Hatsan Bully Review in The Big Horn Mountains!

Today, Dr. Russ’s Air Gun Review features the Hatsan Bully in the Rocky Mountains. Higher elevations provide a couple of unique problems to air guns with the thinner air. Join Dr. Russ on this pre-hunt scouting trip. Also know that if today’s video is not what your air gun sport really needs, then consider clicking onto the small round photo of Russ and access his library which covers: Accuracy, Pellets, Different Air Gun Reviews, Purchasing Refurbished Air Guns, Explosive Targets, Length of Barrels, Penetrations, Pellet Traps, Air Sources, Air Gun Racks, Hunting Tips, Defending Yourself, Semi and Full Auto Reviews, Trail Cameras, Which Caliber is Right for Your Backyard, Trapping Tips, Making Your Air Gun Hobby Profitable, Moderators & Suppressors, and some Wisdom on What Makes You A Great Air Gunner? Please Subscribe so that you don’t miss future video launches. Please give us a thumbs up and please comment. Dr. Russ responds to all viewer comments, in an effort to help everyone stay Air Gun Sharp. Please view disclaimer at end of video. Also please note prairie dogs are not legal to hunt with airguns in Colorado. Please see disclaimer at end of video. #hatsanairguns #airguns #hatsan

[@klebercer09]

Hello Dr Russ.. This is Kleber (Brazilian Naval Aviation).. Another great video!! I own a Hatsan Predator that is built on the same platform of the Hercules series. That gun is a beast!! Can't wait to watch your hunting videos in the Rocky Mountains. Safe travels and salute from Brazil!!

[@drsrussandpaula]

You have a great gun Kleber Cerqueira ....It is a real hunter..... take good care of it .... Dr. Russ

[@clickireland1113]

Failte o eireann ! Thanks for the great honest informative video, really appreciate it, nice job. Looking at one of those in 30 cal here. Happy hunting

[@georgeloveless4176]

Your a good guy Dr. Russ. I watch all your stuff, from start to finish, and I ALWAYS learn something. Being a newbie to airguns, I'm doing all my learning as I go, and Im completely on my own. Thanks again Dr. Russ.

[@drsrussandpaula]

Good to hear from you again George Loveless..... thanks for the compliment... Dr. Russ

[@EbolaS007]

Hello Dr. Russ! Again many thanks again for your new Video. It's more than entertainment, it's an interesting shooting experience from a gentleman 😊 Kind regards from Germany.

[@drsrussandpaula]

Ebolas007 ..... Good to hear from you again. Thanks for the compliment.... and keep us in your loop... Dr. Russ

[@jeromesmart522]

The hatsan are good rifles, but they can be a bit heavy..10 lbs is much wow! Our hunting season opens today October 1st until February 28th. I'm looking forward to this hunting season. As always looking forward for the next episode.

[@drsrussandpaula]

Good to hear from you Jerome Smart ... and you are correct... 10lbs can become heavy ... too heavy in a short period of time... Dr. Russ

[@dangerous8333]

Disagree, I think they're crap and ugly. Look at all the problems people are having with their blitz. Nothing mechanical from Turkey for me.

[@DevronSix]

Thank you for good videos. I can not wait for Armada Video. :)

[@drsrussandpaula]

Beard Six ... Good to hear from you again.... you will enjoy the next video which features the Armada ... my second air gun purchase and still one of my favorites... which is why I took it across country to Colorado and Wyoming with me... Dr. Russ.

[@rickm4130]

Hi Dr. Russ, Thanks for the video! I always like your rifle reviews, lots for me to learn. Life is good, Rick

[@russjones7981]

Good to hear from you again Rick.... are you ready for this fall's hunting opportunities? Have your trail cameras picked up that monster buck roaming your area? Dr. Russ

[@rickm4130]

@@russjones7981 Getting things setup and ready but havn't seen any sign of a big buck. Just getting out in the woods makes me happy!

