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The term Pneumatic usually referrers to a "Pump Up" air rifle or gun. These air guns have a pump handle under the barrel and repeated pumping builds air pressure in the air chamber that fires the BB when the trigger is pulled.

The other type of Pneumatic airgun is a PreCharged Pneumatic (PCP) air gun. These are the most powerful airguns on the market. They don't fire BB but are capable of firing all size pellets. Up to 50 Caliber in size that are used in hunting large game. Several special PCP designs are used in Olympic match competition. These airguns can cost into the thousands. But most cost around $300 to $600. Unlike the smaller pneumatic air guns that can be pumped to 800 PSI. PCP require a special hand pump or Scuba tank to charge them to 2000 to 3000 PSI.

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