Review of my Hatsan Hercules Bully 45

[@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!

[@highlander200268]

very nice!

[@pitbullxl2606]

Great video! Im missing a inportant point. The Hatsan Bully has a MAJOR FLAW... Accuracy because of the rail. 1) The rail itself is flexibel. 2) The second railmount is loose. 3) Withe some earlyer models the bottlecover is to loose. 4) The first mount is connected with a cheap plastic riserblock. 5) The stoppin is a part of the riserblock so its also cheap plastic. Also the pin and the hole are not a great fit. 6) The rail is attached to the bottle over, so if shot with a bipod, it will cause creep to your scope. 7) Bipod could break bottle cover plastic around bipod mounting location. There are diffrent ways to deal with this problem.. The most populair is the bottlecover-removal and attaching a bottleclamp for a bipod. If you go that way u still got to solve the loose second mount. In combination with this its known to cut the barrelcover and make an adaptor by treading the barrel so the barrelcover gets thigter. A second option is using the Hatsan Bullmaster rail.. The holes fit but u still have to deal with the second mount. With this and the last option you are deleting your rail! -What i did is remove and cut first part of the rail, delete the plastic riser.. Than u end up with a double dovetail wich i use for 3 riser bloks Sportsmatch ab3 because of the stoppin options, and on that an offset riser from Umarex.. than a cantilever scopemount (i choose Vortex optics). So i kept the stock look, but fixt all of the problems! I knew about rhis problems and still got the gun.. its that great! Have fun and keep it safe everybody!

[@highlander200268]

i have seen people modify the rail, but i also look at that is is not a lon range gun either

[@pitbullxl2606]

@@highlander200268 Have u seen how loose the second mount is? Its really terrible and could be fixed cheap. Im shooting mostly 30 and 50meter but want to be able to to 100 meter also. Im mostly shooting cards so i want the bullet to go to the same hole. Really loved your video! Watched it many times in my choice between the Bully and the Piledriver! Tnx mate!

[@highlander200268]

@@pitbullxl2606 i have not, where are they available? i love my pile driver, that thing is scary powerful for an airgun

[@pitbullxl2606]

@@highlander200268 The parts i used are availible online everywere.. but if you want the bullmaster rail i would contact a pcp store who also does repairs. I still really want the piledriver! It was the size that made me choose the bully. That and the magazine. But the piledriver is a beast.. nicer design also. Also much more slugs u can choose. Yea im probebly still geting one hahha

[@highlander200268]

@@pitbullxl2606 pile driver can accept bigger rounds, I have 480grains , you can up to 600

[@КонстантинКолев-ы8ь]

You can use some longer slugs if you take out the magazine, it can be used in one-shot mode

[@dannygungun1009]

How much longer?

[@loulew2]

New subscriber here from Nottinghamshire UK. I have the original Hercules .22, sub 12ft.lb. It's quite rare over here and always looking for Hatsan owners. It's one hell of a gun... 😁

[@highlander200268]

Yeah i heard about UK restrictions, that really sucks and makes no logical sense why they do that to you guys, but thanks for the sub.

[@GaisaSanktejo]

@@highlander200268 As far as I can tell, the non-certified limit (sub 12) is to make it difficult to kill a human with an air gun and to be honest, the restrictions on those of us who live in the UK are kinda extreme and in some cases, twisty and more than a little silly... There's a couple of examples: Its legal to own bows, crossbows and the like, but it is illegal to hunt and kill game with arrows/bolts. Its legal to own/use a slingshot, but it is illegal to use stones as a projectile since it falls under the "stoning to death" laws but you CAN hunt and kill game with lead shot, ball bearings and the like. There's a few pump action slingshot/crossbow hybrids called slingbows, which are perfectly legal when you hunt small game with steel bb shot, but its illegal to use the mini bolt option. It's legal to own an air pistol that shoots projectiles, so long as it doesn't exceed 6 ft/lb's Its legal to own an air rifle so long as it doesnb't exceed 12 ft/lb's The last to can be tricky if the air gun is tested by a firearms officer since they can test it with THEIR OWN projectiles and if the air gun exceeds the limit with THEIR ammunition, they can and will sieze it and you could end up on charges.

