free shipping over $ free shipping over $ Spring-Piston (break-barrel / under-lever / side-lever): One cocking stroke compresses a steel spring, producing a sharp recoil that benefits from a light, consistent hold and smooth trigger. Some of our good choices are the:
Gas-Piston (Nitro): A sealed gas ram replaces the steel spring for a smoother impulse, reduced vibration, and easier cocking after storage. Gas-rams also tend to show friendlier cold-weather behaviour than steel springs. Explore the:
CO₂ (select models): Convenient and fast-cycling with 12 g cartridges or bulk CO₂. Performance is temperature-sensitive—expect velocity drops in cold—so keep cartridges warm and pace shots for consistent pressure. Look at these good examples:
For consumables, see CO₂ 12 g Cartridges.
.177 (4.5 mm): Flatter trajectory and broad pellet ammo availability make .177 the common choice for paper targets and fine group testing at typical airgun distances. Check out this good pellet option: Daisy Flat-Nosed .177 Cal Pellets 500-Pack
.22 (5.5 mm): Heavier pellets give more momentum on steel and reactive targets at short-to-mid ranges and often translate to stronger terminal effect.
Mounts & optics: Confirm interface—many airguns use an 11 mm dovetail, while others use Picatinny/Weaver. Choose airgun-rated scopes or robust red dots; look for AO/parallax adjustment suited to 10–35 m ranges.
Mags & feeding: Many pellet guns offer single-shot, rotary, or removable magazine systems for faster follow-up shots and easier reloading—check compatibility with your model. See our Pellet Mags for more option, here you can look some popular choices:
Safe practice: Always use rated eye protection (see Goggles/Safety Glasses) and a tested backstop or targets from our Targets & Traps range. Follow local field and municipal rules—some jurisdictions restrict discharge even on private land. For maintenance guides and supplies, visit Gun Maintenance.
.177 vs .22 — which should I choose?
.177 offers a flatter trajectory and is ideal for paper targets and longer airgun distances. .22 delivers more momentum and terminal effect on steel or reactive targets at short-to-mid ranges. Choose by your typical shooting distance, target type, and local noise/land-use expectations, then confirm with a pellet test to see which groups best in your barrel.
Spring-piston vs gas-piston — what’s the difference?
Both are single-stroke systems. Gas-piston (nitro) swaps the steel spring for a sealed gas ram, reducing vibration and smoothing the shot cycle. Accuracy potential exists in both platforms; they differ in shot feel and hold sensitivity, so pick the impulse you shoot best with.
Do pellet guns work in cold weather?
Spring and gas-ram platforms remain reliable in the cold; PCPs perform well with dry, healthy seals. CO₂ pressure drops as temperatures fall, causing lower velocity—keep cartridges warm and slow your shot cadence to stabilize performance.
