20 Best B3 Air Rifles in 2024 Reviews and Buying Guide

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1 Crosman P1377BR American Classic Variable-Pump .177-Caliber Pellet Air Pistol, Brown Crosman P1377BR American Classic Variable-Pump .177-Caliber Pellet Air Pistol, Brown
2 Crosman C362 Classic .22-Caliber Variable Pump Single-Shot Air Rifle Crosman C362 Classic .22-Caliber Variable Pump Single-Shot Air Rifle No ratings yet
3 Daisy Model 25 Pump-Action BB Gun air Rifle Daisy Model 25 Pump-Action BB Gun air Rifle No ratings yet
4 Crosman 1077 Semi-Auto CO2-Powered .177-Caliber Pellet Air Rifle Crosman 1077 Semi-Auto CO2-Powered .177-Caliber Pellet Air Rifle No ratings yet
5 Crosman CFAR1X Full Auto R1 CO2-Powered BB Air Rifle And Red Dot Sight, Black/FDE Crosman CFAR1X Full Auto R1 CO2-Powered BB Air Rifle And Red Dot Sight, Black/FDE No ratings yet
6 Umarex NXG Compact Pump Action .177 Caliber BB Shotgun Umarex NXG Compact Pump Action .177 Caliber BB Shotgun
7 Crosman CFAR1B Full Auto R1 CO2-Powered BB Air Rifle, Black Crosman CFAR1B Full Auto R1 CO2-Powered BB Air Rifle, Black No ratings yet
8 Crosman Bushmaster BMPWX Full Auto CO2-Powered BB Air Rifle And Red Dot Sight, Black/FDE Crosman Bushmaster BMPWX Full Auto CO2-Powered BB Air Rifle And Red Dot Sight, Black/FDE
9 Hatsan Edge Spring Combo Air Rifle, 22 Caliber Hatsan Edge Spring Combo Air Rifle, 22 Caliber No ratings yet
10 Umarex AirSaber PCP Powered Arrow Gun Air Rifle with 3 Carbon Fiber Arrows, Air Gun Only Umarex AirSaber PCP Powered Arrow Gun Air Rifle with 3 Carbon Fiber Arrows, Air Gun Only
11 Umarex Ruger Explorer Youth Break Barrel .177 Caliber Pellet Gun Air Rifle, Spring-Piston Umarex Ruger Explorer Youth Break Barrel .177 Caliber Pellet Gun Air Rifle, Spring-Piston No ratings yet
12 B3 Archery EXIT- GUN METAL GREY B3 Archery EXIT- GUN METAL GREY No ratings yet
13 Highwild Air Gun Pellet BB Gun Resetting Target, Rated for .20/.177 Caliber Highwild Air Gun Pellet BB Gun Resetting Target, Rated for .20/.177 Caliber No ratings yet
14 Crosman CM9B Mako CO2-Powered Semi-Auto Blowback BB Air Pistol Crosman CM9B Mako CO2-Powered Semi-Auto Blowback BB Air Pistol No ratings yet
15 Crosman M4-177 Multi-Pump BB and Pellet Air Rifle Crosman M4-177 Multi-Pump BB and Pellet Air Rifle No ratings yet
16 Crosman C3622S .22-Caliber PCP Air Rifle Crosman C3622S .22-Caliber PCP Air Rifle No ratings yet
17 Gamo Bone Collector C-15 Blowback CO2 Pistol air Pistol Gamo Bone Collector C-15 Blowback CO2 Pistol air Pistol No ratings yet
18 Benjamin Bulldog BPBD4S .457 PCP Hunting Air Rifle Benjamin Bulldog BPBD4S .457 PCP Hunting Air Rifle No ratings yet
19 Umarex Synergis Pellet Gun Air Rifle with 3-9x40mm Scope and Rings, 177 Caliber Umarex Synergis Pellet Gun Air Rifle with 3-9x40mm Scope and Rings, 177 Caliber
20 Gamo Swarm Maxxim Air Rifle, 177 Cal Gamo Swarm Maxxim Air Rifle, 177 Cal

