Hatsan BullBoss Review & More Indian Hunting Tips

Dr. Russ continues sharing his lifelong hunting trip tips, often from Indian Guides he has used around the United States. This is the second of a series of four videos that he plans to share over 100 hunting tips, regardless of the game you plan to harvest. He also shares a few features of the Hatsan BullBoss in preparation for a comparison with an identical BullBoss he owns … and only one has a regulator…. Providing a future video that shows the exact difference between having and not having a regulator on your air rifle. View disclaimer at end of video. #hatsan #bullboss #airguns

[@anthonygasparini1734]

The high light of my day is seeing a new video on your channel Dr. RUSS! Thank-you for your wisdom and thoughts!

[@russjones7981]

Always good to hear from you Anthony... Dr Russ

[@jasonbaldwin1915]

I think you talked me into buying a bullboss... .25 cal... and a small compressor for it... it sounds pretty reliable and accurate... the feather is a great idea... thank you for all your valuable info dr russ... keep the videos coming

[@russjones7981]

Good to hear from you Jason Baldwin... I hope they serve you well... Dr Russ

[@nathanielcohen9890]

for yrs I have dribbled urine out of a milk jug on trails along with placing dirty stinky socks/t-shirts to drive the deer to ambush points. WORKS! I like the feather idea. I would love to put a regulator on my bullboss and on my new Evanix Rex BA in .50 cal. great video.

[@drsrussandpaula]

Great idea nathaniel... Dr. Russ

[@Nykkytta]

Dr. Ross. Thank you for your videos. Have nice Holidays

[@drsrussandpaula]

You too friend, Dr. Russ

[@Leonardokite]

Good stuff. Hilarious about peeing in the woods tipping off the deer/animals. That was a wise old Indian! Would love to see a video on how to retrofit a PCP air gun with a regulator.

[@eddiecahall3824]

Nice! I purchased the bullboss 2 times from P.A and both were defects so I'm bullbossless, I washed my hands of the bullboss and purchased Kral air rifles instead. I do own the Hatsan flashes which came to me flawless. Nice air rifles.

[@DirtyDovi]

Double Nice [in Your case] 👍 I have a Hatsan Gladius .22/long, and it's one of the most accurate/consistent rifles I have! [Comparing to around 15-20 other rifles, some being 2, 3, etc times the price] I also have 2 Kral Puncher Breakers, and I can say the exact same thing for those! Issues with P.A. Yeah, you'll have that 'apparently'... I was sent the Wrong Impact 2 years ago, then sent another in leaking / non-working condition.. Between that, and getting mutilated pellets every time my bulk orders showed up - I'm also done w/ em.

[@eddiecahall3824]

@@DirtyDovi Yep, same here, just awful 👆.I've also purchased Air Arms quality and now recently been messing with the FX line. There are good cheaper priced pcp air rifles but have to be careful and research thorough tho, which I've done better the last few years. I now own over 300 air rifles break barrel (which get dusty) and a slew of pcp air guns :)

[@DirtyDovi]

@@eddiecahall3824 Right on man, it's great to hear that you got into more brands of rifles, and that you've also ventured into the realm of the 'high end' ones. You absolutely nailed it - research Research RESEARCH when it comes to Any of them, and with enough info, reviews, etc. that's become relatively easy [at least easier] to do. You're up to over 300 air rifles now?! Whoa!! That's awesome!! I get up around 15 and think I'm running outa' room and usually sell some. haha

[@rerun-hunter3562]

Great video thinking of getting the Bull Boss. This is Robert Dr Russ new call name

[@robertguzman3190]

Another great video , Dr. Russ where did you get the level ?????????? I need one lol

[@russjones7981]

Robert... a number of new air guns this year at the Shot Show had levels... I believe I got mine at Harbor Freight and glued it on with Silicone... Dr Russ

[@rhinohydraulics8504]

Nice video Dr.. love the way you describe things..

[@drsrussandpaula]

Thanks for the compliment Rhino .... working on next week's videos to try and help all who view our videos... Dr. Russ

[@rickm4130]

Thanks for the video Dr. Russ, You covered a lot of ground in this one. Keep em coming!

