Just my luck... Hatsan 95 .177 has taken a turn for the worse.

[danfusaro1]

I ordered a Hatsan 95 and and it shot great out of the box.  Then after shooting about 100 to 150 pellets later the rifle was all over the place. Out of the box it shot impressively accurate.  Very tight shot groups at all different distances.  I tried everything from scope adjustment to cleaning it to shooting just with sights.  Nothing worked so I sent it back.  Couple of weeks later I received a new one thinking that maybe I got a lemon before.  The same exact thing happened with the new one.  Accuracy was amazing with impressive shot groups then about 100 pellets later I could not even hit the paper.  They were so off that I could not even adjust the scope because I had no idea where the pellets were going.  I will never buy another Hatsan.  Although I have heard that they have serious quality control problems.  In regards to the 95, I guess you get what you pay for.  I am 42 and  a lifelong shooter of Firearms but I want something tho keep my skills sharp.  Can anyone suggest a good breakbarrel rifle?  Price is not an issue after my recent experience with a bargain rifle.

[UCChris]

I ordered a Hatsan 95 and and it shot great out of the box.  Then after shooting about 100 to 150 pellets later the rifle was all over the place. Out of the box it shot impressively accurate.  Very tight shot groups at all different distances.  I tried everything from scope adjustment to cleaning it to shooting just with sights.  Nothing worked so I sent it back.  Couple of weeks later I received a new one thinking that maybe I got a lemon before.  The same exact thing happened with the new one.  Accuracy was amazing with impressive shot groups then about 100 pellets later I could not even hit the paper.  They were so off that I could not even adjust the scope because I had no idea where the pellets were going.  I will never buy another Hatsan.  Although I have heard that they have serious quality control problems.  In regards to the 95, I guess you get what you pay for.  I am 42 and  a lifelong shooter of Firearms but I want something tho keep my skills sharp.  Can anyone suggest a good breakbarrel rifle?  Price is not an issue after my recent experience with a bargain rifle.

http://flyingdragonairrifles.org/fdxisicorifles.html

Choose one from the above. Send an email to Mike letting him know what you want. A fully tuned XS25 (the one I would suggest) will run you $215-$225 (depending on whether or not you want a thumbhole stock or not) and it comes with a lifetime warranty backed by Mike himself. It will be accurate and smooth, guaranteed.

[AudiS4]

Any airgun, has a break in period. That is the same for every manufacturer. 500-1000 pellets, and then the hole issue to find the right pellet. Most Hatsan prefer a bigger pellet, so a .22(5.5mm), prefers fi 5.53mm. To say that a 95 shots so bad, then you had the wrong pellets, and if you dont learn to choose the right pellet for your airgun, than any make, will probably shot bad for you. You could get lucky and have the pellets that your gun likes, but to guess like that, then you´re in for a lottery ticket purchase

95, is way way way better then XS.

Try H&N FTT 5.53, and you will have pellet on pellet @25 yards, if you do your part shooting. The gun will manage it all day long.

[longhunter]

the screw that the OP broke is the little one that keeps the forestock nut from backing off. it acts like a jam nut.  it is NOT intended to be torqued all to *(&^. the proper way to tighten that screw is just snug, with a little blue loc-tite to keep it there.

[SpiralGroove]

Hey danfusaro1,
Two solid options:

1) Keep the 2nd Hatsan 95 trying the following adjustments until the end of the 30 day trial (then, send back if dissatisfied).
    - If the gun shot well before, likely it can again. 
      Hands On approach:
      Clean the barrel well with Goo Gone/patches.
      Keep the stock screw behind trigger tight.
      Get rid of Optima scope and buy a Hawke or leapers (3"x9"x40" or 50") ->$80
      Find the right pellet.
      Lighten the pull on the Quattro trigger.
      Eventually, you will want to tune the gun.......

2)  Turn Key approach:
     Buy a fully tuned the XS-25 from Mike Melick.
     Clean the gun and tighten screws as above.
     Get a Hawke or Leaper scope as above.
     Find the right pellet as above.
     Just Shoot............like the 95, this gun s/b very accurate-> but probably easier to get tight groups.
     Gun s/b less finicky - you have Mike Melick's warranty 

The Hatsan is a much better looking gun, but will require more of your time to master.
If you just want to shoot, go with 2).

My two cents.............

[sr500]

sorry to hear about that.  Deffinatly not fun having a new gun break.  Im sure you already did this but, did you clean the barrel?

anyways cant go wrong with the disco.  I would give away all my others buy the disco leaves the house.  just a straight up so messing around killing machine. no fancy holds, just point and fire. 

No, haven't cleaned it. i'm hoping the scope is broken, but the broken screw still pisses me off.

         It seems like it is the little lock screw thats broke.  it might not make you feel any better, but you dont need that screw. I biught one 125, that didnt have that screw from the factory.  Nothing went loose. Sorry for my English. Tommy.

[Lambchops]

So far all screws have kept tight, everything is stock including scope and it's my most accurate airgun. 1/4" groups at 15 yards with CPUM. It's so satisfying seeing your shot hit where you aim each and every time. I really do feel foolish for all the bad things i said about this rifle. Pretty and shoots well.

[sr500]

Maybe you just had a bad day. I use to have those days, now and then. Tommy.

[SpringerMan]

Price is not an issue after my recent experience with a bargain rifle.

WEIHRAUCH's  or "High-End" BEEMAN's  ( They go up over $1000 ) .