Hatsan Blitz - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

[@chickenfoot8803]

I have to say I like your reviews way more than others. No sponsors, no excited over the top acting just a straight forward review.

[@AEAMEXICO-USAInternational]

Thank you brother

[@mouth3muzik800]

Best review ever for hatsan blitz

[@russjones6497]

Mouth ... thanks for the compliment .. Dr. Russ

[@mikebenoit6648]

Thank you for your Service keeping America 🇺🇸 Safe and Welcome Home

[@russjones6497]

Thanks again Mike ... I returned home with a case of Post Traumatic Syndrome Disorder .... which kept me from remembering any of it ... unless someone else or something reminded me. Today it is much easier ... but it is why I try to get our viewers to use alternative weapons on an intruder ... because killing a young neighborhood kid ... or as it happened here in Detroit, a father shot and killed his own daughter trying to sneak back into the house after curfew. I still have very powerful powder guns in my other hand if needed. Dr. Russ

[@skyungjae]

I've had my Blitz .30 cal for a couple of weeks now. This thing is a joy to shoot. It's fun to pepper a 5 inch steel plate at 50 yards with a few short bursts and hear every one hit. It is a bit large and cumbersome. I have an AEA 30 cal semi-auto 10 inch barrel with folding stock coming in for when I need to be up and about on my feet.

[@russjones6497]

SoCal Sur Ron ... sounds like you are putting together an excellent collection of air guns... I need to add them to my own bucket list....It was good to hear from you ... Dr. Russ

[@richardburgos7496]

I received the Hatsan Blitz 30 cal a couple months ago. I discovered that the bleeder valve is left open. It's next to the air gauge once I tighten that the gun was able to charge with air. Check all the screws on the gun and tighten them if they're loose

[@russelljones4132]

Richard ... again thank you for sharing your positive experience with the Hatsan Blitz. We would like to hear more of your air gun experiences and share them with others... Dr. Russ

[@martinvanaken6659]

Greetings from the Netherlands, we love the way you tell us a story . And your comments!

[@drsrussandpaula]

Martin ... thanks for the compliment ... they go a long way when you are doing these for free. Please stay in touch... Dr.Russ

[@joesalvator5878]

I've had my .22 blitz for a year, and I have no regrets. I was having problems with it leaking and cutting o-rings when I would fill it. But now I just leave the probe in it. It's actually pretty reliable with most standard pellets you would get at wal-mart. It starts to jam with heavier ammo. I've made the modification on one of my mags, and I don't think it helped much. I ordered a new one recently, and it is way tighter than the ones it came with. The bigger ammo still works great in single shot. It's worth learning the guns perks and pitfalls and how to take it apart and fix it if something goes wrong. I see people sending theirs back all the time. I knew this would be an issue when I decided to drop 1k on an air gun, so I went into it with the idea that I would have to be prepared to learn the gun, and service it myself. I've taken it apart and put it back together a few times at this point, and know the gun like the back of my hand. And yes, it is very lethal. Even in .22. I was thinking the same thing this guy mentioned about a kid bringing it to school. Thankfully they are still low on the radar. I might try to get another one in 30 cal while we still can. I'm very happy with my .22 though.

[@drsrussandpaula]

It is good to hear from you Joe salvator..... I now have a second one and will soon be giving a review on it .... in 25 caliber.... this one seems to work in every situation.... My repair skills ... just couldn't get that last one to fire. Air guns from all of the manufacturers don't get the type of final review that they should before leaving the factory ... and so it is important to check a gun out in that first 30 days and send it back if it doesn't work... Please stay in touch... Dr. Russ

[@mikebenoit6648]

Thanks for the History lesson Brother

[@drsrussandpaula]

Good to hear from you again mike BENOIT.... We now have a war between Russia and Ukraine with all kinds of problems taking place.... the War College will be studding this one for a long time... Dr. Russ

[@mikebenoit6648]

Thank you for the how to take care of my Rifle

[@richardburgos7496]

I did purchase a Donny FL moderator and attached it to my 30 cal bullets. It does work in full auto. I did tune the spring put more power in the air rifle

[@russelljones4132]

Very Good Richard Burgos.... I know that some have had success with moderators ... but many don't. Please continue to share your air gun experiences with us ... so that we can help keep everyone "Air Gun Sharp."

[@mikepi660]

THANK you SIR,, you are the only one who explained why must clean often and the bolt, hole for it in barrel MUST be cleaned or no kick back of bolt, ie jam,,,,,, THANK YOU Sir,,, Thank you for your time service and protecting this country,, apologize for our hippies who caused the loss of the war,,, NOW they are in control of this country, so sad,,, X Navy man myself,,

[@russjones6497]

Mike... glad we could help...

[@izci1244]

Big guy(Mr.Russ), i appreciate and respect veterans.No matter their nationality.

[@russelljones4132]

Great iZCi .... Thanks for the compliment ... What country are you writing from.?

[@izci1244]

@@russelljones4132 :) Turkey. Manufacturer country of Hatsan airguns and Canik firearms.

[@stephangronau1082]

Thank you for your service and thank you for staying clean of free stuff. I picked up a Blitz in the Dirty .30 cal , leaked really really bad filling it with a scuba tank, my FIX was dry firing on semi and had to probably about 8-10 times before it totally sealed up.. Hope this advice helps someone with their addiction.Ohhhh had the same problem with a Umerex Hammer as well.

[@russjones6497]

Stephan ... thanks for the tip... Dr. Russ

[@Gary-wh5mu]

My favorite reviewer by far wry informative thanks for you’re time sir.

[@MichaelWhite-cx4ho]

Thank you, "Doc!" First, for your combat service in 'Nam. I ride regularly with the Patriot Guard Riders of NY in honor of men and women like you. Among many other so-called "missions, " we were present, along with many of his family members, for dedication of part of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park in Rochester, NY to Medal of Honor recipient Gary Beikirch. Second, I would like to thank you very much for this review of the Hatsan Blitz. For all the reasons you mentioned, I will take this off my purchase list. While very interesting, the full auto feature is definitely not needed or desirable.

[@russjones6497]

Michael White ... thanks for sharing ... Fortunately I now own a great Blitz ... and it works fine... Other than a hard trigger pull ... I dont believe this is a great target gun ... but it does scatter a group of squirrels or birds ... Dr. Russ

[@leovisser9818]

Hello dr Russ , thanks for the good review again , from the Netherlands im always listen breathless to your nice review !👍

[@drsrussandpaula]

Good to hear from you Leo Visser .... thanks for the compliments... Dr. Russ

[@richwlmsheebahaba]

'Doc', Di Maggiio was an American baseball player. Played for New York for 13 seasons Joltin Joe, The Yankee Clipper. The French fortification was called the Maginot line.

[@russjones6497]

Thanks for the correction ... I have owned up to those in a number of responses below. Dr. Russ

[@robinhoodloom5795]

Sharp educator,that Dr.

[@drsrussandpaula]

Robin Hoodloom ... good to hear from you and thanks for the compliment... some good videos are coming... Dr. Russ....

[@russmiller4801]

Enjoying my Blitz with the economically priced 30mm Hatsan 2.5 × 16 × 50 ? air rifle scope and UGT bipod. Before mounting the scope, with the carry handle military iron site system, placed 8 Diablo 44.75 grain pellets into a half inch. Standard center mass hold and same point of aim at 100 yards.

