Newbie with Spring versus Gas Questions.

[AudiS4]

Get yourself a Hatsan 95 Vortex and you will have a more powerful, sweet walnut stock and highly tuneable rifle. You will also have funds for a nice scope, before you are at the cost of a 34.

Mine has a ragged hole at 20 yards, all day long.  The Vortex ram is seriously nice!

[Freebird]

 Thanks for all the advice and opinions everyone. I've placed an order for a Hatsan 95 Vortex.
After a lot of reading and listening to others experiences with this and other guns it just settles well that this is going to serve me well. It would have been great to handle one first but I'm so at home with this gun that I'm very comfortable with the decision. Even if it winds up being converted to a springer down the road I will at least know the difference between the two.
 I love everything I see about the Diana 34 as well but it doesn't come stock as a gas piston and for the extra price I think I would rather spend that on a nicer scope at this time. As addicting as these things are it possible I will wind up with one eventually.
 Now I'm anxious for UPS to get here. It's due Monday so it might be a bit of a wait before I get to shoot cause I want to give it a careful going over first. Hope I get a good one! You guys have been super helpful in making me feel informed and comfortable with my decision.

[ancient1one]

Good luck with your Hatsan 95 Vortex. Now you need to find a scope..

[Freebird]

Good luck with your Hatsan 95 Vortex. Now you need to find a scope..

Thanks ancient1one,
 I'm excited as a teenager! Been reading many posts trying to learn what I can about my options.
I'm leaning towards Centerpoint and Hawke for value but I'll probably wait for a good deal to come up here.
I really want to find the best sling mount arrangement cause I know for sure I'll want a sling.
Next is my concern for learning the best scope mount base setup. I' like to have a Weaver mount or it like I see many of them come with in other countries. Just haven't figured out what I'm actually seeing on other guns yet. I have no idea if the Hatsans will have barrel droop or not so I'll wait to see what mine actually needs.

[Tater]

 Thanks ancient1one,
 I'm excited as a teenager!

It does bring you back in time huh?

[Bullit]

Enjoy your new rifle!  Like to read about such excitement from folks!
Clean the barrel well...Shoot it for a tin ... and clean it again, and shoot for a bit more before scoping it, if you can hold off.   You'll see how the rifle will change after a break-in period.   Rough actions are hard on a new scope.
The Centerpoint scopes are a good choice, in that you can get them locally, and exchange/refund them cheaply and quickly.   Very popular and good value for starting with.
ENJOY!!!! 

[ancient1one]

Good luck with your Hatsan 95 Vortex. Now you need to find a scope..

Thanks ancient1one,
 I'm excited as a teenager! Been reading many posts trying to learn what I can about my options.
I'm leaning towards Centerpoint and Hawke for value but I'll probably wait for a good deal to come up here.
I really want to find the best sling mount arrangement cause I know for sure I'll want a sling.
Next is my concern for learning the best scope mount base setup. I' like to have a Weaver mount or it like I see many of them come with in other countries. Just haven't figured out what I'm actually seeing on other guns yet. I have no idea if the Hatsans will have barrel droop or not so I'll wait to see what mine actually needs.

The Hawke Varmint was a $130 today. D14Jeff posted it in bargain gate, they usually sell for over $200. Awesome scope for $130 I have a Varmint on a marauder.. If I see another good deal I will PM you.

A nice sling makes a good looking gun look better. When you get your Hatsan 95 set up post some photos. Always fun getting and setting up a new air gun. Enjoy it..