Do you want to experience extreme shooting sensations with an air rifle? We have sifted through dozens of pellet guns to bring you this top Luftpistol. Discover our 2021 ranking of the 5 most powerful pellet rifles of the moment.
Please note that the compressed air weapons present in this classification are classified in category C. To purchase them, they require a valid shooting license or hunting permit. If you do not have these documents, you can always choose an over-the-counter 20 joule air rifle.
- AIR ARMS S510 – 22 JOULES
Air Arms is a British brand specialized in PCP rifles. The emblematic model of this brand is the S510 rifle . In 2020, it won the Air Rifle of the Year award at the Great British Shooting Awards.
This powerful air rifle benefits from a power regulator directly integrated into the weapon. This ingenious system allows the power to be increased from 22 joules to 45 joules . Air Arms stands out from its competitors by equipping the S510 series rifles with a Lothar competition barrel from Walther. The shooting power coupled with this range of barrel gives the S510 rifle unrivaled precision.
- GAMO GRIZZLY – 36 JOULES
The Grizzly 1250 from Gamo rises to 4th place in our ranking of powerful air rifles. In 4.5 mm caliber it develops 36 joules of power. In this version, it represents one of the most powerful Gamo break barrel rifles.
In view of the great power of this compressed air weapon, the Grizzly model can be used as a rifle to control pests but be careful to respect the regulations in force in your country (for example, this practice is not authorized In France).
- GAMO COYOTE – 40 JOULES
And it’s La Gamo Coyote which comes in 3rd place in this ranking! It is a real powerful pellet rifle with its 40 joules . To develop this weapon model, Gamo relied on precompressed air (PCP) technology. It offers you the same power as a classic air rifle with the possibility of firing continuously without reloading with each shot.
The Gamo Coyote model is a repeating rifle equipped with a classic bolt mechanism and a 10-round rotary magazine. The compressed air charge allows approximately 60 shots in a row. Chambered in 5.5 mm caliber, the Coyote rifle combined with a rifle scope is remarkably precise up to 50 meters.
- GAMO G-LARGE 1250 – 45 JOULES
As you can see from this top, the Gamo brand is very dynamic in the world of recreational shooting. It constantly pushes the performance of its pellet rifles. The G-Magnum 1250 model represents the most powerful pellet rifle in the Gamo brand catalog. In 5.5 mm caliber it increases the power of 45 joules tenfold.
The G-Magnum rifle is designed for long distance shooting or pest hunting (always according to the regulations in force in your country). The shock wave when the lead hits is impressive. The performance of this rifle allows it to swing gongs that a standard air rifle would not.
- BENJAMIN BULLDOG – 230 JOULES
It comes in first place on the podium: the Bulldog rifle. Benjamin is one of the brands owned by Crosman and is particularly specialized in the field of hunting. All the rifles developed by this brand are designed for hunting pests. Benjamin’s flagship model is therefore the PCP Bulldog rifle. It is by far the most powerful rifle of the moment . This model of rifle propels pellets in caliber. 357 (9 mm) at more than 230 joules. This pre-compressed airgun can reach 271 joules with 170 grain pellets. In the United States, the Bulldog pellet rifle is used in particular for hunting wild boars.
In France this weapon is originally limited to 20 joules to be on sale freely to any adult. There is a kit to give it full power if you have a shooting license or hunting permit.