Umarex unisex adult Ruger Blackhawk .177 Caliber Pellet Gun with 4x32mm Scope Air Rifle, Black, Large US

really well made .steel barrel, very accurate but heavy. i am happy with this plinker.

So, first off, this thing is as loud as everyone else says it is - probably close to what a .22 rimfire is, and is probably not good for those looking to shoot it in a neighborhood setting (it’s not a daisy bb gun). It feels heavy but not so heavy that it can’t be held to shoot, probably as much as an average .22 rifle but a rest will help you aim it. As for the optics that come with it: it’s not something that you’d use for competition, but then again, neither is this pellet gun. To those complaining about not being able to sight the scope in, they’re probably right because it’s not attached to the barrel and thereby not able to keep zero because the hinge point isn’t exactly well-machined and won’t give you that repeatability after each cycle. This is why the attached iron sights are far superior on this platform because they are directly attached to the barrel. Spend your time zeroing the iron sights and leave the scope on a shelf, you’ll thank me later. I gave it five stars because it does what I expected it to, not for what it can’t do for the money. It’s a good ambidextrous stock so lefties can shoot the same as righties without any grip or sight alignment issues. Keep it clean and lubed and it should last you a few thousand shots.

We have a great fruiting Benton cherry tree and this year the crows and squirrels stripped the tree completely of the delicious fruit. Last year we harvested 6-1/2 pounds of the delectable treats and relished in their awesomeness over late spring and early summer. This year we got 5 cherries. I guess the word is out in the animal kingdom...we have goodies! My beautiful sweet wife with a gentle loving soul, while sampling the last 5 cherries said, "These trespassing thieves must die"!!!! Don't get between and Asian woman and her cherries :)) So as a loving doting husband I set out to find a solution and behold Ruger had the answer. Mind you, this is all for marital bliss!Not only is this complete package but it's as well built and heavy as my Marlin lever action 30-30. Of course I can't be knockin' crows and squirrels out of a cherry tree with a 30-30!? Waaaay too loud! My big surprise was this rifle was quietly driving 10.65 grain Crossman domed projectiles clean through 5/8" plywood, and several heavy card board boxes before lodging into a 4 ft. burm in my backyard. BWAAAHAAAHAAA I exclaimed in my best Dr. Evil laugh! Looks like booty is back on the table boys, as I reassured my angelic wife, next year the trespassers don't stand a chance.The 4 X 32 scope was easy to mount and fairly easy to sight. This rifle has a kick - more than a .22 rifle - and while sighting the scope it loosened the screws quickly and I had to re-tighten everything. After a few adjustment I was putting rounds inside a quarter at 12 meters, (36-40 feet) consistently. Oh small woodland usurpers beware! I only put about 40 to 50 rounds after the second tightening. If the screws come loose again I'll set them with Lok Tite. It takes a fair amount of force to cock the weapon and I like the trigger pull. It has a little slack before you feel the resistance and then a nice squeeze to release the projectile. I'm not sophisticated enough to have a rifle vise and chronograph like some. Just the basics, small table, lawn chair, and canvas tool bag to rest the rifle and viola, pinpoint accuracy! Some friends tried it out and couldn't believe how accurate shot placement was for such an inexpensive rifle.Now, come next spring, when the varmints are busy creeping about, I'll be ready. Hiding in my blind waiting for the little pillagers to strike. When I have a couple of carcasses to show my bride I have defended her honor and her cherries. Maybe just maybe she'll ravage me relentlessly for protecting her delicious wonderful sweets. Thanks Ruger for making me feel like a sniper! Through the maple, over the bush, under the apple, into the cherry, on the branch, nothing but crow!!!! PRICELESS :DCheers

I've had this rifle for about a month and have put about 400 to 500 rounds through it. So far, it certainly does not owe me a penny. :) However, there are a few things that need clarification or explanation to get the most out of this rifle. First, and probably most important, you MUST practice the "artillery hold" to obtain consistent accuracy with this rifle! There are videos on YouTube that explain this. But the short version is that you must hold this rifle LIGHTLY! Do not put a death grip on it! This is a spring piston rifle and it recoils not only backward but forward as well. The recoil must not be suppressed or you'll never get good groupings. I rest (not grip) this rifle on my open palm about 3 to 4 inches in front of the trigger guard. That area is the approximate balance point. My firing hand very lightly grips the wrist of the rifle stock and I gently squeeze the trigger. Allow the rifle to recoil while you maintain your relaxed steadiness! Don't suppress the recoil! Sight your scope this way, from 10 to 25 yards away, and try to make this procedure as consistent as possible and you should get decent groupings. This rifle is VERY GRIP SENSITIVE so be aware of that, embrace that concept, and you'll do very well!Second, clean the barrel prior to the first shot! Two reasons for this! If you'll read below you'll notice several reviews where people are shocked at just how loud the first few shots are. The reason is because there is residual oil in the barrel which ignites upon firing. This is called "dieseling". It also can drastically increase the velocity of the pellet which can seriously hamper your accuracy. Secondly, the extra oil itself can hamper the path of the pellet and destroy accuracy as well.Third, use a good quality pellet. My rifle seems to like Predator Polymags at 8 grains. I am going to try some of the heavier 10 grain pellets too which will slow the fps but should increase the accuracy a tad more.Fourth, attach your scope securely. The recoil of this rifle WILL loosen screws! Periodically check the scope for loose screws as well the rest of the screws on the rifle.In closing, this is a fine rifle for the money. It does have its quirks but these quirks are common on nearly all spring powered, break barrel air guns! Just read the reviews on the expensive rifles of the same genre and you'll see the same complaints!Just prior to writing this I shot a half inch grouping, of three polymag pellets, at 22 yards. Practice makes perfect.