[@russjones7981]

Rick... you probably have the best attitude of any air gunner I know.... good luck this Fall..... Dr Russ

[@garypratt7643]

I used the Hatsan bully in .45 caliber on an intruder. It did a great job.

[@drsrussandpaula]

Good to hear from you Gary Pratt. My advice on shooting intruders with any weapon is to prove to the police and the prosecuting attorney in your area ..... that you had called the police and that you used some restraint in the use of your weapon. For example, you don't want to take someone's life with a 45 caliber ... when they were just a young kid wanting to steel a $250 TV.

[@garypratt7643]

@@drsrussandpaula Dr Russ, I like your reply. I always count to ten and allow the intruder to leave, however, in Indiana, it is a felony to break into someone's home. There does not have to be any conversation with an intruder in our state. Armed intruders are shot on sight. Here😀 in the big city, it is kill or be killed in most situations.

[@dangerous8333]

I don't believe you.

[@drsrussandpaula]

@@dangerous8333 ... a man here is Detroit killed an intruder about 3 in the morning with a powder gun ..... I am sure it happens all of the time in Detroit... but in this case ... it was his daughter who was hoping to sneak back into their home after her curfew. The majority of suicides in our country come from our Veterans who have killed people in war. I certainly can understand... as I served in the Infantry during the Vietnam War. I don't wish my dreams on you. Our world is turning around on us as I type .... police are retiring or quitting early.... even they don't know when to shoot anymore ... and the relatives of the victim can drain you dry in civil court.... I urge you to shoot for the leg ...or some wounding round if at all possible. Dr. Russ

[@garypratt7643]

@Gainstrup I would move out of that country. You can't defend yourself.

[@bretlawson924]

Good info Doc. I am a fan just because you are so straight up and honest about whatever it is you are shooting. I have owned a lot of airguns in a few short years and you hit on a characteristic that seems to haunt me in my purchases......heftiness. Funny thing is I sold my brother my Prod (marauder pistol) in .22 over a year ago as I could not generate enough power with it. Recently, while visiting him we shot that carbine and had an absolute ball, light, easy to hold up and accurate as all get out. Almost sorry I sold it to him....LOL. Current rifle is the new Gauntlet G2 in .22 cal. Very impressed with accuracy and shot count but she is more of a bench or rested gun than a hunting set up so next stop will be the FX Wildcat MKIII and probably in .25 or .30. I do have an AEA .30 challenger standard rifle with 32inch barrel but same thing......too heavy to pack around but boy does she stack pellets and slugs alike. Anyways, appreciate you and please be blessed with all that you need.

[@russjones7981]

Thank you for the compliment Bret Lawson.... it's good to hear from you... overall weight is important ... especially when you have to travel over hill and Dale with that weight. However know that you can overcome a rifles weight... join boot camp for 8 weeks and you will agree... but in the end accuracy will be your priority. FX air rifles will likely deliver both for a price.... longer rifled barrels provides me with a clue to accuracy ... lubed, quality pellets is another ... a good scope... and holding the rifle level all help. Please keep us in your air gun loop... helping up help everyone stay Air Gun sharp. Dr Russ

[@gapmouth50]

Hello Dr. Russ and Happy Holidays to you and yours, My question to you is I just ordered a Hatsan Hercules Bully in .25 cal and i was wondering if you could suggest the right Moderator to put on this gun ? Thanking you in advance sir.

[@drsrussandpaula]

Please call Izzy at DonnyFL on his company cell phone at 689 444 9445 to get the best answer ... they have several new suppressors right now.... Dr. Russ

[@wyominggundogs9289]

I am here in Wyoming, and it seems half the people I know are from Michigan. I think they hunt here once, and never really leave the mountains again.