[@russjones7981]

These videos are a breeze compared to your homes challenge Rick ... keep the faith... Dr Russ

[@eddiecahall3824]

I like the Kral puncher breaker much better, much easier to carry around than that big ole 10lb bullboss. I'm glad I didn't actually get that hatsan, you can have it! Kral is way ahead of the bullboss anyway. I recently purchased the puncher dazzle, lemme see the bullboss beat that! Never happen. Thanks!

[@russjones7981]

Eddie ... good to hear from you... and I love my Puncher Breaker too. Dr Russ

[@eddiecahall3824]

@@russjones7981 Yes sir, you too. Sta safe out there😎

[@FranklinAlagala]

Your English is very good Dr. Russ. It's really delightful to hear the words you choose to describe a fact. You speak a little slow but by the end of the session, the knowledge gained is immense and worth the patience :) lol... God Bless you and Dr. Paula.

[@drsrussandpaula]

It is good to hear from you Franklin Alagala ... and thanks for the compliment... please stay in touch... DR. Russ

[@gregmcb5305]

Also Happy holidays too man! Your channel is a great resource and have greatly enjoyed watching your videos.

[@drsrussandpaula]

Thank you Greg ... the same to your family as well... Dr. Russ

[@angelo8424]

Thanks for another excellent video, as always, Dr. Russ.

[@paulajones3882]

Thanks for staying in touch Angelo... Dr Russ

[@klebercer09]

Hello Dr. Russ.. I'm a big fan of the Hatsan air rifles.. I own five of them.. They are reliable, accurate, powerful and affordable.. My AT-44 and H&N Baracuda Hunter Extreme pellets are a great hunting duo.. Greetings from Brazil and happy holidays!!

[@drsrussandpaula]

Always good to hear from you Kleber ... I hope you are enjoying retirement....Dr. Russ

[@5subplate]

Thank you Dr. Russ. Always a treat to enjoy one of your new videos. Speaking of treats, you've mentioned in previous episodes that you eat all game you harvest. It would be wonderful if you (or Dr. Paula) might consider sharing a recipe or two. Squirrel comes to mind, m'mm.

[@paulajones3882]

Yes Douglas ..we have that planned soon...good to hear from you... Dr Russ

[@airgunnut1487]

Makes to of us , hear squirrel is excellent

[@xdmc005]

Hi Dr. Russ, For my mid-term Air Rifle purchase goal, I have been eyeing the Hatsan Blitz. I don’t care too much about the full auto (although there is a fun factor, for sure), but I do like the convenience of semi-auto from a practical standpoint, as well as the .30 cal option, since quick and humane kills are a priority (I’m not a hunter, but our land has been plagued with coyotes these last two years, which has been causing problems). I already own a .357 bulldog, but again I was attracted to the semi-auto feature for less time between shots and not having to take my eye away from the scope to cock the gun, even though it’s a slightly smaller caliber than my bulldog .357. However - you have given me something to think about in this video, since you state the Bull Boss is your go to, when I believe you own both the Blitz and the Bulldog .357. I see this video is about 10 months old - do you still feel this way, even with this being a smaller .25 cal and a single shot repeater? Sorry I’ve been sending so many questions your way this last week or so, but I’m still only about a month into owning an air gun and I’m trying to consume as much information as possible. I find that I like the way you present your thoughts on the various topics and that you seem to be one of the more knowledgeable sources of practical information I’ve come across. Thanks for all your efforts! -Dan

[@russjones6497]

xdmc ... That coyote kill can be done with the 25caliber ... but you need a perfect shot under 35 yards to do it... Even the 30 caliber (which I enjoy too) might take a coyote up to 50 yards ... but a 357 with good shot placement will reach out most of 100 yards. Don't be fooled that you can maintain your sights on a semi or full auto air gun between shots ... and most of them have horribly long trigger pulls when you do shoot single shots. If you want semi or full auto and a great trigger ... you are going to have to step up to almost a $2,000 air gun... keep us in your air gun loop... Dr. Russ

[@nsboost]

Great video. I love bullpup rifles. They shoulder so well. After I took my Benjamin bulldog to the indoor range I was hooked on these darn airguns! I Found a Lightly used .25 FX Impact m3 today and decided to pick it up. Hope all it shoots like a dream!

[@paulajones3882]

Nsboost... good for you ... keep us in your loop... Dr Russ

[@airgunnut1487]

How you like the m3? That’s my dream gun, like everyone else😀 I imagine. Can I ask ,where I can pick one up used?

