Hatsan Bullboss Bullpup, "Full Review" by Airgun Detectives

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[@PepoMedina-nb1iv]

I've been following you for a while now. I finally subscribed! You are very professional, an incredible shooter, very informative, straight to the point and accurately describe your airguns. Thank you for your help. Many blessings to you and your family. Jose Pepo Medina in FL

[@danijuggernaut]

Thanks for the review. The decent amount of shots (without regulator) comes because this rifle does not develope the full power. The fire bolt spring is kept in a moderate strenght to ensure relative short valve openings. I have the intention to buy me one and you helped me a lot. Stretching the fire bolt spring, this rifle brakes the sound barrier with .177 pellets. BTW the air tank is removable. Greetings from Spain.

[@vitor852]

Awesome review, this video was key for me to choose my first PCP model. Also, I'm interested in the polishing trigger mechanism, spring change and safety changed to manual. Can you do a video about it? Keep on the good content!

[@bestyoueverhad100]

Iv had mine for years now and it shoots great

[@AirgunDetectives]

I like the Hatsan PCP's. They have all performed well for me. I appreciate you tuning in and thank you for your support 👍🏻

[@joshuatriggs2941]

Hey brother, another great video. Hope your hanging in there and taking the time you need to heal. Much love from Oklahoma! Have a wonderful weekend man.

[@AirgunDetectives]

Hi Josh, I actually shot this video a few months ago and ironically little Mika stared in the intro with her brother. I forgot about the intro until today. My other two dogs and the entire family is feeling the void. Thanks again for your kind words. 🐕🙏

[@Steve-uy8kx]

Just picked one up for my pest work in some really gritty industrial places I service. Fit and finish on my Hatsan Bullboss is about on par with a '85 Yugo cab used for fleet service in the slums of Calcutta, but for where I'm using mine....I sure won't mind it getting dirty. It's been nasty with the weather here and I'm waiting to take mine out to sight it in and play with it a little before taking it on a job. Thanks for the review!

[@harrypersaud9422]

Excellent video sir

[@rossbertram7997]

Awesome review as always keep up the good work . Air gun detectives.

[@AirgunDetectives]

Thank you brother Ross!👍🏻🙏😉

[@heathhalfhill6401]

I bought the .25 cal 3 -4 years ago and never use it. Reason being is because I started buying guns with regulators. LCS and Liberty’s,Avengers, Crown. Now it just collects dust. It’s a good 50 yards hunting gun but it’s so darn heavy. Shame that it only has about 400 rounds through it. Still at 200 bar even after about 2 years of not using it.

[@AirgunDetectives]

Hi Heath, you should find a good home for that. They are still very popular 😉👍

[@brorjordas1979]

Still holding all pressure after that time?! Damn!! Way nice!

[@richardsaunders7569]

What would you like for yours mr. Heath?

[@OH8STN]

@heath halfhill why not buy an aftermarket regulator? There's at least two drop in Regulators which don't require any cutting.

[@heathhalfhill6401]

@@OH8STN I did once and after a week it screwed up and even when installed the gun got quieter but shot around 790 fps with 25 grain pellets. I wanted more with a heavier pellet like the 34. It didn’t do that probably because the gun is factory stock and unmodified.

[@randytrashcan]

I've been hoping for a review on this one! Thank you! Edit: Heh. That damn fill probe. Had the same issue when I bought a FlashPup. Had everything squared away, pellets in order, chrony ready to go, barrel cleaned, etc. Grabbed the pump, and was ready to roll. Except...hang on, they forgot to send the adapter? Nope! They didn't forget, they just couldn't be bothered. The fact that the lack of the necessary foster fitting wasn't explicitly mentioned in the listing really irked me. Ended up ordering one off Amazon and was finally able to pump up the rifle. In the end, the rifle was sent back, regardless; the rail was so heavily canted that I ran out of adjustment trying to pull the POI left. For anyone who does buy one of these, PA has an Air Venturi adapter that will work on their site. You can find them elsewhere for cheaper, too. It's a 1/8" BSPP Female to 8mm Male QD. It is *not* NPT. You must find one that's BSPP.

