UK's Best Air Rifles 2023
Last updated: Oct 2023If you're looking for the best air rifles of 2023, you've come to the right page! We've listed out our top rifles for the most common usages (see links below) and we've also put togeather our picks for the top 10 air rifles of 2023.
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Top Ten Air Rifles of 2023
Here's our picks for the top 10 best air rifles in 2023:
- Weihrauch HW 100T PCP Air Rifle
- Daystate Red Wolf Safari Hi-Lite PCP Air Rifle
- Daystate H.R Huntsman Revere PCP Air Rifle
- BSA R-12 CLX Walnut PCP Air Rifle
- Gamo Phox Mk2 PCP Repeating Air Rifle Value Package
- Air Arms S400 PCP Air Rifle
- Brocock Sniper XR Hi-Lite Laminate PCP Air Rifle
- Air Arms S510 Ultimate R Walnut PCP Air Rifle
- Air Arms TX200 Spring Powered Under lever Air Rifle
- Weihrauch HW95K Hunting Spring Air Rifle

Weihrauch HW 100T PCP Air Rifle
Brand | Weihrauch |
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Style | Thumbhole |
System | PreCharge |
Action Type | Side Lever 14 Shot |
Power | 11+ftlbs |
Fill Pressure | 200bar |
Barrel Length | 410 |
Over All Length | 1058 |
Package Includes | Fully Tested Certificated Quality Rifle Free Hawke Eclipse AO IR Mil-Dot Scope (or upgraded scope) Quality Hawke Mounts Rifle Inspection Sheet Deluxe A.G.C Soft Case Unique Lifetime Guarantee Free Services For Life (inc Parts and Labour) Pack Of Targets To Get You Shooting! 2x 14 Shot Magazines Picatinny Rail Biathlon Side Lever Handle Filling Adaptor |
Price | £1239 |
The T variant of the HW100 is the Thumbhole version. The thumbhole design is probably the most attractive of the HW100 and it is also the favourite amongst precision shooters. A thumbhole stock enables the shooter to place more skin on the stock and this helps the shooter control the rifle. The Stock is made from quality oiled walnut and is fully ambidextrous. There are also finger groves in the fore end for extra stability.
What We Like
- Outstanding build quality
- This rifle has an anti double loading mechanism
- Comes with 2 x 14 shot magazines
- Silky smooth side lever action
- Brilliant for all types of shooting Hunting and Target
- Includes possibly the best silencer going

Daystate Red Wolf Safari Hi-Lite PCP Air Rifle
Brand | Daystate |
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Style | Sporter |
System | PreCharge |
Action Type | Side Lever 11/13 Shot Magazine |
Power | 11+ftlbs |
Fill Pressure | 230bar Max |
Barrel Length | 430mm |
Over All Length | 990 |
Package Includes | Fully Tested Certificated Quality Rifle Free Hawke Eclipse AO IR Mil-Dot Scope (or upgraded scope) Quality Hawke Mounts Rifle Inspection Sheet Deluxe A.G.C Soft Case Unique Lifetime Guarantee Free Services For Life (inc Parts and Labour) Pack Of Targets To Get You Shooting! Single 11/13 Shot Magazine Single Shot Tray Filling Adaptor |
Price | £2269 |
The all-new Red Wolf holds the mantel for the most advanced PCP sporter in the world Digitally regulated for a super consistent high shot-count, and sporting a trigger that incorporates adjustability of both release and finger placement. Its masterfully sculpted stock sandwiches soft red undertones between its black laminates, although a walnut version is also available for traditionalists. However it’s dressed though, its ambidextrous design caters for a perfect gun fit courtesy of a butt pad and raised cheekpiece, both fully adjustable.
What We Like
- Outstanding build quality
- Electronic cocking mechanism & trigger system
- One of the most accurate air rifles on the market
- Digital Regulator
- Massive shot count of around 500 shots per fill
- One of the most reliable rifles on the market
- A great choice for all types of shooting Hunting and Targets