[@drsrussandpaula]

Wyoming Gun Dogs .... those mountains are very alluring .... I have hunted on 2 ranches ... near Gillette and Buffalo over the past 20 years .... and one year in Montana... another in Colorado... and those Big Horns are my favorite.... The Powder River Basin up thru Buffalo is one of the few places you can hunt and get pronghorn, mule deer, and elk in one 5 day hunt. Good to hear from you ... please write again... sharing your air gun experiences... so that you can help us help everyone stay air gun sharp.... Dr. Russ

[@sonicsonic6467]

please include links where you buying air guns and all equipment. thank you

[@drsrussandpaula]

Sonic... click onto the small circular photo of me to access all of our videos ... over 50 ... and you will find a recent one on buying "refurbished air guns and accessories." I show you the prices and just how to build an arsenal of air guns at about half price... Dr. Russ

[@sonicsonic6467]

ty for replaying..i will look. by the way i like your videos

[@uptopswag8446]

If you want to see the thing shoot skip too 8:15

[@jaydogg4453]

Keep educating the uneducated. 👍✌

[@drsrussandpaula]

Jay Dogg.... it is good to hear from you .... thanks for writing .... and please keep us in your info loop of air gun experiences .... helping us help everyone to be air gun sharp. Dr. Russ

[@crusadeelectronics2444]

Good stuff!

[@drsrussandpaula]

CrusadeElectronics ... it is good to hear from you ... Please share your air gun experiences ... helping us help everyone to be air gun sharp... Dr.Russ

[@jeffsearfoss4192]

Dr. Russ, another good video. Do the dobermans enjoy the mountains or are they at home? Keep safe and good luck hunting. Oh yeah, Im still slinging them .35 cal. out of the Bulldog... what a gun!

[@drsrussandpaula]

Good to hear from you again Jeff Searfoss .... we usually take them with us since they are also Service Dogs ... trained to go into motels, restaurants, etc without barking or biting anyone. I also wanted them in the mountains with us because they need the exercise too ... and as protection in case we ran into bears, rattle snakes etc. None of the above happened, but they did enjoy the exercise. Everyone is home now. My Bulldog is also functioning well and while some are put off by its sci-fy looks .... the truth is that it looks like any other air gun underneath....Dr. Russ

[@electroddxful]

New subscriber. Awesome content.👍👍👍👍👍

[@drsrussandpaula]

Good to hear from you RayFpv.... please keep us in your loop of air gun experiences ... helping us help everyone become air gun sharp.... Ray consider clicking onto the circular photo of me and accessing our library of over 50 You Tube Videos.... Watch the two on Accuracy ... the two on Pellets ... and any others that you think might help .... Dr. Russ

[@electroddxful]

@@drsrussandpaula Will do Dr. Russ.🙏👍🙏👍🙏

[@jaxxonbalboa3243]

Just did a penetration test a few minutes ago. The pellet went through 6" of meat like it wasn't even there. I originally expected to find the pellet about 4" into the meat. If I hadn't used 1/8" thick metal back stop it would have gone through the wall as well! BTW was 45 cal.

[@drsrussandpaula]

Jaxxon Balboa ... thanks for writing and sharing your 45 caliber experience. I am shooting my Hatsan Bully in 45 caliber tomorrow in a video that will be launched sometime over the next week or two. Again, thanks for sharing... Dr. Russ

[@jaxxonbalboa3243]

@@drsrussandpaula Thanks for taking the time to respond and I look forward to your video.

[@MrTimEarl]

Dr. Russ I recently got the Bully Boss in which I like but somehow need hammer spring adjusting since I can hear it over an actual firing shot and it is .25 cal

[@drsrussandpaula]

Tim... the good news is that only you are hearing that with your ear up to the stock... and not your neighbors or most wild animals.... you have 3 options...1.) purchase and install a de-pinger 2.) put in an ear bud for gun noise... gun shops sell them to minimize the noise for powder rifles....cheap....3.) ignore it. Please keep me in your loop of air gun experiences ... particularly this problem... Dr. Russ

[@baneverything5580]

I caught a wild turkey in a raccoon trap in 1980. We cooked it on a grill for Thanksgiving. It was delicious. I made money selling raccoon and mink pelts to buy my own Atari game console and all the good games at age 13...then an embargo reduced prices to nothing and I stopped. It always seems to be rural folks who depend on jobs like that who lose out. So my first business was destroyed by the federal government and that`s not the only time similar things have happened to me. I live in a very rural area now and grow as much of my own food as possible, have emergency solar power, all sorts of prepping supplies, including air rifles. I strive for self sufficiency so nobody can take my food, water, shelter, or electricity away from me.

