How to sight-in a pellet rifle with scope .177 cal Ruger Blackhawk rifle

Is it hard to hit a target with your pellet rifle? Maybe it needs to be sighted in. Mr. Lawrence gives some advice on sighting-in a pellet rifle with scope and good safety advice when shooting your pellet rifle.

[@chemtrooper]

Solid advice on the safety. I would have liked to hear more on acquiring the same sight picture for each fire.

[@laffilmfest3759]

chemtrooper.....now that is good advice......thank you!

[@JJ-006]

Ive had this air rifle for around 4 yrs now still works fine. although the stock scope is trash so im just running the iron sights. Nice review 🇬🇧

[@laffilmfest3759]

JR 666.......the scope is not the best for sure but in the gun business i have seen folks invest double the money in a scope compared to the rifle cost.....when you get good at shooting iron sights are great.......rifle on!

[@tonyv8925]

With my Hatsan 95, I needed a better scope than the factory one. I called Pyramyd Air and they recommended a number of different brands/prices for use on higher powered springer pellet rifles. I put a Center Pointe 4 x 32 mildot scope on and have had good performance. My Crosman 1000EX sports a 3 - 9 x 32 CV Life scope, jury is still out on that one. Hope you have good luck finding a satisfactory scope.

[@tonyv8925]

First of all, thanks for the video. Next, when you are sighting in on a target, whether biological or paper, do not set the barrel on anything. It will cause the barrel to flex and throw off where your pellet will strike. Springers use a "artillery" hold on the fore stock. Use your forward hand to cradle the stock not grip it. As far as coyotes go, I would not recommend the pellet rifle. There have been shooters that have taken out coyotes with a pellet gun, but those were usually .22 or higher and at really close range. A .22 rimfire would be the minimum, or .22 magnum. There are tons of videos on KZbin about hunting coyotes for pest control. Thanks again for the video.

[@laffilmfest3759]

Tony V thanks for the great info.....my intent was to make the coyotes move on rather then kill them.....around here they are not a real threat except to my old goat woman which has now moved on to that great grazing field in the sky :)

[@whathahk]

First thing I noticed! Well there goes the rest of the advice from this video! 😵‍💫

[@paulynotshore7006]

I have the ruger air hawk, i could not adjust the open sights, once i installed the supplyed scope, i could shoot right on target pretty good on the money. Nice safety vidéo thanks.

[@laffilmfest3759]

Pauly that is great news...and I appreciate your safety comments! I figured a rifle like the Ruger Air Hawk is a stepping stone for some folks being the next step would be a Ruger .22lr...safety with firearms(and air rifles) is, as U know, extremely important...thank U for dropping by!

[@ronniezornes2755]

Thanks brother. I’m 50 yo and learned something yet. God bless and thanks for sharing

[@laffilmfest3759]

Sure thing Ronnie!

[@nathanpiacentini4823]

Very informative, thank you friend

[@laffilmfest3759]

Nathan Placentia you are welcome!

[@darcy32171]

Love your house and the breezeway! Target practice when ever you feel like it..rain, sleet or shine..!!!

[@laffilmfest3759]

Thanks for watching and living in the country is very nice. I appreciate your compliments very much.....enjoy the "Labor" day :)

[@minmatenx]

Thx for the very informative video og

[@laffilmfest3759]

big loc u r very welcome!

[@jonneet2126]

Often, when you get a new air rifle, and mount the scope, it's going to be way off. That&s why my first shots are going to be close in, like 15 feet maybe,. If the shots are on paper at that distance, then adjust the scope to center it in windage. Then, you want it to shoot a bit low at that close target, because the pellet is still flying upwards. If you center it at the close target in elevation, it's going to be way high at say, 20 yards. Get it sighted in at whatever distance you want, and then the fun begins. Then it's time to shoot groups with all kinds of different pellets. Your gun will tell which pellets it likes best. You've chosen a nice air rifle, though River does not make air rifles. They just put the name on them. Have fun, and show those coyotes whose boss!

[@laffilmfest3759]

Jon Neet thank you for the great advice! I own several Ruger firearms which are excellent, i do wonder why Ruger put their name on the pellet rifle......money talks i guess.....but all and all it's a pretty nice pellet rifle who ever makes it :)....... folks listen to Jon......he knows

[@doz3r943]

So glad you reminded people to think about what is down range 👍

[@laffilmfest3759]

doz3r i use to be in the firearm business and it's amazing what folks don't think about when shooting a gun.....bottom line....you are responsible for that pellet or bullet as it's in flight......thank you for your comments!

