Hatsan BT Big Bore Carnivore QE SL "Full Review" by Airgun Detectives

We take a close look at the Hatsan Big Bore Carnivorer PCP Air Rifle in .35 Caliber. This classic has been around a few years and was one of the first larger caliber air rifles every produced. We matched this with the "NEW" DISCOVERY OPTICS 5-25 X 56 Scope. We give you a close-up on this optics as well and show you the overall performance of the Big Bore. #staytunedforairgundetectives
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[@nlmeireles5109]

Hi JC. Peanut is the joy of all. This Hatsan model, despite being many years old, is still a good value for money and still has many enthusiasts. This new Discovery scope looks very good on this pcp. Great job as always JC. Excellent weekend. Cheers

[@AirgunDetectives]

Thank you my friend. Enjoy your weekend. My granddaughter will be spending her first Easter with us, so Lucy is beyond excited 😊

[@nlmeireles5109]

@@AirgunDetectives How wonderful, I can imagine your happiness as grandparents. I am very happy, a holy easter from us all.

[@bigjsoutdoorsairguns9007]

Mornin JC! I have one in 25 and it is a monster! 😆 I wanted to say that on mine there is a set screw that has to be lossened before adjusting the hammer spring. I haven't shot mine in awhile so I think I will break it out this weekend. Great work as always man!

[@AirgunDetectives]

I really like that rifle...it's amazing how all these years, and all the new PCP rifles out there, this one still holds his own. Have a great weekend 👍🏻👍🏻

[@simonnoble7589]

Greetings, from England 🇬🇧 . How are you JC ? . The rifle has got everything you need . It has a more traditional look . It represents good value for money 🎉 😮😮 . .Thank you JC ! For your work . Happy Easter 🐣

[@AirgunDetectives]

Hi Simon, I hope all is well. I have had this one for years. In fact, it's the second PCP I every purchased, and I still enjoy it! Happy Shooting my friend!👍🏻

[@jerrypruett8870]

Thank you!! Really enjoyed this video!! On this Hatsan BB!!

[@AirgunDetectives]

Thanks again for watching 👍🏻😉

[@williamarmstrong392]

That was a great review JC ! I got a BT65 that is one of the first pcps that I bought. It is not the QE model. It is loud but very accurate. 25 cal I forgot to mention.

[@AirgunDetectives]

Hi Willaim, definitely a fun and accurate rifle to shoot at a much nicer price point today. Happy Shooting Buddy!

[@lamardaniels6625]

I'm thinking about buying this today! It is actually the same 35 cal...but wanted to see a HONEST video of the FPE! Glad I came across your vid😊

[@lamardaniels6625]

Just would like to know if I adjust the jammer spring to FULL POWER. How much FPE will it put out if so?

[@TheDirtyvermonter]

​@lamardaniels6625 if you put some work into it you can get a 125 grain slug going over 830fps. That's 191lbs of energy. Mine smashes cinderblocks at 80 yards now 🤣 all I did was increase the hammer tension and put a weaker valve spring in the air tank itself, then fill it just a tiny bit over 3000psi if it can split a 2" chunk of pine. It'll go through a deers shoulder

[@claytarjshay5091]

I bought the .30 cal version January 2002. It came with side lever cocking and no auto safety. Heavy airgun...but deadly accurate and 7 shot avg mv is 880 fps.

[@AirgunDetectives]

Solid rifle! Thanks for tuning in.👍🏻😉

[@brorjordas1979]

Oh man! How I waited for the plinking segment ofnthis video! And no disappointment there! It hit like a sob!! Oh man! Fun to say the least.. Nice to some rifle to like the Grizzly ammo. Just gotten an impression over time that they quite often do not suit a rifle. But very nice to see this one to do sucha sweet grouping! Or I at least bet the 3rd to 5th shot did actually make it all the way to the target..🤔...🤣👍🏻 Truly a nice review! I really enjoyed the scope walk-thru also. Thanks JC!!

