Best PCP Air Rifle Available on the Market

2021-03-10 by Adelia Ladson

By Adelia Ladson

How to Choose the Best PCP Air Rifle

When you’re looking to buy a Pre-Charged Pneumatic (PCP) air rifle, as with all airguns, you need to consider who you’re buying it for (if not yourself) and what you’re going to be using it for. Will you be primarily using it for target shooting or will you be taking it small game hunting?

What Are the Advantages of PCP Air Rifles

The supreme advantage that PCP air rifles have over the rest of the airgun models out there is that they are some of the most accurate airguns on the market. They are also, more or less, just point and shoot so there’s no learning curve to shooting them. Another advantage is that there is no recoil, so you never lose sight of your target and have to reacquire it in your sights. A PCP air rifle is also almost completely silent when you shoot it.

What to Look for in a PCP Air Rifle

Aesthetics

There are a variety of body styles when it comes to choosing a PCP air rifle, whether you’re looking for traditional or tactical. There are models that have classically elegant hardwood stocks and models that are sleek, tactical black TPU.

Features

One of the premium features that most people look for are an included airgun scope. You can’t put a regular rifle scope on a PCP air rifle. So, it’s always great if you don’t have to look for an airgun scope separately. Also, a multi-shot magazine is a feature to look for when you’re shopping. This allows for quick follow-up shots, making it better if you’re using your air rifle for hunting. Another feature, you might consider is if it has a built-in regulator, which will give you more consistency in shooting velocity.

Cost

Since these air rifles tend to be on the higher end of the airgun market, you need to consider how much you’re willing to invest. You can get a good basic PCP air rifle if you’re just starting out or you can get one with all the bells and whistles if you’re looking to upgrade. Things like included scopes and “kits” are going to increase your cost. Also, it needs to be filled with compressed air to use and that comes with its own expense.

Our Recommendations

Gamo Coyote Whisper Fusion Air Rifle

The Gamo Coyote Whisper Fusion Air Rifle is a PCP Air Rifle with a multi-shot mechanism, actioned by the classic bolt system, which acts on a removable magazine with a capacity for 10 pellets. On the mechanism’s case there is an 11 mm-long rail for the installation of optical elements. This PCP air rifle is capable of effectively launching .177 caliber pellets up to 1,200 fps. In this model, the PCP pre-compressed air reservoir is fixed and integrated into the rifle itself. It has an ambidextrous stock made of beautiful beechwood, hunter style with water-based varnish and finished with rubber edging. Featuring the Whisper Fusion technology, developed exclusively by Gamo, which has been integrated into the steel barrel, it is remarkably quiet. This technology incorporates a double integrated sound moderator making it the quietest Gamo air rifle ever. The pellet travels through two different chambers compressing and preventing the noise expansion. The Coyote Whisper Fusion line also offers the exclusive Custom Action Trigger, which allows users to adjust first and second stages of the trigger independently. The Shockwave Absorber recoil pad dampens the shock, giving you all day shooting comfort.
Pros:

The compact design makes it comfortable to shoot.
It gives you power and accuracy even at long distances.

Cons:

It has a difficult probe fill system.
It is compact but it’s a bit on the heavier side.

Benjamin Marauder Semi-Automatic Air Rifle

The Benjamin Marauder Semi-Automatic Air Rifle has a fine, elegant look with its rich bluing and premium hardwood stock. Although, it’s a beautiful airgun, you’ll lack nothing in functional features and it’s perfect if you’re just venturing into PCP guns. The .22 caliber, multi-shot bolt action air rifle will send lead pellets from its rifled, shrouded barrel at up to 950 fps with remarkable accuracy. The internal shroud makes this a very quiet airgun, and the ambidextrous charging handle makes it extremely versatile. The balanced, hardwood stock has a checkered grip and forearm, plus, there’s an adjustable, raised cheek piece, an 11mm dovetail and a built-in air pressure gauge. The PCP air rifle is regulated for up to 60 shots per fill and the quick-disconnect makes filling it a breeze. The raised aluminum breech makes loading the 10-round, auto-indexing magazine easy.
Pros:

One of the quietest PCP air rifles out there.
Can adjust both the power of rifle and maximum fill pressure.

Cons:

It doesn’t have front or rear sights.
It doesn’t come with a scope.

Umarex 2 Gauntlet Air Rifle

The Umarex Gauntlet 2 Air Rifle gives you more, more, more! More shots. More velocity. More energy on impact. The 4,500-psi, 24 cubic-inch removable tank will send .22 caliber pellets at 1,100 fps from its auto-indexing rotary magazine. The state-of-the-art pressure regulator means that you get consistent shot strength. The air rifle has an aircraft-grade aluminum receiver with a single-stage, adjustable trigger and an easy-to-grip, large, knurled bolt handle. It also features a quick-disconnect sling mount, slots in the forearm to accept M-LOK accessories and a Picatinny mounting rail. Two 10-round auto-indexing rotary magazines, a single-shot tray and a degassing tool are included with the airgun.
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