8 Best Hunting Air Rifles [Big Game,Small Game,Pest Control]

#1) Gamo 6110017154 Varmint Air Rifle .177 Cal

This Gamo Varmint Air Rifle is one of the best hunting air rifles for hunting small game, pest control, and shooting targets for practice and competitions. It’s capable of achieving speeds of 1250 feet per second with PBA. To achieve accurate shots, this hunting air rifle is fitted with a 4x32mm scope for easy pick-off of small and hard-to-see targets.

The covering material is quality, durable, and customized for specific parts of the rifle such as the pistol arm which is covered with a special non-slip textured material. It has a Monte Carlo cheek pad to help align your eye with the scope sight and a rubber pad to keep the buttstock firmly planted on the shoulder. The performance attributes help deliver the best shooting experience. Reliable performance is enhanced by the all-weather, tough, and lightweight stock. The stocks are designed to fit the user and to align perfectly for comfortable shooting.

Features

• Single cocking system action
• Spring piston powerplant
• Jacketed rifled steel barrel
• Two-stage trigger
• Barrel Length: 17.8 in.
• Cocking Effort: 30 lbs.
• All-weather stock
• Trigger Pull: 3.53 lbs.
• Non-slip texture on grip and forearm
• Ventilated rubber recoil pad
• Manual safety and automatic cocking safety system
• Grooved cylinder rail
• Length of 43.3 inches
• Weight of 5.47 lbs.

Pros

• A two-stage adjustable trigger that minimizes cases of a misfire or a downward shoot
• A durable all-weather synthetic stock for better grip
• A long-lasting spring piston that comfortably delivers 1250 feet per second of pellet velocity for that instant kill
• A 4X32 mm scope with a rubber recoil pad for easy change
• Easiest air rifle to use
• 1 Year Warranty

#2) Raptor Whisper Air Rifle

This Raptor Whisper Rifle is known for its cutting edge piston technology where the IGT (Inert Gas Technology) piston replaces the old spring piston to enhance accuracy, increase the velocity up to 1300 fps and elongate its lifespan. The SAT (Smooth Action Trigger) feature ensures this rifle has a smooth action pull for enhanced pinpoint accuracy and a crisp, creep, and clean feel.

A quality recoil pad fitted with rubber inserts provides a powerful shock wave Absorber to ensure the 4X32 mm scope stays in absolute focus. This air rifle uses WHISPER noise reduction technology to deliver quiet operation. This lets you embark on hunting escapades without the worry of disturbing your neighbors. Additionally, it makes hunting seamless as you do not scare the prey in case the first shot was unsuccessful. Elevate your hunting experience with this lightweight air rifle.

Features

• 1300 fps .177 version and 975 fps for .22 cal
  
• Single cocking system action
• WHISPER noise dampening
•  IGT Gas piston powerplant
• Fluted polymer jacketed rifled steel barrel
• Two-stage trigger
• Weight: 5.64lb
• Length: 44.5in
• Cocking effort: 30 lbs
• All-weather stock
•  Non-slip texture on grip and forearm checkering
• Ventilated rubber recoil pad
• Manual safety and automatic cocking safety system
• Grooved cylinder

Pros

• Better user experience as it requires lower cocking effort and has significantly less vibration
• The air rifle is fitted with a proven whisper noise reduction technology and can therefore be used in quieter neighborhoods.
• The SAT (Smooth Action Trigger) has a smooth action pull, it maximizes the pinpoint accuracy and has a clean and crisp feel.
• For a better focus on smaller and far away animals, the 4 x 32 Shockproof Scope with a synthetic ambidextrous all-weather stock.
• The SWA (Shock Wave Absorber) is a recoil pad with rubber inserts designed to absorb the recoil helping maintain the scope in place.
• Lightweight design, for easier use and portability
• 1 Year Warranty

#3) Umarex Ruger Targis Hunter Max Pellet Gun Air Rifle with Scope

This Umarex Ruger Targis hunter air rifle is made for outdoor small game hunting and target shooting or competitions and practices. Its workability is unrivaled. The rifle is easier to cock and break the barrel making it more ideal in this aspect by up to 25% more than most air rifles. It’s a 22 cal rifle and shoots 22 Cal Pellets up to 800 FPS.

