Umarex Hammer .50 Cal PCP Air Rifle Review

The Umarex Hammer is a very high-quality PCP air rifle, and it was carefully built from the ground up. It is actually built in Fort Smith, Arkansas so it is produced right here in the USA. But how does this explain its great design? You will probably wonder how this gun can have so much energy in order to power three full power shots. This is due to its patent-pending lightspeed valve system.

It is this new system that gives the internal mechanism the power to propel the 550-grain lead down the barrel with amazing speeds. What is even more impressive is that it only takes around two pounds of effort in order to operate the straight-pull bolt.

As we mentioned before, you will get two follow-up shots due to the linear magazine that this gun uses. In fact, you will get three full power shots before you will start to lose velocity. A fourth shot will be roughly around 90 percent of full power, and finally, a fifth shot will use all of the remaining air if the Umarex Hammer has been filled to a full capacity of 4,500 psi. This is excellent when compared to other similar weapons, and you will not have to worry about an underpowered shot ever again!

The next thing you will notice about this gun is the sleek and great-looking stock. When designing this rifle, they wanted the stock and other key components to be made to withstand every scenario you could possibly throw at it. This is why it is made of a material called Nymax, which is an extremely strong polymer that will withstand everything from normal bumps and dings to full-on drops without being damaged.

It is also made to accept plenty of different accessories, especially those that use the M-LOK system. The stock itself has a sling stud in the lower half of the rear portion, and you can attach any type of sling that makes it the most comfortable to carry around. The stock also helps to house the air tank which is a 24 cubic inch carbon fiber tank that can hold its recommended fill of 4,500 psi of compressed air. The entire rifle comes in at almost 44 inches in overall length with a weight of 8.5 pounds without an added scope.

While we have already mentioned it numerous times already, let's touch on the performance and power of the Umarex Hammer 50 caliber air rifle. With its 760 feet per second speed and a giant 50 cal, 550-grain projectile, this gun is easily one of the most powerful air rifles out on the market today. Even with your later shots that are technically “underpowered”, you will get the most power and energy when compared to the competition.

And of course, just like other air rifles, the recoil is next to nothing. You will not even feel it, and people of any size or stature can comfortably shoot this gun. It also does not have a loud report or sound at the shot. Because of this, you will not need any hearing protection when shooting or hunting with this air rifle.

You want a reliable gun that will successfully and reliability take down your animals that you are pursuing. It features a 29.5-inch barrel length with a full-length composite shroud to help protect it. This longer barrel length will give your bullet plenty of extra speed and velocity as it gets shot.

The trigger is also very light and crisp and has a 4-pound trigger weight. This will ensure the most accurate shots possible. No matter your skill level, this gun will be one of the most accurate air rifles that you can get your hands on!

This gun is also extremely easy to use. If you are using this gun for hunting (especially dangerous game like Cape buffalo), you want a gun that is reliable and will shoot how you want every single time. The gun is light enough and compact enough to allow you to maneuver well with it, as well as give you the velocity you need to quickly and humanely kill the target animals that you are after.

Even if you are only into target shooting (or even quick follow-up shots while you are out hunting) the straight-pull bolt allows for quick reloads that will allow you to go through your shots quickly and comfortably. As an added bonus, you do not have to use any kind of lever or cocking mechanism that can be difficult to do.