Pump Air Rifles

The pump action technique means that you don't have to rely on an external source of air - such as CO2 or an air compressor. The most common pump rifles are equipped with a pump handle located under the barrel. This pump handle makes it easier to pump the rifle as you are not forced to use both hands, just one.

Pump air rifles fire .177 and .22 pellets or BBs with pump action and have velocities from 625 fps to over 1000 fps. You simply pump the gun as you might pump your bike or play a pump organ, filling the onboard chamber with more air with each pump! Most of these pump air guns are multi pump so you can choose whether you want to pump a few times for lower power levels or more for added power. The pump action, of course, also makes the gun more suitable for younger shooters.

Which is Better a BB or Multi Pump Pellet Gun?

For experienced shooters, you might prefer to purchase a multi pump pellet gun if you want something that is powerful enough. Then again, pump bb guns are more widely available and inexpensive. BB pump air guns are also a great option for younger shooters. Pellets tend to be more accurate, but the ammo is a little more expensive.

You can find pump action and multi pump pellet rifles in a variety of calibers, but you will find most pump bb guns come in .177 because of affordability. This pump is used to pump up the air reservoir which will allow for more shots to be fired before needing to cock the gun again. Pump air rifles also come in a variety of styles that resemble shotguns, military style weapons, and standard hunting rifles.

When you purchase your pump air gun from Pyramyd AIR, it is important that you know exactly what to pump and how much air pressure pump bb guns require for each of the recommended pellets or bbs that are compatible with pump action rifles.