I just got a new airgun (Hatsan edge spring piston .22 caliber) and I'm wondering if I need to return it or just buy new breach seals. After unboxing the rifle and inspecting it to the best of my limited ability I started to shoot it. After about 10 normal shots of the rifle, an extremely loud sound came from the breach of the gun, causing ringing in my left ear for about 3 minutes. After that shot, I took it inside to look at it. I might have looked something over, but I figured it was just oils from the manufacturing process burning off. I waited a bit and decided to shoot it again, with a pillow over the breach (I didn't want to bother the neighbors). after a few shots, I tried firing the gun without the pillow, holding the rifle a good distance from my ear. It produced another incredibly loud sound. I think that the breach seal and the breach may be damaged. ( pictures below)
I know that the seal is damaged badly because of the strands of rubber that are sticking out of it. My question is whether or not the breach itself is damaged as well.
Thanks.
I know that the seal is damaged badly because of the strands of rubber that are sticking out of it. My question is whether or not the breach itself is damaged as well.
Thanks.