Air Rifle Hatsan 125. Reviews, photos, prices, specs

At some stage of life a person has a desire to acquire a weapon. For entertainment or for hunting - all have different goals. But the fact remains. If there are hunters among friends and relatives, it all boils down to buying firearms and obtaining permission for it. But what about the rest? There is an exit! The acquisition of an inexpensive air rifle will be the first step in the world of weapons. The future owner has a lot of questions: what kind of rifle to buy, can you hunt with her, do you need a permit? The subject of this article is the air rifle Hatsan 125. The price, reviews and technical data will be presented below. This legendary weapon belongs to the sports and entertainment class, but often, thanks to the huge lethal force, is used for hunting.

What does the law say

Turkish manufacturer Hatsan makes the most powerful air rifles in the world, whose characteristics fall under the registration system in the post-Soviet countries. The Law "On Arms" provides for a power cap of more than 7.5 Joules. The air rifle Hatsan 125 in the regular version has about 30 Joules. To get to the markets of the former USSR, the manufacturer installs a low-power spring into the rifle, and encloses a standard spring in the kit. As a result of such manipulations, the rifle does not require permission to purchase, store and use weapons. The user can only change the spring at home. If you do it yourself, it's hard to make a replacement in any weapon store. Often, the replacement of the spring Hatsan 125 is practiced by sellers when selling this wonderful rifle.

The most powerful rifle in the world

And let the owners of air rifles with a spring-piston mechanism of American, German and other manufacturers prove that their weapons are the most powerful in the world, but after carrying out numerous tests the result is far from comforting for them. In the factory configuration, without any upgrades, the Hatsan mod 125 air rifle surpasses all its competitors by a large margin, as evidenced by the numerous photos provided by the owners of the weapon. Yes, after the improvements you can argue, but after all, and Hatsan is amenable to upgrade. In the name of the weapon, the figure 125 is not in vain: it is a decoding that says that the initial velocity of a bullet with a caliber of 4.5 mm is 1,250 feet per second. Translating into the metric system (1 foot = 0.3048 m), we get 381 meters per second. For comparison with firearms: the Makarov pistol is 315 m / s, the Kalashnikov assault rifle is 7.62 mm - 700 m / s.

Assortment of the manufacturer

According to the owners, a large rifle with a caliber of 4.5 mm was very popular among users. This choice is justified by the fact that the weapon does not require permission. However, the manufacturer has pneumatic rifles, the prices for which are higher than the 4.5 mm basic version of Hatsan and other calibers - 5.5 mm and 6.35 mm. But for the purchase of airguns of large calibers a permit is required, and if it is received, the buyer's choice will fall more on the Saigu than on the spring-piston mechanism. As for the rifle we are discussing, the cost is about 10 500 rubles.

If you consider the modification of Hatsan 125 with a caliber of 4.5 mm, you can see that they are not so much. Differences mainly relate to the material of manufacture and appearance, as evidenced by numerous photos. There are species based on wood and plastic. The latter can be monophonic and camouflaged. Different appearance is due to the presence of a standard butt or lightweight. In the market there is a weapon of the old and new model. They differ in the triggering mechanism of the Hatsan 125 rifle. Reviews about the weapons of the new model are of a positive nature, since it has become possible to weaken a very sensitive descent.

Device and mechanism

Like most spring-piston rifles, the Hatsan 125 is charged with a fracture of the trunk. It is worth noting that the bolt fixing barrel has an acute angle, so opening and closing requires considerable effort. The high quality of the assembly is due to the lack of backlashes and microscopic slots in the piston system, so efforts must also be made to compress the spring. Having broken the trunk to the limit, it is necessary to place a bullet with a caliber of 4.5 mm into a special niche located on the inner side of the trunk, by gently moving the trunk back to its original position until a characteristic click occurs. According to the owners, the air rifle Hatsan 125 with a very strong slamming of the barrel can produce a spontaneous shot. It is recommended to practice with the fixing of the bolt in the dead mode or the trigger on the trigger to reduce the sensitivity of the trigger.

Specifications

The main indicator when choosing a Hatsan 125 rifle is the performance of the weapon, which primarily depends on the length of the barrel equal to 450 mm, and the power of the spring. The speed of the bullet is 381 meters per second for a caliber of 4.5 mm. The rifle is quite heavy, with a weight of three and a half kilograms, the total length is 1240 mm in the base configuration. The source of energy is a twisted spring, which can be replaced in the process of improvement by gas. As ammunition it is recommended to use lead bullets with a weight of at least 0.5 grams.

