Anatomy of a PCP · Parts reference
PCP Air Rifle Parts
Every part of a PCP air rifle, explained in plain language. Click any part below to read what it does, what to look for when shopping, and what accessories to pair with it. Or jump back to the interactive PCP diagram to see each part highlighted on the rifle itself.
Optics & sighting
Scope
The magnification optic that turns a precise air rifle into an accurate one. The single biggest accuracy upgrade a PCP buyer makes.
Read reference →Scope Rings & Mounts
The clamping rings that hold your scope to the rifle. The piece of metal between accuracy and frustration — get it wrong and your scope …
Read reference →See the parts in context
Want to see how it all fits together?
The interactive PCP diagram on our database hub shows every part highlighted on a real rifle. Hover any region to see what it does and click to jump to its reference page.
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