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“The new Sightron S6 Field Target – this scope is fantastic!” That’s what Lauren Parsons, the four times Ladies World Field Target Champion, told me when we were talking about this latest 10-60 x 56 scope from Sightron. So it’s been rather a long time coming, but this new dedicated Field Target scope sounds as if it will definitely be a top-notch choice. It’s in stock at Airguns of Arizona right now, as Lauren confirmed. Sightron explains that the design employs two Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass elements. This provides – they say – an unprecedented shooting experience with a 55% improvement in optical resolution over the HAM Gold Award-winning SIII 10-50×60 FT model. In addition, Sightron redesigned the parallax cam system...

Now there’s an up-dated HAM Community Title Ladder – as some members have already observed! The purpose of this post is to explain what we have done and why… The term “Title Ladder” refers to an element of software functionality in the Hard Air Magazine Community that gives a “title” or “status badge” based on participation level within the Community. This Title Ladder is automatically controlled by the operating system of the Community. You can see the title here, whenever a post is made. Previously, we had this set at the most basic – default – level with titles being “New Member”, “Member”, “Active Member” and “Well-known Member”. These titles were based on the number of messages posted by each member. Clearly we could do...

Hard Air Magazine readers first learned of the Zan Projectiles Pellet Sizer in our report from the 2025 IWA OutdoorClassics show in Germany. Now it’s available for pre-order from Airgun Depot. Plus, we have clear specifications for the range of sizing options that are available in each caliber. First, a reminder… The Zan Projectiles Pellet Sizer offers the ability to size both the head and the skirt at the same time with one action. But the head and skirt diameters will be different – as you choose. Given the ongoing interest in wringing the utmost accuracy out of our airguns at increasing ranges, pellet sizing could be something that many shooters will want to do. Zan’s aim is to make it consistent and easy – as he showed me in...

But wait, there’s more from Nate! The NateChrony SteadyShot is a combined barrel-mounted chronograph and shooting training tool. It’s a development of the original NateChrony that we featured in Hard Air Magazine in 2024 and works with airguns having a Muzzle Energy of up to 150 Ft/Lbs. In fact, Nate showed an early prototype of the SteadyShot at the 2024 Pyramyd Cup. I tried it then and was extremely excited by the potential of the tool. Now it’s here… The SteadyShot is the latest NateChrony with added movement sensors (accelerometers). This gives SteadyShot the capability to monitor all the movement of your muzzle: up/down, left/right and back/forwards. (That’s in addition to measuring the velocity of the pellet or slug). Then...

There’s a new multi-shot multi-pump air rifle available now. It’s the Umarex NXG APX Multi-Shot Pellet Rifle. Priced at a very attractive $72.99, it’s yet another entry into the “value” part of the airgun market from Umarex USA. Other models include the CO2-powered Canex, the Iconix and Komplete PCPs and the MarkPoint pistol. Generally these products are all attractive and perform well. The Komplete earned a HAM Gold Award for its performance on test, while the Canex and Iconix both achieved Silver Awards. So the expectation is that this new .177 caliber multi-shot multi-pump air rifle will also be good value. In fact, the Umarex NXG APX Multi-Shot Pellet Rifle looks to be a clear upgrade on the existing, single-shot...

Today Doug Wall covers Barra 1100z regulator installation in his Gen 1 model. He’s aiming for a high degree of consistency and a long shot count… I’ll start this out by saying that this operation is not for inexperienced airgunsmiths. It will involve a lot more disassembly than changing the caliber as in Part 2. Barra has put out a video on how to do this. It’s an excellent reference! In this article, I’ll be doing the same thing, but I will add some details that should help to fill in any questions. Barra 1100z Regulator Installation – Disassembly For this Barra 1100z regulator installation we’re taking this gun pretty much all apart, including the pressure tube, so degassing is necessary as the first step. The degassing screw...

Now there’s a new Air Venturi Avenger camo stock model. It’s available in .25 caliber and is shipping at Pyramyd AIR and Airgun Depot. The G2 Camo pattern is a popular “stick and leaf” pattern that provides a minimum of pattern repeats and blends well into a wooded background. In fact, this Air Venturi Avenger camo stock model is a special, limited-run edition. So – if you want one – it’s probably best to not wait too long before ordering. It’s good to see that Air Venturi continues to add new configurations to the Avenger family. In spite of the more recent appearance of the Air Venturi Avenge-X, the Avenger remains a competent and viable PCP platform. The Avenger was first introduced in 2020. In that year, Hard Air Magazine gave...

