AirForce Texan Big Bore Air Rifle

Description

New to PCPs?

The AirForce Texan is the world’s most powerful production air rifle. And it just got even more powerful: .45-caliber bullets going up to 1,000 fps and getting 600+ ft-lbs., thanks in part to AirForce’s updated TX2 valve, available in .45-cal. Texans only, which produces an additional 100 fpe.

Easily load a projectile, cock the gun, take aim, squeeze the trigger and deliver jaw-dropping power. Because the gun doesn’t come with open sights, you’ll need to mount a scope.

An entire world of hunting opportunities has just opened up to you! The AirForce Texan is great for pest control in the smaller calibers and hunting big game in the larger calibers.

Airgun writer Tom Gaylord did some testing of the Texan, and you can see a chart of his velocity results by clicking the thumbnail images.

Helpful resources:

• Tips for hunting with big bore airguns
• Tips for picking the right airgun for hunting game & pests
• Learn about hunting with air rifles
• Learn about air rifle hunting laws in your state

• Shop related categories: pellet guns, pellet rifles

• Airforce Texan air rifle
• Precharged pneumatic
• Single-shot
• Sidelever
• Weaver/Picatinny optics rail
• 34″ barrel
• 2-stage trigger (adj. for position only)
• 2.06-lb. trigger-pull
• Automatic safety
• Textured grip
• 490cc tank
• Pressure-relief device
• 3000 psi (200 bar) max fill pressure
• Adjustable power
• Extended optics rail
• 7.65 lbs. (without scope & mount)
• No baffles/is not silenced
• 13.875″ to 15″ length of pull
• Buttplate can be rotated right and left for some cast-on and cast-off adjustability
• Made in USA

AirForce Airguns recommends using only lead projectiles.
Does not include the scope, rings and bipod shown in some of the images.

Please Note: Before December 2025, Airforce Texan rifles featured an 11mm dovetail optics rail. They now come with a Weaver/Picatinny optics rail.

Specifications

BrandAirForceCaliber.257 (6.53mm)Max Velocity960 fpsMuzzle Energy175 ft/lbsSuggested forHuntingPowerplantPre-charged pneumaticLoudness5-HighWeight7.65 lbsFunctionSingle-shotMax Shots per Fill10Cylinder Size490 ccActionSideleverFixed/adj. powerMultiple settingsScopeableWeaver/PicatinnyFront SightsnoneRear SightsnoneSafetyAutomaticTriggerTwo-stage non-adjustableTrigger Pull2.06 lbsBarrelRifledBarrel Length34.0″Overall Length48.0″Capacity1 round(s)Body TypeRifleStockSyntheticButtplateAdjustableColorBlackGrip OrientationAmbidextrousRegulatedNoIs Safe To Dry FireNo

Ballistic & Conversion Calcs