[@gregmcb5305]

Hey man I’m working on a project that I think you might be interested in, I’m working with a custom design bullet company for some pure tin based slugs for hunting, I don’t have the time or resources to buy the ammunition right now and go testing so if your interested in doing some accuracy comparisons it would mean the world, it’s about as soft as lead and is about 70 the density, so they should work really well, but they’re just expensive as hell because tin is 30 a pound right now, and I can’t afford to do experiments atm. but if you’re interested I would love to help get you some tin bullets for testing in various air rifles like the new challenger 357 side lever.

[@bobmartin8404]

Like your video, I have used the Benjamin Marauder for a few uears now, but just pick up my first bullpup style airgun the Hatsan Airmax .22 cal got it for the price of the bullboss. I haven't got to shoot it alot but love what I've seen so far.

[@russjones6497]

Bob Martin ... i own both rifles ... and enjoy both. Dr. Russ

[@topdragster365w]

Mr Dr Russ Question off subject ok ask your advice on Airtank for my Bulldog 357 Im in Romulus Mi too loud for backyard and local gun range 10 shots and low on air lol. Any place you get yours from ? Thanks sir

[@markreese4203]

Thank you 🤠

[@russjones7981]

Good to hear from you again Mark Reese... stay in touch... Dr Russ

[@pedrocruz2649]

Dr Russ , always good to see you videos... I have a question for you . what do you think about the predator polymax ? Have you use them for hunting ? 🇵🇷👍

[@russjones7981]

Yes..Pedro Cruz ... good to hear from you... they are very good... Dr Russ

[@smokingunclefrank6037]

Great stuff Dr Russ I am watching all your videos but today mainly the reviews on the Hatson bull boss I just got my first true PCP what I mean is I also have a Sig MCX with a 13ci tank but the gun shoots both HP and co2 so I consider it mid-range the other is a Beeman commander 177 the only gripe I can say I have so far with the commander is the Magazine it's not maid very well but I've made my list and have narrowed it down to the bullboss, the invader, and the Diana storm rider more than likely it's going to be the boss PyramydAir won't ship anything higher to Illinois, but I do want a 22 as well so in the summer I'll have one shipped to a friend that can ang visit them to pick up my gun anyway I value your opinion the most you have been around long and with time people seem to be more knowledgeable thanks for sharing all your wisdom

[@russjones6497]

Smokingunclefrank ... good to hear from you again ... consider the 25 caliber when you do order... Dr. Russ

[@shaunjones6049]

Thank you Doctor Russ , we’ll presented as usual. there’s a lot of different air rifles on the market now we are spoilt for choice. Here in 🇬🇧 the popular makes are Daystate Air Arms HW100 Fx BSA , could you do some reviews on some of these 🤔

[@drsrussandpaula]

Shaun ... yes I will ... with an FX planned for this Spring. Good to hear from you again... Dr. Russ

[@DzasterNL]

Looking forward to the comparison, I bought a bullboss and a huma regulator. I did not put it in yet but I'm tempting now. Its winter now so I dont shoot outside alot..

[@russjones7981]

Dzaster.... it's good to hear from you... please keep us in your loop... Dr Russ

[@dennis76chef]

Thanks good video

[@drsrussandpaula]

Thanks for writing and thanks for the complimetn Caza y vida silvestre.... Dr. Russ

[@airgunnut1487]

I have been wondering about in reference to the rifle being level. Didn’t cross my mind about installing a level 🤪.thank you! What’s the max range with the bullboss? What size groups?

[@drsrussandpaula]

Air Gun Nut ... it is good to hear from you .... Yes, air guns with scopes have to be level to properly master your sight in and get consistent accuracy. A company has contacted me about a circular clip on that connects a level with your scope... details to follow... Dr. Russ

[@Flipper83]

After a year is this still your favorite? I recently bought a .25 and i love it

[@russjones6497]

Flipper it is good to hear from you. Ive been passionate for a long time with air guns. I still love the Bull Boss.... but most of my newer guns are 30 cal and 45 cal. for hunting larger destructive critters. ... Dr. Russ

[@angelo8424]

I'm from Kalamazoo- Not far from the wineries in Paw Paw- I thought Paw Paw was an Indian tribe, lol, but it's the Indian name for a fruit.