[@russjones6497]

Baneverything... evidently you are successful in living off of the grid. America has a great mistrust with Washington DC right now. Thanks for sharing... Dr. Russ

[@jp_9732]

Did you happen to stop in at the sleepy coyote in ten sleep? Don’t know if you’ve heard of Steve Criner, he does a lot of air gun hunting and that’s his bar

[@drsrussandpaula]

JP .... good to hear from you .... wish I had gotten your comment sooner ... before or during my Ten Sleep visit.... perhaps next time. It is a great town with great people... Dr. Russ

[@rhinohydraulics8504]

You have nice guns Dr..

[@drsrussandpaula]

Good to hear from you again Rhino .... my collection is up to 23 air guns and I am planning a video on what are the deal breakers when buying a gun versus having a favorite brand or type ... that might lead you into the wrong decision in buying one. Dr. Rubb

[@shahkarhashmi934]

Another great video sir.....I'm a beginner and thinking of buying hatsan airtact rifle .22....is it a good choice and can you guide me what should i look for in a good rifle?

[@drsrussandpaula]

Shahkar Hashmi .... Hatsan I believe is the current largest maker of air guns.... and you can get them at half price if you watch a video of mine on "Purchasing Refurbished Airguns" ... Hatsan along with several others are discussed... Dr. Russ

[@smokkelaer1]

Dr Russ. You own many rifles, I can reccomend an FX wildcat sniper .25 . Powerfull, light and very accurate. You should try and feel that gun one time😉

[@drsrussandpaula]

Thanks Danny Ouwehand... good idea ... and it is good to hear from you.. Please share your air gun experiences to help us help everyone who wants to stay air gun sharp... Dr. Russ

[@rickrazz7136]

I have no problem with fx, daystate and the other 'big boys' but I do appreciate you keeping content and equipment in the range of enthusiasts who choose to keep their airgunning budget in line with other hobbies and responsibilities. Especially when so many of our favorites content providers have made the Fx migration.

[@nsboost]

@@rickrazz7136 The FX and Daystate rifles are extremely refined. I recently purchased a Impact M3 and it is a incredible piece of machinery. It’s my second rifle. And they are cheap compared to a match grade powder burner. My uncle has $7000 into his rifle. If you want something premium, you got to save your pennys. That said I have a Benjamin Bulldog and it’s a great rifle. But having no regulator, no return spring adjustment, and a primitive hammer adjustment, your hands are tide behind your back. You have to find the round it shoots good rather than tuning the gun to shoot the round that you want to shoot. None of that matters if you just want to plink. But if you want to dial something in to be the best it can be, you need something designed to put you in control.

[@rickrazz7136]

@@nsboost thanks those are excellent points. That being said I have a very inexpensive Hatsan Flash .25 that is a tac driver at 40yds tuned to polymags. I will note that you have to get 'lucky' with budget guns in regards to shooting any pellet accurately.

[@fredcox9703]

What is the best weight pellet and slug for the bully .30 caliber? Wanting to feral hog hunt with it.

