N/A Big-Power, Big-Bore Air Rifles - Production Air Rifles .30 Caliber and Up

I've been thinking about this topic for a couple of weeks. After reading about various big-power big bores multiple times over a period of years I realized that there have been some new offerings introduced. Sporadic reading over a long period of time makes it challenging to recall details so I decided to start compiling some good information here. I'm looking to compile fact-based information on the topic of big power from production big-bore air rifles. The basis of these facts can be manufacturer stated energy levels supported by links from the manufacturer as well as links to threads and posts with air gun, projectile and chronograph data supporting the claims of power produced. Let me clarify some of the terms that I'm using here:

Production air rifle - A mass-produced air rifle where the stated power can be achieved off-the shelf (tuning included) without adding any parts that do not come with the rifle out of the box.

Big power - An air rifle that produces and unusual amount of energy for its caliber. In the context of this thread this definition is subjective, but parameters are provided below.

I am aware how some people feel about big power in our hobby. I am into big bores and for use in states where I can do a significant amount of legal hunting with them. For this reason, big-power production big-bores interest me. Considering my experiences, more power definitely won’t hurt. I am not interested in discussing air rifles that have to be modified and/or fitted with numerous aftermarket parts to achieve stated power levels. If you want to discuss shot placement, I suggest that you create your own thread on that topic. If you have similar interests and fact-based information to contribute, welcome. I’m anxious to read what you have to share. Please post links to your information. If you make claims without evidence, I will have questions.


I'd like to start by attempting to organize these into categories by caliber. Please try to follow suit with your posts.


.30 Caliber - 150 FPE or more

Airforce Texan .308 (300 FPE)

https://airforceairguns.com/product/texan-308-caliber/

FX Panthera .30 with 700 mm barrel using a tungsten hammer (150 FPE max)

https://fxairguns.com/rifles/the-panthera/

FX Dynamic Express .30 with 700mm barrel using a tungsten hammer (150 FPE max)

https://fxairguns.com/rifles/dynamic/

Hatsan Factor Sniper Long .30 (up to 157 FPE w/reg @ 150 bar)


Taipan Slash .30 w/550 mm barrel (up to 220J/162 FPE *using custom ammo)


Western Rattler .30 (175 FPE)

https://westernairguns.com/rattler-30.html


.35 Caliber - 215 FPE or more

Airforce Texan .357 (400 FPE)

https://airforceairguns.com/product/texan-357-caliber/

Benjamin Bulldog M357 (300 FPE max)

https://www.benjaminairguns.com/product/bulldog-m357-pcp-air-rifle/

Evanix Rex-Ibex .357 (up to 228 FPE)

Specs https://www.newenglandairgun.com/rex-ibex.html

Rifle https://www.newenglandairguns.com/evanix-rex-ibex-pcp-sniper-air-rifles-sin-50671167.html

Evanix Rex-Ibex Sniper .357 (up to 230 FPE)

https://www.newenglandairguns.com/evanix-rex-ibex-pcp-sniper-single-shot-ai-50700632.html

Seneca Recluse .357 (up to 220 FPE)


Western Rattler .357 (270 FPE)

https://westernairguns.com/rattler-357.html


.45 Caliber - 400 FPE or more

AEA Challenger .45 bullpup w/30” barrel (up tp 450 FPE)

https://www.thepelletshop.com/colle...pup-big-bore-30-barrel?variant=40399409250493

AEA Element Max .45 (up to 400 FPE)

https://www.thepelletshop.com/colle...ial-series-element-max?variant=43734506340591

AGT Netvor .457 (up to 525 FPE)


Airforce Texan .457 (600+ FPE)

https://airforceairguns.com/product/texan-457-caliber/

Airforce Tex-Rex .457 using a 400+ grain slug and the 0.040” bias port orifice (1000+ FPE)


Benjamin Bulldog .457 (450 FPE)

https://www.benjaminairguns.com/pro...yMDMyNDgkbzYkZzEkdDE3NTMyMDMzOTgkajYwJGwwJGgw

