Hatsan Mod 130S Vortex QE, .30 Caliber

If this country goes to hell, this gun is going with me to put food on the table.

Pros
This gun packs a serious punch. Preppers would have no trouble bringing this gun into their arsenal. I'm shooting the H&N Vortex Strike @ 48.50 grains with devastating results. This rifle is serious on squirrels, the slam is way more than you need. Rabbits, coyotes, even deer in a life or death situation (headshot). I have placed a 3x9x50 Bushnell on mine, just a lot easier on the eyes. Very well built, worth every penny.

Cons
It's surprising how hard it is to cock the first time and a noticeable heft to it. All that being said, you get used to it quickly and it doesn't bother you. I don't think cocking is getting easier, I think the shooter is getting stronger.

Pros
Plenty of punch, for a springer, decent price, well constructed. It's also surprisingly quiet.

Cons
Not very accurate past 50 yards or so. Also it's pretty heavy and might be hard to cock for smaller shooters. Limited ammo options.

Did a test shot on a button buck I harvested with my hunting rifle . So I tried the hatasan 135 .30 Diablo 54 grain pellet. Head shot between eyes saw .30 cal hole through stuck pencil inside It was inside brain cavity. So lead me to believe head shot is the way to go when shtf need meat to live and no bullets available. The hide neck area was to thick and tough acted like bullet proof vest pellet dropped down

Pros
Nice wooden stock. Heavy but you feel the power this rifle can have.

Cons
Cocking it is a bit tiresome shot after shot you get worn out.

Looking forward to this gun being broken in. After the first 100 or so shots I hear it gets easier to break. ... This is a serious air gun rifle. Seems well made. It is heavy and packs a wallop. I do recommend it.

Pros
A quality product.

Cons
It's a bear to break the barrel brand new.

Pre-CORONA, I had a cheap multipump .177 rifle (location: 2 decades unknown) and my dad's CO2 1950s era BB pistol. I started with getting my deceased paternal grandfather's .20 Sheridan fixed earlier this year. Now, I have .177 CO2 Peacemaker replica, two .22 rifles, and now this .30 bad boy. Tis the season, so it was quite impressive seeing what this 130s Vortex did to pumpkins compared to those other 4. She was on back order for a month or two; totally worth it!

Pros
I'm a fan of the sights on this model. I considered, and looked, at scopes, but now that I've had it in hand... I don't expect to add a scope or alter sights. I had some buyer's uncertainty regarding ease of breaking the barrel, but it is definitely reasonable. For your kid... no, but I doubt you want them to have this model anyway.

Cons
weight. It is what it is. Lighter would be nice (like always) but I do enjoy how solid/sturdy the build feels on this Hatsan. I need to order a sling though for when I'm Elmer Fudding after city rabbits.

I'm really happy with this air rifle, and it is priced nice too. I recommend it, especially for people that don't want to buy the cartridges, pump, air tank or compressor, but want a powerful air rifle.

Pros
The power of this breakbarrel is amazing! I put my paper targets onto 3/4'' plywood, and every shot blasts right through it. Its fiber optic sights are pretty accurate right out of the box. It's nice to have so much power without having to buy any air cartridges, pumps, tanks, or compressor. one pump and you're ready to shoot.

Cons
This gun is not for young shooters, it's pretty big and heavy. Some people say it is too hard to cock, to them I say... hit the gym. If it isn't hard, it's too easy. This is a man's gun and if you are not very strong, then it may not be for you.

Making the barrel short sometimes increases velocity, depending on the pellet, but it's a trade off with accuracy and cocking effort.

Pros
Good Value, Styling

Cons
The reason this gun is hard to cock is because the barrel is too short-- 10.6". And it doesn't help to have a sharp front sight right where leverage is best. My Hatsan Striker has an 18" barrel, and my HW 35 barrel is 19".

Nothing

Pros
Don't try to shoot a Coyote or Racoon with this air rifle. Unless you are very close and hit it in the head you will only wound the animal.

Cons
Nothing

I got one of these babys for Christmas I love hatsan airguns this is the most Powerful Gas ram out there it's perfect for coyote huntin and racoons at 40 to 50 yards groping tightly for perfect shots its very well done with a polymer stock switch swivels added from the factory its 10 pounds with a scope added but the pellets are the same diameter of a 30-06 bullet so Enough said on power I actually prefer this over my P.C.P because it's a brake barrel totally the perfect Airgun for hunters

Pros
A Very powerful and accurate big bore for under 300$

Cons
Nothing bad about it at all in my opinion

Enjoyed shooting but does take a bit of getting used to the different type of recoil. Surprised me how strong the cocking was. I am glad to hear in another 50 shots it will get easier. Great gun 😁

Pros
Accurate and strong shooter

Cons
Hard cocking