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Title: Blackhawk On the Way
Post by: 1nmartin on June 27, 2013, 01:16:55 AM
Last weekend, I decided to experiment with the Ruger Airhawk that was on the shelf at the local Walmart. Brought it home and put roughly 750 rounds through it and it seemed promising. Had a good time shooting army men and sparrows at about 35 yards. I was wanting something a little more lightweight though. So I took advantage of Walmart's glorious return policy ;D and ordered a Ruger Black Hawk from P.A.
Hopefully the fedex man will drop her off tomorrow, as he is scheduled to.
I know that these Chinese guns can vary from gun to gun, but I'm wondering what pellets work best for you guys who own an Airhawk or Blackhawk.
I don't have funds to buy and try 20 tins of pellets... Obviously, I bought a Ruger instead of an RWS.

Thanks in Advance!
Title: Re: Blackhawk On the Way
Post by: Bullit on June 27, 2013, 10:43:10 AM
So you bought one from Wmart,  shot the snot out of it,  and then returned it?
The Blackhawk (8.3#)is actually HEAVIER than the Airhawk (7.9#)....
Title: Re: Blackhawk On the Way
Post by: 1nmartin on June 27, 2013, 01:32:42 PM
Quote from: Bullit on June 27, 2013, 10:43:10 AM
So you bought one from Wmart,  shot the snot out of it,  and then returned it?
The Blackhawk (8.3#)is actually HEAVIER than the Airhawk (7.9#)....

According to the specs P.A. The airhawk is 8.16 lbs and the Blackhawk is 6.95lbs...

Title: Re: Blackhawk On the Way
Post by: Paul68 on June 27, 2013, 01:38:53 PM
The BH will be lighter.

I've had good results with JSB 8.4 grain and H/N FTT's in my Air Hawk.
Title: Re: Blackhawk On the Way
Post by: Hallucinosis on June 28, 2013, 04:23:51 AM
Mine seems to like RWS Superdomes.
Title: Re: Blackhawk On the Way
Post by: Bullit on June 28, 2013, 10:09:45 AM
Check these specs out.  It states the Airhawk 7.9lb // Blackhawk 8.3lb:
http://www.airgunsofarizona.com/Ruger.htm (http://www.airgunsofarizona.com/Ruger.htm)

Title: Re: Blackhawk On the Way
Post by: 1nmartin on June 28, 2013, 10:14:10 AM
Quote from: Bullit on June 28, 2013, 10:09:45 AM
Check these specs out.  It states the Airhawk 7.9lb // Blackhawk 8.3lb:
http://www.airgunsofarizona.com/Ruger.htm (http://www.airgunsofarizona.com/Ruger.htm)

Bullit,
That's really odd... I got mine yesterday and it is definitely lighter than the air hawk.
Title: Re: Blackhawk On the Way
Post by: Paul68 on June 28, 2013, 12:12:42 PM
Quote from: Bullit on June 28, 2013, 10:09:45 AM
Check these specs out.  It states the Airhawk 7.9lb // Blackhawk 8.3lb:
http://www.airgunsofarizona.com/Ruger.htm (http://www.airgunsofarizona.com/Ruger.htm)

The stats are commonly off the mark on a lot of guns. Note the cocking effort stats on many as well and you'll find they arent even close.

Title: Re: Blackhawk On the Way
Post by: pappa on June 29, 2013, 10:10:30 PM
For my .177 Blackhawk, the "Beeman .177 Cal, 8.53 Grains, Pointed" is the very favorite. It is super accurate and seriously deadly on all kinds of varmints.
Title: Re: Blackhawk On the Way
Post by: robert w on June 29, 2013, 10:36:42 PM
Quote from: Paul68 on June 28, 2013, 12:12:42 PM
Quote from: Bullit on June 28, 2013, 10:09:45 AM
Check these specs out.  It states the Airhawk 7.9lb // Blackhawk 8.3lb:
http://www.airgunsofarizona.com/Ruger.htm (http://www.airgunsofarizona.com/Ruger.htm)

The stats are commonly off the mark on a lot of guns. Note the cocking effort stats on many as well and you'll find they arent even close.


haha id like to see their scales they use for cocking force . I pick up 35 pounds and its not bad, I buy a gun showing 35 pounds cocking force and it seems like im picking up almost  100 pounds
Title: Re: Blackhawk On the Way
Post by: Bullit on June 29, 2013, 11:04:20 PM
Use your bathroom scale and check it.