Daystate H.R Huntsman Revere PCP Air Rifle
Brand | Daystate |
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Style | Sporter |
System | PreCharge |
Action Type | Side Lever 11/13 Shot Magazine |
Power | 11+ftlbs |
Fill Pressure | 230bar Max |
Barrel Length | 430mm |
Over All Length | 928mm |
Package Includes | Fully Tested Certificated Quality Rifle Free Hawke Eclipse AO IR Mil-Dot Scope (or upgraded scope) Quality Hawke Mounts Rifle Inspection Sheet Deluxe A.G.C Soft Case Unique Lifetime Guarantee Free Services For Life (inc Parts and Labour) Pack Of Targets To Get You Shooting! Single 11/13 Shot Magazine Single Shot Tray Filling Adaptor |
Price | £1299 |
DAYSTATE’S NEW HUNTSMAN REVERE RETAINS THE MODELS ICONIC LINES…BUT INCLUDES MANY NEW UPGRADES
Additionally, the Revere sports a new-look breech and an action optimised to work with an all-new gate-loading self-indexing magazine system, which itself sports an even greater payload in .177 and .22 calibres. And included in the Revere package is Daystate’s latest single-shot loading tray for those not after the speedy re-loads offered by a magazine.
What We Like
- One of the most attractive traditional looking rifles on the market
- Very lightweight and well balanced
- Has a high quality Huma regulator
- A great choice for hunting and target shooting alike

BSA R-12 CLX Walnut PCP Air Rifle
Brand | BSA |
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Style | Sporter |
System | PreCharge |
Action Type | Bolt Action 12 Shot Magazine |
Power | 11+ftlbs |
Fill Pressure | 200bar |
Barrel Length | 385 |
Over All Length | 1020 |
Package Includes | Fully Tested Certificated Quality Rifle Free Hawke Eclipse AO IR Mil-Dot Scope (or upgraded scope) Quality Hawke Mounts Rifle Inspection Sheet Deluxe A.G.C Soft Case Unique Lifetime Guarantee Free Services For Life (inc Parts and Labour) Pack Of Targets To Get You Shooting! 2x 12 Shot Magazines Filling Adaptor |
Price | £1239 |
Building on the success of the much-loved R10SE, BSA have carefully designed the new R12 CLX Bolt action to not only enhance the classic features of its predecessor but also to add key benefits and improvements that allow this new variant to achieve even greater levels of performance. Designed, developed, and manufactured at the BSA HQ, in Birmingham England, they have taken advantage of the very best in new design and prototyping processes. Throughout this process, they have kept the core values of the R10SE firmly at the forefront of their minds. BSA have engaged with the expert designers at Minelli in Italy to ensure they jointly delivered a new stock design that was clearly a “BSA” and the achieved result completely met the brief.
What We Like
- Outstanding build quality
- Around 200 shots per fill
- Fully regulated
- 2 x 12 shot magazines
- A great choice for hunting and target shooting

Gamo Phox Mk2 PCP Repeating Air Rifle Value Package
System | PreCharge |
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Action Type | Bolt Action 10 Shot Magazine |
Power | 11+ftlbs |
Fill Pressure | 200bar |
Barrel Length | 485 |
Over All Length | 970 |
Brand | Gamo |
Package Includes | Fully Tested Certificated Quality Rifle Gamo 3-9x40 Scope Gamo H.E Pump Gamo Mounts Rifle Inspection Sheet Deluxe Gamo Soft Case Unique Lifetime Guarantee Free Services For Life (inc Parts and Labour) Pack Of Targets To Get You Shooting! Single 10 Shot Magazine Filling Adaptor Gamo Silencer |
Price | £579 |
This fantastic new 10 shot PCP from Gamo utilises the well proven 10 shot R10 mag along with other BSA components making it ultra reliable ,by far the the best value P.C.P rifle on the market today. This Phox comes as a complete Pre-charged package including a H/E pump , 3-9×40 telescopic sight , case and incredible Whisper silencer.This package makes shooting a P.C.P Rifle an affordable Must!
What We Like
- Outstanding value kit including pump
- Great build quality
- Built in the BSA factory with BSA parts
- Very reliable
- Great for target and hunting

