Air rifle for long term SHTF small game hunting situ.

Buddy of mine has the benjamin varmint hunter. Says its great. He is a total gun nut. You name it he has it. Says its a great plinker, and varmint gun. Recommended it whole heartedly. Said in a long term SHTF thats what he will be using his for small game himself, to save his ammo for other use. Says everything about it is great. Scope, pointer etc. Though i know the laser will prob spook dove. Prob will order it today from walmart.com