Tay Vaughn

The Airgun Podcast

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Airguns are not what they used to be. They can do things from 2000+ yard shots to taking big game animals like Bison and Cape Buffalo. The Airgun Podcast (T.A.P.) dives into the innovations that have brought them to where they are today and gets the stories of the people who have helped grow the industry and push the limits! T.A.P. covers as many aspects of airgunning as there is. From competition shooting of all sorts; long range hunting and big game hunting; big bores and small bores; custom guns and modifications and everything in between. Follow along on social media for more content.

Author

Tay Vaughn

Category

Sports

Podcast website

www.airstryktx.com

Latest episode

Nov 11, 2025

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Episodes

Q&A with Keith from 68 Whiskey: Should I Shoot Pellets or Slugs? 01.02.2021

This is just a little conversation of a new segment that will be added to The Airgun Podcast. It’s basically a Q&A segment where we will dive in and answer different questions as we discuss the topics we cover in the segment. In this bonus episode we do go about answering whether you should be shooting pellets or slugs and what caliber would be best and most importantly, WHY?!?! Don’t forget t...

Justin Welch: Retiring Firearms for Airguns, Helicopter Hog Hunts and Competition Shooting 29.01.2021

Justin and I talk about how he made the switch from firearms to airguns and why he hasn't gone back to shooting firearms in over 2 years! His upbringing in the world of firearms makes this all the more surprising and interesting but the experience he has had so far with ariguns and airgun technology has made the willing change of shooting styles a blast. From his very first airgun competition...

Dana Webb, Mountain Sport Airguns, American Air Arms and The Right to be Picky 26.01.2021

Dana Webb of Mountain Sport Airguns joins me to talk about his unique entrance into the sport and being picky with your gun when you pay top dollar. Dana has a refreshing style of camping meets airgunning and he doesn't pull any punches when it comes to reviews. He lets the top dogs know when something needs to be fixed and also is honest about budget friendly guns holding their own in the eve...

The Airgun Podcast 2021 Update and Moving Forward 17.01.2021

Hey, everybody lots to digest here in this mini episode on a lot of different levels. Please do consider the things talked about in this update for the podcast and moving forward and what it might look like for you to support the podcast in ways that you can and also to make the best of your own time. Cheers to 2021 in the world domination from TAP and the Yeet Fleet. The Airgun Podcast is proudly...

Umarex Air Saber Hog Hunt, African Safaris and Feeding Villages with Chris Cook 27.11.2020

Chris and I recap our 5 day hunt in Texas for the elusive nuisance animals that cause millions of dollars of damage in Texas each year. Though plentiful in number, the hunt was incredibly challenging yet very rewarding. Chris dives into his entrance into airguns and his impressive hunting background and achievements as he pursues the deeply engrained call in his soul to closely interact and be int...

Predator, JSB and Lead-Free Slugs with Dick Dixon of Predator International 20.11.2020

Predator and JSB are two legendary companies know for making amazingly accurate and consistent airgun ammo. Any airgunner knows the names, but what they may not know the whole story behind the "Predator" and "JSB" relationship.  Recently former lead man of Predator International, Dick Dixon, clears this up for us nicely in his last interview and gives us the story and vision be...

Versatile, High Quality, Affordable Scope Cameras and Filming Setups with Rudy Nunez of TACTACAM 23.10.2020

In this episode with former Paratrooper Rudy Nunez we talk a newcomer's perspective on the airgun community and an incredibly diverse system for filming hunts. As the sport of airgunning explodes and the love of hunting and shooting footage grows, more and more people want to be in on the action of recording and documenting their hunts whether that is directly through the scope or mounted to t...

Airgun BS-ing, Industry Politics and When You As A Consumer Should Care with Tyler Patner Pt 2 of 2 09.10.2020

Part 1 continued, talking politics and other airgun BS like good old friends do. In particular, we discuss "copying" designs or features on other guns and when it's just petty to really care. The Airgun Podcast is proudly sponsored by: ⁠⁠DonnyFL: Air Rifle Moderators⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Karma Airguns: Balance Power and Precision⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Saber Tactical: Precision Perfected. Made for Champions⁠

Airgun BS-ing, Industry Politics and When You As A Consumer Should Care with Tyler Patner Pt 1 of 2 02.10.2020

Everyone knows there is the political side to this beloved industry but it's tricky to know when you should be getting involved and take a side and when you should just leave it be and carry on. Most of the time you shouldn't be too concerned. You should just enjoy the sport, all the good it has to offer and the fact that you have a sweet gun. So Tyler and I talk airgun politics, business...

Field Target, South Africa, and Being Female In a Predominately Male Sport with Lauren Parsons 18.09.2020

Lauren Parsons is a decorated Field Target and competition shooter all the way up to world championship level. She shares her expert advice and guidance on the topic of Field Target and what it's like to compete as a woman in a mostly male sport. With a South African heritage she has a broad and unique perspective on airguns and sheds some light on different gun laws between the US and South A...

Bear Hunts and Super Charged Big Bores with Chad Simon of Lethal Air 04.09.2020

After being introduced to big bore airgun hunting by a friend, Chad's interest in airguns and power modifications grew exponentially. It was only a short time before it became a full time job operating Lethal Air Airgun Shop. Lethal Air was able to produce super-powered big bores capable of energy outputs never-before-seen in the airgun industry and they are not stopping anytime soon. As of th...

YouTube Secrets & Stumbling Into Your Passion with Joe Rhea of Cyclops Videos 21.08.2020

Though his roots for starting on YouTube were all about classic airguns, Joe saw a gap in the "guns" niche that had room for improvement and took advantage of that opportunity. With the help and support of several other airgun community members, Joe's channel "Cyclops Videos Joe W Rhea" has taken off and is one of the top channels for reviewing optics. One key factor to his...