[@highlander200268]

@@GaisaSanktejo they are and it makes no logical sense

[@GaisaSanktejo]

@@highlander200268 Never claimed there was much logic behind it, but I think I remember some of the origins (please correct me if I'm wrong guys!); The "no killing game with bolts/arrows" law came into place because of how poachers and the poor hunted the nobles and king's forests etc for game to feed themselves, and naturally, said kings made it illegal to kill game with such projectiles. That particular covers hunting with bows, crossbows and the like where their projectile is an arrow/bolt. The origin of the "no using stones to kill game" law came into place due to its being illegal to stone someone to death, I don't know why, but the law has been interpreted as its being illegal to stone ANYTHING to death. I believe the sub 6 for pistols and sub 12 for rifles are as I mentioned above; it is VERY difficult to kill humans with such low powered guns and so long as they are within such low levels and as such, they aren't licensed. While difficult, it is possible to get a firearm certificate that allows you to shoot more powerfull air guns Similarly, it is possible to get a firearm certificate to shoot certain types of hunting rifle, shotguns and the like, but the UK restrictions on MOST firearms are pretty strict. I believe some of those laws were implemented due to murders, assassinations and assassination attempts, around the time the laws were implemented and they pretty much created blanket laws to try and deal with the issues

[@GaisaSanktejo]

@@highlander200268 Oh, and if you think that's illogical, did you know that mince pies are illegal in the uk? Some monarch hated them so much he made them illegal LOL While its ignored, that law still exists :P

[@erichusayn]

Very cool.

[@normski262]

What would have been really helpful is; if you had given the length measurements + weights of what would fit the mag’s. I also suppose you could also shoot the 142 gr 11.6mm round balls in it ? I also have 14.49mm length hollowpoints 196 gr, 11.64 Diamiter, and the 15.09 mm length round nosed slugs, 11.06 diamiter. and 208.2 gr will these fit the mags ? 🤔

[@antonlords6]

I have multiple felonies in my past, however I don't believe in gun violence. But I live in a very rural location surrounded by wild animals, and less than honest people. This is my only option for home defense.

[@KGisthename]

This thing is no toy and could work well for you.

[@MiscMitz]

Great review and gun

[@tonyandric4380]

Where are you finding availability in bullets for this right now? Interested in getting one, but not if I can't find bullets! I'd even cast them if that equipment were available. The heavier the bullet the better for me.

[@highlander200268]

look up pro slugs, they make very good ammo

[@johnaverick7468]

Something needs to be said here about the .45 cal. maybe even the all elusive .35 cal version of the Bully. They are mainly suited for hunting situations. Where you are not shooting a lot of rounds. THESE BIG ONES ARE NOT FOR PLINKING ! # 1 These Hercules Bullys take a 4300 lbs air charge and have a 480 - 500 cc capacity . Not everyone one has a top notch fill station to easily attain a quick fill for these ( unless you have a larger 4500 lbs. carbon fiber scuba style fill station with you ). A typical aluminum dive tank only fills to 3000 lbs. Sorry not good enough here. # 2 These are almost as expensive if not equally expensive as firearms to shoot ammo wise ( unless you find out exactly what diameter your barrel is and cast your own ammo ) . # 3 Again the fill, If you have a little 4500 lbs max Chinese electric pump They take 3 sessions of 5 min a piece to shoot only 12 - 14 shots, Fine for hunting larger game . But if you need any more than 3 shots you are doing something way wrong anyway. But if you want to hang around the bench and shoot half a day with a .45 cal. Hercules Bully , You better get you wallet out big time. You will need a top flight fill station and of coarse the very expensive ammo to do it.

[@highlander200268]

yah i have 2 carbon scba tanks and a smaller 4500 air venturi one and a compressor to fill them, well the way i see it is more than a few shots, i remember hunting with my dad and he had 3 deer come out and got them all at one time, sometimes you just might need more, it isnt always about being a better shot

[@johnaverick7468]

@@highlander200268 Never heard a deer story like that ! WOW, That was a very unusual hunting story. Man, What a Feat ! 3 Deer in one situation. Man !

[@johnaverick7468]

@@highlander200268 BTW, I did say it was good for 6-8 shots. I'm pretty sure your Dad didn't shoot more than that in that situation. And, It sounds like he walked them up and had a semi automatic shotgun, No ?

[@highlander200268]

@@johnaverick7468 was a very odd situation we were actually leaving for the day, just opened the gate and 3 were in a field, my dad shot one, the others just stood there, so he gets another one, then the other didnt move and bang, never saw anything like that

[@highlander200268]

@@johnaverick7468 using a 30.06 with 5 in the mag

[@somayort]

Thanks for the information. You can adjust the trigger to around 2 LBS. Will you be doing any hunting with it?

[@highlander200268]

i will yes

[@somayort]

@@highlander200268 If you go to the pyramid air essentials video of the Hatsan Bully, it will show you how to adjust the trigger.

[@makerofmanythings8447]

Cool video bro, I just ordered a Hatsan bully. 45 caliber. What is the maximum length a slug can be in the mag? I can't find anything about that on line not even Hatsans website. Can you please tell me so I can order some slugs. Thanks man.😎

[@highlander200268]

16mm is the max it will take, usually the 200, 250, 176, 180 grain from seneca works well in it

[@makerofmanythings8447]

@@highlander200268 Thank you very much. If you don't mind telling me, What slug does it shoot the best, and what slug has the most knockdown power? Thank you so much bro.

