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Air Arms S510 XS TDR In-Depth Review
Published on 09/23/2021

Tyler Patner is here to show you why adding the compact Air Arms S510 XS PCP rifle into your arsenal is a great idea. In this in-depth product review, he'll explain why it's called the Take-Down or TDR, how simple it can be for even beginners, and go over all those awesome features which make these rifles so popular worldwide!

**VIDEO TRANSCRIPT**

Welcome to the Pyramid Insider. My name is Tyler Patner, and today we're going to give you seven reasons why you need the Air Arms S510 XS TDR.

Now, reason number one that you need to check out the TDR is because of what TDR stands for take-down rifle. And as you can see, it comes in two separate pieces. So it's meant to be easily and quickly broken down. And we're going to show you just how quick and easy that is here. So you take your butt stock section, you align it with the back end of the front half, go ahead and press them together, and then you're going to just spin this dial here at the back clockwise until you set yourself down.

The great part about this is it goes together or comes apart in right about 20 or 30 seconds. So in the field, it's really easy to throw these parts into a bag or carry them in this case, you can get it assembled right there. There's even a cutout in the case for your scope, so the guns ready to go all the time whenever you need it. Now reason number two, you're going to want to check out the S510 TDR.

Is this Q Tech moderator? The barrel is fully shrouded, and that does help for sure. But the addition of this Q Tech moderator on the end from Air Arms has made this gun silent. Previous versions just came shrouded. The addition of that Q tech is huge guys, this gun puts out about 30 foot pounds or so in 22. It is also available in 177. But the Q tech edition is a beauty if you're a backyard shooter going after pets or you just want the quietest gun possible. Really phenomenal moderator there now reason number three is the adjustable power of the S510 series as a whole button specific the TDR.

Now you have a transfer Port style power adjustment, which has five positions and you get a nice positive click detent when you drop into each position. At the most, you're looking at about 30 foot pounds of energy. But when you do choke that off, you're going to be able to get this gun in a. 22 down into the 4500 foot per second range. So you can really do just about anything whether you want to go after rats or pigeons in an enclosed space and you don't want to over penetrate or if you're looking to stretch this guns legs and shoot long range.

Now, Reason number four to check this out is that XS model now in the US here those XS guns. That means it's regulated. Now, this is the first iteration of the TDR that has a regulator in it. And let me tell you guys, it's going to offer you a ton of consistency and a few more shots than TDRs of years past. Regulators really a long time coming for Air Arms. We talked about it in past reviews of their guns, but to see it in addition to the TDR in the smaller platform is really fantastic.

And I think a lot of you guys were asking for it all along. Air Arms has delivered and we now have a regulated TDR. Reason number five is the side lever action. Now, Air Arms was really one of the first PCP manufacturers to move everything over to a side lever and they do a fantastic job of it. It is just so smooth and easy to operate.

I mean, you guys can see it there. It's just so easy and really a phenomenal system. One, they have really stuck two and done a great job with over the years. It's so good, they really haven't needed to change it and super easy to get that quick follow up and you don't even have to move your cheek. Well, when you're on target, which is really phenomenal, they've done a great job with this system.

It's going to make your shooting a little bit smoother, a little bit easier. Love the side lever. Now, Reason number six is the stock itself. Now, this is a two piece stock system. You do have an adjustable butt plate for elevation, which is rubber at the back here.

One of my favorite features of the stock is the kind of magazine holders here you have two of them. The gun comes with two. So if you want to purchase an extra, you have two Mags. There one in the gun. You're ready to go.

That's 30 rounds on deck at any point in time. You got a nice pistol grip, which doesn't have any features to it in terms of finger grooves or stippling or anything. So you don't have to worry if you have larger hands, this is going to fit you just fine. There's not going to be anything getting in your way like those finger grooves might. You have your gauge underneath inset and then you have a on shoot style UIT rail.

Now, if you want to throw a bipod on this gun, it's actually really simple to do. We sell a Harris Bipod adapter, which is going to slide right into this rail, gives you a swivel stud and you can go ahead and Mount most of your bipods right onto that. Super simple. Not a whole lot to this stock. It's very lightweight, very minimalist and really feels great.

Now, if the tactical black soft touch look is not for you, the gun is also offered in a beautiful Walnut as well. So that's something to check out if this black soft touch, like I said, isn't your cup of tea, but either way, tons of features built into the stock. And Reason Number Seven, in my opinion, the most important is accuracy. Air Arms uses Lother Walter barrels in all of their guns, and they are fantastic. Typically with JSB 16 or 18 grain pellets, you are gonna be able to shoot roughly half inch groups.

