Hatsan Bt 65 Whats The word on these New to PCP
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I got a BT65 in .22 & .25 after about a year of owning a Marauder that never shot very well. Did a LOT of practicing & pesting with it & became very effective over time. They hit like a brick & CAN be good shooters. They are heavy, NOT buttery smooth, never lose their metal on metal "grindy" feel, difficult to cock for a while, long & loud (even with QE shroud). However I'm glad I learned on those. Moving up to higher tier guns afterwards (FX Royale 500, Boss, Bobcat) was a whole different universe & made me realize how much I'd learned about shooting with the BT65'S. Your mileage may vary.
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Look at a regulated AEA Challenger 22, 25 or 30. (BinTac, PelletShop, FoxAirPower, Utah)
I'm not anti-Hatsan or anything, but the AEA offering is better, cheaper and several years newer.
They will both be somewhat rough around the edges, but the AEA will likely outperform. It's also 3 or 4 pounds lighter.
Umarex Guantlet 30 is another one to consider on a "BT65 budget". Maxing out at 120 fpe versus 75 fpe for the BT65. Also probably better in most ways.
BT65 is getting up there in age and surpassed by newer offerings from Hatsan included.
I'm not anti-Hatsan or anything, but the AEA offering is better, cheaper and several years newer.
They will both be somewhat rough around the edges, but the AEA will likely outperform. It's also 3 or 4 pounds lighter.
Umarex Guantlet 30 is another one to consider on a "BT65 budget". Maxing out at 120 fpe versus 75 fpe for the BT65. Also probably better in most ways.
BT65 is getting up there in age and surpassed by newer offerings from Hatsan included.
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I used to own a .25 BT-65 QE. The big plus is it has a ton of power and has good accuracy. The minuses would the length, the weight, and it's very loud.
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I had an AT44,.22. I loved it compared to the Marauder I owned. Always wondered WHY Hatsan doesn't make the BT65's with a side lever instead of their crappy bolt!
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I was going back and forth on getting one of these. It seems to get mixed reviews. I ended up getting a Hatsan Galatian. Man, that thing is a tank!
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