Hatsan BT65 Airgun Review in .25 Cal - "The Hammer" Can your airgun group at 100 yards?

[@dmoistner65]

I just bought my BT65 after watching many reviews on KZbin. Gotta say I love it. After zeroing at the range, I put the next 18 shots in 1 hole smaller than a nickel at 25 yards. I pushed it to 27 shots and they still went into the same hole with 1 fill. On the 27th shot, I could noticeably hear that I was low on air. Now to push my distance out and fine tune the scope. No modifications so far. You get exactly what you expect per the reviews.

[@AirGunWeb]

Both of those reviews are something that I'll be getting to as the weather cools down. Right now it is just been too hot to get out to the range. So expect to see them sometime over the winter. Cheers Rick

[@airgunwarriors7491]

I had the great opportunity to shoot the Hatsan BT65 .25 CAL this past weekend and it was very awesome in sooo many ways! Trigger pull was smooth, crisp, clean and predictable, the accuracy was phenomenal and the power shooting JSB 25-grain .25 ammo was extremely impressive! Has to be the most powerful, right-out-of-the-box, PCP .25 CAL Air-Rifle for under $800.00 on the market! Packed full of features to boot! Thanks again for the detailed review, agw.

[@AirGunWeb]

I do apologize for the delay. I've been extraordinarily busy and I'm just now getting the opportunity to get back and answer some of these comments. I'm glad that you like the rifle he continues to be one of my favorite guns. Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

Having owned or shot all of the above.. I would go with the Hatsan bt65 in .25 cal. It has performed better than any other gun I've tested at 100 and 100+ yards. Cheers Rick

[@ItzLnX]

Hey Rick thanks for the advise, my friend already bought the hatsan mod 95 and he is very happy with it. I also like it.

[@AirGunWeb]

I've had a couple of Marauders.. I have one now that's about 4 or 5 years old and just started leaking. I guess it's time for a rebuild. What's nice about guns like the Hatsan PCP is that the valve is in the cylinder.. if that leaks, you can just grab another one until you get the chance to rebuild the first one. Cheers. Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

Thanks for the kind words.. I've shot a lot of guns.. granted not as many as others.. but a lot. When I can reliably hit at 100 yards, that's something. Most airguns just don't have the legs to get there. I'm really impressed with this gun. Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

Usually the various MM sizes refer to the head size of the pellet, not the skirt. The eunjin pellets won't fit in the mag properly and would possibly jam. I've found the JSB pellets to work really well. If you're happy with what you're getting however.. more power to you. Cheers Rick.

[@AirGunWeb]

As you may know I had the .25 Marauder as well. I prefer this gun. The added velocity gives it 100 yard range. The best group I got at 100 yards, of course I did not have the camera with me, was 1.4" ctc.. so 1.4 to 3" ctc are the norm. That may seem "large" but we are talking 100 yards here. not 20. This gun shoots as well as my ruger 10/22 and is the first airgun that I've tested that's practical to zero at 50 yards. Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

Sign up for their email alerts.. they provide 10% off coupons most all the time.. there may be days here or there where there are no discounts. Also, some products are not eligible because of the margins. I hope you are able to still make a purchase with PA. Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

Most certainly.. Thanks for the kind words. Rick

[@SustenanceNCovering]

I have a walther tallon magnum, so I am sold on the quality of the Hatsan stuff. This vid has got me coveting this rifle.

[@AirGunWeb]

Yes it is threaded. The legalities of fitting it with one here in the states is a problem, but it can be done.

[@AirGunWeb]

The BT65 Elite or possibly the Galatian would be my first choices. The Sumatra is supposed to be a great gun, but I've not shot one yet. Cheers AGW

[@AirGunWeb]

I personally prefer the BT65 because it is a more traditional form factor and feels much nicer to shoot. But I'm sure there are some folks out there that may disagree. they are both very decent airguns. Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

The Marauder in .25 is very accurate and not as loud.. still loud just not as loud. Here's the difference. With some guns I need to shoot a lot of cards to get just one good group for the camera. I did not have to do this with the Hatsan.. It always shoots good groups. There is no work involved to shoot this gun. The .25 Marauder is a good gun, but I like the Hatsan BT65 better. More energy, nicer feel, total ease of shooting. cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

don't really know.. consider checking out the various airgun forms out there. I bet someone would know. ~Cheers, Rick

[@nervoustwitch77]

yes sir,after seeing the review i am surely sold on this gun.i want to thank you for your helping me pick my first pcp air rifle.Man you have done an outstanding job helping me in making my decisions to buy from Pyramyd.maybe ill se ya on the rang sometime,thanks again from Alabama.

