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air rifle
An air gun or airgun, is a gun that fires projectiles pneumatically with compressed air or other gases that are mechanically pressurized without involving any chemical reactions, in contrast to a firearm, which pressurizes gases chemically via oxidation of combustible propellants that generates propulsive energy by breaking molecular bonds.
Air guns come in both long gun (air rifle) and handgun (air pistol) forms. Both types typically propel metallic projectiles that are either diabolo-shaped pellets or spherical shots called BBs, although in recent years Minié ball-shaped cylindro-conoidal projectiles called slugs are gaining more popularity. Certain types of air guns (usually air rifles) may also launch fin-stabilized projectile such as darts (e.g. tranquilizer guns) or hollow-shaft arrows (so-called "airbows").
The first air guns were developed as early as the 16th century, and have since been used in hunting, shooting sport and even in warfare. There are three different power sources for modern air guns, depending on the design: spring-piston, pneumatic, or bottled compressed gas (most commonly carbon dioxide).
Price $500. Up for sale is a complete Benjamin Marauder .177 PCP air rifle with everything you need to get started in PCP air-gunning! This rifle has only been used in the backyard and I have the original box for the rifle and for the scope. Scope is mounted and the rifle comes with a soft case...
I have a Gamo Silent Cat air rifle and have shot at least 1000 rounds of ammo in the 1 1/2 years I have had it. For some reason recently it has started acting up. about 1 out of every 50 shots the round will fire but will get stuck in the muzzle. If I shoot one more it is perfectly fine. What is...