Expected Availabilty: 11/12/2026
Big-Bore Power. Lightweight Design. Rugged FDE Finish.
The Tex-Rex® .457 Cal FDE Brush Gun combines impressive big-bore energy with a compact overall design weighing just 6.3 pounds. Finished in distinctive Flat Dark Earth (FDE) Cerakote®, this rifle delivers a rugged appearance and serious performance in a lightweight package.
Precision CNC-machined in Texas, the Tex-Rex Brush Gun features a 16-inch barrel engineered to deliver impressive big-bore energy in a compact platform. Its overall length and 6.3 lb. weight make it a compelling option for hunters looking for substantial power without the bulk of a larger rifle.
Why Choose the Tex-Rex .457 Brush Gun?
Impressive Big-Bore Energy
The Tex-Rex .457 Brush Gun delivers substantial muzzle energy from a 16-inch barrel. Its adjustable Bias Port System allows performance to be tailored through interchangeable port screws, offering flexibility for different projectile weights and shooting objectives.
Compact Overall Design
Designed with a compact overall length, the Tex-Rex Brush Gun offers a streamlined profile for navigating thick brush, dense cover, and confined hunting environments.
Lightweight 6.3 lb. Construction
Weighing just 6.3 pounds, the Tex-Rex Brush Gun combines big-bore capability with a lightweight design. This balance of power and weight is a defining feature of the Brush Gun platform.
Distinctive FDE Cerakote Finish
The Flat Dark Earth Cerakote finish gives the rifle a rugged, purposeful appearance that stands apart from the standard model while complementing its compact design.
Lothar Walther® Precision Barrel
The Tex-Rex® .457 Brush Gun features an 18 mm, 16-inch Lothar Walther barrel with a 1:30 twist rate, combining precision barrel construction with the compact overall design of the Brush Gun. The barrel’s M18×1 threaded muzzle accommodates compatible threaded accessories, adding versatility to this lightweight big-bore platform.
Precision Made in Texas
Precision CNC-machined in Texas, the Tex-Rex Brush Gun reflects AirForce Airguns’ commitment to American manufacturing and purpose-built airgun design.
Built for Thick Brush
The Tex-Rex .457 Brush Gun brings together a compact overall profile, lightweight construction, and substantial big-bore capability.
- .457 Big-Bore Caliber: Designed for demanding big-bore hunting applications.
- 16-Inch Barrel: Delivers impressive big-bore energy from a compact barrel configuration.
- 6.3 lb. Weight: Lightweight construction without sacrificing the rifle’s big-bore design.
- FDE Cerakote Finish: A distinctive Flat Dark Earth finish with a rugged, premium appearance.
- Picatinny Optics Rail: Provides a stable mounting platform for compatible optics.
- Upper and Lower 11mm Dovetail Rails: Expand mounting options for compatible accessories.
- M18×1 Muzzle Threads: Accommodate compatible threaded accessories.
- Adjustable Bias Port System: Uses interchangeable port screws to tailor airflow and performance.
- Made in Texas, USA: Precision CNC-machined in Texas.
Adjustable Bias Port System
- The Tex-Rex Brush Gun features AirForce’s adjustable Bias Port System, which uses interchangeable port screws to help shooters tailor airflow and performance to their preferred projectile weights and shooting objectives.
- Different port configurations offer different performance characteristics, giving shooters added flexibility in configuring this compact big-bore platform.
- .457 Bias Port Performance Specifications
| Bias Port Size | Slug Weight | Velocity | Energy |
| 0.040″ | 520 grains | 710+ FPS | 580+ FPE |
| 0.067″ | 365 grains | 720+ FPS | 420+ FPE |
| Open Port | 155 grains | 1080+ FPS | 400+ FPE |
*Depending on airgun ammunition weight, and tuner setting.
The Tex-Rex® .457 Cal FDE Brush Gun combines a distinctive earth-tone finish, compact handling, and serious big-bore capability in an American-made platform built for demanding hunting applications.
AirForce Airguns — American-Made Airgun Performance.
Model: Tex-Rex® .457 Cal FDE Brush Gun
SKU: #U304564-FDE