[@mmageek4567]

Thank you for the video

[@laffilmfest3759]

MmaGeek U r very welcome!!

[@sickboy703]

I don't know how effective this air rifle is against humans but it kills the sh*t out of the groundhogs in my backyard.

[@laffilmfest3759]

Kevin flynn as u know groundhogs are a real threat to lake dams, thank you for watching and commenting!

[@dirtytreerat14]

@@laffilmfest3759 I shot a sparrow the other day. I got it while handheld with iron sights and got it in one shot.

[@laffilmfest3759]

@@dirtytreerat14that sounds like a great shot.....U must have good eyesight.....cool!

[@jesusperez881]

I have a question did you change the scope or is it original.Also what is your favorite pellets for this gun?

[@laffilmfest3759]

Jesus Pérez, That is the scope that came with the rifle, and I use just the standard daisy pointed lead pellets, thanks for the questions, also, I educated myself figuring out how to spell your name on my s-10 using the accute symbol......so I have broadened my horizons.....its a good day....and have a good day!

[@jesusperez881]

@@laffilmfest3759 Yea the symbol might be hard to find but it’s okay.Keep on doing what your doing and have a blessed day.

[@NativeBowhunter1965]

Mounted several scopes in my life on deer rifles. I got this rifle and the scope that came with it is trash. Won’t hold a zero for nothing. I gave up on it and threw it in the trash.

[@laffilmfest3759]

There are better air rifles out there but the cost really goes up, this ruger is pretty nice, my understanding is most rifles like these take constant adjustments, they are fun to have, thanks NativeBowhunter!

[@exosport1008]

Does anyone know where to get the scope separately? Mine broke

[@laffilmfest3759]

Exo Sport i'm thinking any air rifle scope would work....but should be made for an air rifle....if u don't have a local sporting goods store i would search google....thanks for watching!

[@donthaveaname2262]

My scope, I unscrewed where they eyepiece (magnifier??) is, the very back end of the scope, now, it won’t screw back forwards and the crosshair is blurry, CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME!!!

[@laffilmfest3759]

DontHaveAName i'm sorry to hear that! Seems like it should thread back on, maybe someone will read your comment and answer your question.....i'm not sure myself....

[@donthaveaname2262]

@@laffilmfest3759 thank you for the input man, it just so happens that right after I posted this I fixed it (after 3 days of tinkering), just a bit of oil and elbow grease did the job. Thank you man I’ll sub to ya

[@laffilmfest3759]

American inginuity at work.....great job and thank U very much!

[@47927411D]

How can I get the front site off? Is this glued on or di I have to cut it off?

[@laffilmfest3759]

I don't know with my gun in front of me, usually there is a tiny alien wrench screw and then it would slide off...I'll check later when I get home

[@47927411D]

@@laffilmfest3759 I took that little set screw out but it didnt come off. I think its glues on. Wanted to check before I took a hacksaw to it...

[@happy-kz8lb]

My gun won't stop shooting way high even if I have the thing all the way down..I dont know what to do

[@laffilmfest3759]

Could be the scope has failed. Air rifle scopes are known to go bad. The sudden jerk of the spring firing is very hard on them. If buying a new scope is out of the question u might try barely loosing the screws to the back scope mount....slipping a very thin shim between the gun and scope mount and tightening the screws back down. U have now caused the scope to tilt down some......if it shoots too low maybe then the scope will adjust it back up. Hard to say if it will work. First thing is to see if u can hit 3 shots in a group. If u can't group 3 shots even though they are high then your scope is loose from the inside....kind of like floating all around.....

[@alexlim8725]

Thinking about getting this rifle for a raccoon problem in my backyard. Would you recommend it for that?

[@Eiysacc]

I wouldn’t recommend any air rifle for raccoons unless it’s point blank. I would get a raccoon trap and shoot em point blank with any airgun around 1000 FPS

[@turtlebeartactical6671]

if you get a 25 or a 30 cal and shoot well it would work.

[@laffilmfest3759]

Yea....it's kind of loud but that's the nice thing about air rifles. They are usually legal in urban areas where firearms are not. But check ur local codes first. I trap my raccoons when they get out of control. Then transport them to a wildlife refudge...I have a video on how I do that....kind of hate to kill the sneaky little guys...they are kind of cool :)....but mean

[@LuLuDaBomb90]

I love it

[@laffilmfest3759]

Thank You stephanie !