[@AirgunDetectives]

Thank you Bror. I always look forward to seeing your comments 😉👍🏻

[@thebreakbarrelshow]

Told ya Discovery scopes were really good. Especially for the money. . So far my oldest one is around 5 years old now and they are all performing flawlessly..All on magnums too...

[@AirgunDetectives]

I was pleasantly surprised. You definitely get a lot of scope for the money. Happy Shooting 😉👍🏻

[@Kurtdog63]

The Grizzly slug accuracy was incredible. Saw another channel that did not get good accuracy out of the Grizzly, but he had modified Carnivore to get 800+ fps.

[@PeterAgostiniJdcap26]

Great group JC 😎👍🏻

[@AirgunDetectives]

Thanks 👍Have a great weekend!

[@PeterAgostiniJdcap26]

@@AirgunDetectives happy Easter 🐰 John and family . Blessed gatherings to you all .🙏🏻

[@peteralexben]

hello . the recoil of a springer is when starting the piston the gun recoils back ,and at the end of the pistonstroke it hit the end recoil is forward ,and the there can be also a bounce back on the aircolumn but thats litlle

[@stevekundzala676]

Thanks!

[@AirgunDetectives]

Welcome!👍🏻😉

[@salehhajalizade1957]

Fantastic-

[@AirgunDetectives]

Thank you for watching 👍🏻

[@dougiefresh3767]

That was one hell of a group. Nice shooting. I wanted that to be my first rifle but couldn't afford it. I wanted it so bad. Lol!

[@simonnoble7589]

😢😢😢

[@AirgunDetectives]

Hi Dougie, they are much more affordable now. It is one really fun rifle😉👍🏻

[@GeorgeJohnTarabay]

Thanks for this amazing Video, do you think it is able to shoot hogs and put them down? and at what distance?

[@brorjordas1979]

Cool!

[@AirgunDetectives]

👍🏻👍🏻😉

[@TheDirtyvermonter]

I have the newer .35 version with the side lever. I power tuned it and put in a much weaker valve spring now its slinging em at over 830fps

[@AirgunDetectives]

Outstanding!!

[@peterpumpkineater301]

Nice!!!

[@AirgunDetectives]

I appreciate you tuning in 👍🏻

[@keithusace4352]

I see it has been a while since this video came out but I was wondering if you can shoot air bolts through the Carnivore?

[@airgunsanonymouslesslethal1904]

I like bolt action better than side lever. Feals more natural to me.

[@AirgunDetectives]

They bolt definitely has a classic look! Happy Shooting 👍🏻

[@Leon-jy2hj]

I purchased this in .35 cal recently. User manual is not detailed and there is a part I don’t understand. It’s a two inch female threaded cylinder. It looks as if it goes on the muzzle but the muzzle isn’t male threaded. Anyone know what this part is? I’m new to pcp

[@wil2u77]

ID like hatsan hercules bully 6.35 qe, really loud, but how about More supressed? Very thankful if you can test! Big fan of you! Goodspeed for your hoppy/jop 🙂

[@AirgunDetectives]

I appreciate you tuning in. Hatsan has promised to send me some products to review, but to date, it has not happened. I am not going to hold my breath. I do have a few more Hatsan PCP's in my current inventory. I will eventually get those reviewed. I really appreciate you tuning i, and thank you for your comments 👍🏻

[@KINGBREAKBARREL]

Nice... Hatsan USA has the refurbished for $306 I was going to purchase that .357 But end up getting the aea challenger sl. 357 for $365

[@AirgunDetectives]

They are one fun rifle and much more affordable currently. Happy Shooting!😉👍🏻

[@FirstStateAirgun]

Great video😊

[@gmanneod8085]

Louuuuu

[@FirstStateAirgun]

@@gmanneod8085 good morning G-Man got the weekend off buddy

[@timmy4539]

Got me by 32 min.s 🍕 boy ! Enjoy your weekend off Amigo !