SaleBestseller No. 1
Crosman P1377BR American Classic Variable-Pump .177-Caliber Pellet Air Pistol, Brown
  • SYNTHETIC FRAME AND GRIP WITH RIFLED STEEL BARREL
  • PNEUMATIC DESIGN, VARIABLE PUMP POWER - Control velocity up to 600 fps
  • SINGLE SHOT BOLT ACTION - For easier cocking and loading
  • CROSSBOLT SAFETY - To ensure proper and safe handling
  • FIXED BLADE FRONT SIGHT AND ADJUSTABLE REAR SIGHT - To stay on target
Bestseller No. 2
Crosman C362 Classic .22-Caliber Variable Pump Single-Shot Air Rifle
  • COMPACT .22-CALBIER SINGLE SHOT, VARIABLE PUMP HUNTING AIR RIFLE
  • DURABLE DESIGN - Rugged, water-resistant synthetic frame with easy pumping effort
  • DELIVERS .22-CALIBER PELLETS AT 875 fps - Pellets not included
  • FULLY ADJUSTABLE REAR SIGHT - To stay on target
  • IDEAL FOR THOSE LEARNING TO HUNT SMALL GAME
SaleBestseller No. 3
Daisy Model 25 Pump-Action BB Gun air Rifle
  • caliber: 0.177
  • velocity: 350.00 ft/sec
  • Warranty: One year limited warranty
  • Remake of the vintage No. 25
SaleBestseller No. 4
Crosman 1077 Semi-Auto CO2-Powered .177-Caliber Pellet Air Rifle
  • DURABLE WATER RESISTANT SYNTHETIC DESIGN - Rifled steel barrel with 12-round pellet magazine
  • CO2-POWERED – Delivering up to 780 fps (CO2 not included)
  • COMPATIBLE WITH .177-CALIBER PELLETS (pellets not included)
  • CROSSBOLT SAFETY - To ensure proper and safe handling
  • AIRPOWER ADVENTURES - Start with CROSMAN
SaleBestseller No. 5
Crosman CFAR1X Full Auto R1 CO2-Powered BB Air Rifle And Red Dot Sight, Black/FDE
  • FULL OR SEMI-AUTO BB AIR RIFLE
  • FUELED BY TWO 12-GRAM CO2 CARTRIDGES - with velocities up to 430 fps (CO2 not included)
  • FULL SIZE, REAL FEEL, DURABLE SYNTHETIC DESIGN
  • 25-ROUND DROP OUT MAGAZINE - Compatible with traditional 4.5mm steel BB's (BB's not included)
  • RED DOT SIGHT - For accuracy downrange
Bestseller No. 6
Umarex NXG Compact Pump Action .177 Caliber BB Shotgun
  • Shoots 10 shots without reloading; Drop-free 10-round box magazine design
  • Shoots .177 caliber steel BBs at up to 490 feet per second
  • Powered by one 12g CO2 cartrigde (CO2 NOT included. To ensure a proper seal and for best performance, Umarex-brand CO2 is recommended.)
  • Single shot pump action
  • Classic design with a manual safety; Compatible with spare magazine part number: 2251384
SaleBestseller No. 7
Crosman CFAR1B Full Auto R1 CO2-Powered BB Air Rifle, Black
  • FULL OR SEMI-AUTO BB AIR RIFLE
  • FUELED BY TWO 12-GRAM CO2 CARTRIDGES - with velocities up to 430 fps (CO2 not included)
  • INTENSE 1400 ROUNDS PER MINUTE
  • 25-ROUND DROP OUT MAGAZINE - Compatible with traditional 4.5mm steel BB's (BB's not included)
  • FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE - Adjustable stock and Quad forearm for your favorite accessories
SaleBestseller No. 8
Crosman Bushmaster BMPWX Full Auto CO2-Powered BB Air Rifle And Red Dot Sight, Black/FDE
  • FULL SIZE, REAL FEEL, DUAL ACTION - Durable synthetic design and up to 1400 rounds per minute
  • FUELED BY (2) 12-GRAM CO2 CARTRIDGES - Delivers speeds up to 430 fps (CO2 cartridges not included)
  • ADJUSTABLE STOCK - 6 adjustable positions make the gun easy to handle and shoulder