If you can do the part at 50 yards without a problem with this gun, 177 is just as good. I'm kind of preferential to 22 because it offers you a lot of different things that you can do well, especially once you integrate that power adjuster. But not only does this guy have a phenomenal barrel, but it also has a phenomenal trigger, and that's going to help you in terms of accuracy down range really makes this kind of pleasure to shoot. And obviously the whole package as it comes together, is just really a smooth and flawless system and works phenomenally well.

The addition of that regulator is only going to help your downrange potential as well.

So overall, the S510 XS TDR is just a fantastic choice and one you should check out if you're looking for a more compact PCP to add to your Arsenal. I hope you guys enjoyed the video today. We appreciate you joining us for seven reasons why you need to check out the Air Arms S510 XS TDR next time you're on the website. Hopefully you guys enjoyed it. If you did throw us a like down below.

If you disagree or thought there was anything we left out, shoot us down in the comments below. Let us know what you thought of the video as a whole. And as always, don't forget to subscribe. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more air gun content. I'm Tyler Patner.

We'll see you guys at the next one.

How Airguns Work - Multi-Pump Pneumatic Air Rifles
Published on 09/02/2021

It's time to grow your airgun knowledge again and forget your carbon fiber tank! In this video learn exactly how the mechanics of a Multi-Pump Pneumatic Air Rifles work.

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***TRANSCRIPT***

The Seneca Dragonfly Multi-Pump Pneumatic Pellet rifle operates by means of a pump lever assembly that attaches to a piston rod. This is called the pump mechanism. Each time the pump mechanism is employed, it engages a piston assembly, which compresses a small amount of air into an air reservoir. The number of pumps executed by the user determines the amount of air stored in the air reservoir. The amount of air stored then determines the power output of the air rifle.

Operating the Dragonfly is done in the following steps, beginning with lifting the bolts and pulling back. Doing so opens the breach and engages the trigger seer. These actions complete the cocking sequence before beginning to operate the pump mechanism. The user should engage the manual safety if it is not already engaged. Pulling the pump handle forward to its maximum angle and then pulling back to its original position creates the first pump.

The Dragonfly can be pumped up to eight times for maximum power. Once pumping is completed and the breach open, either a single projectile or a magazine that allows for multiple projectiles can be inserted. After insertion is completed, the Bolt handle is then pushed forward and down, thus Loading a pellet into the barrel and making the rifle ready to fire. To complete the firing process, the user disengages the safety, takes aim, and pulls the trigger. The Seneca Dragonfly employs a single-stage nonadjustable trigger.

Pulling the trigger disengages the sear, allowing the compressed air to escape from the firing valve, propelling the projectile from the barrel. The Seneca Dragonfly Pellet rifle employs a single-stage nonadjustable trigger. The trigger is held by a spring and sear. Pulling the trigger releases the sear, initiating the firing sequence. The Seneca Dragonfly Pellet rifle employs a manual cross Bolt safety.

It is mechanically designed to serve as a button. Lateral force exerted on the button to either the right or left locks or unlocks the trigger mechanism when the button is slid to where no red coloring is showing, the trigger mechanism is blocked when the button is slid, exposing the red coloring. The trigger is unblocked.

7 Facts for New Airgunners to Learn
Published on 08/13/2021

Airguns aren’t just your grandpa’s BB gun anymore! They’re powerful enough to take down large game and more cost-effective than you might realize, but it can be hard for beginners to know exactly what they need. Watch this video and learn seven HUGE facts you should know when buying your first airgun!

How Airguns Work - Underlever Spring Piston
Published on 07/13/2021

Have you ever wondered exactly how an underlever spring-piston airgun works? We've put together this series of How Airguns Work to answer such questions! Watch as we demonstrate the mechanics of Air Venturi's Springfield M1A Pellet Rifle in detailed 3d rendering.

VIDEO TRANSCRIPT: 

The Springfield Armory M1A by Air Venturi underlever spring piston pellet rifle operates by means of a spring-loaded piston assembly contained within a compression chamberseparate from the gun barrel. A coil spring is used as the powerplant main spring. Cocking the gun by utilizing a lever connected to the piston assembly pulls the piston rearward while compressing the main spring until the rear of the piston engages the trigger sear. When a pellet is placed into the barrel, it forms an airtight seal. Pulling the trigger disengages the sear, allowing the main spring to decompress and release its stored energy, pushing the piston forward, thereby compressing the air stored in the pump cylinder. Once the air overcomes the pellet’s resistance and the air pressure has risen enough to overcome the static friction and/or barrel restriction holding back the pellet, the pellet is propelled forward by an expanding column of pressurized air. This takes place in a fraction of a second.