[@highlander200268]

@@makerofmanythings8447 i shoot the seneca 200 grains hallow points the best out of mine, yours may vary but they do the best

[@makerofmanythings8447]

Can the .45 bully shoot .457 slugs? What sizes can it shoot? I REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR INFO.

[@highlander200268]

@@makerofmanythings8447 16mm

[@lennard7152]

How is the gun, can you still recommend it?

[@highlander200268]

i would certainly, it hasnt lost air or had issues, i would really recommend

[@AmericanDefender]

Awesome

[@mississippiknifenut4312]

Pretty cool

[@kellyw1648]

Are the mags metal, plastic or other? Thanks for posting.

[@highlander200268]

they are metal, aluminum with a plastic insert in the middle

[@deadhorse3389]

Can you tell me the actual diameter of the pellets you have been using? are the .451 or .452, I want one of these but want to be able to shoot the 45 cal bullets i cast for handgun in this.

[@highlander200268]

the ones i have are 454 it is what was recommnded, i duno if they can take higher but i know 454 works for sure

[@cathat227]

I'm trying to find a semi-auto 357 caliber or 45 no less 357 a non bolt action

[@ngatiti3249]

Test power and target Man.thanks

[@ngatiti3249]

How fps Bos?

[@ngatiti3249]

Ok thanks Sir next a'im wait video big power High speed Thanks 👍🙏😊

[@KGisthename]

Hey bud how has it been holding up? I just picked one up in 45 as well and am in love with the damn thing. Now i am getting a tank so i don't have to wait on the YH to fill it up. These mofos are air hungry! Have you tuned it at all? Any advice?

[@highlander200268]

Love mine, i have a video of me showing a block with it as well. Nope i have not tuned it yet

[@sq3029]

Can you please give the name or specs of the ammo that fits in it pls?

[@highlander200268]

a few, the ones i have in it are the seneca 45 cal 200grain hallow point and 45 cal 228 grain flat nose, both work

[@BrosCrypto]

is Hatsan Blitz .30 cal a good choice home defense? 54 foot pound of energy per shot. It's fully automatic 16mag shots and 100 shots per tank.

[@highlander200268]

not really cause 30 cal is not going to be good,the only thing it may do is scare a person away, it takes about 80lbs to kill a man, you wouldnt want to use anything lower than 357

[@keithanderson5913]

If you don’t kill them by hitting a vital they will be in serious fucking pain with that still but that’s not exactly what you need in a home invasion. Better than nothing still and definitely would not want to be shot by it.

[@highlander200268]

@@keithanderson5913 oh yeah it will pierce akin, just not enough hydrostatic shock to kill

[@coraggio81]

Highlander I’ve seen a couple of videos now where the test a .25 air gun and it will definitely hurt you and can kill you if shot in the heart. .30 will penetrate the skull. So I would say definitely yes for home defense. Btw love the Hercules man. It’s on my list to pick up. Going for the blits first because of the semi/auto function.

[@highlander200268]

@@coraggio81 oh it most definately will pierce the skin, but the hydrostatic shock just isnt there, the issue with it is the weight vs velocity to create foot lbs of energy just isnt there, oh it would probably make one run, but my objective would be to put a person down

[@cathat227]

Is it semi auto and is there a semi-auto airgun that's a forty-five caliber that works flawlessly is there a bolt-action that uses a magazine thanks

[@staceyharvey4848]

What type of bullets are you using for the .45 cal.

[@highlander200268]

180grain hallow point lead, air venturi

[@navaxoalaska3749]

@@highlander200268 my friend what about the maximum power with this bullet; Is it effective for pigs in close range;

[@highlander200268]

@@navaxoalaska3749 300ftlbs of energy so good enough for pigs, about 50 yards

[@navaxoalaska3749]

@@highlander200268 today I received my new hatsan . Usually 15 metres is the range which I shoot. I hope to have good results with the 228 grains bullet. Thank you very much my friend.

[@cathat227]

And for this particular gun when does it start to drop off in shots at how many yards like how far would you recommend shooting this hunting

[@johnaverick7468]

Any idea what diameter this gun likes yet. I would like to try balls in it. But they come in different . 451 , 454 and such. I just like the idea of it. Its like a multi shot cap and ball that way . lol

[@highlander200268]

i mostly use 457 and 458

[@johnaverick7468]

@@highlander200268 Just now shot about 10 rounds of .457 balls . Out of the box tune still. Open sights I shot a 4 " group. lol at about 45 yrds. Was'nt being real serious, Just plinking trying the balls out. Must get a scope and trigger tune on this thing to see if it will do better. Holy Crap is this thing LOUD ! for a moderated airgun. Also powerful. Ruined my old steel wheel barrel. A ball put about a 60 cal hole through it.

