News from the SHOT Show
Each year those businesses that are involved in the shooting sports get together to take a look at what is available for our valued customers in the area of new guns, accessories, and ammunition. For airgunners, there is some very good news indeed this year.
Crosman has brought out a new PCP Marauder Pistol with a repeating action that is going to absolutely tickle many hunters to death. Add a small stock to it, and you have a very nice little short hunting rig!
Another pistol that is new is Crosman's first PCP match pistol, the Silhouetter PCP Pistol in .177 caliber. This gun has grown out of the Challenger PCP Match rifle that Crosman has recently released, and competitors looking for a budget entry pistol will be watching this new gun closely to see if it will meet their needs.
Crosman has also enlarged their line of Nitro Piston-powered rifles with some new items that have been named the Trail Series. One significant addition is the .25 caliber option on the Trail NP XL 725 model. Imagine nearly 25% more power than the .177 offers! That will make a raccoon stand up and take notice!
For the beginning shooter, Crosman has brought out the Marlin Cowboy BB gun, a competitor to Daisy's Red Ryder.
In optics, Leapers is bringing out some new products for the airgun shooter, so be sure to take a look at some of their new offerings as well. Can you imagine a 35 mm tube on a scope? Talk about some serious light-gathering!
The Gamo Corporation is putting some serious time into their new laser technology labeled the ND5 coherent laser light. According to one industry insider I know, this particular offering from Gamo is going to seriously affect the way we use lasers in low-light conditions. He has been using a demo for a few months now and is seriously impressed!
If you make the rounds on the forums, there is some good talk about some new offerings from some of the Spanish arms makers, as well as the Koreans. Some of the guns are featuring bottle reservoirs similar to the upscale offerings from Daystate and Theoben, and I am looking forward to getting a chance to shoot some of them myself in the near future.
The airgunning world is getting more and more exposure these days, and many folks are turning to airguns as a serious alternative for shooting enjoyment and hunting. Stay tuned for some feedback on the airgun forums from those individuals lucky enough to shoot them first!