[@russjones6497]

Angelo ... thanks for sharing ... My parents use to live in Traverse City and we made many trips up in to those two fingers north of that city ... one winery after another...and yes paw paw is the name of a grape. Typically, areas that have gambling casinos are on Indian reservations. and while it is a source of income to them ... I believe their tribal names will be less recognizable as time goes by. Dr. Russ

[@airgunnut1487]

Hey Dr. Is the bullboss still the gun to get ? If so , is accuracy of synthetic same as wood stock ?

[@drsrussandpaula]

The Bull Boss is still the gun to get for its price. Hatsan's main office in Florida is selling refurbished Hatsan Bull Bosses for about $300.... and that is a bargain... I own both the synthetic and the wood stock versions of this air gun ... and both are equally accurate. The synthetic often provides a lighter air gun ... and can be cleaned up like new with some silicone spray where wood scratches are a little more difficult. Dr. Russ

[@jasonbaldwin1915]

Hey dr russ are you using pellets or slugs? And what grains of lead... and fps? I guess I'm talking about the unregulated one? I will be ordering the wood version.. beautiful gun sir... sorry its alot of info

[@drsrussandpaula]

Jason ... good to hear from you ... Both are regulated now if you have seen our last 5 or 6 videos... I adjust the power to about 950 fps and I use JSB Heavies in 25 caliber in order to get the best accuracy. Dr. Rus

[@jasonbaldwin1915]

I guess I do the same.. I will trade speed for better accuracy...probably just an instinct by watching your videos... say hi to dr Paula for me doc.. your a pretty smart feller dr russ...later bud

[@jasonbaldwin1915]

I know you would make a great video on tuning doc.. show us how to tune? How you tune a pcp?

[@drsrussandpaula]

@@jasonbaldwin1915 ... will do ... it is good to hear from you again... Dr. Russ

[@rockinnrolla]

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

[@russjones6497]

Yes Rockinrolla .... you can ... but filling any air gun with a hand pump gets tired quickly.... Dr. Russ

[@upperdeck89-19]

HEY DR RUSS I WAS JUST WONDERING I WANT TO GET A PCP RIFLE FOR DEER HUNTING WHAT WOULD YOU RECOMMEND?????

[@drsrussandpaula]

Upperdeck89-1 It is good to hear from you again... keep in mind your state hunting laws which typically require 30 caliber or 357 (also 9mm and 35 caliber too) . Shot placement and typical range in the area that you plan to hunt in are factors... We typically would want the highest caliber possible ... and thus the AEA Zeus 72 caliber is a choice.... but if you are an accurate shooter ... and can hit a deer's head at 75 yards ... consider the 357 magnum, because it will allow you to hunt more items ... and more of the year..... maybe even from your own backyard ... using your same back stop.... Consider clicking onto the circular photo of myself to access our entire channel ... and look for a video that references buying the right caliber .... for you ... Dr. Russ

[@milfordcollins8892]

Was your hammer spring screw extremely hard to turn?

[@russjones6497]

Milford ... it is good to hear from you. all hammer springs are harder to turn when increasing the screw and lighter when lightning them up. Be careful not to strip the treads of that screw, or you will have a major project of expanding and re-threading that hole. They can also be harder if the gun is old and hasn't had an adjustment there in a long time... Dr. Russ

[@aaronharbin7328]

That's true

[@russjones6497]

Good to hear from you Aaron Harbin ... and thanks for the compliment... please keep us in your air gun info loop.... and I believe our next 8 videos are really good ones ... especially the 2 hunts in Florida for Iguana and Wild Hogs.... Dr. Russ

[@akzone3519]

How many shot per fill. 177

[@russjones6497]

AK Zone ... not sure ... since I dont have one in that caliber... consider checking the specifications at one of the major mail orders ... like Pyramid Air and Air Gun Depot. Dr. Russ

[@pedrocruz2649]

Dr Russ , always good to see you videos... I have a question for you . what do you think about the predator polymax ? Have you use them for hunting ? 🇵🇷👍

[@russjones7981]

They are exceptional for target or hunting... and the only problem is that they are frequently too long for air guns that use magazines... one idea was to file off the tips... but consistent flight was lost... secondly ... some gun owners drilled a small amount out of the magazines where the tip was too long ... but the best solution came when they came out with predator shorts ... Unfortunately during this pandemic... they are often not available in quantities... and when they are... they are expensive... but for those who have over come those 2 problems ... they are the ammo of choice. Dr Russ