Big Bore Air Rifle

At Huma-Air, we stock an incredible array of airguns and rifles, including some of the best big bore air rifles produced. Turn to us for all your big bore air rifle ammo requirements, plus many other sorts of airgun slugs and pellets. We offer shipping worldwide to meet all your needs and can offer guidance on specific product questions you may have. In the meantime, here are some key facts you should know about this type of air gun.

What is a big bore air rifle?

A type of air rifle, big bore variants are able to shoot larger caliber projectiles compared to regular models. Some models can discharge projectiles of .30 to .50 inches in diameter or even bigger in some cases. In order to do this successfully, the best big bore air rifle models tend to be more powerful than their small bore counterparts, given the additional energy such projectiles require to be discharged properly.

What can you use a big bore air rifle for?

Because of their additional power and larger bore size, these types of air guns are generally used by hunters who enjoy stalking larger prey, such as bucks and so on. However, there may be local regulations that determine when and how these can be used for hunting, so it is worth checking on this before using one. In addition, this class of air rifles is often used for pest control purposes and for plinking or target shooting. Given their extra power, they’re sometimes used in sporting contexts for long-range contests.

Which cocking systems are available with big bore air rifles?

Huma-Air offers a variety of different cocking systems for your choice of big bore rifles. We stock numerous bolt action models, for example, whereby a sliding bolt is used to load and eject projectiles. If you prefer a break barrel option, where the barrel is pivoted between shots, then we also have products made by the likes of Diana, which may be more suitable for you. Some of the best big bore air rifle models are pump action, but you can also find hammer and semi-automatic options as well.

Important facts to take away about this type of air rifle

With our secure online payment system ready to go, all your airgun and big bore air rifle ammo needs are covered at Huma-Air. With models by top manufacturers, including AEA, Hatsan and Airforce, you can buy airguns, rifles and accessories with confidence. We strive for same-day shipping on orders placed before 2 pm (GMT+1), so place your big bore air rifle order today.