The Airgun Podcast

Lewis grew up in a big family of hunters and outdoorsmen. From a very early age he was in the woods with his Grandfather, a classic lever-action BB gun and a passion for all things outdoors. His love for such took on a new meaning when he discovered the modern day pcp aiguns and just how effective they can be at getting the job done even at a budget level.He talks about his first experiences to his most recent and where he sees airguns outshining traditional methods, which he is very familiar with even at a young age. You can follow along with Lewis on YouTube at Longoria OutdoorsThe Airgun Podcast is proudly sponsored by:⁠AirStryk Industries: Best Airgun Store In Texas⁠⁠DonnyFL: Air Rifle Moderators⁠⁠Karma Airguns: Balance Power and Precision⁠⁠Saber Tactical: Precision Perfected. Made for Champions.⁠

Welcome to the all-new era of The Airgun Podcast, where cutting-edge gear meets real-world experience! After months of planning and a full studio overhaul, we’re back—louder (well, quieter… thanks to moderators), sharper, and more loaded than ever.🎙️ What’s New?A fully furnished recording studio designed to deliver crisp, pro-level episodesExclusive giveaways featuring top-tier gear from our new lineup of industry sponsorsReal conversations with elite shooters, builders, designers, and innovators from across the airgun worldFull integration with AirStrykTX.com, your tactical airgun outfitter, so listeners can easily purchase the exact gear we talk about on the showWhether you’re tuning in to geek out over the latest PCP rifles, learn about tuning techniques, hear behind-the-scenes development stories, or just stay connected to the airgun community—this is your HQ.🔧 Expect deep dives, real field tests, guest interviews, and content that actually helps you shoot smarter.🛒 Want the gear we mention? We’ll link it straight through AirStryk—because now the conversation doesn’t just stay in your earbuds. It ends in your hands.New episodes drop regularly. Follow, subscribe, and share.This is The Airgun Podcast—and we’re just getting started. 💨🎯Use code "podcast" at checkout fo 10% off any order:The Airgun Podcast is proudly sponsored by:AirStryk Industries: Best Airgun Store In TexasDonnyFL: Air Rifle ModeratorsKarma Airguns: Balance Power and PrecisionSaber Tactical: Precision Perfected. Made for Champions.

Hey everybody this is just an update to let you know where I have been and why I fell off the face of the earth for a little bit if you didn’t know already. Some really hard things this past year took place and required my attention as well as some really good things that I mentioned in the episode. I love all of you and appreciate your support more than I can express. Please reach out with any questions on social media to either the Airgun Podcast Instagram or the ballistic fuel Instagram. Cheers!The Airgun Podcast is proudly sponsored by:⁠DonnyFL: Air Rifle Moderators⁠Karma Airguns: Balance Power and Precision⁠⁠⁠Saber Tactical: Precision Perfected. Made for Champions.⁠⁠

We had a chance to get a good little interview in with the man behind the camera of DonnyFL and Saber Tactical, Markeith Hall. Markeith is a former Unites States Marine and now does graphic design among many other things for Saber Tactical and DonnyFL.   He hopes to get more people of color into the sport of airgunning and to grow the sport in general. Being his first time at the Rocky Mountain Airgun Challenge he was blown away by what else the airgun industry had to offer in community, competition and diversity.  Be sure to follow along with the work he is doing with the tags in the video or links below:  Markeith Hall IG: https://www.instagram.com/markeith.d.hall/ The Airgun Podcast is proudly sponsored by:⁠DonnyFL: Air Rifle Moderators⁠⁠https⁠Karma Airguns: Balance Power and Precision⁠⁠⁠Saber Tactical: Precision Perfected. Made for Champions.⁠⁠

We catch up with the one and only Joe "Cyclops" Rhea from Cyclops Videos to discuss optics. We cover questions like "What are the basics? What should you know before you buy an optic? Which optics companies are doing it right? " as well as what scopes we are seeing being used in competition and why?  Be sure to follow along on Joe's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/AirgunClassicsJoeWRhea The Airgun Podcast is proudly sponsored by:⁠DonnyFL: Air Rifle Moderators⁠Karma Airguns: Balance Power and Precision⁠⁠⁠Saber Tactical: Precision Perfected. Made for Champions.⁠⁠

You're listening to the first interview with Keith Gibson of 68 Whiskey after accepting his $21,000 first place prize at RMAC for first place in the Pro class 100 yard Bench Rest. Keith has been on the podcast with us many times before but this was new and different and exciting for everyone!Be sure to follow along on YouTube with Keith and his channel and stay tuned for RMAC 2022 with Utah Airguns for an even bigger prize, more fun, more guns and more awesomeness!!!!The Airgun Podcast is proudly sponsored by:⁠DonnyFL: Air Rifle Moderators⁠⁠⁠Karma Airguns: Balance Power and Precision⁠⁠⁠Saber Tactical: Precision Perfected. Made for Champions.⁠⁠