[@upperdeck89-19]

THANK YOU SIR I REALLY APPRECIATE THIS VIDEO BECAUSE I WAS GOING TO RUN OUT AND BUY THIS TODAY BUT I'M GOING TO WAIT AND SEE IF THERE'S A BETTER OPTION

[@drsrussandpaula]

Upperdeck89-1 ... thanks for writing ... almost 6 months have passed since this video.... I have now bought a second with no problems other than a tough trigger. I have learned to use a jerk versus a squeeze ... and hunt with it. Hopefully a video will come out that shows how to adjust or how to replace it with a good trigger... Dr. Russ

[@TheJovialprince]

personal observation with the Blitz, is that standard leads slugs will cause accuracy issues. Noted in the Blitz documentation they state tested with lead free pellets. I discovered that 34 gr at 50 yards was fine to start sighting in the new scope. however, When I moved out to roughly 90 yds. I was dropping well short and the accuracy became very erratic. then I looked at a spent slug... I discovered deep rifling in the slug, and realized the erratic accuracy was caused by the spin put on the lead ( think curve ball), and they were dropping short due to barrel drag leaching off the energy. my opinion is that while

[@drsrussandpaula]

Kevin Maurer ... thanks for sharing your experience ... Dr. Russ

[@air-1579]

I have one .25 and love it. It is not an out of the box casual shooter and requires a lot of maintenance . The cycle works through a plunger and spring in the shroud with a connecting rod to an ingenious reverse gear reloading system in the receiver The only part not to be lubed in the actual bore.

[@russelljones4132]

Air-15 ... thanks for hearing from you... and thanks for the inside information ....25 caliber is my favorite for the back yard ranges and critters we have.... however I never could get that in the Blitz ... finally settled on the 22 caliber however ... as you saw in the video ... it wouldn't fill with air. Another day ... another generation of this Blitz ... and I will be first in line. Please keep us in your air gun info loop ... Dr. Russ

[@air-1579]

@@russelljones4132Thanks I am new to PCP but old shooter. COVID got me into it. I have limited mobility in one arm and to be able to shoot 19 rounds(semi) with little effort allows me to enjoy my beloved sport. BTW I have an Invader 25, It is by far my favorite gun.

[@russjones6497]

@@air-1579 ... thanks for the reply ... I have to agree with all of your compliments .... The Invader 25 has become my favorite too.... A video review is coming up ... and something you may not know is that the handle with its very good iron sites does not have to come off... it happens to be the same width as a Weaver or Picanny rail... and can be left on .... providing iron sites too... Dr. Russ

[@lddtyrone]

Thank you so much Sir for sharing your opinion. I have the same hesitation.

[@Strange_Brew]

The reason not to use any oil on the pellets or in the barrel is not that you will plug “A little hole in the barrel “. (There is no hole in the barrel) But because there is a piston at the front of the barrel that takes the expanding air around the sides of the ejecting pellet and drives the piston forward pushing the cocking mechanism back cocking the gun for the next round. The spring in front of the piston acts to push the bolt forward chambering another round. You don’t want to use a petroleum based lubricant in the barrel or piston because it can combust “dieseling “ causing the piston to move forward with more force than the gun was designed for. Possibly bending the rod that goes down the shroud and possibly damaging the cocking mechanism. I use a good quality moly grease on the mechanism and only silicone based oil in either the barrel or piston/spring. And non flammable cleaning solutions for the barrel. The best deals are the 30 cal refurbished Blitz because they are generally returned new for some reason they did not operate correctly. They refurbished by the guys in Arkansas who IMO do a good job at making sure everything is right.

[@drsrussandpaula]

Strange Brew ... Thanks for your clearly written response... I am no proponent of dieseling ... nor cleaning the barrel with oil ... I believe oil can carry lead particles back down the barrel and into the air mechanisms near the breach. I do believe in a thick bullet lube or grease that helps the pellets get down the barrel in the best possible use of the air behind it. Then I suggest that after using a pellet lube, that the gun is stored upside down for the next few days with the barrel down and sitting on a rag .... collecting any oil that may have been left in the barrel. I find that the more expensive pellets already have a bullet lube on them... but never packed behind the pellet in the skirt area that will cause dieseling for sure. Originally, the use of any oil in the barrel was preached far and wide ... as something that could destroy the leather seals found in a spring action air gun. Nonetheless, I am sure that your system works and that your guns are in good shape. Thanks again for sharing... Dr. Russ

[@shadow6996]

Good review, I was on the fence about buying a Blitz and after this review I Too will wait six months to a year till they come out with a second generation.

[@russelljones4132]

Good to hear from you Vinnie D.... please keep us in your loop of air gun experiences... helping us help everyone stay air gun sharp... Consider clicking onto the small round circle of me and accessing all 41 of our videos ... possibly watch the one on Accuracy and another on Woodchucks ... Dr. Russ

[@Falcorsky]

Excellent review, from a fellow service member--thank you!

[@fastrack59]

About filling this gun with air when it’s brand new. I got my blitz a week ago and I had the same problem about leaks out of the box. What I did was I dry fired the gun (on semi) 3 times. Yes there’s a bit of air in the tank...to my surprise! That solved the problem completely! And I used my mini air compressor to fill it. Diving tank not necessary. Hand pump not recommended! Having so much fun with my blitz now!

[@russelljones4132]

Dennis Eustaquio .... Glad to hear that your Blitz problem was solved easily .... I believe most are .... however, mine had no air and wouldn't dry fire either....I since ordered the Hatsan Invader which appears to be very similar to the Blitz but only semi-auto fire. It too is a lot of fun, but the trigger is a hard pull and that doesn't help with accuracy. Please keep us in your info loop of air gun experiences ... so that you can help us keep everyone air gun sharp. Dr. Russ

[@drsrussandpaula]

@@russelljones4132 Dennis Eustaquio ... I recently purchased a second Blitz and found it perfect except for a tough trigger... however, I have learned to jerk it effectively ... versus a long squeeze... Dr Russ

[@johnford4894]

Thanks for your fascinating video !

[@rickhaines9739]

Question, have you even shot one, mine is awsome, shoots accurate and never mis fires, have run 1500 rounds through it with out cleaning the port and still shoots on full auto flawlessly, an awsome rifle

[@drsrussandpaula]

Yes Rick ... I own a Blitz today ... and it works flawlessly too. Dr. Russ

[@richardhemingway9773]

​@@drsrussandpaulaoh I'm glad you got another one, I was just coming to say they are really fun. I've gone thru so many tins of pellets without any issues. well minus having to get into it at the beginning and lock tite the screw in the back of the hammer, and to oil the crap out of it because I didn't like it being dry, and so far I haven't figured out why they say oil is a no no. I probably should tear it down and clean it. oh the air probe, that one was a bad design, in my opinion anyways. I ended up getting a probe with a foster fitting and just leave it in. it's so much fun, I kinda want one for my other shoulder lol

[@kevinhood6437]

I wish I watched this video before I ordered the Hatsan Blitz .30. Let’s hope things work out. Thanks great video

[@drsrussandpaula]

Kevin Hood ... great to hear from you ... I think the Blitz is actually a good gun hearing from those viewers who received one.... but mine wouldn't take air ... any air ... and a few viewers had problems too. I think after a few blitzes in full auto ... you actually might enjoy the semi-auto feature best. Nonetheless... my video tried to cover the good, bad and ugly.... and every air gun has those moments. Please share your air gun experiences with us ... helping us help everyone stay air gun sharp.... Our next videos cover suppressors on the end of the barrels ... even one that works now on the Blitz.... so stay tuned... Dr. Russ

[@fa-sb9ke]

I dont think hatsan is talking about lubed pellets its talking about lubing the barrel like before you shoot it oiling a patch an not cleaning up the oil, I believe they do this as so new shooters dont mess upp the groups but all you gotta do it make sure to get oil out of barrel port an barrel run dry patches after 5 shots make sure all oil is out of the tranfer port.