[@IamIUrU77]

I just bought this gun yesterday at Walmart. Air Hawk Elite II . I mounted the scope and looked through it, but can't see through it. Did I do something wrong when attaching the scope or what. It's my first high powered pellet gun like this. I looked in the scope before I attached it to the gun and it was fine, but now once I attached it I can't see anything. There are no scope directions whatsoever that came with this gun. Can anybody please help? What am I doing wrong?

[@laffilmfest3759]

There is a thing called eye releaf, so it's better to mount the scope loose enough to be able to slide it forward or back, then shoulder the rifle like u are going to shoot it and look through the scope , sometimes just sliding it a little forward or backwards brings things into view...have some one help u to slide it so u can concentrate on just looking through the scope, be extreme care the rifle is not cocked and ready to fire...sounds like this may help...once u can see through the scope tighten it down...then check it periodically

[@IamIUrU77]

@@laffilmfest3759 ok, I'll try that. I think I was just looking through at the wrong angle. I made a few adjustments and got it working now. Thanks.

[@laffilmfest3759]

Yes...u r exactly right, most folks don't realize if u have never looked through a scope it takes some adjustment with ur line of sight to get it right...very cool!...be safe...that's a powerful air rifle...

[@mikeledee8786]

What is a good distance to site a .177 air rifle to? Thanks

[@laffilmfest3759]

Mike Ledee......I sited mine at 25 yards, any where between that and 50 yards will work, firearms and air rifles you have to be more precise, pellet rifles seem to float around a little so most are not exactly spot on especially if you shoot them a lot, but they can be a lot of fun......Ruger on!

[@laffilmfest3759]

Mike Ledee.....also, thank you for your service for this great Country of ours!

[@mikeledee8786]

@@laffilmfest3759 Thanks for both comments.

[@Jay-jt5mr]

What pellets did you use

[@laffilmfest3759]

Hello Jay, I just use the standard lead pointed nose pellets from Daisy... ..enjoy your day!

[@Jaklassic]

how do you get the scope on???

[@laffilmfest3759]

Jakerthah .......thank you for that question, i should have put that in the video, you mount the scope rings on the top in small grooves cut out, lay your scope on the rings with the top of the ring off, then install the top half of the ring over the scope, do not over tighten, search " scope mounting" on youtube for videos......have a very good day!

[@samuelmorado70]

I subscribed

[@laffilmfest3759]

Samuel Morado thank U Sir!!!

[@HenrikHansen-ee3hs]

Why are you wearing ear protection if it’s only a pellet gun the piston spring isn’t even loud

[@laffilmfest3759]

Hello Henrik, I take a lot of responsibility when I do a video to make sure anyone(especially beginners) relieve a good idea on how to handle a firearm even though it is a pellet gun, the ruger does have a snap to it but I'm not sure if the decimals would reach the point of ear protection...thanks for ur question, I appreciate U dropping by :)

[@gregoryballestero4369]

I just got the air hawk elite 2 and the first 10 or so shots were close to as loud as a .22 rimfire then it quited down some

[@leboholmes6576]

I’d love to see a video of u ping the coyotes

[@laffilmfest3759]

Lebo Holmes not long after i made that video the pack moved on.......then.....a few months after that my little 14 year old pigmy goat headed for that grazing field in the sky.....funny how things work out......thank you for your comment!

[@bleikrsound6127]

Lol @ “blastin’ the neighborhood”. In my neighborhood we would shoot back. 😂

[@laffilmfest3759]

Bleikr Sound.....yep! That's is why i say " isn't going to end well" comes in......thank you reassuring everyone folks don't like pellets flying around there neighborhood!.....pellets, bullets, arrows, or anything else ✌

[@kurtfroberg3608]

Umm… I’m just a novice shooter, but shouldn’t the relatively hard rain in your video factor into this somehow?

[@laffilmfest3759]

Hello...it seemed to pour then stop...then start again, but yes u r right..wind and rain should come into play, good point Kurt...I appreciate ur input!

[@aseer8429]

The music is higher than your voice..and the rain too

[@laffilmfest3759]

Rafat Alaseer.......i hear ya! That was one of my early videos......i hope to improve in time.....i do appreciate your comment....