[@highlander200268]

@@johnaverick7468 lol yes it is a bit loud, yeah i shoot balls and a few other round nose and flat nose, and hallow points, and yah it could use another moderator, but not as bad as my pile driver

[@johnaverick7468]

@@highlander200268 Yea , A Pile Driver is wide open ( not moderated ) . Isn't it ?

[@johnaverick7468]

@@highlander200268 Do Say, What ball seems to be the most accurate. The 457 - 58 ? And how bad is that group you get at what range. lol I know most fast twist guns don't shoot balls that accurate from what I've heard and experienced myself in the past.

[@bartkarssen755]

What ammo would you recommend? I have the Seneca .45 180gn round nose. But it’s a shot in the dark if I have to buy them online, went wrong already once, they where to long. Do you have any advice? Thank you in advance and greetings from the Netherlands

[@highlander200268]

i do use the 45 180 seneca round nose, also the air venturi hollow point 200 grain, and the air venturi, they both seem to work for me, cant use any longer cause of the magazine length

[@johnaverick7468]

So If a guy was limited on funds and could only get a couple different kinds of ammo for the .45 Bully, You would recommend the 180 gr. Airventuri and 457, 458 " Balls ?

[@highlander200268]

yah those work fine, i use the 143 grain ones with good success, balls do great, just make sure to clean the barrel they can fowl the rifling a bit after time

[@johnaverick7468]

@@highlander200268 You mean the 143 gr. Seneca balls ? I don't believe any kind of slug comes that light in .45

[@highlander200268]

@@johnaverick7468 yup

[@GreenBudz]

Will a big garage air tank work to fill this like the ones that are in garages used in auto shops ?

[@highlander200268]

No those are only about 300+ psi, a PCP needs 4500psi

[@GreenBudz]

@@highlander200268 OK thanks brother I will take note of that ✌🏼

[@johnaverick7468]

Just bought the .45 like you have there. Its not here yet. Please tell me that big ass thing will shoot . I'd hate to get an airgun of any caliber that isn't accurate. I'll be adjusting that trigger to about 2 - lbs. like the other fella said.

[@highlander200268]

oh it will shoot, you will get about 2 mags per fill, the only gripe with it i have is the mag holder will drop the mags cause of the recoil

[@johnaverick7468]

@@highlander200268 The extra mag in the stock flys out or the one you are using at time of shot ?

[@highlander200268]

@@johnaverick7468 yah only a magnet holds it in so it is not very secure

[@johnaverick7468]

@@highlander200268 The one in the stock ?

[@highlander200268]

@@johnaverick7468 yes

[@otsilekwatsi1054]

Could you somehow tell the price

[@highlander200268]

Health the gun is around 1000usd

[@johnaverick7468]

Will .457 balls even fit in the revolver cylinder ? Turns out my balls I shot were only .455

[@G27-me8xb]

Hoe far can it shoot for hunting?

[@highlander200268]

100 yard easy

[@G27-me8xb]

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[@163pete]

You Boarded the shit out of me.

[@carllane6521]

Semi auto?

[@drwaynebyrd]

How does the Hercules Bulky compare to your other .45 caliber air rifles? I’m thinking about getting one to go hunt boar.

[@highlander200268]

Not as powerful as my 45 pile driver or Seneca. But you have multiple shots vs single with the others

[@drwaynebyrd]

Yes I really wanted to find a gun that allowed for multiple shots and I’m not going to be taking down anything g larger than a 250lb boar. What kind of game are you hunting?

[@highlander200268]

@@drwaynebyrd deer mostly, works great for that,ci have not tried anything larger

[@kwj5194]

What's the price?How much do you charge?

[@highlander200268]

around 1000$ and i do not charge anything?

[@kwj5194]

@@highlander200268 Thank you very much for your kind information ^!^

[@ngatiti3249]

Why not tes shot Bos??

[@gantengmubazir7954]

👍

[@statusworld7233]

Import Pakistan used air gun please solution

[@cherno2232]

Wait, I know that table ...

[@highlander200268]

ok?

[@cherno2232]

@@highlander200268 you keep posting it in our archery discord

[@highlander200268]

@@cherno2232 ahh, i dunno whom you are

[@cherno2232]

@@highlander200268 cherno

[@navaxoalaska3749]

I have a brand new hatsan bully 45 cal and is horrible. The trigger is trash the guality is horrible and accuracy is the worst in the world. I lost my money 😭. Even the power is to low. 560 fps with 278 grains. Never again tash from hatsan..

[@highlander200268]

that sucks, i havent had issues like this, it is not a long range gun though, but from what i can see, 30, 40 yards it is dead on the money

[@navaxoalaska3749]

@@highlander200268 👍♥️