There’s a FX price drop on now at Pyramyd AIR. That’s news because I cannot remember such price reductions on new FX airguns before… This Pyramyd deal is running for two days only. Models included in the promotion include various DreamLite, Dynamic, Dynamic Express, Panthera and Crown configurations. Let’s look at a few examples: FX Crown VP PCP Air Rifle, Synthetic Stock 0.25 FX Panthera 700 PCP Air Rifle 0.25 FX Dynamic Express 500 0.30 This FX price drop ends 5/31/25 at 3:00 AM ET. That’s a hard stop. So you will need to be quick. Good luck! Check out these other resources to find great airgun deals… Shop Airgun Deals At Airguns of Arizona: Specials, limited time closeouts, model end, clearance Pre-owned, demos or factory...

Now there’s a new Umarex ReadyAir Gen 2 compressor for PCP airguns. It’s in stock and shipping today from Pyramyd AIR. Just one look at the old and new models gives a feel for the differences between the two. In fact, the Gen 2 version is faster, quieter, smaller and lighter than the original model. Plus there’s other improvements too. Sounds good! This portable compressor has fill times that are over 25% faster than the first model, which helps shooters spend less time filling so they can maximize their shooting time. Umarex USA says that the Umarex ReadyAir Gen 2 compressor can fill a 24 Cubic Inch HPA tank from 0 PSI to 4,500 PSI in around 13 to 18 minutes. In addition, it is more compact for convenience, with a 30% smaller...

2025 is the Diana 135 year anniversary. Yes, the company was founded as far back as 1890 as Mayer & Grammelspacher GmbH. That’s the names of the two original founders. Their first air pistol was produced in 1892, followed by the company’s first break barrel air rifle in 1895. Founded and headquartered for many years in Rastatt in the state of Baden, Western Germany – actually almost in France – the company became part of the German Sport Guns group in 2014. The factory moved to a sparkling new facility in Ense (somewhat further North in Germany) soon afterwards. During the course of that time, Diana has attracted – and held – many dedicated customers for its products. For example, HAM reviewer Doug Wall has owned a Diana Model 27S...

Not everyone like complex “Christmas tree” reticles, so if you are looking for a simple Reticle Hawke riflescope, you’ll likely be interested in the new Endurance 30 WA 4.5-27×56 model. It’s was shown at the 2025 IWA OutdoorClassics show and is scheduled to be available soon… This new scope features the company’s LR2 FD Reticle that’s located in the second focal plane. A variant of the classic L4 reticle, the LR2 FD uses a more open outer post design to keep more of the target visible while aiming and offers extra aim points for holdover. There’s a red fiber optic center dot to give a sharp aim point for quick reference and target acquisition. Hawke says that the thick outer posts make visibility easy when hunting in low-light...

The AER 16 full auto BB gun is another recent introduction from Umarex. It’s a battery-powered, AEG, selective fire AR15 lookalike. The “airsoft-like” battery-powered concept means that the AER 16 shakes-off three limitations that affect CO2-powered full-auto BB guns. One is that the velocity does not decline as the gun is fired. The second is that there’s also no performance degradation when firing at low temperatures. Thirdly, you don’t need to constantly buy 12 Gram CO2 cartridges. The AER 16 is supplied as a complete kit. All you need to do is charge the battery using the included charger. Plug it in and shoot! In the photograph above, the LiPo battery is that three-part red thing. The black cable assembly is the charger...

VALUE FOR MONEY The new Weihrauch HW30N is a special, limited production run model at Airguns of Arizona and the “N” stands for “Nussbaum” – that’s the German word for walnut. Just one look at the HW30N Special Edition and it’s clear. It’s an instant classic! Like all other airguns from the family-owned Weihrauch company, the HW30N doesn’t strive to attract customers with all the latest features and marketing claims. There’s no “Zillion FPS” muzzle velocity here, no claims for silent shooting, nor many of the other “bells and whistles” that are found on so many other breakbarrels. Instead you have a simple, great-shooting gun that can provide huge enjoyment for the whole family. You don’t have to be a body-builder to cock it, the...

