Hatsan AT44 10 Tactical PCP Air Rifle

I think you've got a "Lemon" my friend, I've had mine now for well over 11/2 yrs now, and the only complaint I have is the magazine depth, as it only takes "stubbies", other than that it's a fantastic shooter, that's extremely accurate, and with the proper hardware mounted can, and will take down your intended quarry at distance, I have FX "No-Limit" fully adjustable rings sitting under a Carl Zeiss Conquest scope, and can easily get "Loonie"(our dollar coin) groupings at well over 150yd's using 18gr,. FX "Smooth-Twist" pellets, w/ my furthest kill coming in @ 175yd's w/ a head shot on a Groundhog, If my eyes were as good as they were when I was in my 20's, I wouldn't even bother using a scope, the "Iron Sights" on this weapon are that good, In fact on my .22 Hatsan AT-44 Pump Action, I've traded in the scope for a Ver good (UTG) R/G Dot, https://www.pyramydair.com/product/1x32-5mm-ita-combat-red-green-dot-sight-1-2-moa-38mm-tube-riser-quick?a=3520

I just wanted to mention that a lot of your recommendations for ammo would/will cause this weapon to JAM!,H&N Baracudas are a tad too long, and don't sit flush in the recessed area in the magazines rear.Regular Baracudas are too long, but Baracuda Hunters, and Hunter Extremes fit perfectly, and cycle incident free.Having this beautiful shooter, loaded with the wrong size(length) ammo could give you a real sour experience. PLEASE Revise your ammo selection to reflect this, Thank's P/A.

I just wanted to add that a BIG Plus to owning this fine Air-Weaponis that you're not counting your shots to make sure you don't run out of air(less you haul your pump with you), or not venturing far from your vehicle where your scuba tank/"Buddy Bottle" are usually located, That's why I hate hunting with my "Buddy" who owns an "M-Rod", Before he got it it was a pure 10 in his books,,,Now,,Not so much. All I need to do is toss a spare cylinder in my rucksack, and I have more han enough Air for a day in the field, and I can venture long distance w/out worrying about my air supply, Remember this little bit of info before you make that PCP purchase, Cheer's, and Good Huntin', Andy.

Just wanted to add that I've had the rifle stored for a few months now. I put it away with the cylinder pressure at 180 bar and it has not dropped off at all. Very pleased!!

thnks 4 add ons sounds like u set it up nice safe shooting

Hey JoJo, I was wondering how you like your Evanix 3D "BullPup"?, and how it compares to your "tact"1022, For what it costs, does it match up to the Hatsan in Power, Accuracy, and most of all, what it's like in the field,,,shot count, and if you need to lug around a pump, or are you "tethered" to a Scuba Tank?, I have a friend who returned his M-Rod because he seen how difficult it actually was to go hunting with it,, I can go out into the field w/ just a spare cylinder(filled, of course), and not worry about if I have enough air since each cylinder gives me around 45-50 "full power" shots, and with the "target" cylinder well over 100 full-power shots(500fps), and its backyard friendly too. Thanks, Andy.

Oh yes. I finally did it. I've shot pesky crows at 55 yards. I used my range finder to be more sure of what I'm talking about. I've heard people talked about shooting this gun at 75 and even 100 yards. I will not dare, but 55 yards, I gave it a shot. Nice, nice, nice. Yes, JBS dome, but I need to switched to GAMO for the crow. I can't believe my eyes. Yes, I did it. Nine crows in 2 days.

It took me a long time to get into pcp's as well, My last purchase before I got the pcp's was another(I have3)Cometa Fusion, For a springer It's built like the proverbial BSH, I had a performence tune done on it and it puts out 36 ft/lbs(LOL,more than my Hatsans), I still use it for Jackrabbit's, loaded w/ H&N Rabbit MagnumII's @ 25gr, and Skenco Metal-Tipped UltraMag's @ 18gr,. Oh, and BTW, Get yourself some H&N Rabbit Magnums, They cycle & Fit well(just take a nail file to the little "tit" on the top, or it'll jam)With these rounds, and your "tact", you'll be able to reach out and "touch" something with Authority, and don't hesitate making those didtance shot's,,,,This Gun Will Do It. Cheer's, Andy,

I really have not been shooting 100 yards. I don't know if I'll get a good kill at 100 yards. I'm still hesitant to shoot small pest at 50 yards. 25 yards at best, of course all head shoot (I kid you not). So you actually have extra cylinders and not just air tanks. I really love this gun more than the others. I have Evanix(rainstorm bullpup .22 and .357), AA .22, Talon P and SS. Several break barrels. This particular one is so rugged. It can take all kinds of blows unlike the AA wooden stock. Oh my, I have to baby that one for dings and scratches.