[@AirGunWeb]

Not sure on the .22.. I've really only tried a handful of PCP guns.. my hope is that I can try some higher end guns when it cools off this year so that I can have a really good comparison. I do really love the Marauder in .22, also the AT44 variants. Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

I want to thank you for emailing them on my behalf, I'm sure your email and others has helped. I met HatsanUSA in Vegas at the shot show and we started talking from there. They have wonderful products and will take suggestions from users and research them. I've found them to be extremely willing to hear suggestions and consider them. They may not always agree, but they at least take a hard look. cheers Rick

[@georgemillington2898]

hey Rick ' is the BT 65 a regulated air rifle ? HATSON BT65SB .25 Rifle, Black

[@AirGunWeb]

definitely my pleasure. Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

In the states you need a permit to use the suppressor with that gun. There are some people that may be able to provide a muzzle break however. If you're out of the country then adding the suppressor will be up to your local municipalities. Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

it's not about the money.. its about the hobby.. Hobbies never make financial sense. It's about the fun of the sport. cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

Excellent! Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

there is no "better" option because they are very different in many ways. Personally, I would take the BT65 over the condor as I prefer a more traditional stock. Also, I personally review and approve all comments/questions before post.. Please give me a couple of days to get with you. If you need me sooner, you can call me via the number on my site. Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

I'm moving to Hawke Scopes, especially as a replacement for the higher end UTG scopes which have not been performing well for me recently. If you plan on $150 for a scope, you can get a good Hawke scope with rings and you gain the benefit of their software as well.. very cool stuff. Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

It is in that range for sure.. but I did not get the same accuracy from the Condor that I'm getting from this gun. I need to look at the condor again to be sure. Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

I help HatsanUSA with their customer service department here in the States. I'm an independent contractor so I work with them, not for them if you understand the distinction. All the customer returns for the US come through my shop. I've had 1 BT65 come back for mechanical issues in that time I've not had any AT44's come back. The BT65 had over 12,000 pellets through it in under 5 months a part finally worked loose. (continued...)

[@AirGunWeb]

In talking with HatsanUSA the barrel is the standard barrel and not an enhanced LW barrel. Regardless, the gun shoots amazingly well. Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

Hope to be reviewing one real soon. Cheers, AGW

[@AirGunWeb]

I did not find any.. however, I have not tested the new H&N Baracuda Hunter Extreme pellets. If there is a pellet that will work, it will most likely be that one. Cheers Rick

[@izzymoran89]

This is a great video. Thanks to your help, I now own a hatsan 125 sniper .25 cal (black stock). This pcp air rifle is most definitely going on my wish list ^_^ (This will be my 1st pcp to own) Once again, thank you so much for your fantastic videos. Sierra

[@AirGunWeb]

The Quattro mechanism is the same design as their $150 Mod 95, but the trigger blade is nicer and the whole trigger seems more rugged and "tight," if that makes any sense. The adjustments are more distinct as well. It is very adjustable which is nice, more so than the Quattro triggers on the springers. Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

the 125 spring gun is 98 db the bt65 is 121.. As for energy, you can pull that data using the foot pounds calculator on pyramyd air's site, but here are the numbers anyway: 125 - 38.88 joules / GT65 -74.97 joules cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

nice one.. got to love those 1 hole groups!!! Rick

[@nervoustwitch77]

np rick, i wana thank you for your suggestion,i couldnt be more happy with this air gun it is how u said very very very accurate with jsb exact king diablo 25.4 grain super awesome,also i get awesome results with the .25 cal benjamin 27.8 grain they are actually so close i would suggest them both for plinking and hunting. your the best rick keep up the good work.

[@AirGunWeb]

You can leave air in the rifle for as long as you want. Leaving air in them helps preserve the seals. Cheers, AGW

[@AirGunWeb]

Sorry it took so long to get back to you.. seems that you've found the answer on your end.. Thank you for posting it here in the comments. Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

Yes.. the barrel is threaded 1/2UNF. Cheers AGW

[@AirGunWeb]

Not sure what barrel I got.. but is is surely accurate.. Rick

[@tonyktx44]

Love your stuff Rick, Carry on

[@nervoustwitch77]

i got this gun due to this video,Rick truly knows his air guns and suggested this air gun to me for small to large game i have taken a few wild hogs with it already and have tons of videos up on accuracy and slow motion videos head shots on squirrels out to 60 yards but the gun can and will group well past 100 yards.if your thinking of this gun i can really say its awesome glad i didnt go with a cheaper break barrel gun.