[@KINGBREAKBARREL]

BEAUTIFUL HATSAN DR RUSS 😊👍 LOVE THAT BLITZ.

[@russelljones4132]

Yes Break Barrel ... it is a beautiful air gun and I hope everyone can afford one ... one day.... particularly generation 2 that has fixed some of the inherent problems of generation one. I didnt mention it ... but another problem is that you really need to take it apart and replace every screw with blue locktite.... since those screws come loose under full auto... Keep us in your loop ... Dr. Russ

[@joegreen6417]

@@russelljones4132 Dr Russ once again for my 3 Blitz we have not taking nothing apart only clean the barrel and we haven't even lubed them I promise you we have thousands of rounds through those guns and not one single problem.Please send that one back and get another one let us know thank you

[@KINGBREAKBARREL]

@@russelljones4132 YOU'RE RIGHT IT IS ON THE LITTLE EXPENSIVE SIDE 😂 BUT IT IS A GREAT AIR RIFLE MAYBE I'LL PUT IT ON MY CHRISTMAS LIST JUST FINISHED PURCHASING THE AIR VENTURI AVENGERS 22 CALIBER SHOULD BE RECEIVING IT THIS WEEK. LOVE YOUR VIDEOS DR RUSS .KEEP THEM COMING 😋👍

[@robgee7788]

Hatsan USA does sell a 33 round magazine for the Blitz now for $59.

[@myfalconry76]

Those bells in the background keep making me think my falcon is moving around

[@russmiller4801]

I realize this content is no longer current Russ, but you need to install the small white plastic seal which accompanies the probe adapter (i.e. found inside hand pump kits with spare o-rings, local hardware store etc.) This should prevent leakage as it did mine.

[@russjones6497]

Thanks Russ ... I now have a replacement that shoots great... Dr. Russ

[@johnognibene903]

Thanks Dr. Russ for the informative video on the Blitz, I wish I would have seen it before I ordered mine. I've had mine now for 2 weeks waiting for additional accessories to show up, like the female adaptor. I hope I don't have the pressure up issue you mentioned with the seals! Thanks for your service In Nam. I did 3 tours in Afghanistan myself. Looking forward to your next video!

[@drsrussandpaula]

Good to hear from you John Ognibene.... I hope you have no issues as well. I have since purchased another Blitz and have had no problems with it ... other than the tough trigger pull. I have learned to shoot using a jerking pull of the trigger rather than a slow squeeze. I have mastered the technique and hunt using it. I am sure some videos will appear that either show a method to adjust or to replace the tough Hatsan trigger in this air gun. Dr. Russ

[@lt.lasereyez8891]

I gotta say Doc that my .30 Blitz that I bought last year in Europe has been the pinnacle of reliability (so far!) The full auto mode works perfect and is fun at parties but is also useless, as you say it goes BRRRRT and all the ammo is gone and there are 7.62mm holes every were NEAR the target but not many on it. That said the semi auto mode is where it's at and a lot of fun. We use it for fun and pest hunting and the kids off course love it because its light and just easy to operate. I think the Turks that made it made some improvements over the earlier models, mine is quite heavy to cock and I hear that other peoples older guns are very light. About the magazines, I have two but I only load them fully for shooting and don't let them sit fully loaded for a period of time. I think this helps with the spring not losing it's tension over time. No I don't work for Hatsan but I love this little gun for what it is, a toy mostly. Cheers!

[@russjones6497]

Lt. Lasereyez ... it is good to hear from you ... this video was done about 18 months ago ... on March 19,2021. I couldn't get it to work for any reason ... including taking it apart and looking for the problem inside.... but still no luck. I sent it back, and asked for the semi-auto Invader which I fell in love with. Then ... early this summer, I ordered it again in 25 caliber ( don't believe they have come out with a Gen 2 version, Hatsan has a history of just making some minor improvements to the original version over time. ... and it worked fine... in fact. ... I love it too... and have about 4 magazines for it. it is reasonably accurate in semi - auto mode ... pulling each shot off slowly as if it is a single shot side lever. While I couldn't find a single reason in my shooting experiences for full auto ... I continue to enjoy it ... as well as several other air guns that shoot in semi auto mode ... including Hatsan's Invader in 25 caliber ... AEA's Terminator in 357 ... and the Huben F1. in 25 caliber. I also made a verbal error in this video, when I said it is the first full auto ... and I should have said ..."this is the first 30 caliber available in full auto. Today, Hatsan has several full auto air guns including a pistol. Ive also learned that Turkey is actually famous in making gun parts for manufacturers all over the world... and their origins really came from making shot guns ... something they still do today. I plan to do a new review on my new Blitz soon. Thank you for sharing your experiences on this very fun air gun... Dr. Russ

[@breakingmoney3077]

Hey Grandpa, holy cow you were in Vietnam!!! Well thank you for you're service. I believe one of the most aggressive Battel ever in history. I believe you went through hell on earth. I couldn't imagine how hard that must of been. Wow! Really thank you. You faught for freedom for people that wasn't even part of our country. Wow you're a brave soul. Thank you!

[@drsrussandpaula]

Breaking Money ... it is good to hear from you ... Vietnam was 55 years ago for me... and yet I remain focused today when our troops are in battle ... or standing ready in Nato countries just beyond the battles... like the Ukraine/Russia War today.... Jungle fighting is the worse type of fighting ... especially when it is the enemies back yard. I was wounded 3 times in Vietnam... still carry a bullet in my left shoulder ... and only returned with 28 of my 44 man infantry platoon. Thanks for remembering ... I never do unless someone brings it up first... Dr. Russ

[@larrycastle5321]

Dr. Russ it is now 2023 and I have a Hatsan Invader. here is what I found Hatsan Invader Things I would change. The trigger is atrocious this has a 8+ lb trigger pull. When I contacted Hatsan they said it needed to be like that because it is Semi-Auto, but then they also said it was a liability issue. at any rate the trigger pull is to stiff for real accurate shooting. This gun at times will load the pellet but it does not cock the gun so it won't fire, this is random so I have no idea why. When I contacted Hatson they said these barrels are tapered which was not made clear in the stats, they also said these were made for pellets not slugs, well by the time I heard back from them I had already shot slugs through it. I went through 6 different pellet makes and weights and out of all 8 the only ones that will hold a 1" group 5 rounds at 50 yds. is the JSB 33.95 Grain. which in my opinion is not great accuracy but trigger pull could effect it too. Now I shot slugs from 29 grain to 39 grain, the one that shoots the best is the Neilson 34.9 grain which give 5 shot group at 50 yds cover with a dime Things others should know If you are sensitive to heavy trigger pull I don't recommend this gun. If you are looking for a gun just to shoot semi-auto and accuracy is not what your after then you should do ok with it. Compared to the Hatsan Flash in the accuracy department this gun looses every time. now I can positively say this this gun will shove the 33.95 grain pellets through a 1" pine board at 50 yds. It will also put the 34.9 grain slugs through what they now call a 1" pine board at 50 yds and it will also put them through 5/8" plywood so this thing will kill I have no doubt about that according to the one pellet rifle ballistic program I could find at 50 yds it should be producing 52.37 ft.lb. of energy. Now this gun when it was shot by pyramid in 10 for 10 measure 870 fps not 900 fps at muzzle with a 20 grain pellet.

