AIR RIFLES · OPTICS · PELLETS · FIELD GEAR
Precision air rifle buying guides for hunters, competitors, and serious shooters.
Independent reviews, specs, comparisons, and setup advice for PCP air rifles, optics, pellets, and field gear, with the downsides included.
AVG VEL
875 FPS
SD
5.4 FPS
GROUP
0.62 IN CTC
10-SHOT
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§ 01 · Buying PathsBest Air Rifles by Budget
Nine picks across every tier, from entry-level regulated PCPs to electronic flagships.
Read the guide →Best Air Rifles for Hunting
Small game and pest control picks, matched to caliber, energy, and effective range.
Read the guide →Best Air Rifles for Competition
Precision platforms for benchrest, field target, and long-range slug matches.
Read the guide →PCP vs Springer Guide
Which platform fits your shooting, and which one costs you real money in the long run.
Read the guide →Latest Guides
§ 02 · EditorialBest Air Rifle Scopes for 2026
Seven picks across close-range airgun scopes and long-range PCP crossover optics, chosen from twelve years in precision optics. Why close parallax, focal plane, and reticle choice make or break an airgun scope.
Read the guide → Learn · Field SkillBuilding a DOPE Chart for an Air Rifle
Why the steep pellet arc makes DOPE more useful than in centerfire. Includes a worked FX Impact example from 25 to 100 yards.
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