5 of the best junior air rifles
Discover the best junior air rifles for young shooters. Our guide features top-rated, lightweight models under £500 from five leading names
These PCPs deliver high-performance features and provide exceptional value and precision for budget-conscious shooters
£425 • range-right.co.uk
The Kral Puncher K Walnut is a compact, multi-shot PCP air rifle built for quick handling and reliable performance. Its smooth biathlon-style side-lever, adjustable trigger and power adjuster make it a versatile and easy-shooting option. Finished with a Turkish walnut stock, it also features a Shroud adaptor screw cut to ½in UNF, a manual safety and a 200cc air cylinder. Supplied with two magazines and a single-shot tray, it offers a smart blend of practicality and style. Scope not included.
Calibre: .177
Overall length: 86cm
Barrel length: 40.7cm
Magazine capacity: 14 shots
Power: 11.3 ft/lb
Weight: 3.2kg
£599 • range-right.co.uk
A compact, regulated PCP air rifle built for fast handling and dependable consistency. Its smooth side-lever action, multi-shot magazine and power adjustment make it highly adaptable in the field. Finished with a Turkish walnut stock, adjustable cheekpiece and rubber butt pad making for comfortable handling. It also features Picatinny rails, a ½in UNF-threaded barrel and uses a manual safety. Supplied with two magazines and a single-shot tray. FAC versions are available. Scope and silencer not included.
Calibre: .177
Overall length: 89cm
Barrel length: 42cm
Magazine capacity: 14 shots
Power: 11.3ft/lb
Weight: 2.8kg
£599 • a-s-i.co.uk
A versatile PCP air rifle featuring a biathlon-style side-lever and a precision-rifled steel barrel. It offers various stock finishes, including walnut and durable polymer. The rifle includes a four-way adjustable trigger, manual safety and a 425cc air tank. Ergonomics are prioritised with an adjustable comb, soft-touch grip and chequered forend. Supplied with a sound moderator and three shot-count indicator magazines. A .22 and .25 version are available at a higher price.
Calibre: .177
Overall length: 79cm
Barrel length: 48cm
Magazine capacity: 14 shots
Power: <12ft/lb
Weight: 3.7kg
£ 579 • bsaguns.co.uk
The BSA Ultra TS is a compact, full-power PCP air rifle featuring a Birmingham-manufactured, cold-hammer-forged barrel. Its bolt-action system indexes the magazine, while the 67cc cylinder provides 50 shots per 232 bar fill. With a high-impact ambidextrous polymer stock, it is an ideal, lightweight and manoeuvrable choice for hunting and pest control.
Calibre: .177; .22; and .25
Overall length: 77.5cm
Barrel length: 30cm
Magazine capacity: 10 shots (.177 and .22); 8 shots (.25)
Power: <12ft/lb
Weight: 3kg
£529.99 • air-arms.co.uk
Lauded by Dave Barham in January, this is a compact, affordable bullpup. It features a slick, forward-mounted side-lever, a self-regulating valve for consistency and a two-stage, non-adjustable trigger. With a manual safety and ambidextrous synthetic stock, this air rifle delivers impressive accuracy and roughly 70 shots per fill.
Calibre: .177
Overall length: 75cm
Barrel length: 46cm
Magazine capacity: 10 shots
Power: <12 ft/lb
Weight: 2.8kg
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