JoJo, You're still going to need your probe, Thats what the adapter will "snap" into, and as far as I know Paintball is Paintball is,,,So, It should be the same anywhere.A good idea, If you only have one cylinder, Is to look for a paintball shop in the vicinity of your hunt. Sometimes, I find it easier to fill them up on the way to my location, There are quite a few options,,I've even brought a cylinder to my local Volunteer Fire Dept, They were more than happy to fill it, I'd rather not make it a habit though. I have 2 AT44's the P.A., and the "Tact1022", and 6 cylinders, 4 full power(970fps), and 2 sub-500fps just for target shooting(120 shots per cyl,.), So, I have way more than enough air on hand at any time to go shooting/hunting. I highly recommend getting yourself another cylinder, after a while, you'll never know how you got along with out it. BTW,,,How do you like your A/G?,,Unless I get into Big Bore, I think I've got about the best I can get. The Hatsans are the pinnacle of my collection.

Hi Andy, I might just do that. You sounded adamant about it. Just one question. Do you think they will have the same set up here in California. I'M assuming you're in Canada. I haven't really checked out or ask a paintball shop for it other than to refill my tanks. With this set up you're talking about, are you implying that I will not be needing the factory probe anymore to fill up my cylinder?

JoJo,Just bring your cylinders to your local paintball shop, they'll outfit you with an adapter for your probe, and you can get it filled at any paintball shop for anywhere from $2.50-$5.00 per fill,They'll know exactly what adapter you'll need just by looking at the cylinder, It costs about 8-10 Buck's, But It's definitely worth it.Also, Pick yourself up a spare cylinder, when you go out in the field, No need to worry about having enough air for a day of Hunting, Also, FX SmoothTwist pellets @ 16gr,. are The Ultimate round for distance, accuracy, etc, a little pricey, but I'm getting a 10 shot grouping @ 100yds that can be covered by our "Loonie"(CDN Dollar Coin)!!, I kid you not!, They're a little pricey at $22.00 for 400, but worth every cent in my book, especially if you use your a/g's for hunting. Hope this helps Amigo. Cheer's, Andy, Also see my review for the AT44 P/A.

Hi Andrew, I'm interested to know more about that adaptor??? How does it actually works?? DId you modify anything in your gun?? Did you put a new filling mechanism like a nipple (foster fitting)?

I forgot to mention that I also thought the problem was with the probe, and it's "O" rings, but after seeing it hooked up to the Paintball shops filling machine, there was no leaking of any air, and it took roughly 5 seconds or so to fill the cylinder. So don't worry about the "O" rings not doing their job. Cheer's, Andy.

I ran into the same problem when I bought my Hatsan AT44/PA, I wasn't physically able to get the cylinder up to 200 Bar w/ the Hatsan High Pressure pump, So I paid a visit to my local Paintball shop, and after buying an adaptor, I could now bring ny cylinders to any Paintball shop and have it filled for $2.50 per fill. It sure beats busting a nut trying to pump it myself. Eventually, I'll most likely pick up a used Scuba tank, but until that day, I find this is the best way to go. Hope this helps. Cheer's, and Happy Huntin', Andy.

Tell me more about this foster fitting. I also have the Evanix Rainstorm with the same fitting and now it's beginning to give me problems when filling. How much and where do I send it. Phone number or email address is fine. Don't care much about gauge. Every time I check it, the muzzle is pointing at my face. Poor design I must say.

I have the Sam Yang 909-S that had the same fill probe problem. I sent the rifle in and had it replaced with a foster fitting. No more leaks and no more o-rings to worry about. Since your rifle has a pressure gauge mounted to the front of that fill probe, you'd no doubt lose that. No big deal though. The gauge on your scuba tank lets you know when the gun is full and by now you know how many shots you get out of one fill.

Just bring your cylinders to your local paintball shop, they'll outfit you with an adapter for your probe, and you can get it filled at any paintball shop for anywhere from $2.50-$5.00 per fill, aside from this solution, it's either splurge for a scuba tank set-up, or bust a nut with the pump.

Mine came with the bottom oring missing. 2 of the included brown ones broke. PA sent some replacements out to me and they worked great. I have no issue at all filling this gun.

agree. cant get it over 150 with current set up. not deal breaker but severely reduces # of reliable shots. please inform me if a better solution is offered.

Fill probe really sucks. It will not stay in place and lots of air just goes to waste. It never seats in well. "O" rings are useless. I tried teflon tape, useless too.

If you're looking for that "Magic" pellet that can do no wrong, and places itself exactly where you're aiming, Then may I suggest "FX SmoothTwist" pellet's, @ 16gr,. they're the perfect weight, and due to their cylindrical shape have an excellent B/C, which translates into less "hang-time" due to their Flatter Trajectory. Mind You, These round's are a little pricey, and aside from using a few to zero in your optic's, These are Primarily a Hunting round, It's almost a 100% guarantee that if I can get it my Hatsan AT44 P/A's sights, It's going home in the game bag. Cheer's, and Hope this help's, Andy.