Air Arms S400 PCP Air Rifle
Brand | Air Arms |
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Style | Sporter |
System | PreCharge |
Action Type | Bolt Action |
Power | 11+ftlbs |
Barrel Length | 395 |
Over All Length | 925 |
Package Includes | Fully Tested Certificated Quality Rifle Free Hawke Eclipse AO IR Mil-Dot Scope (or upgraded scope) Quality Hawke Mounts Rifle Inspection Sheet Deluxe A.G.C Soft Case Unique Lifetime Guarantee Free Services For Life (inc Parts and Labour) Pack Of Targets To Get You Shooting! |
Price | £843 |
The S400 is quite simply the most popular single shot PCP we sell. It is beloved by all forms of tournament shooters (including world champions) to plinkers and hunters alike. In classic form, it has a great shot count, a superb adjustable trigger and is both well-proportioned and classically elegant. The s400 can be your entry to the world of performance air guns, but it could also be the only gun you will ever need. The s400 comes in classic or carbine format, the carbine is about 10cm and 10g lighter than the classic.
What We Like
- Outstanding build quality
- Ideal for the budding target shooter
- Single shot for target shooting

Brocock Sniper XR Hi-Lite Laminate PCP Air Rifle
Brand | Brocock |
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Style | Sporter |
System | PreCharge |
Action Type | Side Lever 11/13 Shot Magazine |
Power | 11+ftlbs |
Fill Pressure | 200bar |
Barrel Length | 430mm |
Over All Length | 826mm |
Package Includes | Fully Tested Certificated Quality Rifle Free Hawke Eclipse AO IR Mil-Dot Scope (or upgraded scope) Quality Hawke Mounts Rifle Inspection Sheet Deluxe A.G.C Soft Case Unique Lifetime Guarantee Free Services For Life (inc Parts and Labour) Pack Of Targets To Get You Shooting! Single 11/13 Shot Magazine Single Shot Tray Filling Adaptor |
Price | £1589 |
Lightweight precharged carbine The all new Brocock SNIPER XR gives amazing performance , Over the last 12 months this bull-pup style carbine has been increasingly the go-to air rifle of choice for airgun enthusiasts all over the World. Shooters love the handling of the rifle which is extremely familiar with that of a conventional small-bore rifle.Now a higher shot count ‘Sniper XR ’ version of the Brocock Compatto XR .
What We Like
- Massive shot count of around 400 shots
- Buttery smooth XR Side lever cocking mechanism
- Huma regulated
- Very lightweight
- Great for hunting and target shooting

Air Arms S510 Ultimate R Walnut PCP Air Rifle
Brand | Air Arms |
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Style | Sporter |
System | PreCharge |
Action Type | Side Lever 10 Shot Magazine |
Power | 11+ftlbs |
Fill Pressure | 180 |
Barrel Length | 395 |
Over All Length | 1010 |
Package Includes | Fully Tested Certificated Quality Rifle Free Hawke Eclipse AO IR Mil-Dot Scope (or upgraded scope) Quality Hawke Mounts Rifle Inspection Sheet Deluxe A.G.C Soft Case Unique Lifetime Guarantee Free Services For Life (inc Parts and Labour) Pack Of Targets To Get You Shooting! 2x 10 Shot Magazines Filling Adaptor Air Arms Q-Tec Silencer |
Price | £1559 |
The S510 Ultimate Sporter takes this essential relationship to the next level. With its fully-adjustable cheekpiece and butt pad working in perfect harmony with the semi-match design of the stock, the S510 Ultimate Sporter gives the hunter the degree of control never before available to sporting air-gunners. The new R version includes the latest AA regulator – Smooth and agile side lever action – Calibre specific built-in moderator – Ambidextrous stock in Tactical soft touch – Built-in rear sling mount – Fully adjustable cheek piece and butt pad – Two 10 shot colour coded magazines – Accessory rail with built-in adjustable front sling mounts – Short compact action allowing more manoeuvrability – Fully-shrouded barrel and Exclusive easy to read manometer.
What We Like
- Regulated with air arms own regulator
- Adjustable cheekpiece
- Very quiet
- Outstanding build quality
- Great for hunting and target shooting

