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By paul from USA on 2012-06-08 20:59:25 Things I liked:I like a lot of things about this rifle. When it came I thought, that's a lot of rifle for the money! It has a nice weight to it, maybe more than you'd want to carry all day in the field, but to me the heft is an advantage. It feels very solid and I think the mass helps accuracy. The trigger is fine. This rifle is manufactured under license in China, but it seems very well made! and I have had zero problems with it. No leaking seals, no loose screws, zero problems. I like the wood stock a lot. Cocking effort is manageable. I have no complaints! It is also deadly accurate. I'm picking off crows at 50-80 feet using Beeman Crow Magnums. I haven't even mounted the scope, just using the nice open sights. I do miss some shots, but I believe when I miss, my marksmanship is probably more to blame than the rifle. It's a great way to train yourself to be a more accurate shooter. Kill power with the crow magnums is excellent. If you hit them in the wing or tail you may just get a squawk and knock off a couple feathers, but anywhere else and they crash & burn. You do not need .22 for these critters. The muzzle velocity with the .177 pellets is impressive. This is a real weapon. I've had the rifle for over a year, and have fired 500 rounds through it. Highly recommended!Things I would have changed:Don't want to sound like some company shill, but I honestly cannot think of what I would change. Great rifle for the money. |  |
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By Blue from USA on 2010-01-08 00:47:06 Things I liked:DO NOT BUY THIS AIR RIFLE...COMPLETE CHINESE CRAP. I DON'T EVER SPEND TIME REVIEWING ANYTHING, BUT THIS IS WORTH THE WARNING. ALL THE SCREWS CAME LOOSE, ON BARREL, AND ON SCOPE AND ON STOCK. AFTER, LOCTITE BLUE ON ALL, STILL ALL CAME LOOSE BECAUSE OF HEAVY RECOIL. CANNOT ZERO SCOPE FOR LONG. TRIGGER IS NOT REALLY ADJUSTABLE, IF YOU TURN TOO FAR, TRIGGER CEASES TO FUNCTION, FEELS LIKE A BROKEN CAP GUN TRIGGER. TONS OF CREEP IN TRIGGER ONCE THE SLACK IT TAKEN IN, THROWS OFF ACCURACY. Let's not forget the significant barrel droop. Also, you will have to refinish the wood, comes with a very dull, dry finish, needs tung oil or wax. Very heavy gun.Things I would have changed:MAKE A BETTER GUN What others should know:SAVE YOUR MONEY AND BUY AN R-9 USED. RUGER FAILED. The gun looked great when I bought it, functioned well for a time and then completely fell apart on me. |
- 123456
- Things I liked:This gun is awesome. I use the iron sights and it was basicly dead on out of the box. Just a little adjustment to the elevation. I can't really give good detail on the scope cause i learned how to shoot using just iron sights a long time ago. The stock is perfect for me.
Things I would have changed:The one thing i would change with this gun is to add some mounts for a strap but that is a minor complaint.
What others should know:If your a veteran looking for a good gun that does not drain the wallet or if your a beginner just starting, this is the gun for you. - Things I liked:EVERYTHING!!! this thing is awsome the scope is good .
Things I would have changed:the but pad to be softer other than that its great
What others should know:when i centerd this thing in and from 30 yards i hit a glf ball holde ting in the middle and im only 13 so any one could do it, great gun - Things I liked:The craftsmanship of this this gun is quite amazing and I truly love it. The metal trigger and hardwood stock are great quality.
Things I would have changed:It tends to shoot a tiny bit to the left and the accuracy of it is a little shy of what I call great.
What others should know:Once you sight everything it's a great rifle. Just get it; for the price, you'll love it. - Things I liked:Powerful and looks like my 30.06 deer rifle
Things I would have changed:Scope instructions are terrible to follow
What others should know:1. Clean bore and all parts upon arrival and check screws for tightness 2. Tighten screws and apply Locktite is a good idea – scope, bolts & screws once setup 3. First few shots very loud and a lot of recoil, then less with break in at 100-500 shots 4. Powerful, hollow points flatten out into a big piece of lead while Sheridan .20 Cal (5 mm) in phonebook whole due to being pointed 5. Hard to get scope zeroed in but took about 80 turns (clicks) to move it 3 inches up 6. Impressed for our first Springer and great price when we have had nothing but pump up Sheridans from the 1970s and 80s 7. Umarex USA imports this gun from China and the almost identical Diana RWS 34 from Germany with a lifetime warranty versus the one year on this one 8. Best pellet is the Crosman Premier Hollowpoints and they are cheap - Things I liked:The gun is accurate, I was able to shoot some action figures as targets with precision. Easy to cock, easy to load. Durable hardwood.
Things I would have changed:Make this gun a little more quiet, add more padding to the butt stock. - Things I liked:This is a very nice sturdy looking gun,like the wood stock.
Things I would have changed:I was very displeased with open sight adjustment,gun shoots to the left,adjust as far as possible and still shoots to the left,scope adjustment was very slow but have gun shooting very good. - Things I liked:the automatic safty is pretty cool and the power is good enough to take small game
Things I would have changed:nothing
What others should know:it is good for the price you will love this gun - Things I liked:Excellent Rifle for the money, very accurate with open sites. Open Sites were right on during target practice. I didn't mount the scope yet, scope looks to be well made. Very powerful, use the Raptor gold pellets. I like the big open sites, wood stock is very nice. This is my first break barrel and I can't believe this air rifle is this powerful
Things I would have changed:Nothing
What others should know:Be very careful this is not a toy. this gun seems to be almost as powerful as a 22 short. Raptor Gold pellet went thru a tin can and then 3/4 of the way into a 2x4 board. WOW! - Things I liked:A solid rifle with excellent bluing and a decent hardwood stock. Very powerful, consistent shooting and simple to operate. I got the scope sighted to 1/2" groups or less @ 25 yards after 5 shots.
