Shane in MT
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I recently got back in the airgun game.
I had owned a Sheridan 'C' Series 5mm/20 cal for a number of years back in the 1980s up to around 2005 or so when I sold it. I always enjoyed it, but in reality I probably only put 500 or so pellets through it. It was a good shooter, and killed a few rabbits handily at ranges out to 30 yards or so.
Anyhoo, 2-3 months ago I decided to jump back in, to help conserve rimfire/centerfire ammo. I bought a RWS 3500 22 caliber, and shortly after that a Hatsan 125 Sniper Vortex QE, also a 22 caliber..
I've really been enjoying the Hatsan, and thought I would share a little info about it here. I was aware of the Hatsan brand, but really didn't know much at all about them. The Hatsan 125 is a big and heavy gun, about 10 lbs, 11 ounces as I have it set up with a Hawke 3-12x44 SF scope. Cocking effort is substantial, but not in any way difficult for me. I wouldn't suggest the gun for a child though.
The power is from a gas ram. and the barrel is actually only about 10.5" of rifled bore, and the remainder is the muffler. Trigger is not feather light at all, probably 5 lbs or so, but it is not hard to shoot. The ram comes forward with one solid thump.
Right out of the box, I sighted in the iron sights, which are nice fiber optic sights, very visible.
A couple of the initial groups as I was adjusting the sights. Pellets are JSB 18.13 gr, that I chrono'd at 830 fps, 28 FPE.
Being a newby to break-barrel airguns, I was using a light 'artillery hold'. Come to find out, this gun shoots much better with a firm hold into the shoulder like any typical rifle.
For comparison, here are two targets from 40 yards.
Artillery hold,
Firm in the shoulder, on the bench
Taking it out to 77 yards, here is a target with a group with a medium hold, and a firm hold. Again, the rifle does better with the firm hold.
At 20 yards, no trouble pushing the 18.23 gr JSB through both of these ice plates from the frozen water bowl.
Well, that's about al I have to share just now. The Hatsan is a little rough around the edges compared to the RWS 3500, in overall finish, but that is not an issue for me, as long as the gun performs...and the Hatsan is performing.
Overall I'm really happy with this airgun. Might even add a Hatsan 95 along the way, for a shorter/lighter option.
Any other Hatsan shooters, feel free to add on here if you want.
I had owned a Sheridan 'C' Series 5mm/20 cal for a number of years back in the 1980s up to around 2005 or so when I sold it. I always enjoyed it, but in reality I probably only put 500 or so pellets through it. It was a good shooter, and killed a few rabbits handily at ranges out to 30 yards or so.
Anyhoo, 2-3 months ago I decided to jump back in, to help conserve rimfire/centerfire ammo. I bought a RWS 3500 22 caliber, and shortly after that a Hatsan 125 Sniper Vortex QE, also a 22 caliber..
I've really been enjoying the Hatsan, and thought I would share a little info about it here. I was aware of the Hatsan brand, but really didn't know much at all about them. The Hatsan 125 is a big and heavy gun, about 10 lbs, 11 ounces as I have it set up with a Hawke 3-12x44 SF scope. Cocking effort is substantial, but not in any way difficult for me. I wouldn't suggest the gun for a child though.
The power is from a gas ram. and the barrel is actually only about 10.5" of rifled bore, and the remainder is the muffler. Trigger is not feather light at all, probably 5 lbs or so, but it is not hard to shoot. The ram comes forward with one solid thump.
Right out of the box, I sighted in the iron sights, which are nice fiber optic sights, very visible.
A couple of the initial groups as I was adjusting the sights. Pellets are JSB 18.13 gr, that I chrono'd at 830 fps, 28 FPE.
Being a newby to break-barrel airguns, I was using a light 'artillery hold'. Come to find out, this gun shoots much better with a firm hold into the shoulder like any typical rifle.
For comparison, here are two targets from 40 yards.
Artillery hold,
Firm in the shoulder, on the bench
Taking it out to 77 yards, here is a target with a group with a medium hold, and a firm hold. Again, the rifle does better with the firm hold.
At 20 yards, no trouble pushing the 18.23 gr JSB through both of these ice plates from the frozen water bowl.
Well, that's about al I have to share just now. The Hatsan is a little rough around the edges compared to the RWS 3500, in overall finish, but that is not an issue for me, as long as the gun performs...and the Hatsan is performing.
Overall I'm really happy with this airgun. Might even add a Hatsan 95 along the way, for a shorter/lighter option.
Any other Hatsan shooters, feel free to add on here if you want.
