Air Guns

Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen is a German manufacturer of air guns and firearms, founded over 100 years ago. Now a popularised brand for competitors, discover their history!

Advanced airsoft players will no doubt remember buying their first airsoft gun. It’s a big moment, and if you’re unsure of what you are looking for, it can be a complex one too! As one of the top sellers of airsoft guns in the UK, here at Surplus Store we are often asked similar questions from first-time buyers! With many...

Arguably one of the most-loved manufacturers around, Umarex’s air guns are some of the most recognisable in the sport, sometimes not even as Umarex rifles! One of the early trailblazers in Europe, Umarex’s start is responsible for its present, and why their guns are some of the most coveted around. The History of Umarex Umarex, initially known as Mayer &...

As many experienced shooters know, air rifle scopes can be almost as costly as the gun themselves, with some of the higher-end scopes reaching into the mid-hundreds of pounds. Granted, this is not without reason, as the level of precision achievable with the genuinely top tier of optical devices is astounding. Continue reading →

If you’re looking to get your hands on a brand new air gun or airsoft rifle, but don’t fancy paying the full cost upfront, then our finance options might just be the perfect match! We know that dropping hundreds of pounds at a time can cause a bit of a sting, so why not spread the cost over a period of time? Continue reading →

We often talk about PCP air rifles, and we have an extensive collection online and instore. But those of you who are new to the air gun scene might be wondering; what exactly is a PCP air rifle? Well, fear not! We will take a closer look here: Continue reading →

With summer pretty much upon us, we are entering the prime season for pests. For people that own large areas of land and that need to keep pests under control, air pistols can be a valuable investment for both effectively and humanely managing the problem. Although we always recommend using the highest power air weapon possible (it’s not just a numbers thing, rifles are more accurate over longer distances and a higher power gives you a better chance of a humane kill, which should always be your goal in pest control) and air rifles can offer more power (a legal limit of 12ft lb limit), this can often be seen as overkill, or be unsuitable for the task. With the pellets often travelling through the target - without a suitable backstop, this can reduce the legality. Therefore, in this article, we take a look at some of the best air pistol options for pest control. Continue reading →

In airsoft, the role of the spotter can be quite rare, most snipers do prefer to work alone, but they could be missing a trick, the role is quite diverse, from identifying targets to acting as security for the sniper. The most important aspect is being an asset and not a liability to the sniper. Spotters must be able to help locate targets and, help with the range of the target and factor in the wind speed and direction. Continue reading →

The options and variety when it comes to air gun ammunition can actually be quite astounding, with various sizes, shapes and materials it can sometimes be confusing which will be best for your gun. To help you decide which ammunition you should be using, we have put together this article that will look at some of the options that are out there, along with how you should and shouldn’t use them. Continue reading →

Airsoft is a sport enjoyed by many across the world. It combines the adrenaline-fuelled thrill of being a simulation battlezone with modern day safety and protection. We’re also starting to see increased media coverage in other elements of shooting competition, such as the Olympic sport of Rifle Shooting. Although shooting has been included in the summer Olympics for more than 100 years, the sport has seen increased popularity in recent years with campaigns such as the BBC’s ‘Get Inspired’ created with the objective of encouraging young people to take up new sports. Although many Olympic champions train from a very young age, it’s never too late to pick up a new hobby and start competing. Here’s our guide to the fundamentals of Olympic Rifle Shooting. Continue reading →