Hatsan FlashPup QE

I just turned 73 and plan on many more years of shooting

Pros
This is the first air rifle I have. Ever owned and I am really impressed

Cons
Nothing I would change. Great experiiance all around

Pros
I bought it and customized it. I look forward to the first test firing.

This is my first PCP and I am thoroughly impressed

Pros
Quiet and accurate

The rifle shoots very well using H&N Baracuda 21.14gr pellets averaging 864 FPS for 35 F lbs of knock down power. I installed a 4-16 X 44 mil-dot scope at 30yds five shot groups are easily covered by a dime, at 40yds a nickel making it easily a good hunter. It well shoot farther but for small game I like to keep it in close. My favorite thing about this platform is ease of movement, I own a Flash but in under brush the Flashpup is easier to bring to target.

Pros
Side-lever cocking is way smoother than the bolt. Manometer on the side a lot easier to view filling rifle with air. Composite stock great for outdoor use.

Cons
Not as quite as my older Flash, this thing is loud. Upon pulling the baffles I see why you can drop a 9mm straight threw them their is no air being stripped. So prepare for an after market suppression system to take the noise level down. I already have.

Put a good quality scope on this Pellet rifle, setup with some quality scope rings.

Pros
The Hatan is great pellet rifle for any class of air pellet gunner. Accurate and well built with nice reliable features.

Cons
Would like to see a lanyard / leash attachment on the fill plug, so you leave it somewhere in the field, or at home

My case was with the Hatsan Flashpup S .25 so maybe the wood version would be a better one to try. IMO

Pros
Size and side lever cocking.

Cons
Just did not feel right to the shoulder. Synthetics were ok. Could not shoot as the filler port was under barrel. Could not air it up, had to return.

Pros
Surprisingly quiet and hits with authority.

These are excellent value. I enjoy Hatsan's rifles. They hit very hard -- it's nice to be able to use a sixteen grain pellet in a small bore and hear it go whack against a small target. For small game, .177 is still a viable caliber and shoots very flat. Between 20 and 45 yards (my backyard range) there is very little compensation needed.

Pros
I've purchased these in .22 and .177 as Hatsan factory refurbs. They are a pretty amazing rifle. The .177 will throw a heavy pellet with impressive force -- easily as many foot pounds of energy as a fairly beefy .22. I've been using both the extra heavy diablos and the Seneca hunting pellets in the .177 with excellent results. Both are quiet enough so all you hear is the action, and they have some legs. 70 good rounds from the .177 if you know how to compensate for a little drop on the last mag. The .22 is no slouch either and hits hard.

Cons
The .22 has a silky trigger. Very nice. The .177 has a bit stickier pull - it needs a little work, but I am sure the adjustments can be made. I only put a few mags through it to sight in as yet. Bullpup triggers are a bit finicky.

I have dozens of air rifles from the old pump-up Crosman to modern PCPs. This is my first bullpup, and I have to say it's been a positive experience.

Pros
Light, accurate, and a heck of a lot of fun. I recently purchased this as a refurb at significant discount from Hatsan, They bundled with their better-quality 3-9 optic, which gets a solid "not bad." However, strapping on a Bugbuster scope really woke this up, and fits with the tactical look of the rifle. I've bought quite a few refurbs, and have never had bad luck with any of them. In my experience they are sometimes better than new. This one apparently received a little tuning at Hatsan. It's quiet. The trigger was lovely right out of the box. It never seems to run out of wind. But the best thing is the grin-worthy accuracy. Within 20 minutes, we were popping half to quarter inch groups at 20 yards offhand, and tighter ones off the shooting rest.

Cons
OK, agreed, the manual is pretty dismal. The fill probe needs an additional piece to fit in a quick disconnect setup. It helps quite a lot if you have a little prior PCP experience setting it up.

I really like this small pup, it is accurate and has good power, easy to handle. Mine seems to like the Crosman pellets the best. Would give it a 5 star if not for the magazine being a little loose. You can make it a little tighter by sliding barrel back a few mm,s

Pros
Looks,price ,accuracy,power

Cons
The magazine is a little loose