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Air Rifles Shop a huge selection of air rifles with different action types and power sources, each designed to cater to different shooting styles and applications. From Break Barrel and Bolt Action, we have everything you need to have the best air rifle shooting experience. Air rifles, similar to traditional firearms, come in a variety of action types to accommodate the shooter’s preferences and needs. Here are some of the most common action types seen in our offering here at MidwayUSA. Break Barrel Action: Break barrel air rifles are known for being simple and easy to use. With a single motion, shooters can cock the spring and load BB’s or pellets into the chamber. Break action designs are perfect for shooting, plinking, and small game hunting. The Break Barrel's self-contained design makes it highly portable, making it a well-suited choice for beginners and experienced shooters alike. Bolt Action: Bolt action air rifles are a great option for precision shooters and are reminiscent of their firearm counterparts. Known for their accuracy and reliability, these rifles feature a bolt mechanism to load pellets into the chamber after each shot individually. Bolt Action air rifles are ideal for target shooting, long-range precision shooting, and pest control applications. Side Lever: Side lever air rifles, similar to Bolt Action, require manual operation to load the pellet after each shot. Instead of a bolt, they utilize a side lever to allow faster cycling and smoother shooting. Side lever air rifles offer a great balance between the simplicity of Break Barrel and the precision of Bolt Action, making them suitable for target shooting and small game hunting. Semi-Automatic: Semi-Automatic air rifles combine rapid-fire capability with easy-to-use features. After each shot, another pellet is cycled into the chamber, and a simple pull of the trigger is all that is required for another shot to take place. Great for when multiple shots are needed quickly, semi-automatic air rifles are perfect for plinking and target shooting. Air rifles come with a variety of power sources, each with its own advantages. Find the power source that fits your needs from simple, easy-to-use options to highly powerful, precision options. Multi-Pump Pneumatic: By pumping your air rifle multiple times, the air is compressed in a reservoir, creating the energy required to propel the pellets. Varying levels of pumps can be used to achieve different power levels. CO2 (Carbon Dioxide): CO2 cartridges provide a convenient and easy-to-replace power source, making them popular for recreational shooters. Pre-charged Pneumatic (PCP): The PCP system utilizes compressed air stored in a reservoir, delivering a high number of consistent shots before having to refill the tank. PCP rifles can be used for a variety of applications and are great for high-powered shooting for larger caliber air rifles. Spring Piston/Gas Spring: A spring-loaded piston generates adequate power to propel the pellets or BBs downrange, ensuring consistent shots with moderate recoil. Popular Air Rifle Brands: Hatsan: A leading name in the Air Rifle industry, Hatsan is renowned for producing high-quality, innovative air rifles in a range of styles to cater to a variety of shooter types. Their rifles often feature advanced trigger and barrel designs that greatly increase shooting performance. Benjamin: With a legacy dating back to the 19th century, Benjamin earned is well known for their dependable and powerful air rifles. Their focus on PCP and Nitro Piston technologies provides the performance and consistency shooters need. Umarex: Known for its licensed replicas of popular firearm brands, Umarex produces air rifles that combine top-notch performances with authentic designs. They offer a wide range of air rifles for recreational and precision shooting. Gamo: As a pioneer in the air gun industry, Gamo is known for its accuracy and cutting-edge designs. Their Whisper noise reduction technology and Swarm Maxxim multi-shot technology work to enhance the shooting experience. Crosman: With a history spanning nearly a century, Crosman has been a trusted name in the air rifle industry for beginners and advanced shooters. Their product line includes CO2-powered air rifles and PCP models ready for any situation.