Ruger AirHawk Elite II Air Rifle vs Daisy PowerLine Model 880

Buy the Daisy Model 880 for a first rifle, backyard target practice, or anyone who wants to shoot BBs and pellets without a heavy cocking effort. Buy the Ruger AirHawk Elite II if you want more power and a better included scope for hunting pests at longer range. The Ruger hits harder and comes with a 4x32 scope, but it is heavier, harder to cock, and rated lower by owners. The Daisy is light, cheap to shoot, and well liked, but its 4x15 scope is weak and its power tops out well below the Ruger.

• Choose the Ruger AirHawk Elite II if you need maximum velocity for pest control and want a gas-piston break barrel with a usable 4x32 scope in the box.
• Choose the Daisy Model 880 if you want a light, easy-to-pump rifle that shoots both BBs and pellets and is simple for new shooters.