[@AirgunDetectives]

Great info and I appreciate you watching 👍

[@brorjordas1979]

Awesome comment. The quick connector not being with the fill probe is just almost unforgivable.. But luckily - JC is here to make a big enough of an issue of it. So, now we all get to know.👍🏻👍🏻

[@boedilllard5952]

Great review - thanks! Did I miss the part of the video where you loaded the ammo?

[@oz6552]

This is one of the best out there in bullpup

[@PeterAgostiniJdcap26]

Love the intro 😁👍🏻

[@AirgunDetectives]

Hi Peter, ironically this is a video I shot over the Sumner. I just realized this was one my little Mika stared in with Nitro. RIP🙏🐕❤️

[@PeterAgostiniJdcap26]

@@AirgunDetectives ❤️😎👍🏻🙏🏻

[@joedokes8641]

I have the Hatsan Gladius in 25 caliber since its release in 2016 , man what a thumper . Comes with 4 9 round mags . 3 extra mags can be carried on board . It shoots the JSB 25.39 grain with such precision ( wow) . Mounted a Hawk 6.5x20x40mm scope and a DonnyFL adaptor should I feel the need to make it even quieter . I have made my peace with the auto safety , its just second nature to disengage now . Most if not all Hatsans have this feature .Totally agree with your negatives . Anyone wanting purchase a Hatsan PCP should do their research first . My Gladius easily tips the scales at 12 pounds . But guess what I still hunt with it . Recently got myself a compressor so no more pumping , even though this can be pump friendly in my opinion . Thank you JC always enjoy your content .

[@AirgunDetectives]

I appreciate you watching and thanks for your in-depth comments. Happy Shooting 👍🏻

[@back_roadsairgunning2200]

Big Hatsan fan here, mine is .25, to reduce weight I first tried a custom aluminum tube, they all were prone to leaking, so I put an AT44 short tube on it now can be shot like a pistol as the balance is right over the grip. Also cranked it up 50 + FPE for one mag of consistent hunting shots, topped with a UTG dot sight for quick targeting in dense Wisconsin woods.

[@AirgunDetectives]

Sounds like a great setup 👌🏼

[@Airgunfreak850]

Cool 🤙🤙 if you are wondering I’m 17

[@aikensmith9302]

This video was extremely helpful. I am thinking about buying the same gun in .25. Did you tune yours?

[@gumbystown]

I had the bull boss and it was good gun I had the Woodstock I recently sold it to a good buddy and on to the topic of fill probes yes it is sucky that they don't give you a quick disconnect fill probe but you still can air your gun up you just have to thread the factory fill probe onto your fill hose which is a pain but it will work

[@AirgunDetectives]

Hey Buddy, I just point out the obvious. I am surprised the amount of shortcuts Hatsan takes. Oh, and don't get me on the subject of their lousy Vortex Gas pistons or the current "plastic" shrouds and breaches. Thanks again for tuning in an Happy Shooting 👍

[@gumbystown]

@@AirgunDetectives Oh yeah I've had many bad Hatsan's that I've had to repair out of the Box. I feel your brother Keep making the videos I enjoy them.

[@clementcho]

Do you have an instruction video on how you mod the safety and polish the trigger? Just wonder.

[@johnkempenich6854]

did you adjust the hammer spring to get that speed

[@nlmeireles5109]

HI JC , loved the introduction with little Mika and her brother. Good memories. Interesting and well-performing PCP, but not very pretty in my opinion. For a Bullpup I find it a bit heavy and large. Excellent review. All the best to your family. Cheers

[@AirgunDetectives]

I actually put this video together a few months ago and I forgot Mika was in the intro. We are missing her beyond words. Nitro looks for her daily, he was very, very close to his sister. It breaks my heart to see the sadness in him every day 😔

[@captaindaxhallock8117]

Great review!!! I purchased this gun just recently it will be my first PCP. I bought it for hunting Iguanas here in south FL and when I saw that you could make the safety to work as a manual safety I was like oh yes that's what I need. So the question is how did you do it and was it difficult? Could you make a video on the Modifications you've made to this particular gun it would be great! Iguanas are tuff lil critters and follow up shots are really important for a humane kill! So makin that safety to work in manual would be great!!! Thanks for the review I seen a bunch on this PCP and yours is the best by far!!!!

