Hatsan BT Big Bore Carnivore QE SL Air Rifle
$549.99
Caliber:.30 (7.62mm)
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Massive power! Isn't that the No. 1 reason you buy a big bore air rifle? That's what you'll get with the Hatsan BT Big Bore Carnivore.
Lots of manufacturers make big bore rifles, but many of them are single-shots. But the Carnivore is a repeater. And a muffled one at that! This monster comes with an integral silencer that shuts down the report by a whopping 50%. You get power, quiet and multiple shots.
While you can plink all day with this fun gun, you probably want to do some hunting. Foot-pounds will vary by the grain weight of your projectile. However, Hatsan has stated you should get about 75 ft-lbs. of energy with the .30-caliber gun and 95 ft-lbs. with the .357-caliber gun. That gives you a good amount of power to take animals at longer distances or some larger critters at closer distances. So, if you have some pests you want to clear out but can't get close enough to use your smallbore rifles, then bring out the big guns and show 'em what the Carnivore is all about!
The Air Venturi 118-grain and 127-grain pellets are too long for the 9mm/.357 cal. magazine. Do not try them in this rifle. The Air Venturi 95-grain and 115-grain hollowpoint pellets and the 105-grain flat point pellets fit the magazine.
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- Tips for hunting with big bore airguns
- Tips for picking the right airgun for hunting game & pests
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- Learn about air rifle hunting laws in your state
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- Hatsan BT Big Bore Carnivore QE (Quiet Energy) air rifle
- Precharged pneumatic
- Repeater (7-rd mag in .30, 6-rd mag in 9mm/.357 caliber)
- Side Lever Action makes cocking smoother and easier than previous bolt version
- Anti-double-feed mechanism prevents more than one pellet from loading when gun has been fully cocked
- Fill reservoir up to 200 bar (2,900 psi)
- Ambidextrous synthetic stock
- Vertically adjustable comb
- Textured grip
- Automatic safety
- Integrated rail accepts Weaver* or 11mm mounts (no open sights)
- 2-stage adjustable Quattro trigger
- Gold-plated trigger blade
- Rubber recoil pad adjusts vertically and angularly
- Removable air reservoir has built-in manometer (air pressure gauge)
- 255cc air reservoir volume
- Anti-knock system prevents gas waste if rifle is knocked or bounced
- Fully shrouded barrel
- Integral silencer reduces report by about 50%
- Weaver/Picatinny accessory rail for a bipod, laser or flashlight
- Integral sound moderator reduces report by 50%
- Up to 21 shots per fill in .30 caliber
- Up to 12 shots per fill in 9mm/.357 caliber (rotary clip is 13.25mm deep)
- Includes 1/8" BSPP probe with male threads, 2 rotary clips, sling swivel studs, sling swivels and owner's manual
*Weaver mounts are not standard. We do not recommend using them.
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10 of 43 Hatsan Carnivore Reviews
I knew these rifles were around. I have a heavily tuned Recluse .357, tuned by Will Piatt. RIP Will. But I wanted something a little more tamed, polite? My son in law bought an FX MK3. I saw the FX Crown made 90 fpe and 955 fps. So I splurged and bought one. $2700, with scope! A total waste of money! It made 46.6 fpe. FORTY SIX! I know a airgunner in Leetonia Ohio. He said he had a .30 cal Carnivore, used and tuned. Since I had al lot or .30 cal JSB's, I made a deal, a good deal. This rifle filled the void I wanted. My first shot I was convinced. It shot that JSB 44.75 955 and 86. Filled at 200 bar I run through two seven shot mags and it runs down to 140. I have my beast Recluse at the top, the Carnivore then my sweet Hatsan Neuron Star, also tuned, bringing up the rear. That joke FX? It sits all by itself in the closet. I'll sell for $1500.
Things I Would Have ChangedI'm handicapped and this rifle is heavy. I took the stock off and even though it's plastic it weighed more than the rifle. I may look into doing some shaving. Maybe Hatsan can come up with a woody? The sidelever is a big improvement over that joke rear bolt. The open metal mags are a little tricky but I'll get used to them. Seven shots, the .357 holds 6, there's room for a larger mag.
