The Airgun Podcast

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In this episode with former Paratrooper Rudy Nunez we talk a newcomer's perspective on the airgun community and an incredibly diverse system for filming hunts. As the sport of airgunning explodes and the love of hunting and shooting footage grows, more and more people want to be in on the action of recording and documenting their hunts whether that is directly through the scope or mounted to the weapon. With modern 4k scope camera setups for (but not limited to) airgunners costing upwards of $1200 and being limited to rifle scopes only, it is really good to see a company providing the same quality product for significantly less money. As Rudy explains, where the real bargain comes in is the versatility of the TACTACAM system. The simple and streamlined process for switching your TACTACAM between your weapons of choice makes all the difference in the world when it comes to ease and convenience. From Airgun, to Bow, to Shotgun, all that needs to move is the camera itself and not the entire mounting system. If you're in the market for this kind of thing, TACTACAM is a great place to start looking.  Check out this video of Rudy doing a mag dump with the LSC SK-19: https://youtu.be/B71O0NwTpa8

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Though his roots for starting on YouTube were all about classic airguns, Joe saw a gap in the "guns" niche that had room for improvement and took advantage of that opportunity. With the help and support of several other airgun community members, Joe's channel "Cyclops Videos Joe W Rhea" has taken off and is one of the top channels for reviewing optics. One key factor to his growth is his personality and sense of humor.  Not only do we cover the YouTube secrets and the journey of growing a channel, but we cover the real life challenges and practicality associated with doing this. Life happens in the midst of pursuing your passions and hobbies and you must overcome those obstacles to succeed. Joe embodies what it means to persevere through many different trials and is seeing the fruit of what dedication, authenticity and consistency bring. Making a point to be vulnerable and talk about real life challenges and hardships makes this one of my favorite episodes because of how real and raw it is. It's not all fun and games; kittens and rainbows. But, as always, we cover airgun topics and practical advice regarding shooting them and which one is right for you. If you're looking ofr optics reviews that are real, honest and trustworthy, be sure to follow along with Cyclops Videos on YouTube!

Eydin Hansen is a professional shooter and military veteran who joined the airgun ranks after the military with Umarex, a company bringing top tier airguns at an affordable price! He can be seen in action on "American Airgunner Challenge" with 5 other of the nation's best shooters and airgunners. We talk about the competition and challenges he faces on the TV show, American Airgunner Challenge, and what surprises the show holds. We also cover some of the awesome innovations that Umarex has taken on in the airgun industry with regulated big bores like the Hammer and arrow-slinging PCPs and Co2 Guns like the Air Saber and Air Javelin, all of which are hunting capable! Be sure you're following along with Eydin at "@txhogdude" on Instagram as well as "Eydin Hansen" and "Umarex" on Facebook and YouTube!

Chris Turek, known as "UpNorthAirgunner" on social media, has made a big splash in the hunting community by way of super powerful, large caliber airguns. With a military background in Armored Tanks and long range combat, Chris knows what it takes to get the job done at distance. We discuss when and how to properly use airguns for hunting and where their limits lie as well as how to get involved in your community to begin the approval process of airgun hunting for big game animals. Chris has personally confirmed hits on target at over 1200 yards with airguns. He holds a confirmed world record along side this feat and has been seen on his YouTube channel performing many other challenging shots. Among many new innovations, one topic we tackle is copper ammo for airguns. Copper ammunition, up until the latest advancements, has not been on the radar in the airgun industry because the issue of friction and lack of pressure produced by airguns compared to firearms, however; Turek is currently working with a company in the firearms world to cross over into airguns with new ammunition technology that could forever change the big bore hunting capacity of airguns allowing copper slugs to enter the scene and be utilized with astonishing accuracy.

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As the sport of Airgunning grows, it has never quite had the potential for exposure on the level that being on mainstream TV would allow, until now The American Airgunner Challenge. We dive into the mind and ideas behind the show with Rossi Morreale as well as where you can find the family friendly show. It airs on Wednesday nights and can be found on the Outdoor Channel. You can also download the "frndly tv" app and get access to the show as well as a free week trial. Be sure you're following American Airgunner on all Instagram, YouTube and Facebook and that you're sharing, reposting and tagging friends to get them talking and spreading the word.

