Hatsan Mod 135 Vortex QE

Other then heavy, And a very hard cocking lever, This is not a casual backyard target rifle, This is more for pest control. When I first got it, It was as loud as a standard load .22, Echo heard thru the woods, Now it is pretty quiet. I have been using Ruger 1.1g Superpoint .22 cal (5.56mm) pellets. The wood stock is outstanding! Very nice, ( I used boiled linseed oil to rub on the stock and really brought out the color and grain real good), And adjustable trigger works good. Overall this is a very good rifle for the money. I would buy again if needed. Thanks

Pros
I have the .22 cal version, Very powerful, Instant kill on a woodchuck @ about 15 yards just peeking outta his burrow. ( he saw me earlier and ran) Great headshot! Where I live I can't shoot live .22s due to close neighbors, But this rifle fills the bill.

Cons
Not really a complaint But it is hard to cock, And it is heavy, But it is a quality rifle

Hatsan Mod 130S Vortex QuietEnergy .30cal Airgun, Black Synthtic single shot break barrel pump 560fps best pellet in mine is Hatsan Vortex Strike .30cal...they make very satisfying “WOP or SMACK “!!!! -50 yards head or neck shot on ~ deer, hog, whatever can be humanely dispatched. Sound emitted is 33mm piston and pellet impact. Eye protection a must, hearing protection not needed but recommended. Everyone that shoots mine wants to buy it . Nope!

Pros
Bot this version first. Those very painful pointed should stock tip can and will every shot bruise your shoulder AND your inner thigh area as your charging this beast. There is a definite harmonics jaw rattling with your check bone next to the stock in firing positions. If you place the stock on the ground you’ll damage those points. And if you place the stock on top of say tennis shoes or even boot, those same pint will damage you. Just take it from a disability Ret former LEO / Armorer, Fed agent , federal park ranger… they refused to least the weight at10+ lbs without scope . My 6x24-56 AO Fantastic Leapers UTG easily handles up to .50BMG. Folks you want the much lighter synthetic black adjustable check stock. Impervious to weather , much more difficult to damage compared to beautiful Turkish hardwood. My point versions rear sight was damaged . I used my scope regardless, you get giddy with accuracy and power of .30 pellets out to 80 yards. Depending eye sight, ksa’s

Cons
Both are ~50 lbs cocking effort! Man up! Always keep a firm grip even after you’ve cocked the barrel. Only takes one time pulling the tree offer or losing your grip and the barrel slams close permanently bending the barrel and warranty. Wasted a lot of time doing this critique! Just buy this one: Hatsan Mod 130S Vortex QuietEnergy .30cal Airgun, Black Synthtic single shot break barrel pump 560fps. And clean the sound reduction equipment. Picture Rt To Lt Both Open Plastic Thimble to breach Then Both Fabric Covered Baffle this allows pronged barrel screw cap to secure and seat in properly- the only way it will fit back together!!! Clean in Dawn liquid soap with water in screw cap contained for each separate of 4 pieces , rinse in clean water container and air dry & reassembled in exact order described here! From Hatsan s website somewhere

Don't hesitate. Drop the $$$. You won't be disappointed.

Pros
I ordered this rifle in .25 cal and it was the right decision. I know this is the 1st big bore springer in .30 but I thought the fps. was a bit low. I am truly pleased with this gun. A couple tweaks after I mounted a scope and this beast will one hole it at 40 yes. all day long. Always been partial to springers but this rifle is truly special. I think I like it more than my Bullboss in .25.

Cons
It is almost 10lbs. naked. With scope and sling(must) it comes in a little under 12. It's a bear to carry around for several hours.

I've owned 3 yes, Three of these, one was never canceled from another store. It's a shame the gas piston doesn't hold up. Next time HATSAN. Please, spend a little longer time on R&D. I have three other model HATSANS never any problems only this particular model HATSAN 135 QE!.

Pros
It's a beautiful walnut wood stock. It hits like a beast all mine were in 22 cal.

Cons
The air piston fails after a year give or take?