Studying the responses of the owners of the rifle, you can meet recommendations for the use of heavier bullets, for example Baracuda Magnum weighing 1.06 grams. If you pay attention to their photos, it may seem that with their use the main use of the Hatsan 125 rifle is hunting, and not shooting sports and entertainment.

On the convenience of shooting

It is noteworthy that all pneumatic rifles, the prices for which are not much different on the market, are adapted to aim shooting in conditions of poor visibility. A special material is built on the fly and celer, capable of accumulating light, like phosphorus. The fly has a red light, and the target is green. Quite a convenient device for shooting.

In addition, it should be noted that the mechanical bar is regulated in two planes. The gears are digitally marked. This solution allows you to more comfortably shoot weapons at different distances, unlike fixed laths on the gun barrel.

A proprietary solution to problems with returns

With high power, the Hatsan 125 air rifle, in addition, received a huge return, which can not only leave a bruise on the shoulder after the shot, but also damage the optics installed as a result of the upgrade. All Hatsan weapons are equipped with a system for compensation of vibrations and recoil (SAS). Do not be reassured that the rifle with this system will turn into a toy and it can be entrusted to the child. In fact, the returns are very sensitive. And if you make an upgrade with increasing the power of the weapon, the return significantly increases.

To solve this problem, there are two options that many users recommend to combine, judging by the reviews.

1. Replacing the standard spring on the gas system. Without loss in power, the recoil will decrease. In stores you can find gas springs that can increase the power of weapons, but this is a separate topic.
2. The manufacturer, going to meet customers, offers to buy separately special lining-expansion joints for the rifle butt.

Guaranteed shot accuracy

The most popular modification among the shooters is the Hatsan 125 Sniper air rifle. Its peculiarity is that it is equipped with special V-shaped legs for the convenience of shooting. Interesting in her and a blunderer, from a distance resembling a silencer shot. Unlike the basic model, the bed is changed, which is adjustable and can increase the height of the butt for greater convenience when shooting prone. And if you consider the cute inserts of light plastic, which are installed on the butt, bed and handle, the weapon resembles a real sniper rifle that lacks an optical sight. The manufacturer made a gift to all buyers of this wonderful weapon, having equipped the strap with a shoulder strap. The name of the brand on the belt emphasizes the status of the owner of the most powerful pneumatic weapon in the world. With this modification of Hatsan 125, hunting will be most effective.

The most powerful modification

Of all the modifications presented by the Turkish manufacturer, the air rifle Hatsan 125 Sniper is the most convenient for shooting. Many owners do not care about the convenience of shooting, but the power of the shot. The declared initial speed for all modifications is the same, but the penetration strength is different. Reading the owners' reviews, it is difficult to determine the leader. Only the test results of all rifles will help here, and they are there. For the test we used barriers from different materials, fastened together at a distance of 10 mm - galvanized metal, wooden board, cardboard and foam. The result is quite interesting. Modification of the Hatsan 125 Camo is the most powerful among its counterparts. On numerous photos it is clearly visible that the bullets released from other modifications, when entering the first goal begin to somersault, which affects the penetration of other materials.

Modernization of rifles

The air rifle Hatsan 125 though is the most powerful among competitors, but still requires an upgrade. First of all, this concerns decreasing the impact. Many owners change the spring-piston mechanism, installing a gas spring. Without loss, the impact on the shot is significantly reduced. It is also recommended to install an optical sight on the weapon , for this purpose, a "swallowtail" mount is provided. With optics, this will be a completely different Hatsan 125 air rifle. The price for optics, though high, is quite understandable for those who want to shoot at distances over thirty meters. As an alternative, you can also install a collimator from which it will be convenient to shoot offhand, but you will have to forget about a good aiming at long distances.

Powerful impact destroys the optics?

About the optical sights for Hatsan 125 reviews are disappointing. Strong two-way recoil hits the glass in cheap optical devices, not designed for huge loads. There are several exits.

1. Buy a good optical sight, designed for air rifles with a large two-way impact, which will cost half the price of the rifle as a minimum.
2. Buy the cheapest Chinese optics. In the event of a breakdown, simply throw out the old appliance and install a new one. This option is suitable for those who rarely use a rifle.
3. Do not install the optical device while learning to shoot. Use the target and fly. They are quite suitable for distances up to 30 meters.

Warnings

The most important characteristic for Hatsan 125 is the huge speed of the bullet at the output, which exceeds the performance of many gunshot pistols. A rifle can not only injure a person, but also kill him. This must always be remembered by shooting indoors, outdoors or outdoors. Buying weapons, you need to be ready to bear responsibility not only for your life, but also for the lives of people around you. It is recommended to store the air rifle in a discharged state. This will not only protect family members from an accidental shot, but also extend the life of the spring-piston mechanism.