Riflescopes for Airguns

Riflescopes for Airguns

When choosing the right riflescope for an airgun, it is important to distinguish whether it is:

• a short air gun (pistol, revolver)
• a long air gun (rifle)

Riflescopes for short air guns (pistols, revolvers)

If you are looking for a riflescope for a short air gun (e.g. CO2 pistol), it is important to first check whether mounting a riflescope is possible. The air gun must be equipped with mounting rails (11 mm or 22 mm). Compact riflescopes and models with lower magnification (e.g. 2x20 or 4x32 marked Compact) are suitable for short air guns, as these are typically used at shorter distances.

Riflescopes for air rifles

Most air rifles are equipped with mounting rails, so installing a riflescope is usually not an issue. Since air rifles are generally more powerful than short air guns, they are used at longer distances. Therefore, choose riflescopes with higher light transmission (objective diameter at least 32–40 mm) and at least 4x magnification. A good compromise is a 3-9x40 riflescope with variable zoom. Such a riflescope for an air rifle is universal and suitable for both target and recreational shooting.

⚠️ Important: Be careful with break-barrel or lever-action air guns with power exceeding 16 Joules! Most budget riflescopes are designed and tested for air guns up to approximately 25 Joules. More powerful air rifles may generate strong recoil that cheaper riflescopes may not withstand and could become damaged.

Trusted riflescope brands

We offer riflescopes from brands such as GAMO, JS-Tactical, Nikko Stirling, Umarex, Walther, Valiant and others mainly suitable for lower-calibre firearms with lower projectile energy such as air guns and rimfire firearms.

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