scout4 I have never used my 880's to hunt just to target shoot and shoot at tin cans and such. Although I think it would be very possible to hunt pest, and maybe rabbits with this gun if you could get close and made head shots. The 880's I have are accurate enough. Other than a single pump pneumatic airgun you probably will not find a pump gun that is much easier than this one. You will want to try several different pellets to find the one that will shoot best, and it is worth the effort and the extra expense. With what you are wanting to do, I think you will be happy with one of these daisy 880's. Good luck scout4,...tucker