We took a break from putting up episodes while thigs began to settle with the new house and new baby but here we are! We talk with my brother Josh, AKA Don Shula, on what he is doing in my neck of the woods and where he is going. Better and bigger places await him in many regards. Hunting, Airgunning, Eating, and just living! Please don't forget to leave a review on the podcast! Love you guys!The Airgun Podcast is proudly sponsored by:⁠DonnyFL: Air Rifle Moderators⁠⁠⁠Karma Airguns: Balance Power and Precision⁠⁠⁠Saber Tactical: Precision Perfected. Made for Champions.⁠⁠

As exciting as it is to see new innovations and ideas in the industry I am a little skeptical on this configuration until Tyler reassures me that it is actually a functional and pretty smooth operation with the new Beeman Underlever PCP in the bullpup configuration. After we talk specs we cover airgun news and announce the arrival of the wooden stock Avenger and the individual sale of the wood stock coming this summer for those Air Venturi Avenger owners! Check out Pyramyd Outdoors for more on these.The Airgun Podcast is proudly sponsored by:⁠DonnyFL: Air Rifle Moderators⁠⁠⁠Karma Airguns: Balance Power and Precision⁠⁠⁠Saber Tactical: Precision Perfected. Made for Champions.

Joined by the core crew of the latest "Squirrel Safari" by Utah Airguns, Justin Welch, Justin Jacobson, Austin James and Tanner Godfrey give us the  behind the scenes to another awesome video displaying the unbelievable capability of modern airguns. Not only do they talk about the setups they were using but they give us some insight as to why this type of culling is necessary in certain species. On top of the amazing high-end hunting equipment we also get a glimpse of what the bigger picture is when it comes to hunting, shooting and finding common ground. Is the M3 really that much better than the MkII Impact? Is it about the bonds and the fellowship more than the hunt? Stay tuned to find out.The Airgun Podcast is proudly sponsored by:⁠DonnyFL: Air Rifle Moderators⁠Karma Airguns: Balance Power and Precision⁠⁠⁠Saber Tactical: Precision Perfected. Made for Champions.

In this episode we talk about Target Forge, an up and coming brand of airgun targets made in America, and make a PSA on men's health! We hope to remind people the importance of the journey that brings them to where they are and encourage them to embark on new ones that can take them to elevated positions and maximized living. Although it's not our typical combo we feel the need to encourage healthy lifestyles across the board so that our hobbies can be done in good health and ultimately make them more enjoyable. Make sure to check out Target Forge and pick up some American Made Steel Targets and accessories for an affordable price!The Airgun Podcast is proudly sponsored by:⁠DonnyFL: Air Rifle Moderators⁠⁠⁠Karma Airguns: Balance Power and Precision⁠⁠⁠Saber Tactical: Precision Perfected. Made for Champions.

In this episode we run through the story of Jon's into to airguns and his first time touching an FX Impact to the newly released M3 version  that is the talk of the century right now. Jon has a unique perspective coming at it from an outsider looking in and realizing the potential and capabilities of modern day airguns and what a pivotal moment it was in his career when he handled the Impact for the first time.The Airgun Podcast is proudly sponsored by:⁠DonnyFL: Air Rifle Moderators⁠⁠⁠⁠Karma Airguns: Balance Power and Precision⁠⁠⁠Saber Tactical: Precision Perfected. Made for Champions.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to make it in the industry as a brand or “personality”? This is my personal advice on what it takes to make it as a new “influencer” or brand specifically in the Airgun industry. I hope this helps those of you who are curious about this type of thing and gives you practical ways to get started on your own entrepreneurial journey.The Airgun Podcast is proudly sponsored by:⁠DonnyFL: Air Rifle Moderators⁠Karma Airguns: Balance Power and Precision⁠Saber Tactical: Precision Perfected. Made for Champions

Rick is a well-known trick shot legend! His creativity never ends and he is always pushing the limits of physics and airgun technology. From lighting matches at 100 yards with pellets to shooting the wings off a fly, Shooter 1721 has some serious skills that practice just can't account for. Shooter 1721’s talents have gained him a spot on the TV show American Airgunner! Trick shots and hunting go hand in hand for this guy. Be sure to follow along on his incredible journey, great attitude and fun demeanor. C'MON MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!The Airgun Podcast is proudly sponsored by:⁠DonnyFL: Air Rifle Moderators⁠Karma Airguns: Balance Power and Precision⁠⁠Saber Tactical: Precision Perfected. Made for Champions.⁠⁠

What’s the best Airgun? How do I get into competition shooting? Tyler Patner and I dive into the discussion of “what is the best gun?” For beginners in the sport as well as beginners in competition. The devil is in the details and you need to know exactly what you’re going to do with the gun before you can choose which one would be best for you.The Airgun Podcast is proudly sponsored by:⁠DonnyFL: Air Rifle Moderators⁠Karma Airguns: Balance Power and Precision⁠⁠Saber Tactical: Precision Perfected. Made for Champions.