[@vagant091]

for us germans "blitz" (lightning) is a synonym for "schnell" which means that something is fast. if something is really fast, we also like to say "blitzschnell" (lightning fast). the photographer uses "blitzlicht" (flash light). i think the weapon was named "blitz" because of its speed, and not to express a parallel to the nazi regime

[@richardhemingway9773]

it is indeed lightning fast, I don't know how it can cycle like they do, it sure is fun though

[@rajj72on23]

Hey doc, that regulator might be set so high that it needs to fill for a bit before it’s going to hold air . I had that same problem on an 30 cal AEA rifle. The regulator is going to “dump” when the pressure gets down to low. Since it’s empty it is going to hiss until it has enough press to seal. Mine hissed for a while then slowly sealed and actually hold pressure superbly.

[@russjones6497]

Rajj ... thanks for the tip... Dr. Russ

[@georgetw7718]

I just ordered a HATSAN Blitz and should have done more research on it before doing so. After researching it further I'm selling it before I ever try it. Your video helped put the icing on the cake. Just wish more people would give truthful advice on something instead of playing it up. Again thank you.

[@jayc4715]

Dumb

[@corywebb5537]

Nothing wrong with the newer versions..just buy from right company who will test it before shipping

[@jesusoftheapes]

Evanix made full auto air rifles 20 + years so your info is a bit off here Doc! They have a fully auto 357 they have been making since the 90s called the Evanix Max and they also have the Conquest in fully auto that they offer in big bore. They have had several fully auto options for a long long long time. That Sniper was late to the game and it's a bolt action.

[@drsrussandpaula]

Jesusoftheapes .... I have been corrected on that info... Evanix was off of our radar... One day (we are only 2 years old) we will shoot Evanix for a review... my first question is that since it has shot full and semi auto pellets for 20+ years .... why isn't it a leading air gun manufacturer today? I don't say this with sarcasm ... its history just begs the question.... Dr.Russ

[@grim6980]

Just found this channel. I think you just saved me from making a mistake. I love the idea of full auto but I am going to wait.

[@drsrussandpaula]

Grim.... even when they work ... they buzz thru that magazine in a second and a half .... no fooling ... I find the semi auto Invader a lot of fun and it is very similar at a third of the Blitz price .... consider clicking onto my oval picture to access our entire channel ... and look at the video on refurbished air guns and accessories...... and the magazine lasts a lot longer.... Keep us in your air gun loop ... Dr. Russ

[@5664788]

Sir,...you are the real deal

[@drsrussandpaula]

Howie .... it is good to hear from you .... and thanks for the compliment ... I will be doing a second review of the Blitz soon.... Dr. Russ

[@mattes6425]

You just have to fire it without Pellet in the beginning when you are charging it with air, do it two to three times and everything is sealed, you didn't have to send it back ;)

[@russjones6497]

It is good to hear from you Mattes... I tried that repair method too... but nothing worked. After a year, I ordered a new one and it works just fine. I have scheduled it for a new review soon.... Thanks for your idea... Dr. Russ

[@Mustafa0949]

Hey Dr. Russ, I like the tactical look myself….now my Hatsan Factor Sniper L leaks air the same way….

[@russjones6497]

Sad ... thanks for sharing ... I can only suggest reading the manual thoroughly ... and returning... DR. Russ

[@mikebenoit6648]

I Pray 🙏 that this can find its way back into our homes

[@russjones6497]

Thanks Mike... Dr. Russ

[@jesusoftheapes]

Sir I strongly suggest you try the LCS Air Arms select fire 30 caliber SK 19 ! It is accurate out to 300 yards and is flawless in its design and function. It is simply the best repeating air rifle on the market. The only knock on this rifle is the non removable magazine. When you shoot it it will make you wonder how every other manufacturer is so far behind this design. You can run a suppressor on them and they run perfectly and they are so accurate only FX competes with this area. The Air arms SK 19 is the best rifle for full auto ever made with air. Like you said fully auto is not wonderful for any real use in air rifles. However the semi auto fire from the SK 19 is is brilliant and reliable. If you have not fired one you are missing out.

[@drsrussandpaula]

Jesusoftheapes ... we are just two years old and both the LCS and the FX are in our wish bucket... and a few of our viewers too... Dr. Russ

[@alanspring8462]

❤ Happy to subscribe, Doctor.

[@russjones6497]

Alan ... great to hear from you ... and thanks... Dr. Russ

[@highervoltage5430]

Actually, you can have a moderator on the end. The problem is that you need to weld the rectangular pin inside the left side cover to the linear gear to do it. That pin twists and causes a lot of drag which takes a fair amount of energy to cycle. The moderator drops that energy even further causing a failure to cycle. If you weld them together, that resistance is gone and your suppressor/moderator will do just fine. Additionally, it is best to rewind the magazine spring so that it can cycle rounds in better. The factory setting is too weak and causes the bolt to strike the magazine on occasion.

[@russjones7981]

Higher Voltage ... good to hear from you... and obviously you are aware of the challenge... hopefully these and other issues will be corrected in the months ahead ... providing a great semi and full auto air rifle in the future. Please keep us in your loop of air gun experience ... so that we can keep everyone ... Air Gun Sharp.... Dr Russ.

[@highervoltage5430]

@@russjones7981 - I have done a bunch of mods on my airgun on my KZbin channel. The issue with the Blitz is there is a symphony of actions that must happen in the correct order for it to work. If any part binds up, the whole thing fails. The biggest bind is the small rectangular part I referred to above. I just welded mine to the linear gear and it significantly improved the performance. In fact, I haven't had a jam or cycle failure since. I also drilled a hole in the opposite side of the magazine and set the spring in that hole which fixed the bolt striking the magazine issue. Check out the Huben K1 for a great Semi-auto. The LCS SK-19 is a great Full auto that is based on it, but in my opinion the Huben is a better air gun. Very reliable and much more accurate than the Blitz. Heck, you can't even hear the Huben fire because of how well the suppressor is made.

[@russjones6497]

@@highervoltage5430 thanks for your response ... and forgive my 3 month delay in responding to you. I couldn't agree more... your 2 mods should be made public for everyone who is having trouble with the Blitz... Thanks for keeping us in your info loop....helping us keep everyone air gun sharp... Dr. Russ

[@georgetw7718]

🤣 yeah BUT THAT VOIDS THE WARRANTY AND AS MANY ISSUES ONE HAS WITH THE THING THAT IS A STUPID MOVE TO MAKE. But its good advice once the WARRANTY expires.

