Best air rifle on Reddit
139 reviews from r/airguns, r/airrifles, r/Hunting and 9 more subreddits
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#1
Weihrauch
4.9
(12)
"Hw100, FX dreamline."
"Weihrauch HW100, really can’t go wrong with one of those."
"Hw97k is pretty much the flagship of the Weihrauchs."
"I would highly recommend this HW97K from Krale."
"HW50S/HW99S is so close to your budget and easily the most accurate gun in that price range."
"Weihrauch HW50/95, Diana 34 are the typical great quality/ great performance high end springer options."
"Hw 30s, or even better hw 50s - the only springer you will ever need."
"Another vote for the HW30. It's the best one you have listed by a long shot."
"Without question the HW not even close."
"Short answer, the hw30s."
#2
Benjamin
4.8
(9)
"I really like my 0.25 Marauder."
"I am a fan of the Benjamin marauder guns, and have two of them."
"Start looking into PCP guns, the Benjamin Marauder is a good place to start."
"I can head shot squirrels at 50 yards."
"Benjamin Marauder or Armada."
"I have a Benjamin Marauder PCP pistol and it is fantastic at your distances."
"Benjamin Fortitude and get her a compressor."
"The Benjamin bulldog is a solid contender at around 200 foot pounds"
"For an inexpensive good shooter that is very quiet."
#3
Air Venturi
4.7
(6)
"I also recommend the Air Venturi Avenger in .22"
"Air Venturi Avenger-X"
"Air Venturi Avenger, Benjamin Marauder, FX Dreamline...to name a few."
"I have an Air Venturi Avenger in .22."
"Look into the Air Venturi Avenger PCP. High performance from an entry level priced airgun."
"Air venturi avenger in .25, if im not mistaken its $299 in the states."
#4
Umarex
4.3
(6)
"I absolutely adore my unarex Gauntlet 2 so far."
"Umarex Gauntlet 2 in .25 or better… Umarex Gauntlet 2 in .30"
"For mid range I’d suggest Umarex Zelos $600"
"Umarex Origin .22 and the money saved you can get a ton of pellets."
"A good affordable pcp air rifle to look at."
"...much cheaper and a pistol is an umarex hdr 50 - 20 joule steel shot."
#5
Avenger
4.8
(5)
"I have the .22 bullpup and absolutely love it."
"I have an avenger. 22."
"The Avenger is fairly cheap and can be an absolute tack driver."
"Avenger in .25 would be more than capable."
"Avenger or Avenge-X."
#6
Gamo
4.0
(5)
"Gamos are pretty good. I’ve also taken lots of squirrels with an OG daisy."
"Gamo swarm when it’s on sale."
"Gamo can be poor quality sometimes, but their PCPs are decent."
"Gamo is a great gun for your price point."
"Gamo air rifles are good budget rifles."
#7
HW
4.8
(4)
"HW95K in any calibre. Cost more but retains value and its beautiful."
"Absolutely HW95 in 21J."
"Plus one for the HW, those rifles are light years ahead of everything else you listed."
"Personally i would look for something from HW which will retain it's value."
#8
Air Venturi Avenger
5.0
(3)
"My preference is .22 due to cheaper pellets/slugs, higher shot count, and can find pellets at Walmart/academy"
"I love my air venturi avenger at a much lower price point."
"I bought a refurbished Air Venturi Avenger from Pyramid for $270."
#9
Weihrauch HW99S
5.0
(3)
"The Weihrauch HW99s is, in my mind, the perfect legal-limit springer."
"You won't find anything better in this price range in the UK."
"Weihrauch HW99S has astounded me in terms of quality:value so far."
#10
Umarex Gauntlet
4.0
(3)
"Umarex gauntlet or Benjamin Maximus."
"I know a few folks that have them and are very pleased with the accuracy."
"Https://www.pyramydair.com/s/m/Umarex_Gauntlet_PCP_Air_Rifle_Synthetic_Stock/4311#9272"
#11
RWS
4.0
(3)
"I had a German-made RWS when was a kid that was a fantastic pellet rifle."
"Rws 34. I actually prefer break barrel for hunting."