I'm writing this in hopes that Timothy the guy on here that left a review on here she's what I'm writing he said that 30 caliber pellets are hard to find well I don't know why he can't find them but if you go on Amazon they have hoards and hordes of them all different types I have not yet bought this gun but I sure do plan on it in the next couple of weeks I will own one

Pros
Haven't yet bought the gun but I do plan on it

Cons
As far as I can tell I don't think there are any thing that I would not like about this guy

I wouldn't buy this as my first rifle, or even my third. A high-velocity .22 or .25 will do about the same number on game. If you are an experienced break-barrel gunner, you are sure to find it a satisfying addition to your collection.

Pros
Elegant - heavy - accurate and massive. It sure is a handful of rifle. It's gorgeously detailed, and a real pleasure to shoot. It has relatively little recoil, probably because of its substantial heft. I have not had it out hunting, but I put a tin of pellets through it on the range. It will reach out and ring heavy metal targets intended for cartridge guns. For small to medium game, I have no doubt it would be an International Harvester. It is nicely quiet as well.

Cons
Compared to .177 and .22, there are few pellets made in .30, and stock has been very variable. Ammo is also several times the cost per round compared to smaller calibers. I was only able to obtain one brand, and bought the last four tins I could find. Luckily, the rifle shoots like gangbusters with my pellet of choice. This is no gun for casual plinking. For one, the cocking force is heavy, and is tiring after about 10 rounds. This is a game rifle. Sight it in and treat it as such.

I've used for years to protect my livestock. Good gun. After a few years it quite shooting. No place to be found to do repairs.

Pros
I'd give it a five. Loved the gun had it for years. Unfortunately it's stopped shooting. It's out of warranty. Can't get any information bout how to get it fixed.

Great air rifle - but piston failed Bought the 135 EQ .30 cal about 3 years ago. Loved it. But a month ago - the nitro piston failed with less than 500 pellets through it. Out of warranty, I sent it to Hatsan USA. Got a quick response. They said that the most common reason a nitro piston fails is because if you store it muzzle up - like in a gun rack - piston cup oil will leak down the piston rod and soften or weaken the piston bladder - causing it to fail. I had never heard of that before. So be aware. Store it on its side or the other end up.

Pros
Great air rifle - lots of power

Cons
Make it a springer - other than that - a great airgun

Pros
This is one amazing hard hitting air rifle. I installed the UTG 4-16X44 30mm Scope, AO, 36-color Mil-dot on the gun. Then tested a lot of different pellet brands and gr weights to finally settle with the most deadly accurate pellet out to 80 yrds. That pellet is the Exact King Heavy Diabolo 33.95 gr. 42fpe. After shooting about 50 pellets through the new gun "I call the break in period" I then cleaned the barrel very well to dislodge any lead deposites to then truly start to site the gun in. I placed my gun in a rifle lock to ensure no movment. At 25 yards / 5 shot test cover all 5 with a dime: At 35 yards / 5 shot test cover all 5 with a nickle: At 35 yards / 5 shot test cover with quarter and so on....At 80 yards which I stopped at because after that I do not beleive I would shoot anything past that I noted my grouping was still very impressive with an average 2" x 2" pattern. Every gun is different keep the barrel clean and try lots of different pellets. Have Fun & Happy Shooting!

Cons
None!

Again, it’s a heavy cocking mechanism and a heavy gun but well worth it.

Pros
With a beautiful figured walnut stock and the weight and feel of a real rifle, this thing is impressive. Yes, it’s a heavy cocking mechanism but once you pull the light, crisp trigger and see the power it has, you’ll forget all about that. Just put more behind your target than you think there should be or you may find a hole in something you didn’t mean to put a hole in. It’s not, in any stretch of the imagination, a first time pellet rifle for your kid. This is more like, I’m tired of .177 and want to quietly lay down some heat in the back yard. If you’re a healthy, strong person, I would highly recommend this pellet rifle.

Cons
This is unapologetically powerful and I wouldn’t change a thing.