Bintac MCAR .45 w/30” barrel, 4500 max fill pressure, regulated @ 3000 psi (up to 450 FPE)

https://foxairpower.com/products/bintac-mcar-hunting-7000psi-4500psi

• w/38” barrel, max fill 4500 psi, regulated at 3000 psi (up to 600 FPE)
• w/30" barrel, max fill 7000 psi, regulated @ 4500 psi (up to 600 FPE)
• w/38” barrel, max fill 7000 psi, regulated @ 4500 psi (up to 700 FPE)
• https://foxairpower.com/products/bintac-mcar-hunting-7000psi-4500psi

Evanix Rex-Ibex .45 (up to 425 FPE)

Specs https://www.newenglandairgun.com/rex-ibex.html

Rifle https://www.newenglandairguns.com/evanix-rex-ibex-46042881.html

Evanix Rex-Ibex Sniper .457 (up to 450 FPE)

https://www.newenglandairguns.com/evanix-rex-ibex-pcp-sniper-single-shot-ai-50700625.html

Hatsan PileDriver .45 (700+ FPE)

https://hatsanairgunsusa.com/product/piledriver/

Western Bushbuck .45 (600+ FPE)

https://westernairguns.com/bushbuck-45.html

Western Bushbuck Carbine/Western Bushpig .452 (500+ FPE)

• Bushbuck .45 https://westernairguns.com/bushbuck-45-carbine.html
• Bushpig .45 https://www.airgunsofarizona.com/big-bore-airguns/western-bush-pig-.45-carbine-black/

Western Rattler .45 Long Strike (435+ FPE)

https://westernairguns.com/rattler-45-ls.html



.50 - .51 Caliber 500 FPE or more

AEA Challenger .51 w/new valve (up to 650 FPE)

https://www.thepelletshop.com/colle...pup-big-bore-30-barrel?variant=40399409250493

Airforce Texan .51 (600 FPE+)

https://airforceairguns.com/product/texan-50-caliber/

Airforce Tex-Rex .510 (1100+ FPE)

https://airforceairguns.com/product/tex-rex-510-cal-big-bore-air-rifle/

BinTac MCAR .51 w/30” barrel, 4500 max fill, regulated @ 3000 psi (up to 550FPE)

https://foxairpower.com/products/bintac-mcar-hunting-7000psi-4500psi

• w/38” barrel, 4500 psi max fill regulated @ 3000 psi (up ro 700 FPE)
• w/30” barrel max fill 7000 psi, regulated @ 4500 psi (up to 700 FPE)
• w/38” barrel, 7000 psi max fill regulated @ 4500 psi (up ro 800 FPE)
• https://foxairpower.com/products/bintac-mcar-hunting-7000psi-4500psi

Hatsan PileDriver .50 (up to 800 FPE)

https://hatsanairgunsusa.com/product/piledriver/

Umarex Hanmer .50 (700+ FPE)

• Hammer Carbine .50 w/23.25” barrel
  https://www.umarexusa.com/umarex-hammer-carbine-2251526

> .51 Caliber - 600 FPE or more

AEA Element Max .58 (up to 600 FPE)

https://www.thepelletshop.com/colle...ial-series-element-max?variant=43734506438895

AEA Zues .58 w/32" barrel (1315 FPE)

https://www.thepelletshop.com/colle...cal-big-bore-air-rifle?variant=42302661689583

AEA Zues .72 w/32" barrel (1500+ FPE)

https://www.thepelletshop.com/colle...cal-big-bore-air-rifle?variant=42302661689583

BinTac MCAR .58 w/30” barrel 4500 psi max fill regulated @ 3000 psi (up to 700 FPE)

https://foxairpower.com/products/bintac-mcar-hunting-7000psi-4500psi

• w/38” barrel 4500 psi max fill, regulated @ 3000 psi (up to 900 FPE)
• w/30” barrel, 7000 psi max fill, regulated @ 45000 psi (up to 1000 FPE)
• w/38” barrel, 7000 psi max fill, regulated @ 45000 psi (up to 1000 FPE)
• https://foxairpower.com/products/bintac-mcar-hunting-7000psi-4500psi

Hatsan PileDriver .62 (700+ FPE)

https://hatsanairgunsusa.com/product/piledriver/