[@drsrussandpaula]

Fred ... I have every caliber except 30 caliber ... so I cant share any personal experience about it ..... The reason I don't have a 30 caliber is that if you check mail order businesses like Pyramid Air, etc... they have the smallest selection of 30 caliber compared to the other calibers... that doesn't mean you have a bad gun ... to the contrary, the Bully is an excellent gun ...I have 3 in a variety of calibers. I can share this .... a Wild Boar is very difficult to kill when shooting in the front chest due to the 2 inch thick "sheath" or hard suet that shields its organs...I would aim for the head in every instance ... specifically ... the eyes in the front and the ear if a side shot. A butt would probably be in the butt hole ... and enter the organs in the chest from that position. Please share your experience when you complete your hunt... Dr Russ

[@fredcox9703]

Dr Russ , I haven't bought the 30 caliber yet . But I trap feral hogs or shoot over a feeder , so my shots could be few inches to 20 to 30 yards . What caliber would you recommend ? Thanks for the first reply. P.S. only do head or behind the ear shots.

[@drsrussandpaula]

@@fredcox9703 I cant say much more than I did in my first answer ... I have leapfrogged over the 30 caliber in my expansion to large bore air guns due to limited pellet choices ... I actually believe 25 caliber would do the job in the shooting you described ...but the 357 is obviously larger and better... as long as your neighbors don't mind. I recommend any of the AEA ... Hatsan ... or Crosman Bulldog for the 357 caliber... Dr. Russ

[@Al_lan]

Is that 10 lbs with or without the scope?

[@drsrussandpaula]

Al Rau ... good to hear from you .... Unfortunately, Hatsan makes heavy guns ... still using old equipment and old versions of metal in Turkey .... in becoming the #1 air gun manufacturer in Europe. That Bully weight about 9.5 lbs without a scope ... and over 10 lbs with a scope... Dr. Russ

[@joedokes8641]

@@drsrussandpaula Similar to my Gladious 25 long 10 pounds without a scope , with my setup closer to 12 pounds . If something lighter is desired then more money will need to be spent . Hatsans are good guns but just not as refined as the much higher end guns that employ high quality materials . All depends on what you're willing to spend ? Put up with the weight or spend more money ?

[@drsrussandpaula]

@@joedokes8641 Absolutely true Joe..... Good to hear from you again... Dr. Russ

[@eddiecahall3824]

You should've got a 30cal or .357cal Mr.Dr.😎

[@drsrussandpaula]

Yes... but I didn't want to be approached or pulled over by fish and game and explain those larger deer and elk killing air rifles during the pre-season... Dr. Russ

[@eddiecahall3824]

@@drsrussandpaula ahh I see 😎👌

[@josecampos1969]

Dr. Russ, I am a begginer with air guns, and I like to star hunting deers, will be a Hatsan bully .357 good enough to take a deer down? and, what kind of moderator, can I use for this particular gun?

[@drsrussandpaula]

Jose Campos ... it is good to hear from you ... and yes the 357 is definitely good for deer ... particularly is you get a head shot under 80 yards.... after that .. it gets iffy .... and you might have to trail the deer for a hundred yards after shooting it ... that comes with any caliber of gun... Dr. Russ

[@sosteve9113]

I am getting interested into pcp airguns,shooting springers my whole life, How is the hatsan for you after these time you use it?

[@thescenarios5934]

Wish you could get better publicity because you have great content I think everyone could benefit from. I have one question though I've been wanting a pcp air riffle for quite some time, problem is being young and supporting my growing family I never seem to have to money to get one to enjoy myself. Do you know of any programs that would be able to send one to me, new or used just want to get out with my son and have to good fun

[@GustavoLaureano-ry6yo]

Hi Mr Dr Russ . any suppressor for the Hercules bully 22 or 25 Cal that you can recommend Thank you

[@russjones6497]

Gustavo ... thanks for writing ... Hatsan has those QE barrels which already silences the gun somewhat... a suppressor too might lower it more... Donnyfl no longer provides suppressors ... so I am a bit of a loss for this one... Dr. Russ

[@Parapon3ra]

I have the Bully in .45. It's a great gun (when it works): compact, powerful, well-balanced. It looks pretty good too. Unfortunately, mine seems to be a dud. When I try to cock it, at least 50% of the time the lever gets stuck in the 'open' position (moved all the way back and sticking out). It refuses to go forward. The magazine also becomes stuck and can't be turned or removed. If you wiggle the mag and lever long enough, it will eventually move forward, but something obviously ain't right. Any thoughts on what might be causing this problem?

