Parts of a Air Rifle Cheat Sheet Cheat Sheet

Parts of a Air Rifle Cheat Sheet Cheat Sheet

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Butt Pad Rail or Scope Mount Trigger Adjustment Screw

Also just known as the butt, this is the piece Also known as a scope mount, this is a This feature is not available on all air rifles
of the stock on your rifle that connects with piece of metal on top of the back end of a and it adjusts the sensit​ivity of the trigger. It
your arm pit during shooting. This pad is barrel that is used to mount a scope on the is a small screw typically found on the rear
usually made of rubber or is coated in rifle. Scope mounts are typically very sturdy of the trigger assembly and is usually only
rubber for the comfort of the shooter. and can accomm​odate different sizes of manipu​lated by a special tool that comes
scope. with the rifle.
The butt pad allows for more comfor​table
shooting for prolonged periods of time. It If you ever want to add a scope or some Magazine
can also help prevent strain on the body other type of sighting assistance to your
from holding the rifle or absorbing the shock rifle, the scope mount ensures that you can. Some rifles are single shot while others
of shooting some higher powered air rifles. Not all air rifles have a scope mount. accept a magazine or clip. This is a piece
that holds multiple pellets that can be fired
Stock Pistol Grip one after another before the rifle needs to
be reloaded. Magazines can hold a few
The stock is the main rear part of your rifle The pistol grip is a part of the rifle's stock. shots or many more.
where your cheek rests while shooting. This It's the part that you hold when pulling the
piece and its iconic shape are part of what trigger. Even though the grip is part of the Summary
makes a rifle what it is. overall stock, there are different variations
in texture and girth that are optimal for The parts of an air rifle outlined in this
Stocks are typically made of either wood or different users. article are some of the most common. Not
some kind of polymer or plastic. Without a all rifles have these parts. Some lower end
stock, you don't really have a rifle any more. Trigger Guard rifles may have far fewer while some higher
end rifles may have advanced or higher-​ qu‐​
Barrel The trigger guard is the little strip of metal ality features that make them more compli‐​
that goes around the trigger. In many rifles cated.
Obviously the most recogni​ zable portion of this is made from stainless steel and is a
a rifle, the barrel is the long cylind​rical piece part of the entire trigger assembly. Trigger Breaking down the parts of an air rifle can
of metal that the projectile fires out of. guards are very common on all modern air help you identify issues and upgrade when
rifles. necessary.
There are different length barrels that are
made of different materials. The type of The trigger guard serves a few different Source:
barrel can influence accuracy and longevity functions. It prevents the trigger from being
of a rifle. inadve​rtently pulled when the rifle is being https://airriflepro.com/parts-air-rifle/
handled, moved, or stored. It also protects https://www.plansoutdoor.com/air-rifle-
Safety Mechanism the trigger assembly from damage in the maintenance-and-care/
event the rifle is dropped. source
The safety mechanism is a feature that
prevents the trigger from being pulled when Source:
it is engaged. It is typically located on or
near the trigger guard and is painted with https://airriflepro.com/parts-air-rifle/
red paint on the inner rim when it is not https://www.plansoutdoor.com/air-rifle-
engaged, indicating to the user that the maintenance-and-care/
weapon is ready to be fired. source

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