Air Rifle

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 →

Whether you’re looking to add some new style to your airsoft kit, protect your air guns or be a more effective hunter and wildlife observer, camouflage tape is an ideal solution. There are several scenarios where camo tape can come in handy, so here we’ll be looking at why you might want to use it on your kit and how to make your guns and accessories hide in plain sight. 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 →

Since their conception over 100 years ago, silencers have been at the forefront (quite literally) of guns and their evolution. Initially designed in 1902, with the first patent being issued in 1909, Hiram Stevens Maxim created something that would come to revolutionise weaponry. Since then, their inclusion in military operations, law enforcement and even films, TV and video games have made them an unmistakeable object, even for those with little to no gun knowledge. 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 →

At the most basic level, an air rifle scope is a sighting system that ensures the pellet will hit the target. There are several scopes available for shooters which include those with lasers and open sights. In this article, we are looking at how to set up an air rifle scope to your specific requirements. 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 →