Kral Empire bullpup PCPs are coming to the USA as well! In a sign of the times, Turkish air rifles are making a new push into the US market – as Hard Air Magazine has already reported. The Kral Empire series consists of two basic models. Both are bullpups. There’s the full-length Empire X and the compact Empire XS. I have to say that – on a personal level – I really like these stubby, ultra-compact bullpups like the Empire XS! Sure, the shorter barrel leads to lower FPS and the lesser HPA capacity provides a lower shot count. But the overall looks, compact handling characteristics and “shootability” really appeal to me. Kral manufactures the Empire models in a choice of synthetic and wood stocks. The guns coming to the USA are all –...

Recently, a brand new Daystate Blackwolf Cylinder model arrived here at the Hard Air Magazine offices. These are our first impressions of this new PCP air rifle. Well – I hear you saying – didn’t you try one before? Well, yes we did have a Blackwolf HiLite (that’s the bottle version in Daystate-speak) here back in February. But it was only for about 72 hours and the weather did NOT co-operate for any sensible use, as you may recall… Now we have a first real chance to learn about the Blackwolf and understand its benefits… At present, I’m in the “unstructured testing” phase of reviewing the gun. (My wife calls it playing!). We always do this before starting the formal HAM review process – it gives us a chance to learn some of the...

This is a final call for the 2025 BRK/Daystate Experience Days! There’s just a very few places remaining and the last day for ticket sales is 31 May. Yes, that’s just two weeks away… You see, BRK and Daystate are again offering enthusiasts a truly unique airgun experience. They’re hosting the second of their highly popular, annual Experience Days at the exclusive Sandon Hall in Staffordshire, UK. The dates are Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th July. There are four packages on offer – Bronze, Silver, Gold and Gold-Plus – allowing you to attend one – or both days and select the hospitality and overnight stay options to best suit your needs. Prices start from just £70 ($93). Plus everyone attending receives a goodie bag with a retail value of...

The Reximex Tormenta Lite is another Turkish PCP air rifle that will be available soon in the USA at Pyramyd AIR. HAM has reviewed one Reximex air rifle – the Throne Compact Gen 2. We liked it and though it offers good value for money. The Tormenta Lite may fall into the same category. (And for those wondering, there’s not actually a “Tormentor Heavy”! There is, however a “Tormentor” that combines a similar action to the “Lite” model, but with an additional HPA cylinder in the buttstock position). The Tormenta Lite is one of the company’s new models that were featured at the IWA OutdoorClassics show in Nuremberg, Germany back in early March 2025. It’s attractively-priced at $399.99 and Pyramyd says that it will be available in August...

Today Doug Wall explores unregulated Barra 1100z performance in .177 Caliber. He’s using the Gen. 1 gun that started-out in .22 caliber. Having made the caliber change, Doug’s testing follows the same methodology as he used for Part One of this saga. This enables to compare the performance of the same gun in different calibers. It’s also a new baseline to compare with the gun’s regulated performance in a future installment. Today’s Testing In this part, I’ll go through a similar set of shot strings as in part one, to see the effect of hammer spring adjustments on velocity, shot string, and energy. As mentioned before, my goal is to get the gun set up at just under 20 Ft/Lbs energy. As in the previous article, I will be starting...

The Kral Mortal PCP air rifle is one of the company’s new models that were featured at the 2025 IWA OutdoorClassics show in Germany back in early March. Kral always has an enormous range of products to show every year. For 2025, the company’s product catalogue – printed, thank goodness – is no less than 116 pages long. And there’s multiple products featured on most of those pages!!! True, the company manufactures an extensive range of shotguns and some firearms. But a large proportion of their range is comprised of airguns: mainly PCPs. There’s so many that it’s tough to keep track of them all. Actually, the full product name is the Kral Puncher Mortal. However as the company uses “Puncher” as a name on seemingly all of it’s PCPs...

Hard Air Magazine readers first saw the Karma EQ in our report from the 2024 IWA OutdoorClassics show in Germany in March 2024. Now it’s available at Airgun Depot. The Karma EQ is a magazine-fed, sidelever PCP air rifle that’s available in a choice of calibers from .22 to .30 cal. Described by the manufacturer as offering high-power precision at an affordable price, the EQ is claimed to offer exceptional performance with both slugs and pellets. For sure, the price is attractive at $950.00. However – as a Chinese-manufactured model – that may be subject to change. If you’re interested, it may be best to buy sooner rather than later! The Karma EQ features a large plenum designed to maximize power output. In fact, it has 70 cc...