Pellet Guns

Power Systems — Spring, Gas-Piston, Multi-Pump, PCP, CO₂

Spring-Piston (break-barrel / under-lever / side-lever): One cocking stroke compresses a steel spring, producing a sharp recoil that benefits from a light, consistent hold and smooth trigger. Some of our good choices are the:

• Umarex Ruger Mark IV .177 Pellet Air Gun
• Umarex Ruger Explorer Youth Air Pellet Rifle

Gas-Piston (Nitro): A sealed gas ram replaces the steel spring for a smoother impulse, reduced vibration, and easier cocking after storage. Explore the:

• Gamo P-900 IGT Air NBB Pellet Gun

CO₂ (select models): Convenient and fast-cycling with 12 g cartridges or bulk CO₂. Performance is temperature-sensitive—expect velocity drops in cold—so keep cartridges warm and pace shots for consistent pressure. Look at these good examples:

• KWC 1911 CO2 NBB Pellet Gun
• Barra 1866 CO2 Pellet Rifle
• Umarex Fusion 2 Air Rifle

For consumables, see CO₂ 12 g Cartridges.

Caliber, Pellets & Accuracy

.177 (4.5 mm): Flatter trajectory and broad pellet ammo availability make .177 the common choice for paper targets and fine group testing at typical airgun distances. Check out this good pellet option: Daisy Flat-Nosed .177 Cal Pellets 500-Pack

.22 (5.5 mm): Heavier pellets give more momentum on steel and reactive targets at short-to-mid ranges and often translate to stronger terminal effect.

• Pellet shapes: wadcutters for clean paper holes; domed/round-nose for all-around accuracy; pointed for penetration; hollow-point for expansion on soft media.
• Material & weight: Lead vs alloy and pellet mass affect velocity and energy—match pellet weight to power platform for best groups.
• Fit & consistency: Head diameter, skirt elasticity, and manufacturing consistency influence ES/SD and grouping.
• Explore multiple options like the Precision Max .22 Cal Pointed Pellet - 250ct

Optics, Magazines & Safe Practice

Mounts & optics: Confirm interface—many airguns use an 11 mm dovetail, while others use Picatinny/Weaver. Choose airgun-rated scopes or robust red dots; look for AO/parallax adjustment suited to 10–35 m ranges.

Mags & feeding: Many pellet guns offer single-shot, rotary, or removable magazine systems for faster follow-up shots and easier reloading—check compatibility with your model. See our Pellet Mags for more option, here you can look some popular choices:

• Umarex 8rd .177 Pellet Rotary Magazine 3-Pack
• Glock 17 Gen 5 20-shot Belt-fed Magazine
• SIG Sauer P226 and P250 gun 16rd Magazine - 2 Pcs

Safe practice: Always use rated eye protection (see Goggles/Safety Glasses) and a tested backstop or targets from our Targets & Traps range. Follow local field and municipal rules—some jurisdictions restrict discharge even on private land. For maintenance guides and supplies, visit Gun Maintenance.

FAQ's

.177 vs .22 — which should I choose?

.177 offers a flatter trajectory and is ideal for paper targets and longer airgun distances. .22 delivers more momentum and terminal effect on steel or reactive targets at short-to-mid ranges. 

Spring-piston vs gas-piston — what’s the difference?

Both are single-stroke systems. Gas-piston (nitro) swaps the steel spring for a sealed gas ram, reducing vibration and smoothing the shot cycle. 

 Do pellet guns work in cold weather?

Spring and gas-ram platforms remain reliable in the cold; PCPs perform well with dry, healthy seals. CO₂ pressure drops as temperatures fall, causing lower velocity—keep cartridges warm and slow your shot cadence to stabilize performance.