New Hatsan Alpha 650 fps?

[UnderPressure]

my USA Alpha averaged 735fps with H&N 7.45gr pellets.

8.94 FPE.

Nice.

[mikeyb]

Pretty much everyone who has received the "new" Alpha (mini-Airtact) says it shoots well above the 500fps of the "old" Alpha (mini-Striker). I wonder if Hatsan increased the muzzle energy of the Alpha to directly compete with rifles like the Beeman Black Cub?

I have a Black Cub (comes with 177 and 22 barrels) and except for the HARD direct sear trigger it is a "mellow" youth springer shooting CPHP 7.9 right around 9-10 fpe.

[5150]

Checked the velocity this morning with 2 coils cut from the stock spring, it is easier to cock and still doing a hair over 700fps with the H&N 7.48gr. pellets. I'm going to see how she shoots before I shorten the spring any more.

[gloob]

If I was in Canada, I'd buy this rifle for the possibility of getting a "wee bit" more velocity than advertised.

The EU version might be the same thing, just with an updated more accurate description.

In the US, springers that shoot less than 800 fps are rare. Buyers are generally looking for low power if they buy this thing.

[5150]

I have a Hatsan AirTac also and the new Alpha is just a miniature AirTac right down to the trigger, different than the original  Alpha, still like the original better too much plastic on the new one.

[gloob]

Personally, I was impressed with the accuracy of the stock Alpha at full power, considering the very light weight. Only 150 fps or so slower than most my adult springers, but way lighter. Still plenty of power for most vermin or pests out to decent range. 5 lbs soaking wet and easy to hold on target. Not hold-sensitive. Screws did not shoot loose. Only complaint was the shot cycle was really loud and a bit unpleasant at the stock power.

Mid 700's with 7.5 grain pellets is a pretty good place to be. We're too obsessed with power! R7/HW30 is regularly the favorite of many shooters. The last springer that they'd part with. Springers might be more popular if manufacturers tricked us into buying what IS the best rather than having to compete to give us what we think we want!

[5150]

I cut 2 more coils off the stock spring and I'm down to 600fps with the H&N 7.48gr pellets, I think I will leave it at that. I have an R7 that was tuned by Mike Melick in Iowa that averages 667fps with the H&N 7.48gr pellets, that one is a keeper for sure.

[ev-in-az]

I just choreographed my new Hatsan Apha. Five shot average with Basic 7 gr is 681 FPS. Much higher than I expected.

[Nukall856]

H Alpha
  Ive had this since this march. Bought from Ama zon, which shows a Picture and specifications for the Old Alpha rated at 500 FPS. I have around 300 shots in, not alot. Some smoke left after the shot. I have the open sights set for 20 yards. Trigger is adjusted out. I do need to refine the trigger adjustment.
  The barrel had a slight downward bend that i fixed using 2 of 1x 6" boards and 2 of 2.5" U Bolts. Using tape I covered the holes on the Muzzle Piece.
  Ill get a scope on after i assemble some rings from my running ring box and select a scope from the ones that are sitting.
  Super light, rather short LOP and short OAL for a breakbarrel.

EHD 7.9
Consistent light fit

1. 686
2. 687
3. 682
4. 674
5. 678
6. 684
7. 676
8. 681
9. 677
10. 677

 Spread< 13 FPS
 Avg 680 FPS
 8.1 FPE
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NVak