Umarex Hammer, Air Saber and Air Javelin with American Airgunner Challenge Contestant Eydin Hansen 07.08.2020

Eydin Hansen is a professional shooter and military veteran who joined the airgun ranks after the military with Umarex, a company bringing top tier airguns at an affordable price! He can be seen in action on " American Airgunner Challenge " with 5 other of the nation's best shooters and airgunners. We talk about the competition and challenges he faces on the TV show, American Airgunn...

UpNorthAirgunner, Chris Turek: Hunting Tips, World Records and Knowing Your Airgun Laws 24.07.2020

Chris Turek, known as " UpNorthAirgunner " on social media, has made a big splash in the hunting community by way of super powerful, large caliber airguns. With a military background in Armored Tanks and long range combat, Chris knows what it takes to get the job done at distance. We discuss when and how to properly use airguns for hunting and where their limits lie as well as how to get...

American Airgunner Challenge & Growing The Sport Of Airguns with Rossi Morreale 13.07.2020

As the sport of Airgunning grows, it has never quite had the potential for exposure on the level that being on mainstream TV would allow, until now The American Airgunner Challenge. We dive into the mind and ideas behind the show with Rossi Morreale as well as where you can find the family friendly show. It airs on Wednesday nights and can be found on the Outdoor Channel . You can also download th...

A Quick Update and How To Help Grow This Podcast 08.07.2020

This one is pretty self explanatory by the title but wanted to give you guys a little bit of context with the Corona virus situation and things that are in the works for the Podcast/Brand The Airgun Podcast is proudly sponsored by: ⁠⁠DonnyFL: Air Rifle Moderators⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Karma Airguns: Balance Power and Precision⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Saber Tactical: Precision Perfected. Made for Champions⁠

Shooting Slugs Before They Were Trendy, Long Range Hunting and Big Bores 19.06.2020

In this episode we cover custom airguns, hunting and long range shooting with slugs and big bore air rifles with one of the airgun community's best, Cedric Sophus aka Tofazfou! Not only has he been one of the original Airgunners to be using slugs but he has also been one of the OGs pushing the distance when it comes to long range shooting and demonstrating the energy retention downrange. Cedri...

Utah Airguns, Epic Wildcat MkIII Hunt and BROadtrips with Don "Josh" Shula. 29.05.2020

Joined by one of my older brothers, Joshua , I head out to Orem, Utah to visit the legends at Utah Airguns, shoot some .25 hybrid slugs out of the MKIII Wildcats and experience the country's (likely the world's) largest airgun showroom. An epic ground squirrel culling took place and hundreds fell victim to the Wildcats. What an epic trip it was. Visit Utah Airguns for inquiries about what...

Whiskey, Guns, Farm Life and Philly Cheesesteaks with 68 Whiskey 10.04.2020

Competitive shooter and army veteran, Keith, meets Gracie Jujitsu Instructor and RC extraordinaire, Norm, and the rest is history. Shooting high-powered powder burners at long range on a farm, they slowly moved to PCPs for the sake of their neighbors and haven't turned back. Norm and Keith have become excellent long range airgunners, each boasting confirmed kills of over 300 yards on barn pige...

High-End Airguns, The RMAC and Humble Beginnings with Justin Jacobson of Utah Airguns 27.03.2020

CEO and Founder of Utah Airguns , Justin Jacobson, let's us in on the story of growing his company that started inside a gas station to being a big name in the industry. We hear his introduction to airguns and what lead to his passion for them. Now with an internationally recognized and sought after competition called the Rocky Mountain Airgun Challenge, Justin and his team have developed a ni...

Overcoming Adversity with Dave Bitkowski of RX TARGET SYSTEMS 18.03.2020

On this day, March 17th 2017, Dave's oldest daughter contracted a rare auto immune disease that threatened her life and the medical treatments necessary became a financial burden on the family. Having to think and act quickly amongst all the chaos, Dave and his family bravely decided to take his newfound hobby of making airgun targets to the next level in an effort to help make ends meet as th...

Law School to Airguns: Tyler Patner of Pyramyd Air 28.02.2020

In this episode of The Airgun Podcast I we get to sit back and enjoy a nice conversation with Tyler Patner , most commonly known for his good looks and role he plays for Pyramyd Air, an airgun supply giant! Tyler tells us his story and some interesting things, that by nature, our social media lives and professional appearances don't disclose. Sit back and enjoy this one folks. Part 2 of our in...

T.A.P. Season 2 Ep 1: Varmint Knockers Slugs & How To Tune Your Airgun For Them 17.01.2020

Bearded legend, Dale Riggert, of Varmint Knockers Slugs talks about his story and journey of swaging custom slugs and common misconceptions in the Airgun industry surrounding that type of ammunition which we are seeing grow in popularity as of late in the realm of hunting with airguns. Listen and learn from the veteran himself about finding the right slug and tune for the best Airgun hunting exper...

How To Find “The Right Gun” For You and Swallowing The Price Of Airguns 04.10.2019

We dive deep into the Airgun community and practicalities with PJ Clarke of Wisconsin AirGunners . We talk pros and cons of top end guns like the FX Impact and why it might not be for most of us. PJ’s story encompasses rediscovering airguns, surviving heart attacks, 29 years in the police force and coping with the prices of certain airguns with his spouse. We uncover the magic behind them for some...

Homemade 50 Cals, CO2 Shotguns and Mad Science with Rick Turbo 13.09.2019

In this episode I am joined by my friend Rick who I met through the Airgun community. Rick is an airgun enthusiast and is a very gifted machinist who builds things from .50 air rifles to motorized drifting tricycles! We talk everything from what got him into the world of airguns to where he thinks they will go in the future. Are airguns here to stay or just a fad for rich people who have nothing b...

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