Spring Piston Air Rifle

Springer Air Guns & Pellet Guns

Air guns powered by spring pistons are perfect for all-around shooting. Springer air rifles generally provide a powerful shot that is a great option to use for both target practice and hunting. Some of the most popular spring loaded pellet guns available from Pyramyd AIR include beautiful hardwood stocked spring piston air rifles with high-quality optics and accessories; springers with scopes made to handle the toughest weather conditions and spring piston air rifles for the beginning hunter.

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What is a Spring Piston Air Rifle?

A spring piston air rifle is a rifle that contains a coiled spring that, when compressed, stores energy that will later propel a projectile out of the barrel. Spring piston rifles, often called "spingers," are some of the most traditional and widely used power plants in the air gun world. These self-contained guns offer a unique shooting experience that combines simplicity, power, and challenge.

How Does a Spring Piston Air Rifle Work?

When the gun is cocked, the mainspring is compressed by the piston, which is held in the rearward position by the sear. Upon pulling the trigger, the sear releases, allowing the compressed spring to drive the piston forward.

As the piston moves forward, it compresses the air in front of it to extremely high pressure in a small compression chamber. This compressed air then propels the pellet down the barrel. The entire process happens in milliseconds with the pistons' movement.

Spring piston air rifles have a unique recoil pattern. When fired, a spring piston experiences a two-stage recoil; first, you feel the backward push as the air and pellet move through the barrel, then a forward push as the spring relaxes. During the recoil, you'll often hear a metallic twang and feel the vibration of the spring as it moves inside the piston.

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Why Should I Choose a Spring Piston Air Rifle?

Spring piston air rifles are self-contained, not requiring external air tanks or CO2 cartridges. This independence from external air sources makes them exceptionally convenient for field use. Only one stroke is needed to ready the rifle for use, providing straightforward and reliable operation that many shooters appreciate.

While it may be challenging to master the artillery hold, the rewards of using spring piston air rifles make them worth considering. Their combination of power, longevity, minimal maintenance, no need for air inputs, and cost-effective pricing creates a compelling package for many shooters.