[@baynerw]

As an aircraft mechanic I know for a fact airlines will NOT ship any items above 50 PSI and some will not ship above 40 PSI... we have to ship aircraft main and nose wheel tire assemblies all the time. All N2 and O2 tanks are 0 pressure... As far as cargo ships are concerned, I would think the same safety precautions are usually adhered to. Since this weapon is made in Turkey and all, I think they are restricted on pressure vessels shipping.

[@drsrussandpaula]

Good to hear from you baynerw.... please continue to share your knowledge with our viewers..... I know that you can not fly with filled air containers or scuba tanks due to the same rules you are referring to... However, there is a big Hatsan Office in Florida that receives those shipments, and typically place air in those air guns before they are shipped to PCP air gun stores ... or direct to customers. When you receive one without air ... then there is a good chance it leaked out between the warehouse and the customer. I currently have a new Blitz and it arrived with about 1800 psi in it ... and it works just fine. Dr. Russ

[@gmanneod8085]

Thanks for your thoughts and review on the Blitz! I hope this information helps your Blitz leak. There are a few videos on You Tube that explain an easy fix for one particular Blitz air leak! I don't know if you have seen those videos? The fix involves one screw which was not tightened properly from the factory and blue thread sealant? Good luck with your blitz if it gets fixed!

[@russelljones4132]

Gman Neo'd ... it is good to hear from you ... and I believe I have watched every video possible on the Blitz ... and in every caliber. A common problem that I did not bring up was that it is good to drop the stock and put locktite on every screw. That full auto shakes every part of the Blitz. In fact the bolt area is a particular area where this is needed. Please share your air gun experiences with us ... that that we can help keep everyone ... Air Gun Sharp... Dr. Russ

[@chrisescue6555]

Never in my life did I expect to be sitting around considering spending over 1k on an air rifle over an actual firearm...

[@russelljones4132]

Chris Escue ... it is good to hear from you .... unfortunately there is fear in the market place ... believing we may lose the right to own and carry guns... and that has doubled the price of powder guns and quadrupled the price of powder ammo.... this chaos has now crossed over into the air gun market ... shelves have become empty ... My contacts from gun shows tell me that it will be 2 years before manufacturers catch up to demand. Dr. Russ

[@KGisthename]

Keep in mind that there is a lot more to them. Need a source of air and all that stuff will cost you. I love my airguns, but a compressor, a tank and many, many fittings, filters and hoses. $$$

[@jasontan7920]

I starting to like pcp because gun is high risk if you have criminal records even is not murder they will take your gun. Pcp they cannot.

[@jasontan7920]

@@KGisthename nit really bad oncd you buy the air tank and machine for air refill. You be ok. At least no more expensive ammo and they cannot take your gun to you.

[@drsrussandpaula]

@@jasontan7920 True... Dr. Russ

[@FirstStateAirgun]

Out of my price range but very good review maybe one of these days

[@russelljones4132]

First State Airgun ... maybe being out of your price range during generation one is a good thing. It is good to hear from you .... Please keep us in your loop of air gun experiences ... so that we can help keep everyone air gun sharp..... Dr. Russ

[@charlescharge3301]

Nice hastan blitz will look into it n thank you for your service sir

[@russjones6497]

Charles Charge ... just found your email... sorry it fell between the cracks a month ago.... It is good to hear from you.... Following the Blitz return ... I ordered the Invader ... which is surprisingly similar to the Blitz ... except it worked just fine and quite happy with it ...While I have used it in several videos ... a complete review is about 3 weeks away... Thanks for the compliment... Please keep in touch with your air gun info ... helping us keep everyone air gun sharp... Dr. Russ

[@johnnybbgunner2136]

You can go to war with the Blitz!🤠

[@russjones6497]

Very True ... Dr. Russ

[@valmirkonzen]

your more detailed explanation about this hatsan is very important, I already subscribed to your channel.

[@russjones6497]

Good to hear from you again Valmir .... you may love our next 8 videos too... Dr. Russ

[@shadowmihaiu]

It wasn't De Gualle, it was Petain. DeGaulle was the general who took over in exile and after WWII it became "DeGualle's France" as he became president. And it is not the DiMaggio line (assumedly after the baseball player??) But the Maginot Line. Despite that, interesting discussion and good info on the Hatsan Blitz.

[@puggysniffs9346]

Thank you for your videos! I am a Blitz owner, I'd like to think that this video, and my own personal experience would keep me from purchasing this rifle if I did it all over again, but I am not sure any wisdom would have helped me once I wanted it ! Originally, the want, was to have a semi auto air rifle. When I started seeing the videos on the Blitz, I thought, "If semi auto is good, full auto will be a blast!". So my not so fun adventure began! I'd like to say before I start with all of the bads that I had with this rifle, that HatsanUSA helped me with every single problem that I had, and they have resolved every problem also. Thank you to those great people over there! My shipment came missing some magazines, and no fill probe. That was a buzz kill, it felt exactly like the old ABC start to their sports show, "The thrill of victory! The agony of defeat!"! LOL I wrote HatsanUSA, in all fairness, things were handled in a timely manner, but at that moment, if they were right next door to me, it wouldn't have been fast enough! Now I finally have everything needed to do the things we need to do, before we can start having the fun that we get to have! Seeing how some people have had problems with filling the air tank, I guess I was very lucky, because my rifle took the air and kept it the first try. I had zero chance of being able to seat any seals if it didn't because I am on a hand pump! In no way do I advise anyone to hand pump their Blitz! Not unless this is their way of training for the olympics, because it is definitely, WORK! Once everything was aired up, I am finally going to be able to shoot this rifle, NOT! The trigger wouldn't work! It felt like it was bound up on something. I tried flipping it from semi auto to full auto, Denied Again! The mechanism only moved to the middle, the halfway mark, it wouldn't go all the way over to full auto! I wrote HatsanUSA again, the give me the required items to send the rifle back to them. They do their thing, I receive the rifle back again. I know, I should have given up, right, done the refund thing, gotten myself one of those nice bullpup big bores that they have! But I did not, I stuck with it! I believe it was approximately 5 weeks total, give or take a few days, before I actually fired my first pellet through my Blitz. Semi auto has been flawless, full auto has been flawless! Thinking about the cost of operating this rifle, caused me to choose the .22 caliber version. From what I have read, it is the version that has the most problems! As I wrote earlier, HatsanUSA has taken care of every single problem that I have had, including extending my warranty to cover the month of down time. I intend on shooting this rifle as much as I can afford to shoot it up until that warranty expiration date! I hope I never have to bother those great people at HatsanUSA ever again! Gotta be positive, right? I clean my rifles after every adventure, I hope this helps keep everything working as great as it's currently working! I also keep it lightly oiled where I am told and shown that I am supposed to keep it lightly oiled. It is definitely the most entertaining pcp that I have. I am hoping there are a lot more awesome days ahead with to this rifle then there are buzz killed days! Thank you again, for your great videos, I may not be wise enough to take all of your advice, but I have learned from everything that you have shared! And your home range, AWESOME!!!