[@AirGunWeb]

In .22 the tko22 muzzle breaks really work well. I'm not sure about the .25. I'll have to test one to know for sure. Cheers Rick

[@UponGiantsShoulders]

Your going to love it. PCP airguns are just amazing fun.

[@lorddenis33]

Rick i live far away in Macedonia and i own Hatsan AT 44-10 about 3 years in 4.5mm and i am very happy with it. Even it is .177 it still menages to do 100 meters shots with kodiaks and its a very nice performer. It holds 180cc in the air tube and from 200 to 100 bars it gives me 50 powerful shots. Hatsan is very nice and quality product i also own mod 95 in .177 i have it 6 months and i can tell you,of all the guns i own this two Hatsans are the real deal,cheap,reliable,powerful and accurate...

[@AirGunWeb]

Benjamin Domes will fit with no problem. I have not used the Eun Jin 43 grain pellets. Cheers, AGW

[@AirGunWeb]

I've only seen it.. I'm sure I'll get the chance to play with it once it makes it stateside. Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

Take a look at my Take AIM Episode on filling your PCP airgun.. I go over it on that video. Cheers. and thanks for the kind words! Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

The trigger on the PCP has a nicer trigger blade. I prefer the angle on the PCP's more than the springers. However, the trigger on the springers is great as compare to most of the alternatives out there. The new RWS T06 is better. Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

it can.. generally you want to stay under 1000 fps. The problem is more prominent with .177 pellets than with the heavier .22 and .25 pellets. Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

It is threaded.. just like the rest of the Hatsans. I did not get into that part, but maybe I should have. Silencers are a bit of a sticky area here in the states, so I generally just stay away from that subject. Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

Setup = proper scope installation, proper trigger adjustments, etc. What do you mean by "visor" for 50 and 100 yards shooting? Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

It would be nice if they could get this with a G4 pump into that price range. They could sub out the scope for a 4-16x50 AO scope and may get down at that price point. It is a great package! Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

Lester, I'm not sure what to tell you to do.. I'd get on hatsanusa's website and get an repair order in place. I should be covered under warranty. Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

It would be a very loud firecracker like a M80. It would be a little less than a .22lr but it is loud if you want to shoot in the backyard. Cheers, AGW

[@AirGunWeb]

I'm not sure about the Elite... It will be nice to see it hit here for sure. Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

I really don't know. That's going to be something you need to test on your end. Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

I don't get hand picked guns for testing.. they are random. Did you use to have a BT65? What caliber, what ammo did you use? I'm curious. Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

The power of the Hatsan 95 in the power of the Hatsan 125 you can find on their related videos. Essentially the 95 gets around or close to 20 foot pounds where the 125 can get up to 30 foot pounds. The 150 is going to be closer to the 125 with regards to power. Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

it shoots pretty much like my Ruger 10/22 for accuracy and ease of shooting. It is certainly a head turner at the range. Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

I have not seen one yet.. Generally I really like RWS/Diana products. I would expect the same from their new guns. ~Cheers, Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

I like them both. The BT65 is loud and the Marauder is very quiet for a .25. If I am shooting all day and I do not want a loud report from my rifle, I would use the Mrod. If I do not mind the sound, I would use the BT65. Both are great rifles, Cheers, AGW

[@gontsemogotsi732]

hello i need a manual please send soft copy.

[@AirGunWeb]

Hatsan ships to some 90+ countries worldwide. It may be that product sent to your distributors had an issue that did not effect the other 89 countries that also sell their products. It's important to remember that 1 bad experience does not mean the brand is all "bad." We've had our own challenges here in the US with the Striker spring gun.. We deal with it, fix it, and support our customers. I would communicate with your dealer as they should be supporting their customer base. Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

It depends on where you are located.. There are some authorities that would see a silencer as a big issue. Some states also restrict their use. So, before you go trying to manufacture, purchase, or attach a device to reduce the report of the gun, check with the local authorities regarding the legality of it. You don't want to do jail time over an airgun. ~Cheers, Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

I believe so. ~Cheers, Rick

[@_Georgie_44]

Thanks Rick, I went with the Hatsan BT65 SB-W. I'll let you know what I think of it when it get it set up and tuned.

