Best PCP air rifles for pest control
Researched by Deal.ai's shopping agent across stores on November 2, 2026. Prices below are today's.
Top pick: Benjamin Marauder .177 — the classic do-it-all PCP. Regulated for a flat, repeatable shot string (~32 shots per fill), quiet enough for backyard pest work, and accurate enough for paper and field target. It's the one I'd buy first.
Who the others suit:
- Umarex Notos .22 — light, compact and easy to fill; great for rats, squirrels and plinking in tight spaces.
- Gamo Arrow .177 — high shot count and light weight if you want lots of trigger time per fill.
- Diana Outlaw Gen 2 .177 — a step up in refinement for target work.
- Beeman Raider .25 — more punch for bigger pests, at the cost of shot count.
- Crosman 3622 / Umarex Iconix .22 — budget entry points for learning PCPs.
- Benjamin Marauder .25 — same platform with more energy for raccoon-sized pests.
Skip the .30 and .35 caliber guns unless you need maximum power — they're loud, thirsty and overkill for targets.
The picks
- #1
Benjamin Marauder .177 PCP Air Rifle
- Caliber: .177 (preferred for FT due to flat trajectory)
- Velocity: Up to 1,000 FPS with lead pellets
- Fill Pressure: 3,000 PSI
