Airsoft rifles UK — AEG, GBBR and HPA prices (2026)

Quick answer

Rifles are the workhorse of UK fields. Most players start with an AEG (electric rifle): it needs no gas, works in cold weather and covers every budget.

Budget rifles (under £200)

• Cyma CM.028 AK74 — £120 (AEG)
• ICS Lightway Peleador — £180 (AEG)
• ASG Armalite M15 Carbine — £190 (AEG)

Mid-range rifles (£200–£400)

• ASG Scorpion EVO 3 A1 — £260 (AEG)
• WE Tech M4A1 Open Bolt — £280 (GBBR)
• ICS CXP-MARS Carbine — £310 (AEG)
• VFC HK416A5 — £380 (AEG)

Gas rifles and HPA (£400+)

• Nuprol G980 Kar98k GBB — £484.99 (GBB rifle)
• Ares Striker HPA — £490 (HPA)
• TR16 MBR 308SR Carbine — £499.99 (AEG)
• VFC FN SCAR-L GBBR — £510 (GBBR)

Prices are the catalogue's listed price (RRP where no UK retailer currently has stock), checked 11 October 2026. Open the product page for current retailer offers.

FAQ

What is the best first airsoft rifle?

A budget AEG. The Cyma CM.028 AK74 (RRP £120) is the long-standing beginner pick — cheap, tunable, and AK parts are easy to find in the UK.

AEG vs GBBR — which should I buy?

AEG for reliability and ease; GBBR for realism and blowback. Our AEG vs GBB vs HPA breakdown covers the trade-offs.

Are HPA rifles worth it?

For performance, yes — an HPA rifle like the Striker beats most AEGs on consistency and trigger response, but you carry a compressed-air tank and must stay within field FPS rules.

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