[@fin59shaw]

C'mon man! Why do you want to kill Iguanas? I've been in a lot of Iguana areas, I've never heard of them being pests or destructive. Maybe there is a reason, I always thought they were good. And fun to watch. Let me know if there is a reason to kill Iguanas. I'm not trolling, I never thought of Iguanas as a pest type.

[@fin59shaw]

I shoot regular guns, but I've been wanting to try air rifles. I chose this one for my first one, I think it will be fun. Thanks for doing the video.

[@OldHatefulCracka-zo6sm]

You mean firearms ?

[@clementcho]

So do I, I just ordered mine. Still waiting for it to come.

[@michaelpintal5419]

Awesome gun, i have one in 25 caliber and its a laser, its as accurate as my FX Impact M3 in 30 caliber and i have alot of money invested in that rifle, anyways, awesome detailed video as usual

[@brorjordas1979]

Damn! Nice timing! This is actually the PCP that I've been having my eyes on lately (again, due it's price). I did want one already a few years back - but still been not in my collection.. I've been rold itnis a bit on the heavy side - but I do not think of it as a big flaw/con. The performance has been quite good for it's price - and if one gets an accurate one, then it oughta be all good. Read though some may have poor accuracy - probably due some poor barrel or something, but then a warranty replacement oughta be good to do straight away.. Was a really good review of it. Silent indeed - and the ping was not loud either. I think you can get a Huma reg for these airtanks also - if wanna go and regulate it, that is.. PS. Thanks for the way awesome shirt!! Arrived today (and is truly right now in use) - after some adventures at the customs..🤣

[@AirgunDetectives]

Glad the shirt made it. I think you'll like next week's video if your a bullpup fan😉👍🏻

[@brorjordas1979]

@@AirgunDetectives Dunno if exactly a huge fan(atic) of bullpups..(😁) But I do have seen some really great ones, which I would not mind to have. I do like the idea of a long barreled but still kinda compact airgun - and especially with a sidelever which ain't placed at the rear. I'd love to spend 2k on a fullpower Huben K1 - if I had the money that is..😁😁 But I'll be waiting for the upcoming review with excitement. You never fail to review awesome products even though items nay slightly vary between "styles" etc.. 😁👍🏻

[@bobkernahan6340]

is it okay to shoot slugs out of a choked barrel, some have said it can wear out the rifling but i cant get a consistent answer ,it seems everybody has a opinion thanks for your videos

[@simonnoble7589]

Hey Greetings from England 🇬🇧 .... Wow this rifle is shooting fantastic. It has a nice crisp shooting action . It looks 👍 great . A bit on the heavy side for me ! . Thank you for your hard work . Cheers Simon

[@AirgunDetectives]

Hi Simon, I actually put that video together a few months ago, I just realized my litte Mika was in the intro. RIP 🙏

[@simonnoble7589]

@@AirgunDetectives Mika was looking good 👍 . You have some fantastic golden memories of Mika . God bless to her ❤ . Take care 🙂

[@brorjordas1979]

Hiya Simon! Yea. This is the rifle I've been lately after.😁 Cheers!