The title is pretty self-explanatory and so is this quick little update about when episodes will resume. Thank you for your support and your patience and we will be back next week with Tyler Patner on the Q&A andShooter 1721 for Friday’s episode!The Airgun Podcast is proudly sponsored by:⁠DonnyFL: Air Rifle Moderators⁠Karma Airguns: Balance Power and Precision⁠Saber Tactical: Precision Perfected. Made for Champions

Hey guys. Here is an update of things and why episodes haven’t made it out as frequently this month as I would have liked but good things are on the horizon. Thank you for your support.The Airgun Podcast is proudly sponsored by:⁠DonnyFL: Air Rifle Moderators⁠Karma Airguns: Balance Power and Precision⁠⁠⁠Saber Tactical: Precision Perfected. Made for Champions.

How do I become a better shot at long range? How can I stretch out my max range of being effective and accurate for hunting? Where do I aim when I'm shooting at an angle? These are all very important questions to ask when it comes to shooting. A very popular question when it comes to precision shooting with airguns is what app to use for your ballistics calculations but even more so is how to set up the app. In this Q&A we talk about why you should have a ballistics app to maximize your long range accuracy and what data is necessary to give you the best chances of your app calculating correctly for you. This means ballistic coefficients, humidity, spin drift etc... Many variable are at play so the more data you can gather the better. Don't forget to check out past episodes and Q&A content that helps you get better every day! Feel free to write in your questions on Instagram!The Airgun Podcast is proudly sponsored by:⁠DonnyFL: Air Rifle Moderators⁠Karma Airguns: Balance Power and Precision⁠⁠⁠Saber Tactical: Precision Perfected. Made for Champions

Could it be that we as Hunters are one of the biggest threats to hunting existing in the future? Are we part of the reason the lifestyle is under attack? How can we change the tide? Many deep questions like this rise to the surface as Robbie Kroger and I tackle the subject of hunting. Robbie's pursuit of these questions gave rise to the Non-Profit "Blood Origins", who's primary goal is to convey the truth about hunting and how to align ourselves properly with that message. Like it or not, we are responsible in large for the picture in non hunters' minds about what it means to hunt and to be a hunter. Please be sure to stick around until the end to figure out how you can win awesome gear for day to day life and in the field use as well as once-in-a-lifetime hunting opportunities for you and 2 buddies when you support Blood Origins for the cost of a cup of coffee per month!The Airgun Podcast is proudly sponsored by:⁠DonnyFL: Air Rifle Moderators⁠⁠⁠Karma Airguns: Balance Power and Precision⁠⁠⁠Saber Tactical: Precision Perfected. Made for Champions

This is a very popular question by many people getting into the sport of airguns but especially those who don't live in an area where this type of shooting is available without seeking out the location. In this Q&A with Keith Gibson we discuss tactics on how to go about getting a hunting or pesting permission and the top 5 things to consider once you have gotten the permission. It all comes down to situational awareness and efficiency. Be an asset, not an ass.The Airgun Podcast is proudly sponsored by:⁠⁠DonnyFL: Air Rifle Moderators⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Karma Airguns: Balance Power and Precision⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Saber Tactical: Precision Perfected. Made for Champions⁠

Ryan's extensive experience with the shooting industry and media management has allowed him to produce some of the best content we as airugnners know. He is the man behind the beloved and well-known channel, "Shooter 1721" with Airgun Trick Shot Extraordinaire, Rick Rehm who is Ryan's father. His role in the shooting community does not stop there though. He and his wife are a big part of The Airgun Sporting Association and many other outdoor organizations that promote hunting and giving back to support parks and wildlife for habitat and wildlife management as well as the promotion of the Second Amendment. On top of his story, many entrepreneurial endeavors and entry into airguns, Ryan is able to give us a literal behind-the-scenes look at some of the things you may want to consider when you're thinking about content creation especially in the shooting realm. Be sure to follow along with his other projects like "Nighthawk Media" and "Liberty or Death Co."The Airgun Podcast is proudly sponsored by:⁠⁠DonnyFL: Air Rifle Moderators⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Karma Airguns: Balance Power and Precision⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Saber Tactical: Precision Perfected. Made for Champions⁠