Page 5 - Hatsan 95 Combo Vortex Reviews

This is a great pellet rifle! I love the wood stock and the wood to steel fit. It's about the same weight as my deer rifle so it will be a great asset to improve my accuracy shooting freehand. The sights are nice and I really like how they adjust. This feels like a solid piece when it's shouldered. The trigger is great. Smooth right out of the box. The safety button is handy on this too and I like that it kicks the safety on with each shot so you have to switch it off to squeeze the trigger. Great to teach gun safety.

If I'd say to change anything, perhaps improve the stock itself, but not necessary. The extra meat allows me to do some customizing if I wish to. It's a beautiful stock as is.

I have this gun in the .22 cal model too. I purchased a mil dot scope for this gun to see what all the hub bub is about. I also can't comment on the accuracy but will at a later date. If it's anything close to my .22 cal model, the accuracy is going to be awesome. I just haven't been able to shot it yet to find out. That's why I haven't checked the accuracy stars yet. I will make a report to add to this review when I get the chance to play with it a while.

I bought the .25 caliber, and it is a beautifully made gun. The wood stock is gorgeous, and the overall fit and finish excellent. The gun shoots very nicely, and using the Beeman 31 grain domed pellets, it hits hard. Although the muzzle velocity seems low when compared to other spring action and Nitro versions (650 ft/sec) it easily penetrated fresh finish pine 1"x 6" (technically 3/4" thick) and sometimes blew through the 1/2" plywood behind it before stopping in my trap (this all at a range of 50'). Also, I love the safety switch. Far superior to the variety found on many guns inside the trigger guard. The only safety I might like better is on my Remington Express (read my review of that rifle - best $100 I ever spent! BUY ONE!). For the money, this is a really nice gun.

I'm not a big fan of the scope, but for a couple hundred bucks, it's more of an observation than a complaint. Plus the sights are pretty nice, so if you're a good shot, the scope quality is less of an issue because the line sights are user friendly. This all said, I really like the scope mounts. The suppressor has a seam running along the top and bottom of it. This is a really fine weapon...seems a shame that it has that telltale lack of quality on a piece that could probably be better made at very little cost.

I'm really impressed with the caliber. It's my first .25 and honestly I assumed that it would be only slightly larger than the .22. The fact of the matter is, the .25 is materially larger than the .22 and not surprisingly, it hits materially harder. This is a fine gun for hunting, and will take down medium sized game with ease.

Quiet outside Possible to adjust parallax of scope Accuracy Good features compared to others in the price range .22 kills rats dead!

Not sure. This is my first air rifle, so nothing to compare against.

I was able to adjust the parallax of the scope to close range at 9x using the method in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T97GCZqbZio

This is my fourth air rifle and it is right out of the box the quietest and most accurate one I own. The open sights are wonderful and allowed me to group tight shots after very minimal adjustments. The scope is just OK but I figured I would replace it anyways. That being said, after firing around 100 rounds through it I was able to put 5 shots at 20 yards on the target that is easily covered by a dime. The fit and finish on this gun are top notch! I love the walnut stock, and the checkering is beautiful. Now that it is sighted in, look out ground squirrels! Oh and another good thing, mine loves Benjamin hollow point domed pellets which are very inexpensive.

This thing is heavy but strangely, easy to hold and fire. I was not however prepared for how hard it is to break the barrel and cock this thing. I assume or at least I hope it will loosen up over time.

I absolutely love this gun and for the money don't think there is anything else out there to compare it to. I looked at lighter guns with synthetic stocks but the reviews were always better with the Hatsan.

I purchased the QE, in.177. Like the weight, may be heavy for some but great for me,has the feel. Nice wood and finish.Good trigger,have spent more on triggers for long range rifles,than this unit cost.After 200 shots I can place in dime size hole,10.5 dome pellet at 20 yds.( of course I do have a flyer now an then :) ) have not shot longer. This is with the scope that came with. I will put better glass on that will cost more than this rifle.This is not my only air rifle,I am 66 years young,BBs to 338 Lupa,my first review ever. For the money I don't think you can do better. OH and after a few shots the sound you hear is only pellet strike. Rember if you use a light pellet and go supersonic it will make a crack.

At this price point I don't think you can change anything.

Would not buy for a child,hard to cock and heavy to carry for a small person.

Nice gun dont know what other ppl are talking about it being hard to cock. It's not bad and i found it smooth with a long stroke. Nice finish, good fit, and worth the money. I had a spare hawke 2-7x32 with hawke ring that i installed. Iron sights are great. All in all a great deal and should last for years to come.