This hunting air rifle works effectively in the woods as it is fitted with a quality 3-9×32 Scope that is easy to adjust, has reduced movement and vibration to help focus on smaller and distant animals. There is no better way to elevate small game air gun hunting and target shooting than with Ruger Targis Hunter Max. Designed with outdoorsmen in mind, the air rifle delivers remarkable performance in all weather conditions. Quiet shooting is made possible by the SilenceAir non-removable suppressor.

A lightweight but effective budget rifle, the Umarex Ruger Targis is one of the best hunting air rifles. The airgun guarantees accuracy for every single pellet that is going to get fired. All accessories including the shoulder strap and the scope are sold alongside the rifle in quality condition.

Features

• Break barrel action
• Spring piston power
• Ergonomic all-weather stock
• Comfortable rubber recoil butt pad
• Nucleus Rail Platform
• 5-chamber SilenceAir sound dampener
• TNT power system
• Comes with 3-9X 32mm scope

Pros

• Quality all-weather Stock fitted with checkered rubber inserts for a sure grip in hot or cold, wet or dry
• To absorb shock, it is Fitted with a comfortable rubber recoil butt pad that prevents the scope from moving
• Features the Umarex exclusive integral Nucleus Rail Platform engineered to reduce scope movement and vibration, preserving its zero shot after shot
• Leading noise reduction technology with the 5-chamber SilencAir sound dampener permanently fitted to the air rifle to reduce downrange noise and maximize stealth

#4) Benjamin Marauder Multi-Shot Bolt-Action Pellet Hunting Air Rifle

This hunting air rifle is best recommended for hunting small to medium-sized game. The PCP-powered feature means that the air pressure pumped into it helps the launch of the pellet with utmost precision. Another highlight for this air rifle is that it is significantly quiet and the only significant sound out of it is when the pellet hits the target animal or object.

The stock is high quality and long-lasting, made of synthetic material that guarantees resistance to all kinds of weather changes. The air rifle has a choked barrel that helps fire pellets with utmost accuracy. The magazine has a pellet capacity of 8 pellets with an auto-indexing feature that is able to fire .25 pellets with a muzzle velocity of 900 fps. Experience and expect more from this air rifle.

Features

• Bolt action mechanism
• Dovetail mounting rail- Sling mounts
• Precision and ultra-hushed operation
• 10 Shot- Mechanism
• 21 foot-pounds of energy
• PCP or CO2- Barrel: Choked, Rifled and Shrouded
• Synthetic stock material
• Lever safety

Pros

• Offers comfort handling for both right-handed and left-handed people and has an adjustable raised comb
• Easily portable as it is well balanced for field carry
• Rugged all-weather synthetic stock for any time hunting
• Crosman PCP powered pellet launcher that greatly improves precision kills
• Guaranteed zero recoil hence the scope is shock protected
• Much minimized noise effect

#5) Crossman Legacy Pellet And BB Air Rifle with 4x15mm Scope

This is an extremely advanced variable pump air rifle requiring the user to only pump 12 times to get it to full power and fire pellets at a high velocity of 1000 feet per second for alloy pellets and at 750 feet per second for lead pellets and BBs. This Crossman rifle is definitely a formidable hunting companion as it can be categorized as a lightweight rifle weighing just under 5 pounds allowing the hunter to make the runs and the chase without breaking a sweat. For the safety of the immediate hunter and probable colleagues, this Crossman rifle is fitted with Cross bolt safety features.

This Crossman rifle is effective in the hunt for small game animals or in situations where the big game animal being hunted is not as dangerous and could give the hunter time to fire subsequent rounds.

Features

• Rifled steel barrel
• All-weather synthetic stock and forearm
• Fiber optic front sight
• Lead Pellet Velocity: Up to 750 fps
• Powerplant: Variable Pump
• Included 4X15mm scope
• Alloy Pellet Velocity: Up to 1000 fps
• Steel BB Velocity: Up to 800 fps
• Bolt action
• Crossbolt safety
• .177 caliber

Pros

• Fitted with a high-quality scope that guarantees fiber optic sight for increased accuracy.
• Flexible in the utilization of ammo as it is compatible with the 177 cal. Pellets and the traditional steel made BBs
• The package is sold together with a 17 round spring-loaded BB magazine.

