Air Guns
Air gun guides for target shooting, plinking and pest control: the best air pistols, BB guns and pellets, plus how-tos on CO2, scopes and maintenance.
- 20 guides
- 20 updated for 2026
-
Updated 2026
Air Guns Blog
Is It Safe to Leave CO2 in an Airgun?
After a session, it is tempting to leave the CO2 cartridge in your BB gun or air pistol. Most makers advise against it for long periods. Here is why, and how to handle CO2...
-
Updated 2026
Air Guns Blog
How to Adjust a Scope on an Air Rifle
A scope only helps if it is mounted and zeroed correctly. Air rifles add one twist: spring guns have an...
-
Updated 2026
Air Guns Blog
What Is a PCP Air Rifle? Pros, Cons and How It Works
PCP stands for pre-charged pneumatic. Instead of a spring or CO2, a PCP rifle stores high-pressure air in a tank...
-
Updated 2026
Air Guns Blog
How to Unjam a BB Gun or Airsoft Gun Safely
A jam is annoying, but it is also a safety moment. A stuck BB can come out unexpectedly if you...
-
Updated 2026
Air Guns Blog
How to Protect Your Face When Playing Airsoft
Airsoft BBs can chip teeth, cut skin and permanently damage eyes. Proper protection is the one piece of gear you...
-
Updated 2026
Air Guns Blog
How to Clean an Air Rifle or Air Pistol Barrel
Lead from pellets slowly builds up in an airgun barrel and can hurt accuracy. The fix is simple, and you...
-
Updated 2026
Air Guns Blog
Entry Level vs Mid Grade vs High Grade AEGs: What’s the Difference?
Two AEGs can look almost the same and cost $120 or $600. The difference is mostly on the inside: the...
-
Updated 2026
Buying guide
Daisy Powerline 426 Review (2026): Good Beginner BB Pistol?
The Daisy Powerline 426 is one of the cheapest CO2 BB pistols you can buy. It is light, simple and...
-
Updated 2026
Buying guide
Crosman 1322 Review (2026): Still Worth Buying?
The Crosman 1322 has been around since 1977. Crosman dropped it in 2004, brought it back in 2012, and it...
-
Updated 2026
Buying guide
The 4 Best Air Rifles for Squirrel Hunting (2026)
Lots of people search for a BB gun for squirrels, so let me be straight: steel BBs are a poor...
-
Updated 2026
Buying guide
The 5 Best .177 Pellets for Hunting (2026)
Hunting with a .177 is all about accuracy and enough energy at the target. The right pellet helps with both....
-
Updated 2026
Buying guide
Can You Use an Air Pistol for Self-Defense? Honest Answer (2026)
I get this question a lot, so here is the straight answer: an air pistol is not a good self-defense...
-
Updated 2026
Buying guide
The 5 Best Slingshot Ammo Picks (2026)
The right ammo makes a slingshot more accurate and more fun. Size, weight and material all change how it flies....
-
Updated 2026
Buying guide
The 4 Best Paintballs for Woodsball (2026)
Woodsball is about longer shots, cold mornings and paint that has to break on target, not in your barrel. The...
-
Updated 2026
Buying guide
The 4 Best BB Guns for Kids (2026)
A first BB gun is a classic way to teach kids marksmanship, patience and responsibility. The right gun is light,...
-
Updated 2026
Buying guide
The 4 Best .177 Pellets for Squirrel Hunting (2026)
A .177 air rifle can take squirrels cleanly if you use the right pellet and keep your shots close. Shot...
-
Updated 2026
Buying guide
The 4 Best .22 Pellets for Accuracy (2026)
.22 pellets hit harder than .177, so they are popular for hunting and pest control. Accuracy still matters most, because...
-
Updated 2026
Buying guide
The 5 Best .177 Pellets for Accuracy (2026)
The pellet you shoot matters as much as the air rifle. A good rifle with the wrong pellet will still...
