbows.

What are your thoughts on the use of arrow slinging air rifles for hunting? Should they be allowed? Should they be limited to fi****ms season, or should they have the same legality as crossbows and traditional bows?

"Hunter numbers are already declining, and people want to bash something that gives hunting opportunities to people who might not have tried bowhunting otherwise? Please tell me the logic in this way of thinking because I see none.

Nothing scares someone away from something new quicker than that snobbish, elitist view"

We as hunters don't have enough players on our team for us to be shaming others for crossbow hunting.

06/10/2021

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03/10/2021

Today was a good day.
Got some shooting in.

Air Venturi offers a great little compressor in the Nomad series.
https://www.airgunsarp.com/AirVenturiNomad

28/09/2021

More news coming out on the YouTube assault on Hunting and Fishing channels and videos. We've seen this before, and been personally affected by this when YouTube cancelled our channel and we lost all of our content years ago.

https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/free-speech/catherine-salgado/2021/09/24/angling-censor-youtube-bans-demonetizes-hunting-and

According to Reclaim The Net, YouTube is reportedly angling for channels with hunting and fishing videos in its latest censorship hunt.

25/09/2021

MidwayUSA has a number of airgun related items on deep clearance right now!
https://www.midwayusa.com/air-guns/br?perPage=96&sortBy=0&filters=4294957290&filters=4294957311&filters=4294957307&cid=10634

24/09/2021

https://phys.org/news/2021-09-nasa-ballistic-air-gun-hurls.html

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23/09/2021

Looks like someone is going beyond just airguns...

The name trusted for all your airgunning needs is expanding! We're excited to announce that a wide range of crossbows and crossbow accessories will now be available on our website.

Tap to learn more: Pyramydair.com/archery

20/09/2021

Hey Friends.
YouTube seems to be censoring content again, this time de-monetizing channels that share hunting related content. A bit long, but here is a well organized breakdown from one of the affected channels.

We have seen this before with the Airgun field, and lost many good content creators as a result of it.

17/08/2021

Airguns are generally seen as much quieter than fi****ms. But, as their power has increased with time, so has the shot noise they can produce. As the noise has gone up, the desire to keep airguns as quiet as possible has also gone up.