Didnt even look @ scope it came with. I always go for what i consider the top notch optics. Get rid of the scope and knockoff a few dollars.

After you break open the barrel it has some rough machine marks at chamber end and no blueing. Seems they should've paid better attention to detail in this area. Kinda makes you wonder, that was the reason for 4 star overall. I wouldn't let these 2 issues hinder my reason for getting this great gun.

Great gun for the money. Very accurate. Five shots from 10 meters and could cover them with a dime.

Sloppy finish. Spotty and thin in spots.

It's really worth the money. I had purchased this gun in .22 and loved it so much I ordered one in .177. The first one was a gem in every way. The finish was not as good on the second one. I had heard that this could happen so I did not send it back. The second gun was just as accurate. I would recommend it to anyone.

I absolutely LOVE this air rifle. Walnut stock on a German made barrel. The rifle is relatively light and shoulders very well. The "iron" sights were spot on. The Optima scope is a 3x9 and the glass is good IMHO. Much better than the 4x I got last year with cloudy optics. Trigger is very good. I will not mess with it. Waiting on dovetail mounts for my Bug Buster scope.

Loctite the rear screw of the trigger guard as soon as you get this awesome rifle. It holds the stock to the barrel. It will work loose very quickly and your point of aim will shift. Loctite the scope mounts. This rifle broke a Nikon scope in less than 3 days (scope was/is air rifle rated). You do not feel much recoil at all but this rifle will find any weak spots...loose screws or scopes.

I own an Air Arms TX200 MKIII with a beautiful Hawke scope mounted. The stock is beech wood. Add another 100.00 for walnut(no thanks). I have about a $1000.00 even in that rifle. I should have gotten the .22 version. The .177 looks like a grain of sand compared to the .25 cal. I prefer to shoot the Hatsan 95 in .25 cal all day long. I could see the AA for indoor precision shooting but for outdoor plinking...the .25 hits like a freight train and is just plain fun. Get this on a sale and the deal becomes even more incredible. Very pleased.

Powerful the few shots I took were very accurate and hit like a brick, looks beautiful, really wanted this rifle, I know the quality is there, it just wasn't to be for me, not this particular air gun anyway...

QC at Hatsan and better inspection with the 10 for 10 by my experience. But that was only my experience. I still recommend it without question.

I had to exchange the Hatsan 95 V -22 twice, its a shame because it really is nice, It was not to be for me though, so instead of going for a 3rd Hatsan, I chose an RWS 350 Magnum, I will soon be giving a review on that rifle. To me 'Hatsan seems to be a truly wonderful rifle just some Quality Control issues" -Learn the "Artillery Hold" for these spring or gas spring piston air rifles. It's a must! After a couple days I'm already getting dime to nickel sized groupings at at 20-25 yards, and getting better. I can't even imagine after the rifle is broken in. Getting the feel ya know? If you've got a problem, P. AIR will help you. Don't be deterred by what happened to me with the Hatsan 95 Vortex okay, It has much potential. I believe the quality control at Hatsan needs a little improvement is all. But for under 200 bucks, it is well made, and others who shoot them will tell you so. It happens. Thank you PA! Shalom, Blessings & Peace

This is a very good gun. Accuracy very good out of box. Weight just right for power the gun has. Pyramyd Air gave me great deal with 20% off 179.00 for vortex 95 with free shipping.

Put a weaver picatinny rail on it. The dovetail with the scope stop does seem to be working well.

I ordered a leapers scope with utg one pc rail and didn't put them on the gun until 400 shots and the gun smoothed out. This gun shoots jsb 15.89 at 18.5 ft lbs and very accurate out to 40 yds. Don't be afraid to get this gun. Compared favorably with my rws 34 and has better power. There's a very good video on adjusting the trigger by Rick Eustler at airgun experts. It was simple to get mine down to just over 3 lbs. Nothing bad here!!!

good customer service,very good prices,fast shipping. great air rifle, Hatsan makes a great product !! thank you PyramydAir

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great air rifle

The fit & finish of the rifle I received is real nice. And there were NO rattles when I shook it. It is a hard hitting with pretty accuracy out to 30 yards. The open sights are bright & clearly seen even on the most overcast days. The noise level is less than a .22 [cal] short rim fire rifle & there is very little recoil in the firing cycle. The trigger is very responsive right out of the box. The weight was also a real surprise, on how light it was. This is a very good rifle for dealing with those garden pests, that like to raid it. You could take up to a racoon sized target with 30 yards with no problem/s.

