free shipping over $ free shipping over $ Spring-Piston (break-barrel, underlever, sidelever): Self-contained power with a recoil pulse; break-barrels are simple single-load, while under/sidelevers use a loading port and can feel steadier. Example: Umarex Ruger Air Hawk Combo Air Pellet Rifle
Gas-Piston (nitro/ram): Smoother cocking feel and often more consistent in cooler temps than traditional steel springs.
Multi-Pump Pneumatic: Adjustable power per pump with low ongoing cost—great for controlled backyard sessions.
PCP Rifles (regulated/unregulated): High consistency, low recoil, and often compatible with rotary magazines for faster follow-ups.
CO₂ (select models): Easy, magazine-friendly shooting; expect velocity drop in cold weather.
Dial in your setup with the right mounting system for your rifle—shop 11 mm dovetail and Picatinny/Weaver options in our Optics / Scopes / Lasers category. We carry airgun-rated scopes and mounts designed to stay put on pellet rifles, including one-piece mounts with stop pins for spring-piston and gas-piston recoil.
Popular add-ons include versatile 3–9×40 AO scopes for close-to-mid distances, plus practical comfort upgrades like cheek risers, sling setups, and compatible bipods where supported—easy ways to improve fit, handling, and repeatable sight alignment.
Need accessories? Round out your range kit with Targets & Traps and Safety Glasses.
Keep your pellet rifle running smoothly with essentials from Gun Maintenance, including pull-through cleaning kits and airgun-safe oils/greases for pivots and seals.
If you shoot PCP, we also stock helpful add-ons like desiccant solutions and care items that support clean, dry fill setups.
.177 or .22 for pellet rifles?
.177 flies flatter for paper and tight groups; .22 delivers more punch on reactive targets at short-to-mid range. Choose based on distance, target type, and the pellets your barrel prefers.
Spring-piston vs gas-piston—what’s the difference?
Gas-pistons often cock smoothly, tolerate being left cocked briefly, and can handle cooler temperatures well. Spring-pistons are proven, widely available, and straightforward to service. Both benefit from an artillery hold for best groups.
How loud are pellet rifles?
Loudness varies by powerplant and model. Spring and gas-piston rifles have a mechanical pulse; PCPs are smoother, and some include sound moderation where applicable.