[@simonnoble7589]

@@brorjordas1979 I hope maybe for Christmas ? 🎄 you get this rifle . I do like the rifle .Hatsan has been improving it range of rifles ìn the last few years. I hope you have a good 👍 weekend too. Keep warm

[@tokhacnhi1]

Best review boss, I would love to see you make a video of how to remove that automatic safety trigger lock each time you cocked. it so annoys so much , just like you’ve said it we’re all adult here 💪💪💪

[@asoasotriadio]

Very nice... We need more Hatsan PCP reviews👍

[@richardsaunders7569]

I have bought two Hatsan rifles, one break Barrel and one PCP solely based on his reviews

[@midwesttacticalair7742]

Hatsan has great guns but shitty customer service

[@richardsaunders7569]

I actually just wrote an excellent review on their customer service about a month ago on the GTA Forum. I had a barrel with a s***** crown I wrote them an email they shipped me a brand new Barrel with a mint crown. They even let me keep the old Barrel. Some people do say they have had bad experiences I am just lucky I guess but I filled out the forms on their website and got an email about 24 hours later. I returned their email that morning then they sent me an email saying a brand new Barrel would be packaged up and shipped out to me by the end of that day, I had it the day after that email all in all it took less than a week from my first email to having my new Barrel in my hands. Some people say they have had poor service and great service maybe it's just timing or maybe they stepped up their game

[@OH8STN]

Agreed, definitely aren't enough hatsan reviews.

[@jeremybolen3909]

I love mine, I put the at44 h regulator in it set to 2150psi adjusted the hammer spring and get about 43fpe with 25 grain or heavier pellets. the one thing that bugs me is the magazines kind of limit the length of pellets you can use.

[@AirgunDetectives]

The regulator sets you up for some consistency with accuracy. Thanks for sharing and I appreciate your support 👍🏻

[@randytrashcan]

Any idea if those Slug HPs were .217 or .218? I've had a rough time with H&N slugs out of Hatsan barrels, but I'm tempted to grab a handful of NSA and give them a go.

[@ironhead320]

What's better this one or the air Venturi bullpup

[@cheffjeffB]

Good review, thanks for posting it. I’d be interested to know which guns in this price range you’d compare this to and which, if any, you’d prefer or give a higher rating to. I fully agree that the fill probe issue is ridiculous but that wouldn’t turn me off on the gun overall.

[@AirgunDetectives]

I did a comparison video on the similar bullpups. 👍🏻😉

[@MichaelWhite-cx4ho]

Sir, would you prefer this gun in .22 or .25, and why? Thank you!

[@beastmode2990]

I own break barrels gamo black bear igt 5.5.gamo magnum gen 2 igt 5.5 and the first one i got a 4.5 TSS i am happy with what my magnum and black bear can do with some modding but i was thinking i need more power i saw some reviews on bullboss and on gladius and honestly i am between them but bullboss hit me more than the gladius even though gladius has more things to it so what its your honest opinion about those 2? What should i get

[@p3dtesla118]

can you use .25 cal in this same gun????

[@TheMrodla]

What caliper would you prefer 22 or 25 , get back to me please , thx from Mario,

[@KINGBREAKBARREL]

It's crazy I was about to buy this air rifle last week at field Supply for $313 and I freaking passed on it great review air gun Detective🎯🎯🎯

[@AirgunDetectives]

That was an incredible price..the normally float in the mid to high $400's.

[@brorjordas1979]

Truly incredible. Would cost €599 for me.. which actually ain't that too bad of a price either - over here...🤣

[@jeremybolen3909]

@@AirgunDetectives Hatsan has refurbs every now and then for about $350, I'm tempted to pick up a .25 at that price. I love my .22.

[@pascalbroek848]

nice review buddy thanks. owning the same and having a lots of fun with it, I have a question regarding the hammer-spring tension. How many turns (left for increase power) did you shoot ? And can I overturn my hammer-spring after 6-7 turns,meaning is there a maximum amount of turns just to be shure I dont mess things up? Mine I have 4 turns out and about 160 Bar ,30 good shots using H&N barracuda. Greetings pascal

[@AirgunDetectives]

I think you are set. That sounds like a good performance. 👌🏼

[@TacticalJackalope]

This is a very popular and nice rifle. Hatsan also makes this in a wood version fyi. Damn JC that thing is accurate...thank you for sharing. It stinks but Pyramid just went up 30 bucks on this gun from 499-529. The wood stocked one is still 449. I think this gun is basically the bullpup version of the AT44. There are quite a few aftermarket mods available for this gun. Huben and and a few others make regulators and Hajimoto makes a baffle set for the QE supressor that makes it "mouse fart" quiet.