"Rws-34 or similar. Inexpensive and will last a lifetime."
#12
Air Arms Pro Sport
5.0
(2)
"If you want to shoot with a scope an Air Arms Pro sport or Tx200 HC are both beautiful guns."
"Personally I use a Air Arms Pro Sport .177 because I like it."
#13
SMK
5.0
(2)
"SMK CP2 is whisper quiet and laser accurate."
"I find it hard to find fault with my SMK CP2."
#14
FX Maverick VP
5.0
(2)
"I have the FX Maverick VP in .30cal."
"Oh, I see. You want my airgun! I have the FX Maverick VP .30cal."
#15
Weihrauch HW97K
5.0
(2)
"I'll also jump on the 97k band wagon. Absolutely love mine."
"If you really want an air rifle weihrauch hw97k in .22 is a proper air rifle."
#16
Huben K1
5.0
(2)
"Huben K1 is the most accurate for me"
"On your budget…get a Huben K1."
#17
Weihrauch HW95
5.0
(2)
"A Weihrauch would be a good safe option."
"The Weihrauch HW95 (or Beeman R9) in .22 will handle iguanas with ease and pinpoint accuracy."
#18
FX
5.0
(2)
"Can't beat the FX for accuracy."
"Fx impact m4"
#19
Hatsan 95
4.5
(2)
"I bought a hatsan 95 break barrel. It is awesome."
"The hatsan 95 is likely your best bet."
#20
Beeman
4.5
(2)
"Is astonishingly accurate for a CO2 rifle."
"More accurate than most break barrel guns."
#21
Benjamin Marauder
4.5
(2)
"Benjamin marauder. Accurate as hell."
"Benjamin Marauder in .25. Made in USA and pretty good gun."
#22
AEA
4.5
(2)
"AEA challenger pro"
"I have a .30 cal AEA challenger short barrel bullpup."
#23
Crosman 362
4.0
(2)
"Crosman 362 is currently selling for $109."
"Crosman 362 for less than $100."
#24
Diana
4.0
(2)
"I have a Diana 260 in .177, more than enough to deal with toads."
"Check out Diana lp8 carbine tactical...Very nice solid 25yds shooter."
#25
Reximex Myth
5.0
(1)
"Reximex Myth in 22 is your answer."
#26
Origin
5.0
(1)
"I would recommend it for pest control any day."
#27
Unknown Air Rifle
5.0
(1)
"I cannot begin to explain to you what a difference having an air rifle will make for you in terms in hunting."
#28
XM1 Bullshark
5.0
(1)
"My new favorite pesting rig is an xm1 bullshark in .22."
#29
Daystate Huntsman
5.0
(1)
"TLDR: Daystate huntsman in either 22 or 25, or HW100."
#30
Huben
5.0
(1)
"Huben GK1"
#31
Unknown .25 cal PCP
5.0
(1)
"I would go .25 cal pcp for raccoons"
#32
Unknown 2400kt
5.0
(1)
"I take squirrels with my suppressed 2400kt all the time."
#33
Unknown PCP Rifles
5.0
(1)
"The new PCP rifles make it so nice."
#34
Air Force
5.0
(1)
"Air Force Condor SS or a Hatsan Bullboss (PCP)..."
#35
Hatsan
5.0
(1)
"Air Force Condor SS or a Hatsan Bullboss (PCP)..."
#36
Air Arms
5.0
(1)
"These would be my recommendations."
#37
PCP
4.0
(1)
"If you’re planning on using it for hunting small game, I’d highly suggest looking into PCP rifles over pump or break barrel."
#38
Texan
4.0
(1)
"To make it shoot farther you would be farther ahead to buy a texan."
#39
Crosman Vantage NP
4.0
(1)
"I have a crosman .177 that I like."
#40
Crosman Challenger
4.0
(1)
"Crosman challenger and then a yongheng compressor would keep you under $1000."
#41
Hamerli AR20
4.0
(1)
"In pcp a Hamerli AR20 is be under your budget."
#42
Crosman Ratcatcher
4.0
(1)
"Iv gotten on really well with my crossman ratcatcher."
