Air Rifle reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 171 Reddit reviews across 14 subreddits and 70 posts to rank the best Air Rifle brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/airguns, r/airrifles, r/airgunhunting, r/Hunting, r/NJGuns. Top-rated brands include Weihrauch (4.9/5), Benjamin (4.9/5), Umarex (4.5/5).
Stats
Reviews171
Subreddits14
Posts70
Brands64
Products64
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#1
Weihrauch
4.9
(22)
"Since you are in Europe try Weihrauch hw97, diana 54 and diana 48 or 460."
"Hw100, FX dreamline."
"Weihrauch HW100, really can’t go wrong with one of those."
"Why I think the Weihrauch HW30S is still the best air gun to get started with."
"HW97k or TX200."
"HW97K"
"Hw97k is pretty much the flagship of the Weihrauchs."
"I would highly recommend this HW97K from Krale."
"I had a Weihrauch HW97KT in .177 that I used at a 30m range."
"Get a hw97."
#2
Benjamin
4.9
(11)
"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."
"Maybe try a Benjamin Maurder in .25. They're very popular, in your price range, generally considered to be one of the quietest guns on the market."
"I can head shot squirrels at 50 yards."
"Benjamin Marauder or Armada."
"I used a 22 Benjamin Marauder recently on some varmint(s). Eye shots at 50 yards. I highly recommend it."
"I have a Benjamin Kratos and it works great. Super consistent velocity, tons of shots out of the tank, and plenty accurate."
"I have a Benjamin Marauder PCP pistol and it is fantastic at your distances."
"Benjamin Fortitude and get her a compressor."
#3
Umarex
4.5
(10)
"Umarex Notos as an example of a fantastic air gun for a fantastic price."
"I absolutely adore my unarex Gauntlet 2 so far."
"Umarex Gauntlet 2 in .25 or better… Umarex Gauntlet 2 in .30"
"I have an umarex origin that I absolutely love. $300 before tax and came with 2 mags and a pump."
"I like my Umarex Gauntlet ,25. I don't hunt for meat, just pest control."
"I do own a 3 Umarex guns and for the price I am very happy with them."
"Umarex Origin .22 and the money saved you can get a ton of pellets."
"Umarex notos will work great, lightweight, accurate and has a moderator."
"A good affordable pcp air rifle to look at."
"I have the origin and yes, it's a great option."
#4
Gamo
3.9
(10)
"Gamos are pretty good. I’ve also taken lots of squirrels with an OG daisy."
"Gamo can be poor quality sometimes, but their PCPs are decent."
"Seems Gamo is a good brand, I've watched and called airguns of Arizona, they are helpful."
"Gamo is a great gun for your price point."
"Gamo air rifles are good budget rifles."
"I have a gamo urban and i love it BUT the air venturi avenger is an excellent choice."
"Gamo coyote"
"Gamo urban is what I use"
"I also bought a Gamo Urban in .22 for my oldest son and its a great little PCP as well."
"If you absolutely need to have a factory new rifle, buy a Gamo PCP."
#5
Venturi
4.4
(8)
"Take a look at the Air Venturi Avenger in .25"
"I have a 22 cal version of the air venturi avenger. I would say it's a great option for hunting."
"I've got the Air Venturi Avenger in .25 caliber and it's been a great shooter so far."
"For a cheaper one, id probably say an Air Venturi Avenger, preferably in .25."
"The avenger has a lot of nice features and it’s priced right."
"I'd go avenger over Aspen, but if you're not wanting a regged gun the origin is great too."
"Go with the .25 for fox. 22 can get the job done, but the extra oomph of .25 definitely helps"
"I was thinking of buying the air Venturi avenger in .25 as well."
#6
Hatsan
4.6
(7)
"I have the 25 cal hatsan blitz full auto shipped to my door from a PayPal purchase."
"A solid choice would be the Hatsan Flash regulated, which is around 40 ftlbs of muzzle energy with either 22 or 25 cal versions."
"I can't recommend the hatsan flash pup enough."
"I just picked up the hatsan flash pup and I love it. Super accurate and handles the local red squirrels with precision."
"Got a hatsan torpedo 155 5.5 whit hawk scope in my opinion a BEAST."
"Hatsan Zada refurb on their site is $76.5 shipped this weekend with code refurb10."
".22 or .25 seems perfect"
#7
Avenger
4.8
(6)
"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."
"I was blown away by how effective they were for squirrel hunting."
"Avenger or Avenge-X."
#8
Air Venturi
4.7
(6)
"I also recommend the Air Venturi Avenger in .22"
"Here is a nice kit that is an Air Venturi Avenger regulated PCP rifle with a scope and case."
"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."
#9
HW
4.8
(5)
"HW99. Then save up for a scope."
"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."
#10
Beeman
4.5
(4)
"If I could do it again ide get a beeman r9 as my first for pesting."
"Is astonishingly accurate for a CO2 rifle."
"Beeman 1358 Under Lever was my choice."
"More accurate than most break barrel guns."
#11
Avenge
4.3
(4)
"If I had $1000 to buy an air rifle right now ide get the avenge x w the big bottle, a hawke airmax 3-9x40 ao, a donnyfl moderator, and a bi pod."
"Avenge X and that’s another great example of a great air rifle for a great price."
"The flash or Avenger (which is regulated) are both solid options."
"Avenge-X .25 with STO Falx moderator. Pellet hitting will be the loudest thing."
#12
RWS
4.3
(4)
"If you want something with a bit more power and a decent quality wooden stock get a 34. Good quality German air rifle"
"Rws 34. I actually prefer break barrel for hunting."