[@russelljones4132]

Puggy Sniffs .... thanks for writing and sharing your Hatsan Blitz adventure. There are many who love this auto air gun right out of the box ... but then there are many who dont ... and I didnt want to approve this gun until almost everyone loves it. I have since received the Hatsan Invader and it works perfectly ... but semi auto only ... in 25 caliber .... my favorite caliber for my backyard ranges and destructive critters. Please keep us in your loop of air gun experiences ... so that we can help everyone become ... Air Gun Sharp.... Dr. Russ

[@robinhoodloom5795]

It's called Bum Rushin' in the Ghetto 😂

[@drsrussandpaula]

Thanks for the explanation Robin ... Dr. Russ

[@jonnychadwinn7481]

your forth issue , I had the same problem sent gun back, next one did the same thing so I took it apart put a micro amount of liquid Thread seal on the very tip of the Air valve reassembled and voilà I was able to fill with my baby compressor

[@jonnychadwinn7481]

also the gun comes with the dirtiest grease I have ever seen so while I had it apart I removed and cleaned all moving parts and lightly re Oiled with a air chamber lube , (no more gritty sounding action) gun has performed flawlessly for over 1500 rounds at this point with a dissemble and re-clean few dry cloth barrel pull throughs at around 500 rounds

[@russjones7981]

So glad to hear your success Jonny Chadwinn... please continue to keep us in your loop of air gun experiences... so that we can continue to keep everyone Air Gun Sharp ... Dr Russ

[@robertcarlton8712]

Did they ever fix the issue with the charging leak? Or do you need to do some of the fixes like in the viewers comments still?

[@richardhemingway9773]

I got mine a month or two ago, and it was empty, but my cheap spitech compressor didn't have any issue filling it up. I caulked the bolt like directions said and never heard a peep of air leak

[@Master-Baiter]

Blitz is actually a commonly used word for lightening. It's not just used for war

[@drsrussandpaula]

Master Baiter ... that is correct ... and we see that war use in Iraq during our own attack with "Shock and Awe" ... and Russia was hoping that there attack on Ukraine was going to be a lightning attack. Thanks for sharing ... keep us in your air gun info loop... Dr. Russ

[@coryjenkins4179]

Great video thanks for sharing. This one is a bit out of my price range but I love my QB .22

[@russelljones4132]

Cory Jenkins ... good to hear from you ... My thoughts exactly ... but they are selling them as fast as they make them... Please keep us in your loop of air gun experiences ... so that we can keep everyone ... Air Gun Sharp... Dr. Russ

[@PedroNord]

The DiMaggio Line?? I think you mean the Maginot Line. DiMaggio is the name of a famous New York Yankee who advertised drip coffee makers in his old age. Charles de Gaulle was just a lowly colonel at the beginning of ww2 and the CO of a tank regiment. He wrote a book on tank warfare in the 1930s which the French army ignored but which the Germans loved and made good use of. The French had superior tanks and mechanization but didn’t know how to use them since they were still fighting ww1. The Germans also understood the use of tactical air power as fast moving artillery. The word “blitz” means “lightning” or sometimes “flash lightning”.

[@drsrussandpaula]

Pedro Nord.... thank you for sharing your knowledge on the subject... Dr. Russ

[@dzeyo651]

ive had a couple of airguns that were hard to get started .. usually by a combination of dry firing and cocking while introducing air will seal them .. sure full auto is new, and its likely not going to be perfect 'fx' quality .. still, we are just one nutjob away from losing everything greater than a few fpe single shot guns .. i suggest getting these types of awesome airguns while you can ... my feeling is that within a few years nothing like this will be available anymore ... im placing my order for one now lol ...

[@russelljones4132]

DZE Yo ... it is good to hear from you ... and yes you are right ... especially after the big shoot out in Colorado several days ago with a real AR 15 ... everyone wants to attack guns ... and not the real issues ... like being known as crazy by his own family .... Good luck ... and please keep us in your air gun info loop ... Dr. Russ

[@hanzkammler6388]

I was about to buy the Blitz, but same reasons (new tech, and ammo consumption) send me to the Invader in 25. I don't regret it. I love the Invader, its accurate and lots of fun to shoot. They send it with no air, and after the first shooting session I left it with 180bar, after a few fays I check it and it was down to 150. I took it out shoot around 100 120 pellets and slugs, pump it back to 180 and left it to see if it will go down again. If it does i'll go to the store with the cylinder and they will change it for me or check what is wrong with this one. Over all I am very pleased with the Invader. If you get one and want to remove the handle on top, untie the front part of the barrel, remove the plastic cover and then the plastic fore end, this way its easier to remove it. Cheers.

[@russelljones4132]

Thanks Hanz Kammler .... I too received the Invader in 25 caliber and enjoy it. It worked on first try ... and had what appears to be much of the same design and guts of the Blitz, except semi auto only. My complaint is that the trigger is too hard for grear accuracy... Please keep us in your air gun info loop ... so that you can help us keep everyone air gun sharp. Dr. Russ

[@yukonjack.]

So shoot the Blitz in semi-auto, or three round burst, or full-on pepper spray... 3 choices to make your day✌

[@ChuCKwilliams5]

I respect videos about the truth.. the good, the bad,and the ugly great title and I love honesty.. most of these guys are putting off their pcp’s as the best but they are not totally honest and that sux.. I hate when I see a review and make purchase based on false information.. I don’t like wasting my money on poorly constructed pcp’s

[@drsrussandpaula]

Good to hear from you Chuck Williams.... we agree ... Dr. Russ

[@lostinwisconsin4802]

Doc. did you check too see if the bottle was tight..?

[@drsrussandpaula]

Gilbert Bawker ... it is good to hear from you... and yes I took the gun completely apart but unable to fix it ... even Hatsan was unable when I returned it to them. I returned it to them and they sent me an Invader plus a refund ... almost a year ago when this video was produced.... Only recently after a year ...I ordered a second Blitz which has been used in several videos and it is really a sweet addition to my collection ... It was not the first full auto ...but rather the first full auto for Hatsan.... please keep us in your air gun info loop... Dr. Russ

[@thorodin3631]

These guns are awesome. The hatsan blitz is probably the next gun I get. I currently own an smg .22. I just made a video of it showing how powerful it is (its on my channel). I took the smg .22 over the hatsan because I can load hundreds of rounds to it and simply swap the bottle when the bottle is empty. I thought it would be a little better for self defense. The smg .22 is every bit as deadly as the hatsan. The hatsan probably is a little more deadly as it can be in .30 cal and shoots about as fast as my smg .22 shoots 22 caliber.

[@russelljones4132]

Thor Odin ... thanks for sharing some good info with us about your smg 22.... I need to add that to my wish list. And yes the Blitz in 30 caliber would be very deadly... Dr. Russ

[@markhebel7499]

Thanks

[@russjones6497]

Mark Hebel... good to hear from you ... thanks for the thanks .... Some good videos coming over the next 3 weeks.... Dr. Russ

[@Tuur75]

Very good and informative! I will wait too. You sir should have more subscribers! You have 1 more now!

