Ruger Air Hawk Combo

The Ruger Airhawk manufactured by Umarex is a quality rifle that provides excellent value. A Diana 34 clone, the action is a tried and true design that will send pellets where you're aiming. The best part of the rifle is that it carries with it all the lessons (and frustration) that a Springer has to offer at a price point any new air gunner can afford. As a new shooter with an Airhawk you'll have a chance to tighten stock screws, lubricate piston seals, master a two stage trigger, learn artillery hold and follow through, exercise the iron sights, zero a scope, and feel the joy of breaking the barrel over and over. That is to say the Ruger Airhawk is a full fledged Springer with all the demands (and not far behind in capability) of a high-end Springer. If you can shoot this gun well, you'll be lights out with everything else you pick up, and for that fact it makes a very fine introductory air gun; Not only for the affordable price, but for the demands it puts on the new shooter

Nothing needs changed for this air gun, it will fire thousands upon thousands of pellets upwards of 900 fps, and never complains about the work.

As with all entry level or budget items in the world of airguns you will find the blueing is rather thin and it does require you to wipe it down after each use. Failure to do so will earn you light corrosion at first, and repeated failures will result in rust and permanent damage to the finish. This is all especially true on the area of the barrel where the salts and oils on your hands will accumulate from cocking the rifle.

Tighten the stock screws carefully, and don't be too hard on the wood stock. While it all works well, it's important to remember that the materials are a lower grade for the rifle to remain affordable.

The rifle performs reliably with Daisy Precision Max Flat Nosed .177cal 7.8gr pellets.

Very nice fit and finish. accurate out to 20yds.

Ease of learning how to load and shoot this rifle. Ease on how to sight the scope in.

I am not sure I would change anything.

I can't think of anything to tell air gunners that they should know

Great price point.

Quality control from the company.

Check the screw that holds the barrel on. Mine was loose. Once I tightened it I noticed a HUGE change in accuracy. Also check the screws that hold the stalk to the frame they needed to be tightened on my gun also. I went from 3 good ones with a few all over the place to quarter size 5 shot groups @ 40yds. I almost returned it before I found the video that told me how to fix it. GREAT GUN!! Oh and one last thing. Stock up on pellets because you are gonna be going through them faster than you think.

So far, not happy. Maybe if we had purchased a more expensive gun, it would be more accurate?

I wish it were more accurate. Pellets seem to be all over the place - no consistency. I went back to using my 22 rifle for small game and it is also a Ruger which is very accurate.

Nice design

The ball bearing detent at the barrel breech, which holds the barrel in place after cocking, came flying out into oblivion, before I reached what I would estimate to be less than 50 pumps. Gun is just a couple weeks old. Highly disappointed, not only in the defective purchase, but also in the lack of response to email and phone calls to resolve the issue. Waited for over 20 minutes on hold, only to have an automated voice tell me that no one is available and subsequently hung up.

Weight and looks

Scope

New to airgunning. A bit heavier than expected but feels very sturdy. I'm still learning to use the open sights but it's pretty accurate even with me being inexperienced. Louder than I would like but my neighbors may be okay with it. I'm trying to perfect the artillery hold because the way I hold it really affects my accuracy. Still trying different pelkets based on other reviews. Cocking requires a real effort but I'm hoping that gets easier with more shots fired. I really like this gun and would recommend it. Good value.

Very accurate, easy cocking effort. Nice mount for sites or scope and a decent scope included.

This rifle is louder than I wear expecting. I shout in my backyard and worry about the neighbors getting upset. Great rifle for the money and good quality build. Ruger always puts quality in their work.

from:andres Ruger Air Hawk Combo great shooter love this riffle fills and looks like the real thing great for targets plinking lots of fun with this air hawk

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buy extra pellets