Are air rifles ever used in modern combat?

Modern warfare has seen breathtaking advances in the last hundred years, as mortal competition between nations spawns successively deadlier weapons. read more

Air rifles are very quiet – there are no loud bangs to scare off other game in the area. Easy to shoot – this weapon points nicely, and is not too heavy or large for the beginner or inexperienced shooter. It is an excellent, low cost training rifle with a simple design and cheap pellets. Air rifles come with iron sights and are very accurate. read more

Price of an air rifle: The average price for a.177 air rifle is about $160.00. The average price for a .22 air rifle is about $200.00. Most air rifle hunter’s use either .177 or .22 caliber models. You can also get air rifles with combination barrel sets that include .177 and a .22, that screw into a stock mounted barrel holder. read more