Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • Airgun Shooter

    RECOILLESS SHOOTING FOR LESS

    Jul 14, 2022 5 minutes

    I have to admit to being primarily a spring airgun enthusiast. I recognise the appeal in the clinical accuracy potential of PCPs, but like the “alive” feeling and the “soul” of springers. They are harder to shoot accurately, but are very rewarding when mastered and useful in teaching proper follow-through, so particularly helpful if you subsequently take up centrefire rifle shooting.

    PCPs are relatively expensive. However, for those of us on a limited budget there are low-cost ways of sampling the advantages of recoilless shooting via the CO2 route. No pump or diver's cylinder necessary, just a 12 or 88 gram CO2 capsule or canister. One downside is the fact that muzzle velocity varies a little with ambient temperature and drops off noticeably below 5°C, but most of the time this won't be an issue.

    In bulk, Umarex 12 gram

    You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

    More from Airgun Shooter

    Airgun Shooter2 min read
    A Gateway To Shooting
    THERE'S a definite argument both ways as to whether newcomers to the sport should learn to shoot with a pre-charged pneumatic or a springer, but it's the plain truth that most airgun shooters will begin their journey with a springer. This is usually
    Airgun Shooter3 min read
    Pellet Test Hitting Dead Centre
    If you carry out a generic internet search for airgun pellets, you'll come across an incredible number of different makes and types. However, when it comes to finding truly high-quality airgun pellets, the results are far fewer. But while most of the
    Airgun Shooter11 min read
    Airgun Answers
    MIKE MORTON EDITOR Mike taps into his vast reservoir of airgun expertise and gets stuck into answering questions about barrel cleaning, wooden stocks and range estimation RAY GARNER RAY's been there, seen it and done it, but while he enjoys shooting

    Related