Ruger Air Hawk Scope Combo

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I have found that heavier the better. I have tried lighter pellets and could not shoot a tight group. I went to the basic crossman ultra mag 10.something grain pellets they have tightened the groups up to where its accurate and fun to shoot. The factory scope is best used as a paper weight. I took mine off and bought a dove tail to weaver adapter and pit a BSA red dot scope on it.

Try Ruger or Umerex for the parts you might need

h&n baracuda green 12.96 gr. good for hunting also

I don't know the exact weight, but I use Crosman wadcutters. I was able to greatly increase the accuracy of my Air Hawk by tightening the screw at the hinge of the break barrel (the barrel should not fall due to gravity when open - THIS NEEDS A GUNSMITHING SCREWDRIVER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE SCREW), and all 3 stock screws (one of each side by the barrel hinge, one behind the trigger guard), also I replaced the scope rings. Try looking up "Artillery hold" if you aren't already doing that. Makes a big difference. Mine easily shoots .25" - .5" groups at 20-30 yards on days where I'm up to it.

John,. This particular gun has a velocity of 1000 fps. That could be up or down in fps depending on the pellets in use. Hopefully that answers your question. Sincerely, Airgun Depot Customer Care Team

Ruger has an automatic safety when you cock it, so its very safe. But as a rule of thumb, you should always safety the rifle manually before breaking the barrel. keep your finger away from the trigger whilst you do so until your loaded, aiming at your intended target, and safety is off.

About 90 dba.

The first shot after cleaning or new appears to go supersonic causing aloud 22 like crack. This is probably caused by oil in the barrel causing hydraulic dieseling. After oil is gone the rifle quiets down and makes a spring/air release noise which would be expected, acceptable even in residential areas. This is a powerful pellet rifle so you sacrifice a little noise for a lot of power. I hope this helps.

Ruger is made by Umarex and they are located in Arkansas.

Not America...China. But it is a well made air rifle. It is a RWS 34 clone. I have one they can be very accurate.

Crosman premier hollow points, gamo red flames, jsbs, rws's, or even pred polymags

Go with RWS or JSB hunting pellets. More weight equals more stopping power. This rifle will send a tipped alloy pellet screaming through your target, and unless your a marksman and can hit the brain or heart every time, your going to cause your target long, immense pain versus a painless death. Make sure your using at least 10 grains.

The pellets you need for rabbits,squirrels is Gamo Blue flames.

It is new not refurbished

Great first gun. You can do both hunt and for shooting around. The best pellets would be RWS dome shaped pellets. Hoped that answered question.

Yes, your neighbors would hear you, if they were close anyway. If you're anyplace that they're close, you shouldn't be shooting out-of-doors anyway. Set up a range in your home. The basement is where I have mine.

It depends which brand of pellets you shoot any over 20% faster will break the sound barrier and would be very loud i shot Gamo Blue flame pellets but that would be to loud for you I would shoot Crosman Deystor ex pellets.

This gun is good for shooting small rodents like bunnies and squirrels, nothing too big. The scope comes with this gun, you cannot just buy the gun without the scope. Try checking out at the sight and if there is a restriction you will get a warning before you purchase the product. There are a lot of different regulations for all different countries and they are always changing, so we have set up an automatic warring if there is a product, based on your location, that is forbidden. Shipping cost depends on your location and what method you select. Before finalizing your payment you should be able to see the amount.

Try checking out at the sight and if there is a restriction you will get a warning before you purchase the product. There are a lot of different regulations for all different countries and they are always changing, so we have set up an automatic warring if there is a product, based on your location, that is forbidden. The cost should show before you have to confirm purchase.

I'm unsure what you're referring to. If you mean to ask if the gun must be fired a few times before you start shooting for accuracy, then no. Unless it's your first 500 shots or so. If you mean the internals, then no. Gas pistons and springs are unaffected by climate, unlike Co2 guns which require warm climate to function properly.

I don't think so, artillery hold is typically the best for shooting airguns.

Hello Armando, The easiest way to operate a break barrel is to first sit down and place the gun across your lap. Hit the barrel near the front sight with the palm of your hand and it should open up. You can then proceed to load pellets into your air rifle. Please let us know if you have any further questions. Sincerely, The Airgun Depot Customer Care Team

Yes, it is AO.

They are actually made in China.

These are made in Germany.

It takes a 11mm dovetail rings. The scope should be rated for air guns because the reverse recoil will destroy expensive firearms scopes.

The mount is an 11mm dovetail.

yes

Received one of these from AGD about a week ago. Cocking effort is about 36lbs, measured with a pull scale. Not bad for a powerful springer. Very nice rifle, btw.

I don't think a teenager would benefit from a powerful airgun like this. Airgunning is something you need to work at and build up into to get accuracy out of. I would suggest a lower powered airgun first like a ruger explorer or a gamo recon. Get used to the recoil in these first. Shoot a few thousand rounds..accurately first, then start thinking power. I shot arouns 150,000 rounds from a crosman 760 over at least 9 years before I wnt to breakbarrels. Now, 33 years later I have come full circle back to recoilless pcp guns. It took that long to be able to take a 1 inch target at 100 yards and a ballistic computer, as well as a hand tuned $4000 airgun system. My shooting pedigree is impressive and given with hopes you will listen and get the most of the sport. Follow my path oh padawan learner and you too shall be able to use the farce!

Hi, We live in a strict neighborhood as well. I purchased my Ruger primarily for using it with my 14 year old and 11 year old. They both can handle the rifle, but we go to a range to shoot it together. So, to answer your question: no I wouldn't purchase the rifle for them alone to use whenever they wanted - recipe for disaster. Buy it for yourself to share with your kids under your supervision at a range. It's a nice rifle.

Typically, they are like brand new.

I can't say for this particular air rifle, but I have purchased 2 springer rifles from AGD in the last 90 days and both were in "show room" condition. One was a Ruger Magnum and the other was a Hammerli X2. These refurbs are a wonderful bargain and I will purchase more.....no complaints whatsoever.

I have the Ruger black hawk which is the same gun with different stock and no muzzle break. Bought at AGD. The gun is a copy of the RWS 34 it does not need a picatiny rail or for that matter weaver mounts. It shoots very well with dove tails and you can expect 900 plus fps in cal .177, I use 7.56 grain Gamo pellets very accurate out to 40 yards,gives about 14 fpe enough to put down pigeons and other small game. The trigger is not the hottest item, but it can be adjusted, and with time and practice become user friendly. The Air Hawk looks real cool and I would expect it to be a solid gun with the wood work it brings. The Black Hawk on the other hand is kind of noisy with it plastic stock had to fill mine with foam to make it more solid. All said they are both good inexpensive guns that will last a long time,and parts are very easy to get. The refurbished deal is a good deal, expect no problems. Scope it comes with works just fine, this gun is not like the Ruger Mag, a scope breaker.

Get it snug and stick some loc-tite on it.