Air Arms TX200 Spring Powered Under lever Air Rifle
Brand | Air Arms |
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Style | Sporter |
System | Spring |
Action Type | Under Lever |
Power | 11+ftlbs |
Barrel Length | 377 |
Over All Length | 995 |
Package Includes | Fully Tested Certificated Quality Rifle Free Hawke Eclipse AO IR Mil-Dot Scope (or upgraded scope) Quality Hawke Mounts Rifle Inspection Sheet Deluxe A.G.C Soft Case Unique Lifetime Guarantee Free Services For Life (inc Parts and Labour) Pack Of Targets To Get You Shooting! |
Price | £913 |
The TX 200 mk3 is AirArms’ best selling springer. AirArms have fitted the mk3 with a softer balanced spring and synthetic bearings and this makes the rifle easier to cock and control, but it still gives the same amount of power. The Mk3 is the darling of the tournament world and this is down to its high levels of accuracy and controllable nature. The rifle is naturally quiet as it has a built in moderator and for those shooters who like to tune an air gun the TX is one of the easiest to work on.
What We Like
- Anti beartrap tech to save your fingers getting caught
- Outstanding build quality
- Very low on recoil
- Looks great

Weihrauch HW95K Hunting Spring Air Rifle
Brand | Weihrauch |
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Style | Sporter |
System | Spring |
Action Type | Break Barrel |
Power | 11+ftlbs |
Barrel Length | 310 |
Over All Length | 9750 |
Package Includes | Fully Tested Certificated Quality Rifle Free Hawke Eclipse AO IR Mil-Dot Scope (or upgraded scope) Quality Hawke Mounts Rifle Inspection Sheet Unique Lifetime Guarantee Free Services For Life (inc Parts and Labour) Pack Of Targets To Get You Shooting! Deluxe A.G.C Soft Case |
Price | £649 |
The Weihrauch HW95k is a stunning break barrel spring rifle . The quality hardwood stock is robust and lightweight and the styling will remind you of the airguns of your youth. The HW95 is a full powered air rifle and is – without doubt – one of Weihrauch’s bestselling rifles.Fitted with the fantastic Hw Silencer.
What We Like
- German engineering
- Very easy to use
- Includes a great silencer
Why We Recommend These Rifles
Every rifle we sell is backed by our lifetime guarantee, which allows our customers to shop safely in the knowledge that when you buy a rifle from us, you'll never get stuck with a dud.
With that said, we're constantly being asked for recommendations for a variety of different uses. And there are some rifles that perform better for certain things than others. That's why we separated them out based on usage at the top of this page. When you click on one of those boxes (pest control for example), you'll see all the 2023 air rifle recommendations for that specific task.
We then have our top 10 rifles list below that which are listed in no particular order and feature some really good, reliable rifles that'll always see you well. We spent a lot of time narrowing down to the top 10 (we had at least 25 other rifles that could have been included here too!)
You can quickly see the main reasons why each rifle made it on the list based on their "What We Like" section, where we bullet pointed out the key features.
If you'd like to look at other options, you can view all our air rifles here (all of which come backed with our lifetime guarantee). We hope you found this page useful, if you have any questions, give us a call on 01268 780 730