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Joined by one of my older brothers, Joshua, I head out to Orem, Utah to visit the legends at Utah Airguns, shoot some .25 hybrid slugs out of the MKIII Wildcats and experience the country's (likely the world's) largest airgun showroom. An epic ground squirrel culling took place and hundreds fell victim to the Wildcats. What an epic trip it was. Visit Utah Airguns for inquiries about what we discuss in this episode.

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Competitive shooter and army veteran, Keith, meets Gracie Jujitsu Instructor and RC extraordinaire, Norm, and the rest is history. Shooting high-powered powder burners at long range on a farm, they slowly moved to PCPs for the sake of their neighbors and haven't turned back. Norm and Keith have become excellent long range airgunners, each boasting confirmed kills of over 300 yards on barn pigeons which can be seen on their YouTube channel, 68 Whiskey. They have tons of experience in shooting all types of guns and ammunition and claim that airgunning has made them better shots overall. Facts and no fluff, they aim to be the best, use the best and produce the best content they can for viewers as they embark on their fairly new-found love journey with airguns. Their experience over the last year has already gained them insight and innovation in the industry as Norm has helped develop a speed loader for high capacity magazines for FX, Daysyate and Hatsan models and they have both been on the receiving end of product testing from the best companies. 

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****As COVID-19 is still affecting day to day life around the world, you can support the grass-fed and finished farm and get yourself a speed loader to pass the quarantine time. To support these gentlemen here are the emails to get a hold of the highest quality beef and some amazing speed loaders. 

Speed loaders: Fieldproloaders@gmail.com 

Meat: Armymedic.25@gmail.com

CEO and Founder of Utah Airguns, Justin Jacobson, let's us in on the story of growing his company that started inside a gas station to being a big name in the industry. We hear his introduction to airguns and what lead to his passion for them. Now with an internationally recognized and sought after competition called the Rocky Mountain Airgun Challenge, Justin and his team have developed a niche in the airgun industry: Providing high-end air rifles that are tuned and customizable through their shop to your exact specifications. He and his team know their craft and their products inside and out and provide only the best to their customers.

On this day, March 17th 2017, Dave's oldest daughter contracted a rare auto immune disease that threatened her life and the medical treatments necessary became a financial burden on the family. Having to think and act quickly amongst all the chaos, Dave and his family bravely decided to take his newfound hobby of making airgun targets to the next level in an effort to help make ends meet as they went through this very trying time. Not only was he able to create a product that filled a huge gap in the market with exceptional quality but he was also able to make things work to provide financially for his family and even went as far as donating part of his proceeds to a fund that is set up to help families of pediatric patients like his as they face similar struggles. Since his endeavor he has managed to be recognized and his products used by names such as Crosman, Umarex, Pyramyd Air and Utah Airguns and several more to be featured in the near future. We have set up a special Promo Code offering $10 off for this episode for anyone who wants to support the company and give back to help those in need. Listen for the code and visit rxtargetsystems.com to support the business and the amazing cause.

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In this episode of The Airgun Podcast I we get to sit back and enjoy a nice conversation with Tyler Patner, most commonly known for his good looks and role he plays for Pyramyd Air, an airgun supply giant! Tyler tells us his story and some interesting things, that by nature, our social media lives and professional appearances don't disclose. Sit back and enjoy this one folks. Part 2 of our interview inevitable because this was too much fun and there is so much more to get to!

Bearded legend, Dale Riggert, of Varmint Knockers Slugs talks about his story and journey of swaging custom slugs and common misconceptions in the Airgun industry surrounding that type of ammunition which we are seeing grow in popularity as of late in the realm of hunting with airguns. Listen and learn from the veteran himself about finding the right slug and tune for the best Airgun hunting experience. Check out Varmint Knockers Slugs.

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In this episode I am joined by my friend Rick who I met through the Airgun community. Rick is an airgun enthusiast and is a very gifted machinist who builds things from .50 air rifles to motorized drifting tricycles! We talk everything from what got him into the world of airguns to where he thinks they will go in the future. Are airguns here to stay or just a fad for rich people who have nothing better to do with money? Be sure to check out his YouTube Channel and Instagram as well!