[@drsrussandpaula]

Yes... my 45 caliber Bully came with a magazine that just wouldn't go into the breech. It was milled too thick. Had I gotten it to go into the breech, I might have had the same trouble with the lever. I called Hatsan in Florida where I got it and they sent me a new magazine that fit right into the breech and works fine. I hope your problem is as easy to solve. Keep us in your loop... Dr. Russ

[@eddiecahall3824]

Defective!

[@rushroberts6313]

Can the .45 hercules bully kill deer

[@drsrussandpaula]

Yes ... out to about 100 yards and aim for the head. keep in mind that some have killed deer at 200 yards with a 22 ... but lucked out with an eye shot etc... and if that hunting practice continued, would result in a bunch of wounded deer. Dr. Russ

[@lennard7152]

Are you still liking your bully's?

[@russjones6497]

My 2 Bullys are great rifles ... in my collection ... however, I have moved on to 30 caliber as my favorite. Each back yard and neighbor is different.... Dr. Russ

[@kwest30038]

HUNTING question... GA gives you paper license... paper... why not hard copy - plasticards with picture on it... TUESDAY Jan. 09 2024 currently Mobile ALABAMA

[@russjones6497]

Kwest ... it is good to hear from you ... probably provides paper like most states to save money and for a license that is only good for a year. There are some plastic cases that some hunters put their licenses in .. Dr. Russ

[@G.G.T.]

Dr. of what??? MY HUMBLE GUESS????? A........ Proctologist hahahaahahaa!!!

[@drsrussandpaula]

GGT .... unfortunately .... you are wrong. My doctorate degree is in divinity.... and in addition to starting over 20 companies in my life time... I also counseled clergy from many ... many denominations.... while they counseled their congregations. I still do that counseling, so I still use the title. Dr. Russ

[@G.G.T.]

@@drsrussandpaula awww....like the seinfield episode "they have the best sense of humor" anyway glad to find a good channel!

[@drsrussandpaula]

@@G.G.T. Good .... please keep us in your loop of air gun experiences..... helping us help everyone stay air gun sharp.... Again.... Good to hear from you .....Dr. Russ

[@dangerous8333]

Hatsan is garbage. Not to mention their guns are ugly. Look at all the problems people are having with their blitz... I'll never own a Turkish made weapon. Maybe a sword, but nothing mechanical.

[@drsrussandpaula]

Dan Gerous ... Good to hear from you. I am not loyal to any one brand ... a look at all 21 air guns that I have is proof of that... and I have 3 coming from AEA which are out of Florida ... but made in China I believe. Currently, Hatsan is a huge company that is number one in Europe and maybe the world... Some of the best bargains I have purchased have come from Hatsan.... If you click onto the small circular photo of me, ... you will see our library of videos... and one is titled ...."Buying Refurbished Air Guns" and tells how to buy Crosman, Gamo and Hatsan. I hear so many air gunners talking about a bad experience from one company or another .... that it is obvious to me that the air gun industry is still working on quality control in their factories. However, refurbished guns often get a review by an American gunsmith .... and that is possibly why I haven't had problems with them... Dr. Russ

[@drsrussandpaula]

I made a video on the Hatsan Blitz .... but couldn't get it to accept air ... so my video was to return it.... never the less... I believe they will master the full auto air gun.... they are big and have a lot of people and money working on the possibilities.... Dr. Russ

[@leeroquemore8713]

This seems like the type of guy that would take you on a Alamo tour thinking he was David crockett. Just cringe 😫

[@drsrussandpaula]

Lee... sorry our video didn't live up to your expectations. Dr. Russ

[@leeroquemore8713]

@@drsrussandpaula I respect the fact that you make them, just not quite my cup of tea 👍