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Air Rifles
Break-barrel, pump and PCP air rifles, pellets, scopes, targets and cases for small game, pests and backyard target practice.
BigJoe’s first love is fishing, but like all fishermen, he also hunts and enjoys many other outdoor activities.
In the woods, on the bay, in the mangroves or on the open ocean, the everyday struggles get left behind. For those few hours, it’s just you, the outdoors and a feeling of peace, until the action starts and it’s nothing but joy and excitement.
- Picked by an outdoorsman, not an algorithm
- Great for small game, pests and target practice
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Gamo Swarm Magnum .22 Multi-Shot
Ten-shot break barrel: no reloading one pellet at a time.
$$ Mid-range
Gamo Varmint Air Rifle .177
Accurate break-barrel starter rifle with scope. Rated 4.5★ by 8,500+ Amazon buyers.
$$$ Premium
H&N Sport Terminator Hollowpoint Pellets
Hollowpoints for small game. Rated 4.7★ by 4,700+ Amazon buyers.
$ Budget
Crosman Premier .22 Domed Pellets
Accurate domed pellets for hunting and targets. Rated 4.7★ by 4,100+ Amazon buyers.
$ BudgetGamo Red Fire Polymer Tip Pellets
Polymer tip for flat flight and deep hits. Rated 4.7★ by 3,700+ Amazon buyers.
$ BudgetVortex Crossfire II Riflescope
Clear, tough scope with a lifetime warranty. Rated 4.8★ by 1,900+ Amazon buyers.
$$$ PremiumHighwild Pellet & Bullet Trap Box
Safe backstop for backyard target practice. Rated 4.6★ by 1,100+ Amazon buyers.
$$ Mid-rangeBigJoe’s buying guide
Air Rifles
Break-barrel, pump or PCP?
Break-barrels are one cock, one shot and cheap to own. Pump rifles are light and simple. PCP rifles are quiet, accurate and shoot many times per fill, but need a hand pump or tank.
.177 or .22?
.177 shoots flatter and is great for targets. .22 hits harder and is the better choice for squirrels, rabbits, iguanas and rats.
Backyard safety
Always know what's behind your target. Use a pellet trap, wear eye protection and keep the rifle cased when you travel.
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