Airgun reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 172 Reddit reviews across 5 subreddits and 66 posts to rank the best Airgun brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/airguns, r/airgunhunting, r/Hunting, r/preppers, r/EuroPreppers. Top-rated brands include Crosman (4.1/5), Weihrauch (4.6/5), Benjamin (4.0/5).
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Reviews172
Subreddits5
Posts66
Brands47
Products74
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#1
Crosman
4.1
(22)
"Get a crossman 1322 and some slugs."
"Crosman 2250 for me, mods galore, crazy accurate, and super light."
"The 850 has very smooth cycling, and it’s very accurate, one of the best CO2 guns I’ve ever owned."
"Crosman 362"
"I got a crosman F4 from Walmart for $89 that's taken out two rabbits and a squirrel."
"Small. Light. Easy pump..made in America."
"I carry my “enhanced” 1377 with me every day to work."
"If you're only looking to shoot cans and paper go with a crosman pumpmaster 760."
"Crosman 362 or Crosman vantage would be great for a young buck."
"I just got a Crosman 362 and I'm really impressed with the accuracy."
#2
Weihrauch
4.6
(16)
"You’ll own it for life and they’re great guns."
"I can highly recommend any one of the weihrauch springer rifles, they are all extremely good quality."
"A classic, totally resalable if you don't like it, no pump cost, includes suppressor and scope, a no brainer."
"If you want a break barrel I would suggest something from Weihrauch or Air Arms. They are pricey but will be something to hand down to your kinds and grandkids."
"Giles Barry of the Airgun Gear Show declared the Weihrauch HW99S as the "best beginner airgun.""
"The Weihrauch HW30 from Krale/Mundilar."
"You can buy almost any used weihrauch (hw30, 35, 50, 55..."
"You're definitely looking in the right direction with Weihrauch springers, also worth considering Air Arms and Walther."
"I prefer Weihrauch or Air Arms for springers."
"This is a top notch air rifle. I have an HW50S break barrel."
#3
Benjamin
4.0
(14)
"Benjamin fortitude. Easy to hand pump."
"Benjamin 392 is an ongoing classic, one of the very few longest running models still being made."
"I don't own the Texan, but I do own the Benjamin Bulldog. 357cal. pushing close to 200 fpe."
"The Benjamin Bulldog now comes in .457 cal"
"My .22 marauder is powerful enough but if .25 is legal in your state I would that.. considered most quiet also."
"Well, I use a Benjamin Bulldog. 357cal for raccoons, but I'd recommend an Umarex Gauntlet 2 in .30 cal."
"I have a benjamin bulldog 357. 5 shot mag. 90cu tank 4500psi. Good for around 20 shots."
"I have also done a fair bit of pesting with my two Benjamin Bulldog .357 airguns"
"Benjamin Marauder .22 PCP pistol with a Benjamin pump."
"A Benjamin NP 2 in .22 will kill rabbits with head shots"
#4
Umarex
4.0
(12)
"Definitely getting the Gauntlet in .30 now. No brainer"
"I have an umarex magnum something 22 springer it's fine."
"Check out the Umarex Notos; had a built in moderator. Quite off the shelf for sure."
"Umarex gauntlet is what I just bought for similar sized animals."
"If you would like PCP then a Gauntlet or an Avenger would be your choice."
"You can’t go wrong buying anything from umarex they do a lot of good replica air guns in 4.5mm."
"If you can get within 15 yards, the notos is incredibly accurate, quite, and is only around $250."
"Umarex Gauntlet 2 PCP Air Rifle Hunting Kit"
"Having higher shot count and consistent fps with regulated airguns make the reduced power of the Gauntlet 2, the right trade-off"
"Umarex Gauntlet 2 comes to mind in either caliber for an inexpensive price"
#5
Hatsan
4.1
(10)
"I was amazed at the beautiful workmanship and accuracy of my rifle."
"Hatsan Airtact without question."
"I found a hatsan airtact on sale for $100 at basspro over the summer."
"Nice model imo"
"Also Hatsan hercules in 9mm would do"
"The Hatsan 44AT-10 QE is looking pretty good"
"Grab the .22/.25 they’re the same price"
"Pick that up and add the bundled Optima 3-9x40 AO scope option at the bottom in the drop down menus."
"Hatsan 95 is the 125's little brother, still plenty powerful, but smaller and lighter and cheaper."
"Got a hatsan airtact refurbished for $49."
#6
FX
4.6
(8)
"Get an FX their great"
"I have an FX Maverick VP. 30cal, which would suit the bill and not break the bank."
"FX is generally the winner for what you’re wanting."