What Others Should KnowThere are rifles that make more power, are lighter but cost more. I like the traditional look. Metal, and wood. That's why I like my Recluse and Neutron Star. The Carnivore is plastic, but at least it has a stock! Son in laws Fx 3 looks like a buzz gun from a sci fi movie. Not for me. And I'm pretty sure my Neutron Star makes more power. 975 and 69.8 using a 34 grain FX? Recluse, 215 and 940 using g 146 grain. I like power, now I have it. Groundhogs are on alert!
Excellent precision, good for hunting up to medium size game. Not for Deer or big game hunting. Very well constructed and comfortable to shoot. Good magazine system and very nice good looking rifle.
Things I Would Have ChangedWould like to have little more power for Deer and big game hunting.
What Others Should KnowNot for Deer or big game hunting.
Great big bore air rifle. great range and power, good penetration.
Things I Would Have Changednothing
What Others Should KnowI recommend this rifle for any one that wants a reasonable priced big bore air rifle.
Looks, style, metal magazines.
Things I Would Have ChangedDifferent operating system for the magazines
What Others Should KnowI had to return 2 of these guns because the magazines would not turn correctly when cocking the gun, got another brand of 30cal instead
Price weight and suppressed
Things I Would Have ChangedIf it didn't blow air out of the breach when you shot and accuracy could be a lot better. I tried multiple pellets and slugs best group I got was 26" at 25yrds. I'm no professional shooter but I known I can shoot better than that.
What Others Should KnowTypical Hatson so close to a great product but they cut corners where it really counts. All 3 guns I had did have bad barrels. 2 of the three were even bent!
It's very accurate, powerful, and easy to shoot. I love the trigger on this rifle. I like the way it feels even if it is a long rifle.
Things I Would Have ChangedSell it with sights.
What Others Should KnowDon't buy huge pellets because they have to fit in the revolver.
I have the .357 shooting fx 82 grain pellets. Once you figure out how to hold this long gun it is capable of about 3/4 to 1 inch groups at 50 yards. I shot a hole through a 1x4 at 50 yards. Mine has side lever action and is not even a little stiff and cycles very smooth through the mag. Now for how quiet the gun is. I live on about 2 acres backed up to state land and my wife cant Hear me shoot it from in the house. It will smack the target and make a cracking noise. On here it says it is capable of 730 FPS with 95 fpe, not sure how correct that is cause on the hatsan website and the box it says 760fps with 105fpe.I would recommend this gun!
Things I Would Have ChangedBesides maybe a little shorter, other then that nothing it is a hefty quality made gun.
What Others Should KnowThe automatic safety has not worked on mine since brand new. I dont care Im not a fan of automatic safety I would rather place it in the safety position myself so I know it is fully engaged.
Power and size
Things I Would Have ChangedMore details on sighting. Alternate manual sighting options.
What Others Should KnowThe effort to pump up with a manual air pump. A video of what it really takes.
Ordered the .30 cal 6/17/21. It just arrived at FedEx office for pick up today, 6/25/21. Initial inspection reveals item poorly packed for shipping. NO paper wadding in shipping box, to prevent "slide-hammer effect" during shipment. Factory box had what appeared to be a box cutter slice on one end corner. Inspection of actual rifle reveals ZERO pressure in air cylinder. Also numerous scratches here and there on the barrel shroud. Rifle came with 2 rotary mags. One of them was already seated in receiver block. That particular magazine had very pronounced tooling marks on the assembly screw head (common screw driver slot), like a person did not know how to use a screw driver properly. And didn't care about damaging the screw head. The rifle did cock easily with the side lever action. That is a big plus versus the super heavy bolt tension on previous generation of this BT big bore. I will add to this initial report when I get a chance to air it up and test fire with my new chrony.
Things I Would Have ChangedProper packaging by PA employees. At almost 10 pounds, sliding around inside the shipping box is not good. Paper wadding at both ends and on the sides would help prevent damage. Bubble wrap would be the best. Perhaps an option to pay extra for better packing for shipment?
What Others Should KnowUpdate coming soon on this Hatsan BT big bore qe sl .30 cal.
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Sep 20, 2023
By jkp
Accuracy is really good. and the gun looks good. Adjustable trigger is a big plus
Things I Would Have ChangedThe baffle system it does keep the gun quiet. But I had some issues with mine effecting the accuracy.
What Others Should KnowIf the gun is not shooting accurate, try taking the baffles out and leave the muzzle cap off and see if accuracy improves then you will know what the problem is btw mine shoots 3/4 inch groups at 55 yards using JSB 81 grain pellets with the baffles out