[@russelljones4132]

Great to hear from you Tuur .... thanks for joining and for the compliment. Please keep us in your loop of air gun experiences so that we can help keep everyone "Air Gun Sharp". Please write again... Dr. Russ

[@sailingprepperdarksecrets2615]

I'm not so sure it's the first full auto because there was the SMG 22 it may not have been powerful or deadly but it was a full auto PCP

[@drsrussandpaula]

sailing prepper Dark secrets ... it is good to hear from you ... that comment was an error ... I meant to say that for Hatsan it was their first auto ... please continue to share your air gun experiences with us ... Dr Russ

[@denniscampbell8240]

? So i was thinking of buying one for squirrel hunting out to 40 yrds but not fullyauto ,,...but semi for faster follow up,shots,,,,,woould you recommemd this gun for small game semi shotting ?

[@myytaccount213]

Hey doctor, how often/ or how many pellets should I be cleaning my 3rd gen gamo magnum. It really likes the 21 grain barracudas and naturally the jsbs. Thanks!

[@russjones6497]

Wheel Ape... It is good to hear from you ... we don't need to stay as focused or use cleaning solvents on air guns that we used on powder guns earlier. The reason being is that their is no burnt powder residue. What we do want to stay focused on is the leading in process and smoothness of the barrel's rifling as we break it in ... shooting between 200 and 500 rounds of lead pellets. Fortunately, you have found two different lead pellets that shoot tight groups and are accurate for your gun. Determine which one has the best groups at the distance you typically shoot at ... and stick with that one. Push a soft cotton swab thru about every 100 rounds to clean up excess lead fragments. On the second pass, push a cotton swab that has several drops of oil or silicone .... and if you use oil, be sure to store your gun barrel down on a rag ... so that the oil runs out the barrel...and not into the breach where it can mess up your air valves... Dr. Russ

[@dbod4866]

This might be a dumb question but do you have to fully push the bolt forward until it clicks before you start shooting?

[@russjones6497]

@dbod4866 .... Yes, this is a must ... because the trigger may not fire, but more importantly, if the bolt is not pushed forward enough until it clicks, this would allow air to come back towards you... rather than going down the barrel pushing the pellet out. In some rare occasions, viewers have felt air coming back at them ... usually just a whiff ... but this needs to be repaired so that all air goes down the barrel. The problem is worse if you had a powder gun ... because the air might have fire in it ...and louder ... please stay in touch. We have a video coming out next week that shares how you can improve your barrels rifling and keep your air gun out of the repair shop. It was good to hear from you ....Dr. Russ

[@jayc4715]

I used this same rifle back in Nam

[@russjones6497]

Jay ... it is good to hear from you ... and you may have used a similar rifle in Vietnam ... but the Vietnam War was 30 years ago ... and the Blitz is only about 5 years old. Dr. russ

[@mikebenoit6648]

Do you know where I can get a pellet maker

[@drsrussandpaula]

Mike ... I am not aware of any pellet maker ... however there are slug molds ... and our latest video shows a group of very unusual slugs that my friends have made... we are considering making them available for the public.... Dr. Russ

[@richardcorwin5529]

I seriously looked at the Blitz but decided against it because as you well know that full auto is pretty much a waste as we already have SAW's or Ma Deuces for a reason. Thank you Dr. Russ as always. Oh yeah, Dr. Paula was great!!

[@russelljones4132]

Always great to hear from you Richard Corwin. Glad you saved your money. Perhaps the Blitz will offer more in the future for less money ... These entry level air rifles with regulators at $299 will likely bring the price of all air guns down ... and as far as I am concerned ... they rank higher than 80% of my collection. Dr. Russ

[@AMSREVIEWS]

I have the Blitz 22 version. Love it. Very powerful and dangerous in the wrong hands for sure. I have had no issues with mine. It is so fun to shoot and the full auto feature is great if you have flocks of pigeons on your farm.

[@russelljones4132]

Good to hear from you Pima20132770579 .... I am glad your Blitz 22 cal. worked for you ... and I hope that you continue to not have any issues in the future... Keep it clean ... I believe Sam Woods has a Blitz video where he shoots a flock of pigeons on full auto with a 30 caliber ... and harvested 4. Please keep us in your loop of air gun experiences ... We want to help keep everyone air gun sharp..... Dr. Russ

[@AMSREVIEWS]

@@russelljones4132 Thank you

[@brianmoore3659]

Im in Michigan as well, appreciate your videos and service

[@russjones6497]

Brian Moore ... good to hear from you ... thank you for the compliment .... we have two more videos coming out in a week.... one titled " What is the right caliber for you?" .... please keep us in your air gun experiences info loop ... helping us help everyone stay air gun sharp. Dr. Russ

[@brianmoore3659]

@@russjones6497 yes sir will do! I subscribed and am going through your videos im sure ill comment but dont feel obligated to respond.

[@russjones6497]

@@brianmoore3659 My middle name is obligated ... thanks for responding ... welcome aboard.... Dr. Russ

[@mikebenoit6648]

We all have to learn in life and the sad part of America 🇺🇸 is there is no Father figure in the Family to show how to respect handling a gun when the kids get older

[@drsrussandpaula]

Mike .. very true... Dr. Russ

[@artisimustribe8663]

Now thats a piledeiver. I lovw this one. But i guess for the price I will buy the FX Dreamline for just under a 1000euro. That said, I love and had /have many Hatsans

[@russelljones4132]

Good to hear from you Artisimus Tribe. You are probably correct in your decision. Please keep us in your loop of air gun experiences ... so that we can help keep everyone ... Air Gun Sharp .... Dr. Russ

[@jasonbaldwin1915]

Hey dr russ... it would be interesting if you did a review on the seneca aspen... .25 cal... seems to be really accurate... it's got an onboard pump in a PCP... good rabbit rifle.. 8 shot marauder mag... tell me what you think?

[@drsrussandpaula]

Jason ... I dont own one but it is on my wish list.... 25 caliber is my favorite and needed on my property ... the onboard pump still requires some serious effort to keep the gun pumped up for each round.....and using that marauder type mag is very common these days .. no problem there.... Dr.Russ

[@jasonbaldwin1915]

Yes it does take some effort... I will have to say alot easier than a regular hand pump... thank you for your response dr russ

[@robert7984]

Another great, informative video. Hit up Macabespeed for an interview on his stream. He is a good kid and has a lot of energy! I'd LOVE to see some more Avenger/Gauntlet stuff. Very popular rifles ATM. BTW I think you could turn your place into an Air-gun Resort and charge for Shooting Weekends, classes, overnight stay ect... I'd sign up!

[@russelljones4132]

Robair ... we have been discussing some sort of get together here at our home ... but busy schedules just don't permit yet.... however .... anticipate something within the year. Thanks for the compliment ... keep us in your loop ... Dr. Russ

[@psycho6275]

I got the Invader and I love the thing. The Blitz never impressed me. I bought the Invader from the factory in Arkansas at Hatsan USA, mainly for the novelty Dr Russ to be honest. But let me say ,,WOW it's got some power. I went with 22 cal and it's shooting the 15.89 jsb's around 870 to 900 fps . I've never once have had a issue with it. I was gonna sell it and it's actually posted on Airgun Nation forum, it's a old post. But like I said it was a novelty because of the semi auto action but it turned out to be a serious hunting gun. Thanks for the video Dr Russ

[@russelljones4132]

Psycho 62 ... it is good to hear from you again ... and I agree ... and thanks for keeping us in your loop of air gun experiences .... Dr. Russ

[@johnnybbgunner2136]

Put the lime in the coconut and call the doctor….Dr Russ.