[@FirstStateAirgun]

@@timmy4539 going to the park tomorrow with the wife and the puppy dogs and shooting on Sunday Yeehaw should be fun I'll talk to you later Timmy Timmy Timmy

[@gmanneod8085]

@@FirstStateAirgun Awesome have a great time nice weather for Sunday. Sorry I'll get to shipping that package next week.

[@shawndubay4050]

Hey JC. I love that rifle. Would love to have one. If you max it out how hot does it shoot fps wise??

[@AirgunDetectives]

The mid to upper 700's depending on the pellet weight. Over 100 FPE.😉👍🏻

[@shawndubay4050]

@@AirgunDetectives That's more powerful than my Airforce Condor SS. Well stock anyway. Mine will shoot a 34 grain pellet around 900 to 960 I think. I don't know the fpe though it does hit my steel targets very hard. I have heavily damaged spinners.

[@erict3728]

Looks like it has an automatic safety. I was getting ready to buy this, but that will be a deal breaker. Not going to flip off a safety every time I shoot

[@prifreds]

Nice video! That looks like a struggle to cock that bolt !!

[@AirgunDetectives]

The newer side-lever is much easier. With the bolt version you need to be at the correct angle, and if you increase the tension on the hammer spring, it is even more difficult. Thanks for watching 👍🏻😉

[@gumbystown]

Discovery Scopes must have sent out free scopes to all the KZbin content creators cuz I've seen about 20 it's way too big of a scope for any of the airguns I'm going to be shooting I love watching your reviews keep them coming

[@AirgunDetectives]

I need to get on that list!! I could use a few more! Happy Shooting brother!😉

[@gumbystown]

@@AirgunDetectives they're so big and heavy

[@AirgunDetectives]

@Derrick's Adventures this model is for sure. That's why it's on this beast. Have a great Easter 👍🏻

[@Laserwurks]

I would like to see average speed in the 900 mark

[@gmanneod8085]

Sweat powerful rifle.

[@timmy4539]

Got me by 21 min.s Gman !

[@AirgunDetectives]

A lot of fun to shoot! 😊👍🏻

[@Slackware1995]

What reasonably priced air pump is recommended?

[@AirgunDetectives]

There are so many out there! I have left some link for some on previous videos. However, this is one of my favorites, and the best price with a $40.00 off coupon. amzn.to/3zIw1ny

[@lamardaniels6625]

Would you be selling this anytime soon?

[@radisaradisavljevic2018]

I have in 30 cal

[@rookriflerookrifle8286]

👍👍

[@AirgunDetectives]

Thank for watching! Have a great weekend 👍🏻

[@ove4kin8]

How long these pcp rifles can stay charged with air and how often do you have to deal with air leaks?

[@AirgunDetectives]

I purchased this one new in 2015. It has held air since then with zero leaks.

[@joedokes8641]

Recently replaced my air reservoir on my Hatsan AT 44 QE 22 caliber purchased 2014 .

[@ove4kin8]

Besides hearing bad rap about Hatsan air guns from some KZbinrs it seams like a pretty reliable brand.

[@mohamedattouchi1660]

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[@entrigueall2661]

Is this a regulated pcp?

[@AirgunDetectives]

This is "Non" regulated. I appreciate you watching 👍🏻

[@shawn2571]

650 fps is pretty slow though. Squirrels will think your throwing baseballs at them

[@Laserwurks]

Shot one pellet hit sideways

[@Matt-yi2ir]

That gun seems very quiet

[@sat20387]

Looks like those pellets are hitting sideways go back and look at shot #1

[@Light_357]

.35 cal. ZZZ… gun is way under powered in 35. The 30 would be much sweeter to see.

[@MrEffex3000]

Better buy AEA HP Max 😅

[@jasonblood7729]

Your joking rt

[@robertjakubs5769]

Ya,... the scope is as much as the gun 😂

[@jasonblood7729]

Hatsan are good but Heavy and trying to speak to someone is a big fail

[@oustted]

They got me a new bolt for my flash within a few days I was out using it