What is a Nitro Piston Air Rifle?

How Does the Nitro Piston Technology Work?

A nitro-piston air rifle’s charging mechanism consists of a nitrogen-filled piston that is compressed when the barrel is cocked. The nitrogen in the piston is already compressed but is compressed even further, holding immense pressure once the ammunition is loaded and the barrel is locked straight. When the trigger is pulled, the nitro-piston is released and pushes forward, generating the energy that propels the ammunition down the barrel.

Advantages of a Nitro Piston Air Rifle

First off, Typically, a nitro-piston air rifle has more power than a spring-powered air rifle and it can be a little less expensive. Here are some other pros to choosing it over a spring-powered air rifle.

• It can be left cocked without any negative effects
• There is less recoil than with a spring-powered rifle
• The gas-piston will not rust and is more durable than a spring-powered rifle

Disadvantages of a Nitro Piston Air Rifle

There are a couple of disadvantages to owning a nitro-piston air rifle and the number one is that the internal mechanism is not as easy to access and fix. Also, it won’t work at all if the gas leaks out. Being faster and more powerful can also mean that the accuracy is not as good as with a spring-powered air rifle.

FAQs

• What is a Nitro Piston?
  Instead of using a coiled spring as the power plant, it uses a nitrogen-filled cylinder. The nitrogen in this cylinder is already kept under pressure and you put more pressure to it when you cock the gun. The air is held under tension until you pull the trigger.
• Is Nitro Piston Better Than Spring?
  It really depends on what you’re buying the air rifle for. Are you looking for speed and power, which you get with a nitro piston or are you looking for excellent accuracy, which you get in a spring-powered? Is the air rifle for small animal hunting or just plinking and target practice in the backyard? Also, is the air rifle for a first time shooter? A spring-powered air rifle is louder, when fired, compared to a gas-piston air rifle, which typically uses a sound suppression technology. So, it’s not ideal for backyard shooting or a skittish first shooter.
• How Long Does A Nitro Piston Air Rifle Last?
  A nitro piston air rifle does have the advantage of not having a charging mechanism that’s susceptible to rust like a spring-powered air rifle. But the bottom line is that if you take care of your air rifle, it will take care of you. That means just doing regular maintenance like cleaning the barrel and tightening the screws.
• How to Oil A Nitro Piston Air Rifle?
  The most important thing to know is that you should not use any petroleum based lubricants on this type of air rifle. Manufacturers have said that a drop of chamber oil should be put in the compression chamber through the port hole every 200 shots.