"The X25 is an RWS34 clone. Solid, all around gun, nothing extraordinary but also nothing really negative about it."
"Rws-34 or similar. Inexpensive and will last a lifetime."
#13
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."
#14
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."
#15
FX
4.7
(3)
"I love my dream line, I made mine an ultra compact one"
"Got a pcp that’s stupid accurate way over 100m."
"Might look into the fx dreamline if it's decent"
#16
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"
#17
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."
#18
SMK
5.0
(2)
"SMK CP2 is whisper quiet and laser accurate."
"I find it hard to find fault with my SMK CP2."
#19
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."
#20
Huben K1
5.0
(2)
"Huben K1 is the most accurate for me"
"On your budget…get a Huben K1."
#21
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."
#22
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."
#23
TX200
4.5
(2)
"Go secondhand & grab yourself a TX200 or S400."
"Maybe TX200 or HW97/77"
#24
Hatsan 95
4.5
(2)
"I bought a hatsan 95 break barrel. It is awesome."
"The hatsan 95 is likely your best bet."
#25
Benjamin Marauder
4.5
(2)
"Benjamin marauder. Accurate as hell."
"Benjamin Marauder in .25. Made in USA and pretty good gun."
#26
Pyramyd Air
4.5
(2)
"Pyramydair.com is who i got my gauntlet 2 from."
"Pyramyd Air makes it pretty easy to do and will reimburse you for 50% of any transfer fee."
#27
Crosman 362
4.0
(2)
"Crosman 362 is currently selling for $109."
"Crosman 362 for less than $100."
#28
Crosman
4.0
(2)
"Check out Canadian tire, I got the crosman Optimus."
"Crosman rabbitstopper."
#29
Remington
4.0
(2)
"Remington Pest Controller. Consider hollow points."
"Go with the remington ex. 22"
#30
SPA
4.0
(2)
"It's based on the spa pr900 which is a extremely popular rifle around the world."
"I heard positive about SPA CP2. So I bought it."
#31
Hills
5.0
(1)
"Best hand pump? Easy. Hills."
#32
Daystate
5.0
(1)
"Look for the GX CS3."
#33
Savage
5.0
(1)
"I'd say a savage mark ll i love mine its really accurate and very like."
#34
Air Arms
5.0
(1)
"I bought an S410 with £300 worth of scope, mounts, bag, carry box for £600."
#35
Taipan
5.0
(1)
"My go to rifle is a taipan veteran in .177 love the bull pups."
#36
Airguns of Arizona
5.0
(1)
"Try airguns of Arizona, they will ship to you."
#37
Diana
5.0
(1)
"Diana Chaser Rifle kit. It’s a pistol and includes rifle barrel with aluminum built in silencer."
#38
Reximex Myth
5.0
(1)
"Reximex Myth in 22 is your answer."
#39
Origin
5.0
(1)
"I would recommend it for pest control any day."
#40
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."
#41
Slavia
4.0
(1)
"Bro, buy a slavia, you won't regret it."
#42
Seneca
4.0
(1)
"It's a good option. Check out the Seneca Aspen too."
#43
Brocock
4.0
(1)
"The Brocock Compatto is hard to beat in this category. shorter, easier handling and accurate."
#44
Baikal
4.0
(1)
"Rws 34, also a baikal 61 is a great gun as someone else recommended."
#45
BSA
4.0
(1)
"Bsa sport always done me fine. Cheap, strong, lasted 20 years so far."
#46
Modern Materiel
4.0
(1)
"They are in Keyport and specialize in NJ compliant ARs."
#47
Hawke
4.0
(1)
"An airgun YouTuber I really like seems to always go back to Hawke as his best reliable budget scopes."
#48
Airgun
4.0
(1)
"An airgun could be a good idea, id recommend learning how to make your own pellets as well."
#49
Crosman Ratcatcher
4.0
(1)
"Iv gotten on really well with my crossman ratcatcher."
#50
Hammerli
4.0
(1)
"I have a few Hammerli Pnuemas (one in.177 and two in .22) that used to introduce my son and any gun friends that have never shot a PCP and I think they are awesome little rifles for the price."
#51
Dragonfly
4.0
(1)
"*Slightly* over budget, but keep your eyes on the Dragonfly MK2."
#52
Daisy
4.0
(1)
"Daisy red rider."
#53
AEA
4.0
(1)
"I own an AEA Bulpup .30 with 32inch barrel, yes you can easily shoot out to 200 yards with this gun."
#54
Tasco
4.0
(1)
"Just spend the extra money and buy a bit better of a scope."
#55
Artemis
4.0
(1)
"Artemis CP2 is a nice pistol / rifle kit (it comes with two barrels) to start with."
#56
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."
#57
Texan
4.0
(1)
"To make it shoot farther you would be farther ahead to buy a texan."
#58
Crosman Vantage NP
4.0
(1)
"I have a crosman .177 that I like."
#59
Crosman Challenger
4.0
(1)
"Crosman challenger and then a yongheng compressor would keep you under $1000."
#60
Hamerli AR20
4.0
(1)
"In pcp a Hamerli AR20 is be under your budget."
#61
Texan 457
4.0
(1)
"Texan 457."
#62
Winchester Big Bore Model 70
4.0
(1)
"I prefer the Winchester Big Bore Model 70 for hunting in .45."
#63
Ruger 22 Charger
4.0
(1)
"I started my kids on a Ruger 22 Charger."
#64
Cheyenne Mountain Outfitters
3.0
(1)
"Not sure where you are, but I think Cheyenne Mountain Outfitters sells them."
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