 The Springfield Armory M1A by Air Venturi underlever spring piston pellet rifle employs a two stage non adjustable trigger.  The trigger is held by a spring and sear. The  trigger requires two separate "pulls," or mechanical actions, before the sear can release the firing operation. Initial pressure causes the trigger to travel slightly, this is the first stage, also referred to as “taking up the slack”. At the end of the first stage, the shooter arrives at the second stage wall. Gradually applying more pressure to the trigger until the sear breaks which releases the piston and initiates the firing sequence.

 The Springfield Armory M1A by Air Venturi underlever spring piston pellet rifle employs two different safety mechanisms.  The first is the anti-bear trap safety. This safety prevents the loading chamber from closing while the shooter is loading the rifle. The anti-bear trap safety can be released after loading the rifle by depressing the lever on the left hand side of the action, allowing the cocking lever to be returned to the closed position and making the rifle ready to fire.

The second is the manual trigger safety.  This safety is known as a latch safety and is located at the front of the trigger guard. The latch safety is mechanically designed to allow for forward and rearward travel within the trigger guard.  When the latch is moved by the shooter to its forward position referred to as "Safe" it blocks the trigger sear from moving rearward thus preventing the firing mechanism to function. When the latch is moved rearward the block is removed allowing the sear to be released when the trigger is pulled. This is referred to as the "Fire" position.

Tyler Picks His Favorite Air Pistols of 2021 by Price
Published on 06/21/2021

Airgun expert, Tyler Patner from Pyramyd Air Insyder brings you his top air pistol picks by price point for 2021! Great airguns from $100 to $1000 watch and see his picks!

Review of the Benjamin Akela
Published on 03/30/2021

Join Tyler Patner as he reviews Benjamin's latest addition to their Craftsman line of airguns, the Akela PCP Air Rifle. He'll cover its features, accuracy, over-all performance, and how it compares in price point.

Pyramyd Insyder Review of the Hatsan Flashpup!
Published on 03/11/2021

Join Tyler as he reviews the Hatsan Flashpup PCP air rifle while he gives seven reasons if this entry-level precharged pneumatic is suitable for you. He'll cover things like the price point, features, and overall functionality of the airgun.

Insyder Insyght: Airgun Pellets vs. Slugs Tutorial - Which is right for you?
Published on 01/14/2021

In this Insyder video, we'll break down the differences between pellets and airgun slugs, the newest craze to be introduced to the shooting world. We'll explore the pros and cons of each in a variety of different factors - such as expansion, price point, ballistic coefficient, penetration, and more. And, we'll discuss where each fits into your airgun arsenal whether you are a hunter, long-range shooter, or simply want to do some target practice.

Products Mentioned in Video:

• Predator Polymag .22 Cal, 16.0 Grains, Pointed: CLICK HERE
• JSB Match Diabolo Hades .22 Cal, 15.89 Grain, Hollowpoint: CLICK HERECLICK HERE
• H&N Baracuda Hunter Extreme Pellets, .22 Cal, 18.52 Grains, Hollowpoint:CLICK HERE
• H&N Slug HP, 23 Grains, Hollowpoint:CLICK HERE
• FX Hybrid Slug, .22 Cal, 22.0 Grains, Hollowpoint:CLICK HERE
• JSB KnockOut Slugs .217 Cal, 25.39gr, Hollowpoint:CLICK HERE

Air Venturi Avenger Regulated Pellet Rifle
Published on 06/17/2020

Check out the latest detailed information on one of the hottest air rifles to debut recently in this Air Venturi Avenger regulated pellet rifle review. Pyramyd Insyder goes in-depth on adjustment procedures, shot count, velocity, and much more. So come see the highly adjustable Avenger pcp air rifle that airgunners everywhere are so excited about!

Airgun Academy - Selecting a Scope
Published on 06/08/2020

We hope you are ready to get the scoop on scopes. This episode covers everything you could want to know about scope fit and eye relief along with picking the proper magnification for your needs. Don't forget to stick around until the end to get the breakdown on the different reticle options out there. Crosshair, Duplex and Mil-dot reticles all have their applications. Which is right for you?