"Anything by FX"
"I've got it and I absolutely love it"
"I get 40 shots from my FX Maverick VP .30cal pushing 95fpe."
"I currently have 2 fx guns but have been eyeing daystate ever since the deltawolf came out."
"My Maverick VP is tuned to push 85fpe while the Gauntlet 2 pushes 100fpe in .30cal"
#7
Diana
4.1
(7)
"If you seriously want small game hunting, get a german Diana, Weihrauch or Walther Airgun."
"Smaller and lighter to cock than most. Lower volicity good for target shooting."
"Probably something high quality like a Weihrauch or Diana with a spring compressor and some spares."
"I recently sold my gamo arrow and bought a diana trailscout instead and i have no regrets."
"Just looked on a Canadian site the Diana 240 is available at your price range and break barrel the storm rider here has reviews really positive but it’s a pcp and a bit more money."
"Diana or HW springer would be my recommendation."
"A Diana 34 or hw50s or 95s are quality hunting guns."
#8
Daisy
3.9
(7)
"Second on the 880. Crazy accurate with pellets at 10 meters. And the most consistent bb rifle I’ve shot."
"Maybe a multi pumper like the Daisy 880 so you can try different power levels per pump."
"Daisy Powerline 880 all day. Try to get a vintage if you want USA made."
"The old classics Crosman 760 and Daisy 880 are always good. The Daisy often gets overlooked because Daisy made a lot of cheap underpowered guns but I think the 880 is heads and shoulders above the 760 because it has a rifled barrel."
"Daisy 880, it has a rifled barrel and will be more accurate with the pellets then a smoothbore rifle."
"I got the cheapo Daisy 880 from walmart."
"I ordered a Daisy Model 10 and am hoping it's a better fit."
#9
Gamo
3.9
(7)
"Spend the money, buy something german. You won't regret it."
"I’ve personally had the most success with the gamo swarm maxxim in .22."
"Gamo makes some decent integrally suppressed break barrels, although people trash their brand, I've never had issues and both of mine can hit a dime at 50 yards."
"My Gamo Swarm Maxxim in .22 does a great job on smaller critters."
"This guy has killed a ton a squirrels no issues."
"I have a cheapo break barrel gamo raptor in 22."
"Gamo are some of the cheapest guns you can get."
#10
Seneca
4.8
(5)
"Dragonfly MK2 is the best multipump."
"My dragonfly mk2 in .22 is the best big boy pump gun I've ever used."
"I got the dragonfly mk2 in .22 cal for Christmas, and it is fun as hell. Reliable and accurate."
"If you want a really good multi pump, that is for pellets only, the Seneca Dragonfly MK2 is very good."
"Check out the Seneca Aspen PCP Multi-Pump."
#11
Benjamin Marauder
5.0
(3)
"I would highly recommend ,25 cal if you’re serious about pest control."
"Save up some more and go for a Benjamin Marauder in .25 cal."
"The Benjamin Marauder is right up your alley."
#12
Air Venturi Avenger
4.3
(3)
"I love my Air Venturi Avenger."
"Low end: Air Venturi Avenger, Umarex Gauntlet, Notos"
"Air Venturi avenger: https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/air-venturi-avenger-22-cal-the-best-budget-pcp-airgun-ever/."
#13
Beeman
4.3
(3)
"My Beeman R9 is an awesome gun. I was just shooting grapes off golf tees at 35-45 yards."
"Get an air rifle, beeman or Rws"
"What do you guys think of Beeman? A friend had one when I was growing up and we loved that rifle."
#14
Hatsan 95
4.0
(3)
"Hatsan 95 or Edge. Wes at Airgunarchey fun has these. Very nice but you will need a scope."
"Just get a refurbished .22 Hatsan 95 **SPRING** piston direct from Hatsan."
"Turkish walnut stock, 20 FPE, .177 .22 or .25, and available in spring or vortex gas piston."
#15
Air Venturi
4.0
(3)
"You can buy an Air Venturi Avenger,Avenge X Or JTS Airacuda and a moderator and get a decent air compressor for under 1k."
"I ended buying a .25cal Air Venturi Avenger."
"Air Venturi Avenger Caliber Regulated PCP Air Rifle"
#16
Walther
4.0
(3)
"You can still find some Walther Parrus's out there; get them in .22 cal."
"I have heard some consider them a pest for unknown reasons."
"For a little more $$, you also might consider a Walther Terrus."
#17
Origin
5.0
(2)
"I have the Origin and have been very happy with it, accurate and packs a punch."
"I own the Origin it is accurate and quiet and love it BUT the Avenger in .25 is the next one for larger pest control."
