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Gamo 611006875554 Swarm Whisper Air Rifle

Rick Butcher — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 06:57:59 +0000

The Gamo 611006875554 Swarm Whisper Air Rifle is a multi-shot, break barrel air rifle. It features Gamo’s Whisper Fusion technology, which reduces noise levels, and a 10-shot magazine that allows for quick and easy follow-up shots. The rifle has a synthetic stock with a rubber recoil pad and a scope rail for mounting a scope. […]

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Umarex Octane Nitro Piston Review

Rick Butcher — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 19:46:58 +0000

The Umarex Octane nitro-piston air rifle easily makes it onto our Editor’s Best Value List with a combo that exemplifies the amazing level of quality and performance that today’s air rifles can deliver – all at a price point that would be unheard of just five years ago. OK, so it is obvious that we […]

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BSA GRT Lightning XL SE Review

Rick Butcher — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 20:43:13 +0000

It’s understandable to want to absolutely love the BSA GRT Lightning XL SE. After all, BSA has a great track record with quality spring piston rifles and now, with the GRT gas strut, the Lightning XL should be unstoppable, right? Well, in our opinion, it depends. Please read on as we elaborate. Quick Specifications The […]

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Which is Best? Our Benjamin Trail NP, XL & NP2 Review

Rick Butcher — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 03:15:35 +0000

The Benjamin Trail NP (“Nitro Piston”) series by Crosman has enjoyed great popularity, and includes some of the most well-loved gas-piston air rifles available. Nevertheless, each of the current three versions of the Benjamin Trail, the original NP, the NP XL, and brand new NP2, are quite different, and each has its own distinct advantages […]

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Crosman Nitro Venom – Deal or Dud?

Rick Butcher — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 20:12:44 +0000

The Crosman Nitro Venom air rifle is a gas-piston breakbarrel that comes in an especially affordable combo that puts it in direct competition with other value-oriented gas rams, such as the Benjamin Titan. But how does the Nitro Venom perform? And what are the big tradeoffs lurking behind all of this apparent value, if any? […]

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Ruger Yukon – a Quiet, Powerful Gas Ram

Rick Butcher — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 17:56:15 +0000

The Ruger Yukon is one of the more feature-oriented and budget-friendly gas-piston air rifles, but is definitely up against some very stiff competition in its price class. Consequently, if you are considering this as your first “gas-ram,” you will want to pay close attention to this model’s strengths and weaknesses before deciding if its the […]

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Benjamin Titan Nitro Piston – A Good Deal!

Rick Butcher — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 21:45:37 +0000

If you are looking for a quiet, powerful and accurate gas/nitro-piston air rifle that is suitable for hunting, plinking and eliminating pests around the home, one model to strongly consider is the Benjamin Titan. This air rifle not only brings all of the benefits you’d expect from a “gas-ram,” but is currently available for roughly […]

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Gamo Silent Stalker Whisper IGT Review

Rick Butcher — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 07:40:39 +0000

The Gamo Silent Stalker Whisper IGT is a very popular new rifle that seems to have it all – power, quiet operation, good looks and accuracy. But does it live up to the hype? Let’s take a critical look at this rifle and see what actual users are saying about it. General Specifications This is […]

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