[@peaceful24]

Thanks but what if it feel it it’s loosing power

[@laffilmfest3759]

Peaceful24......pellet guns are notorious for loosing power after time. Whether u have a spring loaded model or piston driven, it's just the nature of the these guns. Thankfully they are not real expensive. The Ruger I bought in the video came from Amazon for $119.95.... and that included the scope! .......✌

[@jodyholcomb6100]

@@laffilmfest3759 the rugur elite 2 is shit an fucking junk.from.wal mart plum.junk.bro all.of em an fuck.rugur if u don't beleave me go get u one the new rugur elite 2 at wal mart. The only good one is f 4 buy cross men

[@jodyholcomb6100]

I can show u picks of the new rugur .177 elite 2.black one b barrel if u don't beleave me I'll send pick 2 your phone Texs me at 1 937 347 7566 rugur pellet gun elite 2 new 1 suck f 4 is better cross men

[@jodyholcomb6100]

If it loose power wtf does that tell u right their Junk.junk junk junk.ill never ever buy from rugur again they f suck later

[@irackit]

Is this video about gun safety or scoping in a gun scope?

[@laffilmfest3759]

Great comment! Probably both...in all my videos I have several hidden messages...u found one :)

[@eddiecahall3824]

The scope ring is too close to the turrets. Will cause fatigue to the turrets and reticles. Keep the scope mount rings spaced away from the turrets or buy an aftermarket magnum spring air rifle rated scope and still do the same but with better accuracy.Ed the professional backyard sniper man😂✌

[@laffilmfest3759]

Eddie Cahall......thank you for the advice!!......learn something everyday!

[@LOREOFTHETHINGS]

I use a Dime or Quarter to dial in I can imagine a screw driver can be a hassle

[@laffilmfest3759]

ZRO OFFICIAL that would be a very good idea!......thank U for the suggestion!

[@samsvintageoutboards6847]

Awesome video, but why did you wear headphones

[@laffilmfest3759]

Ancient Iron Garage......mostly for show with a pellet rifle. I just feel so many folks may watch it and some may go from a pellet rifle to a firearm without realizing how much more loud it will be. Thanks for the comment.....

[@jodyholcomb1990]

I had one steal got it but it's a year old an I went 2 shoot it an my dam barrel broke we're the he'll can I find one 4 it. I had the rugur elite 2 it broke an I got the black hawk an barrel broke pure junk an I can't even find a barrel 4 mine

[@laffilmfest3759]

Sorry to hear that Jody. If I come across any barrels I will let u know...

[@jodyholcomb1990]

@@laffilmfest3759 ok thanks yeah it's bin bad 4 me the lasts 4 days nothing but bad luck. Yeah im trying 2 find a .177 barrel 4 the black hawk rugur one I got it now but my barrel broke an tsc an rugur won't do shit 4 me p me off but it's a year old. An I had the rugur elite 2 an the bars were u break it down broke so I threw it away I need a break barrel barrel 4 the black hawk rugur .177 if I don't find one I'll throw it away but I no this I'll never buy any thang from rugur again junk. So im gone 2 gamo an cross man. But if u can find 1 let me no im looking 4 one on ebay an sites

[@laffilmfest3759]

Hi Jody.....swing over to my channel and check out the short video called " Life lesson for U my friend"....it's in the play list Thought provoking videos.........it may help U through these rough days and rough times......kind of puts a spin on how I handle the rough times....

[@laffilmfest3759]

Please SUBSCRIBE.....Thank You!!

[@usarmyisthebest7966]

You do not need any ear protection

[@laffilmfest3759]

It's actually kind of a loud snap when it goes off...especially next to wall, nothing like a firearm I agree, thanks for dropping by, folks have also pointed out I rested the barrel on the ledge rather then on the stock...my fault, won't do that again! I just posted a KZbin short on black hawk helicopters...should have the full length video out by weeks end...I'm better u might enjoy it :)

[@jblazesmyth505]

Just bought one yesterday and woowee it kicked and sounded like a 22 long rifle I was using gold alloy pellets from gamo Boy let me tell ya those pellet can sure pack a punch

[@laffilmfest3759]

JBlaZe SMyth they sure are a good pellet rifle, most folks don't expect it to be so powerful, thank you for the comment......pellet on!

[@jblazesmyth505]

@@laffilmfest3759 👍

[@gboutdoors5198]

ive got a 140 dollar scope on my stupid pellet gun and i hit were i want then the thing decides to shoot all over the place and i dont understand why ive dropped my gun several times so that could be a factor

[@laffilmfest3759]

Pellet guns are always loosing focus after awhile, my understanding is the vibration caused by the spring going off inside when it shoots and the inconsistency of the springs power each time...so constant adjustments are needed...

