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Due to a change in UK Law on October 1st 2007 air rifles and pistols are no longer available from our website.

Remington

"A Crosman signature Series."
Over 190 years of experience. No other firearms and ammunitions manufacturer has such an intense level of dedication to the outdoors, to innovation and to superior craftmanship.


Weihrauch

"Quality air rifles made in Germany."
Weihrauch precision air rifles represent the latest in design, workmanship and modern technology. Maximum performance and long life service guaranteed. Without a doubt, Weihrauch are one of the best air rifle manufacturers in the world. Quality and robustness are evident from the moment you take the rifle out of the box and consistency and power are second to none. Weihrauch boast a wide range of air rifles including break-action, underlever and precharged pneumatic.


Cometa

"Exceptional value for money."
A range of air rifles from Spain manufactured in a traditional manner by the family firm of Bascaran. Cometa consistently produce a very high quality air rifle that out-performs many rifles costing nearly twice as much. If you're looking for a sturdy, reliable break-action air rifle that won't cost the earth Cometa are more than worthy of consideration.


SMK

"Fantastic value for money airguns."
With more than 30 years experience in obtaining top quality, top value products from all over the world. The SMK range starts with the budget B2 air rifle designed to offer the beginner or occasional user a shooting solution at a minimal cost. The range extends to the XS air rifles which offer a step-up in quality, consistency and attention to detail whilst still maintaining a low cost.


Webley

"200 Years of gun-making history."
With origins that can be traced back to 1790, Webley and Scott has had a long and varied history, supplying guns to the public and to the government for over 200 years.

Webley are now owned by Airgunsport (AGS). The Webley Xocet is now available for purchase. Further rifles will be added to this line up as and when they become available from AGS. Please consider the Cometa or the Weihrauch ranges of air rifles (above) for alternatives in the meantime.


Gunpower

"Designed today for the shooters of tomorrow."
Gunpower produce a range of single-shot precharged air rifles that offer power, consistency and robustness through their simple design. Many shooters prefer the military look and feel that Gunpower offer over the traditional wooden stock air rifle.


Logun

"Making the best or making the best better."
One of Britain's premier manufacturers of high quality adult sporting air rifles. From the entry level Solo through to the majestic Mk II Pro, Logun offer a range of air rifles to suit your needs and your budget. Logun's S16-S is one of the most popular precharge air rifles available to date due to its hard-wearing design and ground-breaking multi-shot reloading mechanism.


Air Rifle Information

Air rifles in 22 calibre are generally more popular for hunting and pest control due to their hard hitting ability. However 177 calibre can be just as effective. Spring or pre-charged air rifles fitted with a scope are the preferred choice for vermin and hunting work, where maximum power, accuracy and consistency are vital. Pre-charged air rifles can be made to be extremely quiet through the use of a silencer. This will certainly be a factor worth considering if noise is an issue. Spring powered air rifles can be fitted with a silencer but their effectiveness is reduced since much of the noise that comes from a spring air rifle is generated by the spring itself. The silencer will reduce the noise that the pellet makes as it exits the barrel but will have no effect on the noise generated by the spring as it decompresses. Many owners of spring powered air rifles choose to fit a silencer for cosmetic value none the less. Target shooters generally prefer 177 calibre air rifles that have zero recoil. These can be powered by either CO2 or the Pre-charged system (compressed air). The safe handling and understanding or your chosen rifle is essential. You must also gain an understanding of the current UK airgun law and ensure that you have somewhere that you can legally and safely shoot and learn about your new air rifle. If you have a local shooting club, this is the best place to learn.

Pre-charged Air Rifles

Pre-charged air rifles use a supply of compressed air as the source of power. This is predominately located under the barrel or in a buddy bottle replacing the traditional wooden stock. In short, when the trigger is pulled a valve opens to release a burst of compressed air, thus propelling the pellet down the barrel of the rifle at great velocity. The absence of a spring allows this type of air rifle to operate without recoil and with minimal noise making it a popular choice where accuracy or stealthiness are essential. The introduction of this system, has allowed many air rifles to become multi-shot, greatly increasing their versatility and usability.

CO2 Powered Air Rifles

CO2 powered air rifles employ capsules or cylinders of liquid CO2. When the trigger is pulled a small amount of liquid CO2 is vaporised into gas creating a force that is used to propel the pellet down the barrel. These air rifles, although convenient are generally lower in power than conventional spring and pre-charged air rifles although some modern CO2 rifles are beginning to offer comparable power.

Spring Powered Air Rifles

This system uses a spring to generate a force, propelling the pellet through the barrel. After each shot is fired the spring must be re-compressed and a pellet reloaded. There are two forms of spring powered air rifles: Break Action, where the rifle is cocked by folding back the barrel and Underlever, where the rifle is cocked by a lever that lies underneath the barrel.


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