[@AirGunWeb]

The JSB Exact Kings should stay in place with the skirts flush against the back of the cylinder. This will leave some space in front of the pellet. If you email me directly and send a photo of the problem you are having, it will be much easier for me to understand what you are describing. Cheers, AGW

[@AirGunWeb]

You are welcome. Cheers, AGW

[@Zegswijze]

I don't know if it's because I have one in .22 or because it's the rear bolt version, but mine doesn't have the automatic safety (luckily). Maybe the auto safety is something you'll only find on the American version? What is does have is an incredible amount of noise when firing. Courtesy of the loud muzzle report and the 15.9 grain pellets going supersonic. Heavy pellets (e.g. JSB Exact Heavy) are a must with this cannon!

[@AirGunWeb]

This is how I would arrange them: TX200, Rekord, Marauder, Quattro. All great triggers, but some better than others. Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

Please do.. I just got one in the shop.. very, very, nice gun. Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

If you can get a PCP, look at the Hatsan AT44S. I really like that gun and it's not that expensive, comparatively. Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

if noise is an issue, then the Marauder.. if noise is not an issue, then the BT65 is a better option. Cheers Rick

[@cynthialopez846]

10yrs later Looking at this old review my BT65-SB still running strong and a very accurate pcp airgun!!

[@AirGunWeb]

If you want a quiet .25 go with the Marauder. If you want a rifle that is loud and you do not mind it being loud and it has more power and with that power comes very good accuracy go with the BT65. Cheers, AGW

[@krazor8]

cant you but a suppressor from hatsan for this gun?

[@AirGunWeb]

personally I like the BT65 for all of the above. The Marauder is a great gun, but out of the box the BT65 has more power, more range, and is more accurate at longer range. Cheers, Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

You can't run this on c02.. as for de-tuning it, I'm not sure how you would go about doing that. Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

Not sure of the exact length. I'm out of town right now and don't have it with me. Take a look at Hatsan's US site. It should have the length there. ~Cheers, Rick

[@nervoustwitch77]

i am getting the gun in this review as well for some short rang hog hunting as well.i have some friends that have finally talked me into it but i wanted a little bit more than a benjamin marauder in.25 cal so....i found it. good luck on your hog hunt.....from deep south alabama

[@AirGunWeb]

Yep.. price is always a factor. I'd like to put this up against some of the Air Arms pcp guns.. that would be interesting... Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

The AT44PA is on my shortlist for sure.. I would really love to get my hands on one. Rick

[@nervoustwitch77]

got both guns wanted no matter the discount i tell ya they r entirely worth the money, and im glad i went with hatsan ive not held nor shot springers of such quality.worth every cent.

[@AirGunWeb]

no.. they are extra (I believe their prices are mentioned in the video). Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

It will fill the BT65. Cheers, AGW

[@leftymadrid]

Very nice, very informative review. Yes, a hammer alright. And definitely is very long, now shorter hum...Take care my friend. Great honest reviews! Jessie

[@AirGunWeb]

I would keep in the case if I want to keep it like new. Cheers, AGW

[@AirGunWeb]

This will have more range than the Marauder.. but it is very loud.. hard to choose. Rick

[@bmw357159]

Thank you to answer and I appreciate your work to clarify

[@AirGunWeb]

See previous reply. Cheers, AGW

[@AirGunWeb]

I'm going to be doing some testing with the air strippers this season. Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

I love the Marauder.. but the BT65 would be my choice. It is really very, very good. Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

The Ruger Air Hawk is a good option, the Hatsan mod 95 is perhaps my favorite, but not everyone can handle the weight or cocking force. ~Cheers, Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

That is a threaded end on the barrel.. I'm thinking that "muzzle break" from TKO22 may be just the ticket for this gun. Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

Look into the Hatsan mod 95. ~Cheers, Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

Yes... it should be the same as the standard 65 Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

The BT65 is not at all difficult.. if you can shoot a ruger 10/22 you can shoot this gun. I've had several folks at the range pick this up and shoot nearly as good as I do without any time behind the trigger. Setup will be key. Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

I'm sure the .22 is really good.. I look forward to giving one a try. Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

They will both be very good.. The .25 may have an edge on the .22 at further distances. Cheers Rick