[@gboutdoors5198]

@@laffilmfest3759 oh ok

[@sonichedgehog8723]

I have a nice scope on mine with a Laser mounted to that and can sight it in a group the size of a quarter. Fast forward a few days and I can't hit shit. Unless someone is messing with my gun but I doubt it. The laser is fun with chipmunks when working.

[@laffilmfest3759]

@@sonichedgehog8723 the pellet guns do loose their sight from time to time, make sure once u adjust it again all screws are super tight but be careful not to strip them out.. that sounds like a great group of shots u were getting...good job!

[@ryanross2998]

Never rest your barrel on whatever bench rest you use EVER! You rest it on the STOCK! Let me guess, this is probably fake new right?

[@laffilmfest3759]

Ryan Ross I appreciate the tip! My mistake! It's always good to learn from our mistakes.......

[@stephenherrington3549]

It took forever to get to the point of this video. Damn.

[@laffilmfest3759]

U r right...all youtube creators have their own style...I tell a story in my videos which most folks like, but, I have had responses like urs, I apologize for taking up more of ur time then needed...and I thank you for watchng!

[@mikekazan3538]

Do not lean on the barrel when aiming. Use stock.

[@laffilmfest3759]

Mike Kazan thank U for pointing that out! I did not realize i was making that mistake, a few others let me too and i appreciate it, thank U also for watching.....maybe i should stick to canoeing :)

[@moodybmoodyable]

Nice canoe..

[@laffilmfest3759]

Benjamin Moody thank you! We•no•nah Solo Plus.....I've logged hundreds of miles with her on some great Midwest rivers including as far north as Lake Superior :).......enjoy your day....

[@billbertagnoli4226]

Never rest the barrel directly on A hard surface. O k?

[@laffilmfest3759]

bill bertagnoli thank you for that advice......hopefully others will read it and not make my mistake......

[@billbertagnoli4226]

@@laffilmfest3759 thanks for the Video about sighting in . The Break barrel springers can drive You crazy. Another thing you Might consider is that although They recoil they will stay on Dead center if they are mounted With minimum pressure. Trying To hold them firmly makes Them jump off center alit.

[@b2vr]

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[@unmatchedFN]

Why is nobody talking about this stop wearing your protection and shoot pellet guns your protection they’re literally made to be super quiet

[@laffilmfest3759]

Hello...you might be able to get by not wearing ear protection, it still does have a snap sound to it which repeatedly could effect your ears, when I film any firearms(looks like a firearm) in my videos I try to always wear the proper ear/eye protection, just leading by example I guess, thank you for your comment !

[@Anthony-zc2lm]

Your scope isn’t mounted correctly, how you gonna make a how to video when you don’t know what you’re doing ??

[@laffilmfest3759]

cupcake lily life I'm sorry to have disappointed you, I thought it was mounted correctly, that leaves room for you to make a video and I will watch it and learn :)....thank you for your comment

[@jimnovotny4305]

Jim from Michigan, mine shoots bullseye one time next shot doesn't hit the plate. It's all over the place. Gun recommends aluminum pellets.45 might go to heavier lead.

[@laffilmfest3759]

Jim Novotny thanks for watching! It's my understanding spring pellet rifles do just that especially as the spring ages, piston powered rifles tend to hold the pattern a bit better.......

[@Outlaw3893]

I had a goat it passed

[@laffilmfest3759]

Woodys molded farm unfortunately mine too have went to that great grazing field in the sky......thanks for the comment!

[@orderskian9823]

toooooooooo much unnecessary info

[@laffilmfest3759]

Yea...I hear ya...I get that from time to time...like " dude, u could have did that video in 1/8 the time!"...but, I'm a story teller...kind of a lost art, now really...didn't u feel like u were right there having a good time? :)...it's just my style and thank you for your comment!

[@kansangaminggod6341]

@@laffilmfest3759attaboi way to look at the glass half full

[@laffilmfest3759]

Yep...attitude is 90% of how ur day will go... :)

[@lrmbowling5396]

“Dont have anything behind the target”. The tree: “So you just forgot about me, that pellet is gonna hurt like 💩”

[@laffilmfest3759]

HottieHorseMan very good point......"i apologize Mr. or Mrs. Tree" :)...... thank U for watching!

[@jshenbdjwla1463]

Far from "good to go"