[@AirgunDetectives]

I like their PCP's. I still need to do a review on my AT44. Happy Shooting brother!👍🏻

[@garythompson8867]

What chroni you using?

[@kenwood4764]

You need a more stable table. I have the Bull but in 25cal. I think this thing is just way too heavy. Ok if you are just doing target with legs, etc. Trying to shoot off hand is a real struggle. Thanks for review.

[@MrGaryGG48]

One thing that caught my eye is the removable air cylinder. Is that just to make it easy to replace or can you fill the cylinder separately and have a second full air tank in the field? Multiple magazines and multiple air cylinders would make your day in the field more convenient.

[@AirgunDetectives]

These are designed to carry an extra as a spare. You can actually change these out when they are fully charged. 😉👍🏻

[@rockinnrolla]

Can you fill this weapon with a handpump aswell? Will it work? Thank you keep up the good stuff!🥰

[@bayouflats5054]

I looked and didn’t see review of Hatsan Vectis. If you did, apologies. Looks like interesting platform. I realize it’s power plant is same as the flash series, but a review by you would be great. Thanks

[@AirgunDetectives]

I appreciate you watching. Maybe one day we can take a look at that model.

[@pxiong2595]

The probe that came with the gun not even work for me at all even I bought the adopter. I called the company they told me to return. I return two guns. The Third one didn't work either, so I order different one from Amazon. It finally worked but I first bought the hand pump. I thought it's because the hand pump, I then bought an electric compressor too. I wasted over $300 extra. Now, the new one has trigger problem. I watched your video, I Kinna have an idea. I wish you show how to adjust the trigger too. Thanks.

[@j.verfaillie5742]

You're honestly the "Joe Mannix" of the airguns.

[@AirgunDetectives]

I appreciate your support!👍

[@Poordirtfarmer]

👁👍🏼

[@lamardaniels6625]

HOLD UPPPPP! HOLD UPPP! ....Hey bro. Are u in my mind or something?!?!? 😅🤣😂....because everytime I am looking into a new air rifle, and reviewing online for the true results of a rifle....for some reason you're always hitting a new vid. On that same particular air rifle!!!.... THIS SAME RIFLE, I WAS THINKING HARD ON, BECAUSE LOOKING TO SEE IF THE FPE WAS TRUE, but now you have calculated the math.....I can see clearly now on this rifle😁 🤣😂...KEEP the Vids COMING BRO!!!👍....but one quick question...WILL THIS TAKE DOWN CROWS, NO MATTER WHERE THE HIT IS? AND CAN IT HANDLE MEDIUM GAME?.... Thanks!!!

[@AirgunDetectives]

You can email if you like if you are interested. I am planning on putting that one up on my website in the next few days. I did trigger work on that and modified it to a manual safety. Has less than 100 rounds through it. Also, you will definitely be interested in next week's review 😉👍 [e-mail]

[@OH8STN]

Definitely being pretty! Why didn't you mention the hot swappable tanks? Anyway, it's almost identical to the Hatsan Gladius. Stocks are the major difference. I bought the .25 and couldn't be happier for the money. I recommend talking it apart and cleaning it up before shooting. Also punch the barrel until it comes out clean. It's possible to add a regulator if you like. There are two available. Ultimately my favorite feature is the hot swappable tanks. Rather than taking a pump with me to the range, I take a second filled tank swapping them out at the range.. That's pretty Innovative I think. I love your videos but think you need to get off the bench and get outside with these rifles. Investing a little bit more time into the review would have exposed some features you failed to mention in this video.

[@yaki7757]

So quite and is that at 50 yards?