#43
Texan 457
4.0
(1)
"Texan 457."
#44
Winchester Big Bore Model 70
4.0
(1)
"I prefer the Winchester Big Bore Model 70 for hunting in .45."
#45
Ruger 22 Charger
4.0
(1)
"I started my kids on a Ruger 22 Charger."
#46
Airforce Condor SS
4.0
(1)
"I have an Airforce condor SS. I needed super quiet."
#47
ATN X Sight
4.0
(1)
"Unless you’re concerned about noise and within limited range, then I’d go air rifle."
#48
Hatsan 900X
4.0
(1)
"I bought myself a Hatsan 900x and it's an absolute joy to use."
#49
Remington Express
4.0
(1)
"Remington express. Its a springer of decent build quality."
#50
Gamo Silent Cat
4.0
(1)
"The gamo silent cat is a great starter break barrel rifle."
#51
HW 30
4.0
(1)
"HW30 in .177, great gun straight out of the box."
#52
Gamo Urban
4.0
(1)
"Gamo urban crosman marauder, maximus."
#53
Unknown Airgun
4.0
(1)
"I would definitely recommend a .22 or .25."
#54
BSA Unknown
4.0
(1)
"A Precharged Pneumatic is an absolute game changer."
#55
CP2 Unknown
4.0
(1)
"CP2, great wee gun and cheap as chips."
#56
Unknown Fix Impact
4.0
(1)
"Oh yeah definitely a good training tool."
#57
Seneca
4.0
(1)
"I've got a Seneca Wingshot .50 Air Shotgun and a .30 AEA HP Max. 245 and 110 fpe respectively."
#58
Remington
4.0
(1)
"I have a Remington express break barrel .177 that works well."
#59
PCP Air Rifle
4.0
(1)
"I would recommend you look for a pcp that you can hand pump fairly easily or a good quality spring piston gun."
#60
Pump Style Air Rifle
4.0
(1)
"I have a pump style air rifle (.177) with the cheap scope it came with and it's great for practicing."
#61
FX Impact M4
4.0
(1)
"FX impact M4 if you want the most consistent, but a bit less power."
#62
Avenge
4.0
(1)
"Avenge(r) or X on a budget."
#63
AEA HP Max MK2
4.0
(1)
"Just got the AEA HP Max MK2."
#64
Avenger Bullpup
4.0
(1)
"For 600 you can get a avenger bullpup and a compressor."
#65
Flying Dragon Airguns
4.0
(1)
"Check out flying dragon airguns, they are Chinese guns that are hand tuned."
#66
Benjamin Sheridan .22
4.0
(1)
"My Benjamin Sheridan .22 with scope has done yeoman's duty on pests for many years."
#67
Daisy 901
4.0
(1)
"Daisy 901 doesnt have the looks but is a slightly better version of the 880."
#68
Hatsan 125
4.0
(1)
"I have a Hatsan 125, it's pretty accurate with iron sights."
#69
Gamo Varmint
4.0
(1)
"I've been using a Gamo Varmint that I'd sighted in real good."
#70
Gamo .177 Break Action Rifle
4.0
(1)
"I have a Gamo .177 break action rifle, it has more than enough power for toads."
#71
Walther Century Varmint
4.0
(1)
"You may be able to find a Walther Century Varmint- a very nice gun."
#72
Weihrauch HW80
4.0
(1)
"If you still fancy the HW80, but don’t fancy the price tag."
#73
BSA
4.0
(1)
"...have a look at the bsa lightning, lightning XL nice small light gun."
#74
Crosman
4.0
(1)
"...like a crossman 2289, pistol with a hand pump built in..."
#75
Winchester
4.0
(1)
"These seem to get good reviews."
#76
Daisy Match Grade Rifle Model 753s Elite
3.0
(1)
"Daisy used to make a single pump competition shooting gun."
#77
Unknown Break-Barrel Pellet Guns
3.0
(1)
"I've only owned a few break-barrel pellet guns. It was nice that they were so quick to reload, but they had insane recoil."
#78
Umarex Ruger 10/22
3.0
(1)
"The Umarex Ruger 10/22 sounds fun and could be in your price range."
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