I do have some concerns though. When the piston drives home there is still a "twangy" sound. I would also put a rail for the scope mounting, [I like to shoot with military peep sights] & changeable front sight [once again for military peep sight systems] And I would like a sling mount for it. [for the long walks with it] I would also put a longer barrel on for increased distance shooting.

From what I can tell the max effective range of this rifle is about 30 yards [from what I can tell on my range] The break barrel does take some getting used to & the "Bear Trap" device is a bit tough for closing the barrel after loading, but once you get used to it, it is very manageable. All in all this is a decent rifle, for the price point. I had no real issues with the fpe out to about 30 yards, but the energy levels seem to drop off from there.

In my opinion, this is the best air rifle out there for the money. Beautiful walnut stock. The gun is extremely accurate and hard hitting. Was accurate with open sights right out of the box. Hard to break initially, but gets smoother with every use. Really like the safety and adjustable trigger. Fairly quiet once it settled down (several hundred rounds). Easily knocks down rabbits and squirrels at 50 yards. Performs really well with the JSB Exact Diablo in 18 grain.

The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because of the marginal Optima scope it comes bundled with. The view is not very crisp or bright and came loose several times while in use. I changed it out for a Leapers UTG 3x9 - this is an awesome scope and completed the package. Wish the gun was sold without a scope to begin with.

I am planning to purchase this gun for my boys in 22 caliber as well. Am considering the new QE (Quiet Energy) version which supposedly produces 50% less noise down range.

Great air rifle, hard hitting. Very happy with it. Made of quality wood and steel.

Rifle very heavy, stalk a little long.Haven't been able to sight in scope.

The wood quality, fit and finish are above average. The finish could be improved but, this is not a $500 weapon. Metal finish is very good. So far, the Quattro trigger exceeds my expectations, crisp, light pull and smooth.

The included scope is not up to the quality of the rifle. Sell without the scope or offer an upgrade. I removed the scope and installed a Bushnell 3200 Elite. Much improved. The rifle is a bit hard to cock but the effort required is as advertised and is smooth. I would like to remove the open sights, but will wait for the warranty to expire.

Lots of dieseling for the first 100 shots, but decreases over time. The rifle is heavy but great for training and offhand use. I recommend changing the scope mount to a one piece mount with a stop pin, like the Leapers Accushot. Much more secure than the supplied rings.

The gun is beautiful to look at and feel.You can tell it is well made and uses quality material.The trigger is easy to engage and very sensitive,I love the automatic safety feature. Has a lot of power and is not very loud! The combo scope was fine for me.

It is a little heavy but probably due to the quality of material.

Make sure to be pointing away on the 1st. shot, the trigger is precise and fired before" I knew it"! was not expecting such a quick fire.The cocking pressure is a good workout but not too excessive.I sat the entire time and rested the butt of the gun on the seat portion of the chair for leverage as I broke the barrel, really easy and not tiring.

Value and craftsmanship! A lot of people talk about the scope not being good,don't believe everything you hear! Get you some blue loctite,let it cure,and zero in. It will hold a zero and great for small game/pest hunting!

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Don't hold it like a centerfire rifle or shotgun just let the air rifle rest in your hand!

Look,weight and balance. Solid rifle,nice trigger,good accuracy. Perfect location for safety. Happy with purchase, I recommend the 95. Have the 135 on the way. Hatsan is doing something right, kudos. Performs as advertised. Very pleased with whole process

Maybe bundle a better scope, but the Optima serves it's purpose pretty well.

I use my guitar polish on wood stock,works great. Stock is a little dry and needs proper care. You don't want such a beautiful stock becoming dry and brittle. It's the esthetics that make this a looker

The walnut stock is beautiful and finished well. The trigger is decent. Hits very hard, took out a possum at close range with ease. Cocking effort is no problem. Shoots h&n ftt great out to 20-25 yards. Predator polymags do well a bit further. Jsb are just ok.

It's a little on the loud side. I have about 1000 rounds through it so far. It dieseled for a long while out of the box. Throw out the scope.

Gotta be very conscious of your hold and place your off hand in the same spot every time. Be careful of the stock screws as the strip very easily. Don't over tighten the stock screw behind the trigger as it will interfere with the safety switch.

I liked the price, the feel of the rifle (it doesn't feel like a toy), this was my first air rifle and started an air rifle addiction, trigger is great.

Instead of a dove tail it needs weaver scope mounts, the scope stop puts the scope to far forward

I found this rifle to be very hold sensitive, I trashed the original scope (its junk), the recoil of my rifle is very bad I have had a hard time keeping the scope on the rifle (had to get BKL 6 screw 11mm to weaver adapter), once I figured out how to hold this rifle it is shooting very tight groups with JSB 15.89 pellets.