After you know the purpose for which you will be using the air rifle, you will be able to narrow down your choices. If you are only going to be shooting targets, you will find a number of low to medium powered rifles from which you can choose. The same applies if you are going to use the rifle for hunting small game. Of course, if you are going to hunt with the rifle, you will want to make sure that you check the local and state hunting laws. Just because you are using an air gun does not mean that the laws do not apply.

Budget is going to be a concern as well for many people. Fortunately, you will be able to find many different types of rifle at various prices. When you have a list of rifles that will work for your needs and that are at a price you can afford, do in depth research on each model. See what others are saying about the weapon and see if it has any noticeable drawbacks. After you choose your rifle, make sure that you always use the proper safety precautions when handling it so that you do not have any accidents.