Best Air Rifle: Top 5 Reviewed

When choosing the best air rifle for the purposes of shooting in any setting, any of these five rifles will give the user a good chance of taking accurate shots. One of these rifles allow for shots that can be taken in semi-automatic fashion (double action trigger, powered with CO2), but most are single shots for when pinpoint accuracy and power are required. Often, shooters prefer one style of rifle over another, and that is why each of these rifles is fairly different. The choices of rifle range from the more bulky to others that are more slender. Every shooter has a preference for the feel of the rifle and the type of rounds that it takes, and that means that every shooter can find something that they love here. No matter what the shooter likes, it only takes one look at this list to find something that looks just right for their needs out on the range or even in the field.

Air Gun	FPS	Caliber	Scope Capability	Pellet Capacity	Barrel Length	Overall Length	Weight	Rating	Price
Gamo Silent Cat	1200	.177	Yes	`	18"	43"	7.15 lbs		Click to Check Amazon Price Click to Check Pyramyd Air Price
Benjamin Trail NP XL Air RIfle	1100	.177, .22, .25	Yes	1	19.5"	48.25"	9.5 lbs		Click to Check Amazon Price Click to Check Pyramyd Air Price
Gamo Big Cat 1200/1250 Air Rifle	1250	.177	Yes	1	18.0"	43.3"	6.1 lbs		Click to Check Amazon Price Click to Check Pyramyd Air Price
Crossman 1077 Air Rifle	625	.177	Yes	12	20.38"	36.88"	3.75 lbs		Click to Check Amazon Price Click to Check Pyramyd Air Price
Benjamin Discovery Air RIfle	900	.177, .22	Yes	1	24.25"	39"	5.13 lbs		Click to Check Amazon Price Click to Check Pyramyd Air Price

Benjamin Marauder PCP Air Rifle

The Marauder is a precharged pneumatic repeater that is designed to offer the easiest firing and simplest form of discharging ammunition. The rifle takes .25 caliber rounds that are designed to fire in a ten shot repeat pattern. The clips contain 8 rounds and can be easily reloaded to ensure that the user can get the most shots off in a short amount of time. Also, the choked barrel and relatively small design of the rifle allows for the rifle to give an accurate shot while also ensuring that it is easy to transport and carry for long periods of time.

Velocity	Size	Power Source	Caliber	Pellet Capacity	BB Resevoir
Pellet: Up To 1000 FPS BB: N/A	Weight: 8 Pounds Length: 42.50 Inches	PCP	.22	10 Shot Magazine	N/A

Benjamin Trail NP XL Air Rifle

The Benjamin Trail NP XL Air Rifle takes a scope and looks more like a traditional hunting rifle than it does an air rifle. These rifles are perfect for more accurate shooting because they offer more heft for the shooter when firing. It comes in three calibers so that the user can choose the caliber that they feel most comfortable with. Also, the rifle is extremely quiet and allows the person on the shoot to be undetected when they are taking a shot. This non-traditional rifle allows for the best shooting experience while also giving the shooter a chance to shoulder their weapon and take the shot after aiming.

Velocity	Size	Power Source	Caliber	Pellet Capacity	BB Resevoir
Up to 100 FPS	Weight: 9.7 Pounds Length: 48.25 Inches	Gas Piston	.177, .22, .25	Single Shot	N/A

Gamo Big Cat 1200

The Gamo Big Cat 1200 is a rifle that is as big as its name. Not only does it come with a fitted scope, but it has a hefty design that is easy to hold onto when out shooting. There are many applications for this type of rifle, and with the .177 or .25 caliber rounds, it can be used for just about any kind of them. In a one or two piece mount, this rifle is easy to carry and easy to disassemble when the shooter is done. There is no reason to worry about the rifle being too big or too bulky when transporting. Also, it has a synthetic stock and bull barrel for better accuracy for the experienced shooter. This is one of the most versatile rifles on the marketplace today.

Velocity	Size	Power Source	Caliber	Pellet Capacity	BB Resevoir
Pellet: Up To 1200 FPS BB: N/A	Weight: 6.1 Pounds Length: 43.3 Inches	Spring piston	.177	Single Shot	N/A

Crosman 1077 Air Rifle

With the Crosman 1077 Air Rifle, we have a traditionalist’s rifle in a slender and sleek package. Many people who shoot prefer to use a rifle that is more like something their grandfather used. This means that the rifle is very slender and easy to carry. The rifles of the old days were meant to be easy to carry and easy to shoot. With the Crosman, both of these features come right to the front. Also, the shooter is given a choice of firing single shots or being on a 12 shot repeat cycle. This gives the shooter a chance to spray an area with rounds or to take targeted and finely tuned shots. However, be aware that the power will be reduced with each shot if you do not allow between 5 and 10 seconds between trigger pulls. Regardless of what the rifle is for, it can be put to great use in the woods or on the shooting range.

Velocity	Size	Power Source	Caliber	Pellet Capacity	BB Reservoir
Up To 625 FPS	Weight: 3.75 Pounds Length: 36.88 Inches	CO2	.177	12	N/A

Benjamin Discovery Rifle

The Benjamin Discovery Rifle comes with a pump that allows it to be precharged before it is taken out on the range. When the air reservoir is filled, you have 25 shots to spend as you please. After firing at a few rodents in the garden, the Discovery is left with a little bit of a charge for target practice! Whether the shooter is using .177 or .25 rounds, it is easy to take accurate shots with the compact design of this rifle.

Velocity	Size	Power Source	Caliber	Pellet Capacity	BB Reservoir
Up to 900 FPS	Weight: 5.13 Pounds Length: 39 Inches	PCP/CO2	.22	Single Shot	N/A