Hatsan 87

[joneb]

I just got one of these in 22 cal and I like it so far. I will do some chrono tests and play with some different pellets.

 

[Crawfish1]

Looks nice. Can you let us know how the trigger is after you get it adjusted. Gas piston is probably the way to go.

 

[joneb]

Can you let us know how the trigger is after you get it adjusted

I will, need to trim some trees this weekend
Not bad out of the box.

 

[joneb]

I played with the adjustable trigger a bit and it seems quite good for a $200 air gun. I tried a Ruger Yukon in .22 cal and did not like it, I am very pleased with this. http://www.airgundepot.com/hatsan-model-87-quiet-energy-qe-mod87.html
Out of a haft dozen different pellets these shoot the best, https://www.umarexusa.com/RWS-Meisterkugeln-Pellets-22.html

 

[joneb]

The Hatsan 87 is shooting very well

 

[LoonWulf]

Very nice, did you happen to get a chance to run it thru a chrono?

 

[joneb]

did you happen to get a chance to run it thru a chrono?

No, but I may do that and post it here.

 

[LoonWulf]

Id be interested, I looked at one of those hatsans a while back seemed like a good buy.

 

[joneb]

Be aware the adjustable cheek stock is crap and will require some mods. The Hatsan 95 maybe a better option?

 

[LoonWulf]

Ill take a look at that one, ive been thinking i need to get springers another run. I dont need too much adjustability so ill prolly got for a diffrent model if thwt stock isnt good.

 

[joneb]

The adjustable cheek piece would not stay put, after some tinkering it works fine.
The mod. 87 and 95 use a gas piston instead of a spring making them smoother and quieter.
My favorite air rifle is still a 5mm Sheridan blue streak.
http://www.hatsanusa.com/products-page/vortex-powered/mod-95-vortex-qe/

 

[LoonWulf]

Yeah those Sheridans and Benjis are sweet. Ive considered getting into one of those in "steroid" configuration.

I like the look of the 95, much more my "thing"