First Impressions: AirForce Airguns Tex-Rex .457

It starts with a thousand foot-pounds of energy, and just gets better from there.

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posted on August 28, 2025
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Airforce Airguns Texrex 457

We all know what Tex-Mex is, and we all know what a T-Rex is, but what do you get when you add Texan ingenuity and quality to pure power? You get AirForce Airguns' newest big-bore innovation: the AirForce Tex-Rex .457. This air-powered rifle is suitable for medium and even some big game, pushing out a .457-caliber projectile with an incredible 1,000 foot-pounds of energy. All that power is channeled into serious accuracy and designed for serious hunters and shooters.

With its precision-engineered build, the Tex-Rex .457 offers hunters a formidable alternative to traditional firearms, providing ethical, powerful takedown capabilities while maintaining the convenience and flexibility of an air-powered system. Featuring a robust .457-caliber barrel, adjustable bias port screws allowing various levels of power thanks to an all-new proprietary Titanium valve system, and the proven ergonomics of the Texan family of air rifles, the Tex-Rex stands ready to dominate the field. Best of all, AirForce makes all of its airguns in the USA.

“Our team set out to build the most powerful and practical .457 big-bore hunting air rifle yet, and the Tex-Rex absolutely delivers,” said John McCaslin, President of AirForce Airguns. “It represents a new era of air-powered hunting and sets the standard for performance, accuracy, and reliability.” MSRP $1,469.95; AirForceAirGuns.com

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