  • 25-ROUND DROP OUT MAGAZINE - Compatible with traditional 4.5 mm steel BBs (BBs not included)
  • ACCESSORY RAIL-MOUNTED RED DOT SIGHT - Keeps you on target
Bestseller No. 9
Hatsan Edge Spring Combo Air Rifle, 22 Caliber
  • 22 caliber; Single shot, spring piston, break barrel
  • Rifled German steel barrel; Metal trigger blade
  • Includes 3-9x32 Optima scope & rings; Mounted metal scope stop
  • Micro adjustable rear fiber optic sight; Fixed red front fiber optic sight
  • Max Velocity* - Lead-Free Pellets - 1000 FPS, Lead Pellets - 800 FPS; Max Muzzle Energy* - 21 FPE; *Velocity & Energy results may vary due to pellet...
SaleBestseller No. 10
Umarex AirSaber PCP Powered Arrow Gun Air Rifle with 3 Carbon Fiber Arrows, Air Gun Only
  • Bolt Action PCP arrow rifle with integrated pressure gauge
  • High capacity air tank delivers 25 effective shots per fill; Shoots up to 450 fps with up to 169 fpe kinetic energy
  • Features an all-weather stock, rubber recoil pad and picatinny accessory mounts for easy mounting of optics, bipods, quivers and more
  • Includes three (3) Umarex Straight Flight Technology arrows with 100-grain field tips
  • Overall length: 41"; Weight without scope: 6.85 lbs
SaleBestseller No. 11
Umarex Ruger Explorer Youth Break Barrel .177 Caliber Pellet Gun Air Rifle, Spring-Piston
  • Designed for youth with a shorter overall length (37.125"), lighter frame (4.45 lbs) and an added safety system
  • Spring powered break barrel action
  • Durable all-weather ambidextrous synthetic stock with a rubber recoil pad for comfort
  • Shoots .177 caliber pellets at up to 495 fps
  • Features fiber optic sights and an automatic safety
SaleBestseller No. 13
Highwild Air Gun Pellet BB Gun Resetting Target, Rated for .20/.177 Caliber
  • ▶ Size: 10.5" (L) x 8" (W) x 13.5" (H); 1.7" shooting targets challenge your accuracy from various distances.
  • ▶ Use with .177 caliber and .22 caliber pellet air rifles.
  • ▶ AUTO RESET - Simply shoot the top reset target and begin another shooting rotation. Comes with 10 pcs bullseye target stickers to notify you when...
  • ▶ FIRM STABILITY - Heavy-duty steel construction. Stick the sturdy & pointy feet into the ground to ensure stable performance and prevent wobbles.
  • ▶ LIGHTWEIGHT PORTABILITY - Quick and easy assembly, just press into the ground and fire away. Folds flat for easy storage and transport.
SaleBestseller No. 14
Crosman CM9B Mako CO2-Powered Semi-Auto Blowback BB Air Pistol
  • SEMI-AUTO CO2-POWERED REPEATER BB AIR PISTOL - Velocities up to 425-fps
  • DARK GREY SYNTHETIC FRAME, SILVER METAL SLIDE AND BARREL
  • FUELD BY ONE 12-gram CO2 CARTRIDGE - (CO2 cartridge not included)
  • 20-ROUND 4.5mm BB MAGAZINE - (BBS not included)
  • PICATINNY RAIL - For your accessories
SaleBestseller No. 15
Crosman M4-177 Multi-Pump BB and Pellet Air Rifle
  • Adjustable stock to fit every shooter
  • Windage and elevation adjustable sights
  • Removable magazine, with integrated storage.
Bestseller No. 16
Crosman C3622S .22-Caliber PCP Air Rifle
  • PCP-POWERED .22-CALIBER AIR GUN – Great for target shooting and small game hunting
  • DURABLE ALL-WEATHER DESIGN - synthetic stock and fore grip with customizable steel-breech kit