#6) Gamo Swarm Magnum, Multi-Shot Air Rifle

This Air rifle is equipped with next-generation technologies that will give the hunter an edge over target game animals that can sometimes be hard to kill and neutralize due to their size and movements. An IGT piston supported by a 33mm cylinder aids the rifle in firing a pellet at a velocity of 1300 feet per second, making this rifle an extremely powerful one. Any big game hunter should feel secure at any time

A Gamo Swarm Magnum is built for quick multi-shot operations where the power intensity in subsequent shots from when the steel rifled barrel is broken builds up in weight and velocity up to the 10th one. This is an extremely efficient system that allows the shooter to take advantage of a group catch opportunity without having to hassle too much. A Whisper fusion technology is the most advanced form of noise suppression, that works exceptionally well in the Gamo Swarm Magnum Air Rifle.

All hunting expeditions should include a rifle with multiple rounds feature, an IGT Mach 1 piston, and a Custom Action Trigger which makes the Gamo Swarm Magnum, Multi-Shot Air Rifle a powerful, quality air rifle that can effectively deliver all the functionalities with efficiency.

Features

• 10 shot repeater
• .22 Cal
• 1300 fps in .22 Cal
• Weight: 6.88lb
• Gas-piston powerplant
• Length: 49.2in
• Break barrel
• Rifled steel barrel
• Cocking effort: 41 lbs
• WHISPER fusion sound suppression technology
• Recoil reducing rail
• 11mm scope rail with scope stop
• Shock wave absorber recoil pad
• All-weather ambidextrous stock
• Two-stage Custom action trigger
• Has 3-9X40 scope

Pros

• A tough all-weather ambidextrous(fit for right and left-handed people) stock made from a glass-filled nylon material to withstand Long term damage
• An adjustable Shock Wave Absorber SWA recoil pad with 3 removable absorption cells, this design increases the rate of shock absorption by a massive 74% compared to the basic recoil pad.
• A 10x quick shot technology that makes the weapon really stand out powered by a 10 round rotary-style magazine.
• A 5 year guaranteed warranty

#7) Crosman Classic Rifle

A multi pump-powered rifle, the Crosman Classic rifle is a serious contender in the small game hunting category with a 177 cal. Pellet firing velocity of up to 725 feet per second and an added BB velocity of 750 feet per second that can be slotted in a concealed BB port. The barrel from where the pellets are fired is rifled and a high-quality scope is mounted to ensure the shooter is able to zero in on the target even from a distance.

Features

• Variable pump powerplant
• Bolt action
• Rifled steel barrel
• Adjustable rear sight
• Fiber optic front sight
• Synthetic material
• Dovetail mounting rail
• Single-stage trigger
• Synthetic stock material
• Crossbolt safety

Pros

• Made of a die-cast metal receiver and a rifled steel barrel for durability
• Portable as it has a gross weight of a meager 4.8 lbs., therefore the hunter can easily run around carrying it.
• A bolt action mechanism that adds extra power when the pellet is being fired.

#8) Gamo Magnum Air rifle

The Magnum Air Rifle is built to withstand shock and vibration while taking a shot and ensure minimum vibration on the stock so that the shooter can maintain focus and aiming at the next target. This is especially useful during hunting as most of the time follow-up shots are required to either completely immobilize the animal or kill it. This is made possible through the utilization of the IGT piston technology. The inert gas technology for the piston also enhances accuracy and consistent power over a larger period of time as compared to spring pistons.

The power of the Magnum Air rifle is best described by a piston release velocity of 1650 feet per second for a PBA platinum pellet from the barrel which directly elevates the precision and the power of a kill shot. With this kind of landing power, the possibility of effectively landing a big game animal during hunting is greatly elevated.

Features

• Single cocking system
• 10XX quick-shot technology
• The velocity of up to 1300 fps
• Whisper fusion noise dampener
• IGT Mach 1 gas piston powerplant
• Length: 49.2 inches
• Weight: 6.88 lbs
• Metal jacketed rifled steel barrel
• Two-stage independently adjustable CAT
• All-weather thumbhole stock
• Non-slip texture design on grip and forearm checkering
• SWA recoil pad
• Manual safety and automatic cocking safety system
• Recoil reducing rail
• Comes with 3-9X 40 scope
• Cocking Effort: 41 lbs

Pros

• Powerful knockout power of the pellet at 1300 feet per second
• The durability of the rifle’s operation is guaranteed by the superior IGT piston
• Stock designed for easy use by both right and left-handed users
• Grip for an accurate shot is supported by a non-slip texture design on the stock for the arm
• Adjustable quality 3-9×40 scope helps focus on distant and moving targets
• 5 Year Warranty