What is the effective range of an air rifle?

Answer 1

Air rifles ranges vary depending on they're caliber, power, power plant and the pellet being used.

It also depends on your application, The hunting range of an airgun is usually less than the target range.

For a .177 caliber air rifle shooting at 1000 fps your maximum hunting range is probably about 40 yards. Your target range is probably about 100 yards max, since you don't need the power to take down the game at that range.

For a .22 caliber air rifle shooting about 800- 1000 (with a 14.3 grain pellet) Your hunting range is more based on your gun's accuracy, than it is power. I would say the max is about 75 yards. Target could be about 130 yards or more.

For a big bore, your range is usually about 100 yards or more depending on the game.

Answer 2

300 feet