  • RIFLED STEEL BARREL - Up to 700 fps
  • SINGLE-SHOT,BOLT ACTION
  • 2000 psi RESERVOIR - Up to 25 shots per fill (air pump not included)
Bestseller No. 17
Gamo Bone Collector C-15 Blowback CO2 Pistol air Pistol
  • caliber: 0.177
  • velocity: 492.00 ft/sec
  • Warranty: One year limited warranty
  • 16rd Semiauto BB & Pellet Repeater
SaleBestseller No. 18
Benjamin Bulldog BPBD4S .457 PCP Hunting Air Rifle
  • PCP-POWERE HUNTING AIR RIFLE
  • DURABLE SYNTHETIC DESIGN – Short 36-inch overall length bullpup configuration
  • BAFFLE-LESS SOUNTRAP SHROUD – For Big Bore sound suppression
  • RIFLED STEEL BARREL, MUZZLE ADAPTER WITH M18 THREADS
  • 3000 PSI RESERVOIR WITH PRESSURE GAUGE – Up to 3 effective shots per fill, velocities up to 760 fps (air compressor not included)
Bestseller No. 19
Umarex Synergis Pellet Gun Air Rifle with 3-9x40mm Scope and Rings, 177 Caliber
  • Sleek, under-lever charging system utilizes a smooth TNT (Turbo Nitrogen Technology) power system
  • Multi-shot mag means you can shoot 12 pellets without reloading; Innovative under-lever RapidMag design advances the mag for you
  • Air gun design siphons the accelerated air away from the pellet, creating a stabilized trajectory and a quieter shot
  • Features an attractive ambidextrous and rugged stock and metal LockDown Picatinny mounting rail
  • Includes: 3-9x40mm air rifle scope with mounting rings, 2-stage trigger, and two 12-round RapidMag pellet magazines; Compatible with spare magazine...
Bestseller No. 20
Gamo Swarm Maxxim Air Rifle, 177 Cal
  • 10-Shot break barrel allows you to shoot up to ten pellets without reloading
  • Velocity 1300 feet per second (fps) with PBA Platinum
  • 3-9x40 Air Rifle Scope.Checkering:Non-Slip texture design on grip and forearm.
  • Inert Gas Technology (IGT)
  • 2-Stage adjustable Custom Action Trigger (CAT)
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FAQ:

Q: What is a B3 rifle?

A: The B3 I’m testing is a.177 caliber single-shot spring-piston rifle that’s cocked by an underlever resting under the barrel. This rifle weighs 7 lbs. 2 oz. and measures 40.25-inches overall. The barrel is a trifle longer than 16 inches. The pull is 13.25 inches, which is short for an adult rifle, but still within the acceptable range.

Q: Is it a B3 or b3-1?

A: First I must note that what I am calling the B3 is designated the B3-1 on Stephen Archer’s website. He calls the rifle I have been calling the B3-1 the B3-2. Before I bow to Stephen’s greater familiarity with Chinese airguns, though, I must note that the label B3 and B3-1/2 is used randomly all over the internet.

Q: Will this rifle break a BSA air scope?

A: This rifle broke a BSA air gun scope. It also threw off another! 2 suggestions: First – Get a very strong 1 piece dovetail mount for an inexpensive scope. It’s likely to break the scope after prolong use so no need to purchase an expensive one.

Q: How much did your first B3 cost?

A: I saw my first B3 advertised in an American Rifleman ad in about 1986. It was being sold by a company called Compasseco that I would come to know much better in the future. I think the price was $54.50, plus shipping.