AIRFORCE TEXAN SS .457
The Texan SS .457 – delivers serious big-bore performance in a quieter, more compact platform built for demanding hunters. Designed for deer, hogs, coyotes, and other medium to large game, the Texan SS combines proven Texan power with AirForce’s Sound-Loc® suppression system for a more stealthy shooting experience in the field.
Texan SS .457 Caliber Air Rifle
Developed directly from the compact Texan Carbine platform, the Texan SS was engineered for hunters who need a shorter, faster-handling rifle for maneuvering through thick brush, hunting blinds, trucks, and tight shooting environments.
Built around the compact Texan Carbine barrel platform, the Texan SS features a 24.75-inch rifled and shrouded Lothar Walther barrel paired with the integrated Sound-Loc® suppression system to help reduce report while still delivering the serious performance expected from the Texan platform.
The shorter Carbine barrel configuration helps improve maneuverability in hunting blinds, vehicles, and heavy brush while maintaining excellent balance and fast handling in the field.
Powered by the proven TX2 valve system and a durable 500cc aluminum air cylinder with a 3,000 PSI max fill pressure, the Texan SS .457 is capable of producing up to 400 foot-pounds of energy and velocities reaching up to 930 FPS.*
Its lightweight 43.5-inch design and adjustable buttplate make it comfortable to carry, shoulder, and shoot in a wide variety of hunting situations, while the smooth side-lever action provides fast and reliable loading in the field.
Every Texan is proudly built in Fort Worth, Texas, and features precision Lothar Walther barrels from Germany for exceptional accuracy and consistency.
Since its introduction, the Texan platform has earned a worldwide reputation for reliability, rugged construction, and real-world hunting performance on a wide variety of game animals.
What’s New in the Latest Texan Platform
Updated 500cc Air System
The newest Texan Aluminum Tank Series features an updated 500cc aluminum air cylinder engineered for dependable performance, stable pressure delivery, and excellent field balance.
Expanded Mounting Options
A full-length Picatinny optics rail, combined with upper and lower 11mm dovetail accessory rails, increases compatibility with modern optics and accessories including bipods, lights, lasers, and night vision equipment.
Improved Safety and Handling
A newly added manual safety provides shooters with an added layer of control while maintaining the simple, rugged operation the Texan platform is known for.
*Depending on projectile weight, power setting, and fill pressure.
SPECIFICATIONS
- .457 Caliber Lothar Walther Barrel
- Pressure Relief Device
- Adjustable Power
- Noise Reduction: Sound-Loc® technology for quieter shots
- Low Effort Side Lever Cocking
- Available in Original Black Finish
- Velocity: up to 930 feet per second*
- Max Fill Pressure: 3000 psi
- Action: Single shot
- Weight: 9 lbs
- Length: 45 inches
- Barrel: 24.75 inches
- Trigger: 2 stage, adjustable for position
- Sights: Open or optical may be installed
- Air Tank Volume: 500cc
- Safety: Manual