Things I would have changed:For the price, nothing. This rifle is really alot of fun to shoot.
What others should know:IMO, the best .177 springer for the money. - Things I liked:the scope is good and the rifle is a good value I like it.
Things I would have changed:nothing.
What others should know:takes some time to get the sights right on. - Things I liked:great stock and smooth cocking took awhile to sight in but when i did itd dead on with pellets weights of 7.6 to 10.2 overall good gun bought mine for 75.00 including shipping refurbished and you can't tell the diffrence
Things I would have changed:nothing
What others should know:pba ammo i can't tell where they go use ammo with some weight to them - Things I liked:great feel when shooting it handles alot simular to my 30/30 great power kicks lick a .22, looks like a deer rifle from the side,
Things I would have changed:not real happy with the so called fiber optic inserts, Mine look like faded Revel plastic model peices, I would like some info on how or where i can replace the sights on it. - Things I liked:Shoots straight
Things I would have changed:scope is subpar. am using the iron sites. - Things I liked:Awesome power and fierce recoil... great value for the money. The trigger out of the box was fine and after adjusting it for single stage use is surprisingly light and, very good. Accuracy can be very good if you exercise the discipline to use the artillery hold consistently.
Things I would have changed:The scope is very cheap but has worked fine. The scope mounts that come with this package can't handle the recoil. Get a one piece mount for this rifle.
What others should know:The Deluxe package is a better value as you'll probably replace the scope and the thumb-hole stock is much better. A 4X scope doesn't do justice for the power this Chinese made rifle produces. Put loctite on the for-end mounting screws; they come loose every 5-10 shots otherwise. - Things I liked:price,accuracy,power..you cant go wrong with the ruger airhawk. @55yrds i can hit a 2.5" tin stuffed with cardbord 3 out of 5 times. and pop a hole on the back side. with crosman premier h/pionts!!!.
Things I would have changed:rear sights not mabe very well, I would like to see a .22 cal verison @ 1000 f.p.s.
What others should know:ive tried many of the expensive brands of pellets. but found that the crsoman premier h/points shoot with the best accuracy so far. - Things I liked:Trigger, LOP, cocking resistance, accuracy, stock, nice little 4X scope, I like having the Ruger brand on the rifle and the scope. This shoots as well as my Hammerli and shoots rings around my Winchester. It's a tremendous value.
Things I would have changed:Fiber optic rod on rear sight flew out on the very first shot...I wish they were more substantial.
What others should know:This is a real shooter! Dime sized groups at 30 yards within 30 shots. I love the trigger and the fit of the stock. It DOES NOT like pellets that are loose in the breech when you load..like the Gamo Pro Magnums...4 inch groups with fliers! I'm having good luck with Beeman Silver Bears and H&N Match wadcutters. Predator Polymags group real well to. - Things I liked:very accurate even at long range. also has quite a kick for an air rifle, compareable to a .22 cal
Things I would have changed:bit heavy to lug around all day on a hunt. I'd swap out the hardwood stock for a lightweight synthetic one
What others should know:very powerful gun. works to feasome efficiency with pba ammo. a big plus when after groundhogs, but needs a shooter's stick or a bipod to be accurate due to weight. - Things I liked:Looks Awesome. Easy to load, not too much pressure required, safety is easy to turn off without changing hand position. Iron sights were perfectly adjusted out of the box - put a 5 pellet grouping in a 1 inch bullseye at 25yds straight out of the box.
Things I would have changed:A sling would be nice.
What others should know:You'll have to zero your scope, if you don't know how there a vid on youtube. - Things I liked:Great gun, highly accurate, and well made for your money. I loved the scope that's included. It's real simple to use if your a beginner, and it wont fail on you if your way out in the forest, I will just say to bring a lot of pellets cause u will want to keep shooting it non-stop.
Things I would have changed:The rear fiber-optic sights seem a little flimsy and the safety doesn't click really, you just pull it back and hope is on safety, I'm not saying it defective, I just don't think it's the best safety for this powerful of a gun.
What others should know:First couple of rounds will have a lot of recoil, it will kick real hard. But just keep shooting it and eventually the recoil will get better. - 123456
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Overall rating:5 5.0
Value for money:5 5.0
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Things I would have changed:Scope is a little difficult to zero in. We found the open sights a little more accurate but not as cool looking!
What others should know:1. Clean bore and all parts upon arrival 2. Tighten screws and apply Locktite is a good idea – scope, bolts & screws once setup 3. First few shots very loud and a lot of recoil, then less with break in at 100-500 shots 4. Powerful, hollow points flatten out into a big piece of lead while Sheridan .20 Cal (5 mm) in phonebook whole due to being pointed 5. Hard to get scope zeroed in but took about 80 clicks to move it 3 inches up, not 1 click for ¼ inch at 100 yds as stated in directions 6. Umarex USA imports this gun from China and the almost identical Diana RWS 34 from Germany with a lifetime warranty versus the one year on this one 7. Best pellet is the Crosman Premier Hollow points and they are cheap 8. Impressed for our first Springer and great price when we have had nothing but pump up Sheridans from the 1970s and 80s which are the most accurate air gun we have used.