Umarex Fuel Air Rifle Now Available
The Umarex Fuel air rifle was first shown at the 2014 SHOT Show back in January. Now it’s shipping to your favorite airgun dealers.
Instead of a conventional coiled spring, the Umarex Fuel is equipped with the nitrogen powered ReAxis gas piston.
Umarex claims that, unlike other nitrogen-filled gas springs, the ReAxis is the first reversed-axis gas piston-meaning the gas strut is turned 180 degrees on its axis causing the larger mass of the strut to push the piston instead of the rod; thereby generating more power. This equates to more velocity and impact than other gas pistons.
The ReAxis provides a smooth and constant cocking effort, reduces felt recoil, lowers the air rifle’s noise level, minimizes stock vibration, and provides a consistent, powerful velocity over its lifetime, according to Umarex.
The Umarex Fuel has a claimed muzzle velocity of 1200 fps with alloy pellets and 1000 fps with lead pellets in .177 caliber. The integrated SilencAir Noise Dampening System reduces further auditory report with a permanently affixed five-chamber noise dampener that significantly decreases the down-range sound of the shot, especially when shooting outdoors.
Modern technology doesn’t just improve the Fuel’s performance, says Umarex; it also advances the comfort of the shooter. The Fuel is equipped with a synthetic black stock and rubber recoil pad that seats comfortably against the shoulder. The ambidextrous thumbhole stock supports many shooting positions and grip techniques, while the built-in folding tactical bipod is a very unusual feature that ensures the Umarex Fuel is ready for steady target acquisition.
Perfect as a highly accurate target rifle, for small game hunting or pest control, the Umarex Fuel air rifle is equipped with a micro-adjustable fiber-optic rear sight and a bright fiber optic front sight. It also features a metal Picatinny rail designed to easily lock down the included 3-9×32 air rifle scope.