#18
Air Force
4.5
(2)
"Air Force Condor .25"
"Air Force condor refurbished is like 600 or less but check it out."
#19
Benjamin Bulldog M.357
4.5
(2)
"It puts out 300fpe and it's more than capable of taking a big buck."
"I have a Benjamin Bulldog.357calairgun, and it's just shy of the energy requirements for deer hunting."
#20
Airforce Texan
4.5
(2)
"Texan in 457 would be my top choice."
"Airforce texan for a little more"
#21
Avenger
4.5
(2)
"It has the most power out of the ones you listed and it's regulated meaning all your shots will be the same velocity roughly."
"The Avenger is a solid choice"
#22
Texan
4.5
(2)
"I’ve killed dozens with my texan 457. it’s the best for deer"
"Texan in .457, Hammer, Dragon Claw 2"
#23
Hatsan Edge
4.0
(2)
"Hatsan edge spring. Sound would be medium, but it’s cheap and powerful."
"If I have to suggest a great all-around squirrel gun... I suggest the Hatsan Edge."
#24
Cometa
4.0
(2)
"Cometa also has some great reviews."
"If you are looking for better quality, Cometa from D&L airguns."
#25
Crosman Nitro Venom .22
4.0
(2)
"A little over budget, but with a little practice... the .22 rounds will be accurate and do serious damage, while still being quiet."
"It's not too loud, and great on critters."
#26
Marauder
4.0
(2)
"Marauder is a good gun for the money."
"A Marauder IMO is one heck of a gun for the money."
#27
Benjamin 392
4.0
(2)
"I always recommend a Benjamin 392 as a solid low cost pester."
"Benjamin 392. Get a Williams 64 Peep Sight or an Air Venturi Intermount."
#28
Umarex Gauntlet
4.0
(2)
"Low end: Air Venturi Avenger, Umarex Gauntlet, Notos"
"Umarex gauntlet or gamo urban. Both under 300$ us so I'm sure they'd fit the budget."
#29
Barra
4.0
(2)
"Still pretty happy with it, even tho' I did get a PCP!"
"I like my Barra cowboy pumper. Accurate with pellets and decent enough with bbs."
#30
Artemis
4.0
(2)
"Artemis anything very good and cheep you can get pal rated ones. At 50 yards with the artemis m16d it's honestly pellet on pellet or slug on slug."
"Artemis cp2 great fun and a left field choice."
#31
Unknown Airgun
3.0
(2)
"I'd much rather have an airgun (preferrably big bore) than a baseball bat."
"Airgun would probably become lethal the moment it started working as a deterrent."
#32
SMK
5.0
(1)
"Smk 501 rabbit destroyer. It's an amazing gun."
#33
Ghost HP
5.0
(1)
"+1 on the Ghost HP 22 with no regrets!"
#34
Flying Dragon
5.0
(1)
"Flying dragon xc-60 with a full power tune."
#35
Mrodair Airmax Precision Match PCP Pistol
5.0
(1)
"These are very nice."
#36
Evanix Rainstorm Bullpup
5.0
(1)
"Https://www.amazon.com/Evanix-Rainstorm-Bullpup-air-rifle/dp/B00B9DNHSY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478402935&sr=8-1&keywords=evanix%2Brainstorm&th=1&psc=1"
#37
Bintac
4.0
(1)
"Look up the bintac b&w s45 on the aea website. Has the same power and capacity as a .38 special revolver, but in a folding stock carbine form."
#38
Winchester
4.0
(1)
"I did get a PAL rated Winchester break barrel at Cabelas for $100. The gun is much better than I expected."
#39
Sam Yang
4.0
(1)
"I've got a sam yang (now senseca) 909s and an airforce texan carbine cf/tx2 both in .45."
#40
SBD
4.0
(1)
"SBD in .25. Still loud but cheaper than a PCP."
#41
QB
4.0
(1)
"The QB78. I have a tuned one in .22 that fires around 610ft/s."
#42
AEA Airguns
4.0
(1)
"Https://aeaairguns.shop/products/terminator-max"
#43
Airforce
4.0
(1)
"Airforce texan"
#44
GAMO Swarm Maxxim .22
4.0
(1)
"My swarm maxxim .22 was super accurate with crossman pellets."
#45
GAMO Magnum
4.0
(1)
"I then upgraded to the magnum and its a beast."
#46
Pneumatic Rifle
4.0
(1)
"Get a pneumatic rifle. look on amazon."
#47
CO2 Rifle
3.0
(1)
"You can get a co2 rifle for that price."
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