[@AirgunDetectives]

About 42 yards...It is quiet😉

[@MrTimEarl]

I have a .25 cal and it's a great gun but in my opinion all rifles (PCP) should get on board with the foster fill on board. Thanks for sharing!!

[@AirgunDetectives]

Exactly, couldn't agree more!!👍🏻😉

[@MichaelWhite-cx4ho]

CRIKEY! FOUR SLUGS THROUGH THE SAME TARGET HOLE WITH THE FIFTH JUST SLIGHTLY OFF THAT SAME HOLE! AT FORTY YARDS ON A FOUR INCH TARGET! PARDON ME FOR MY EXCITEMENT, BUT THAT IS VERY, VERY IMPRESSIVE, IMHO!

[@stanleymachowski7066]

Price

[@danielkliemczak3450]

I just bought one... Turkish wallnut that is heavy... 🤣 But nice gun.

[@AirgunDetectives]

Enjoy and Happy Shooting 👍🏻

[@lamardaniels6625]

Is he Bull boss still for sale bro?

[@AirgunDetectives]

Sorry buddy, long gone. But I hope to have a bunch more airguns on my sight in the next few weeks. I appreciate you tuning in!😉👍🏻

[@mikeenglish7063]

Looks nice and accurate. But a bit long for a bullpup, and heavey.

[@AirgunDetectives]

It is a bit heavy, you'll definitely want to see next week's vide😉👍

[@mikeenglish7063]

@@AirgunDetectives i always want to see next week's , enjoy your videos better than TV

[@Gary-lj7pi]

Imo .. I would not buy a gun will a fill probe Foster fitting all the way . thanks JC ..

[@skipcampbell239]

love hatsan but bullboss is a accurate boat anchor....

[@AirgunDetectives]

It is definitely on the heavier side. 😉👍🏻

[@louisdavis9226]

Good review, but focus on the rifle not the accessories it comes with!!!

[@Light_357]

Going to guess before I watch. Everything is pretty much 1 hole and great ??

[@Light_357]

Yep…what an amazing guess. 😊

[@jeremybolen3909]

Mine is one hole at 75 yards, but ymmv.

[@Light_357]

@@jeremybolen3909 yeah like every gun on this channel. Never once a plinking miss in history either. You probably work for agd. Lol. If not you should be going to extreme bench rest and winning it with that bullboss.

[@h9yoo0]

пон

[@Airgunfreak850]

I hate Hatsan company Bad customer service good gun

[@AirgunDetectives]

I am not a fan of their Vortex Gas pistons. Absolute sub quality with no longevity. The Spring piston is a much better option in the breakbarrels. I do however like their PCP collection thus far.👍🏻

[@Airgunfreak850]

@@AirgunDetectives I just don’t like thar customer service bc I have a hatsan bullboss less than 30 days it broke then it Took four months for me to send it back and get it fixed and $100 to send it

[@Airgunfreak850]

But I do like your KZbin channel

[@prudhvi29]

This bastard did not tell the distence

[@MichaelWhite-cx4ho]

"Bastard?!" Think you're "bass ackwards" with that comment!

[@10ring60-bp5ml]

thans

[@woofman4796]

ok,, this is not related to this video, but i have a question, Christmas is coming, i have 4 gamo rifles, 1 hatsan, 1 weihrauch, all break barrels, wife " hinted " at me picking out another, so, i would like your input, the gen3 gamo bone collector swarm, the new gamo hunter extreme pro, the diana 350 magnum panther, or the diana 48, all in 22 cal, thank-you kind sir

[@AirgunDetectives]

If you can swing it the Diana 54!! Nothing is even close. That is a zero recoil side lever. I will do a review on mine in the upcoming year. I have the red synthetic stock. You get PCP accuracy out of it. Same power plant as the Diana 48 but it is setup with a stock that obsorbs the recoil. Incredible rifle!

[@woofman4796]

@@AirgunDetectives thank-you for getting back, we are on a budget, the 48 is about as high as we are willing to go, isn't the 54 really heavy ?

[@10ring60-bp5ml]

nitro power