[@russjones6497]

Great Idea Johnnybbgunner ... Dr. Russ

[@toddroy9558]

Well it’s been a year now, did they make the improvements?

[@drsrussandpaula]

It is good to hear from you Todd Roy ... and now that I have my second Blitz in 25 caliber.... I can provide two comments... one is that while the Blitz has become the number one best selling air gun of Hatsans, there is no outward improvements or second generation as we see in other air guns..... and second, I havent been able to see any overall manufacturing improvements either in terms of fit and finish. Hatsan wrestles with Crosman and Gamo as the number one air gun manufacturer in the world ... and I am not aware of any second generation air guns from them... but they have produced more different models than the other two ... and they continue to introduce new models ... allowing the old to just become other choices. They are heavy and over the past ten years their new models continue to increase their barrel length which adds to accuracy ... but I wouldn't take them onto a mountain hunt where I have to cover several miles over hill and dale .... at the same time, they make an excellent bench gun and fortunately for me... the destructive critters continue to come onto my property where Hatsan has no trouble putting them out of their misery. Lastly, while they aren't the first air gun to be offered in full auto ... I believe they are the first full auto in 30 caliber. Lastly ... even though they have a larger than normal round magazine, the full auto mode empty's it in about a second and a half.... way too fast. Dr. Russ

[@markwarren3535]

That DiMaggio Line, in France, was that named after someone famous ?? General Joe DiMaggio maybe ???

[@russjones6497]

Mark Warren ... it is good to hear from you ... and I will probably be reminded of that error for the balance of my life... Thanks anyway... Dr. Russ

[@robertpalmer7296]

I was curious about your Walter barrel in your Armada I recently got one and was hoping to find a way to improve accuracy. Do you know if there's a way to tell if your model has it or not? And if there is a way to get one aftermarket

[@drsrussandpaula]

Robert ..it is good to hear from you. The only sure way to know if you have a Walther barrel is to call Benjamin in New York and give them your serial number..... I don't believe they put Walther Barrels in anymore since they have a pretty good feeling about their own new barrels.... so you might want to contact Walther in Europe... I believe in England for their price... Please keep us in your loop ... Dr. Russ

[@smooveking773]

great info subed

[@drsrussandpaula]

Thanks for writing Smoove Kings... Dr. Russ

[@airgunsarehoneypot3555]

Dr. Russ can you do a video on how to set up an airgun a scope?

[@russelljones4132]

Air Guns are Honeypot ... thanks for asking ... we are putting that video together as I type this ... should be launched in next 30 days or less... Please keep us in your loop of air gun experiences so that we can help keep everyone air gun sharp.... Dr. Russ

[@airgunsarehoneypot3555]

@@russelljones4132 love my Armada btw. It's an absolute tack driver.

[@mikebenoit6648]

I'm trying to keep the price down

[@drsrussandpaula]

Mike ... good to hear from you again.... please share any successes you have in keeping prices down... Dr. Russ

[@mikebenoit6648]

I'm doing research on the Hatson Blitz and how to contact them Air Gun Depot said the best way is Email them

[@drsrussandpaula]

@@mikebenoit6648 I recently ordered my second Blitz ... it works well and has been used in several videos successfully ... good to hear from you again... Dr. Russ

[@madedigital]

first full auto PCP rifle to be correct.

[@russjones6497]

Correct ... Dr. Russ

[@jeffreyhinzjr.6745]

Hello Dr. Russ the honest insight was very nice thank you. I recently bought a Hatsan Galatian tactical semiautomatic. It is a wonderful looking rifle but it sure is heavy. I had to send my rifle back as well due to inaccurate shots 1 to 2 feet to the left. They sent me a new rifle and it does shoot tacks at 100 yards. Ì would have to disagree with the statement you made about Hatsan barrels. The QC is far from superior and since my unfortunate experience and subsequent research. I have found the barrels are the biggest hatsan owners have with there rifles. Would you please do a review of the Galatian semi auto? There is not one professional review and maybe 5 videos all together of this particular rifle. Thankyou again for your honesty and professional reviews.

[@russjones6497]

Jeffrey Hinz Jr.... thanks for writing... it is good to hear from you. While I plan to do a review on every air gun out there... I have to own it first and I don't presently own a Hatsan Galatian Tactical Semiautomatic. Once I do... I will provide that review for you. Please share any info you have on yours ... and keep us in your air gun info loop... Dr. Russ

[@MrTyroneweaver]

I was this close to buying a Hatsan Flashpup when the Avenger came out and so I bought it instead because of the regulator

[@russelljones4132]

Havendale Farms ... i own both and I promise you ... that you made the right decision. A regulated gun is always superior in the accuracy department than a non regulated gun. My regulated guns .. Umarex and Avenger are superior than 89% of my collection because of their regulators. Unfortunately, the Blitz can not have a regulator due to the need not to mess with the air stream back to the bolt. Please keep us in your loop of air gun experiences ... so that we can help keep everyone ... Air Gun Sharp... Dr. Russ

[@mikepierce8757]

DeMaggio was a ball player the Maginot Line were the defenses. 😅

[@jhill6033]

Its not the first fully automatic air gun, they had some I was looking at long before Hatsan came out with the Blitz. In fact a couple of them where battery operated. Other than a hefty trigger pull I love mine, a lot of fun to shoot. Now im thinking about another .50 cal and its between the Pile driver, the hammer and Texan?

[@drsrussandpaula]

Jason ... good to hear from you.... I recently bought a large bore in 45 caliber. three things to know... 45 caliber is a lot easier to find and cheaper to buy because the military used the 1911 45 cal pistol for years.... than 50 caliber or larger (ARE recently introduced a 72 Caliber) Secondly, any large bore will be used very little during the year... and then typically during the hunting season ... in states that have some limiting laws about using them. lastly, buy a large bore after Christmas and the hunting seasons.... they have lower prices then. I also have an Intruder by Hatsan that shoots very accurately with 25 caliber in semi auto mode. I can use it during the year from smaller critters and double tap a deer or wild boar during the fall...Dr. Russ

[@jhill6033]

@@drsrussandpaula so I have the Seneca Dragon claw in .50 cal also fun gun to shoot but after some research it doesn’t have nearly the amount of muzzle energy as the Texan, pile driver or hammer in the same .50 class. In the state of Missouri you're air rifle has to be .40 cal and up so that’s the only one I have that I can legally take large game with in the state. I’m really leaning toward that that hammer, it’s available right now and it’s several hundred cheaper than the above competitors. I’m just making sure I’m not missing something before this purchase.

[@drsrussandpaula]

@@jhill6033 I agree that the Texan is the better air gun ... longer barrel which helps accuracy at long distance. Please keep us in your air gun experiences loop... Dr. Russ

[@emayrussell5841]

Dr Russ, are you ok? It's been 3 weeks since you released this video. Hope you and your family are well .

[@russjones7981]

Email... good to hear from you.. yes we are well. Anticipate more coming in 2 weeks... we took 2 weeks off for vacation... good stuff coming ... Dr Russ

[@emayrussell5841]

@@russjones7981 thank God for that. I began thinking you may be poorly. Glad to hear you are all well. Hope you enjoyed your time off. 🇬🇧🇺🇲🇬🇧🇺🇲🇬🇧🇺🇲