Hatsan Model 70 Vortex air rifle

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I don't know if this is the place to ask, but I'm toying with the idea of an air rifle so that I can shoot on my property.

You can't shoot a firearm other than in a shooting range here, unless you're actually hunting or protecting yourself. The former requires a hunting licence and the latter will hopefully never happen.

Sooooo, that leaves air rifles as a permissible option for plinking plates at 50m when at the forest cabin.

Hatsan seems a good brand, and the Mod 70 Vortex seems a good rifle for the money.

Is it?
 
Well, I took the plunge. Not expensive so I was happy to have a punt.

Certainly the general feedback on the brand and their vortex system seems positive...
 
Long time no hear.

Be interested in how it comes out.

I too have a mild interest in air rifles, mostly from my reading about Lewis and Clark and the Geridellhi (sp?) that saved them on many an occasion.
 
I took an interest in air rifles in about 2008 when all of the .22 ammo around here vanished. I don't know that specific model, but Hatsans were frequently recommended to me. Let us know how it shoots?
 
Hi all.
Yes, it’s been a while but it’s good to be back even if I’m still pretty snowed under...

Well, today I had the chance to shoot it and overall I’m very pleased with it. Hefty and well-built to my eye and comfortable.

I bought 10 little targets tailored for 10m. There are 12 concentric circles, all white before going black for the 10 and 11 rings and a 1/4” while circle in the very centre.

I spent 30 shots or so getting acquainted and sighted before trying a fresh target.

At 20 metres, seated, resting the elbow of my support arm and using the FO open sights, I managed a 35mm or 1.6” group of 5 shots with two in the 11 ring.
All in all, I am pleased. This will definitely be a fun, cheap means of shooting that doesn’t rely on my driving to the range. Plus, it can be an easy entry into shooting for my daughters when the time is right.

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As regards the snap, then yes, it’s pretty loud.
I’d say it’s about as loud as my old MkIII on the first shot with a suppressor. Indoors, I’d say it wouldn’t hurt but is certainly louder than comfortable.
I’ll still wear hearing protection...
 

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Darn, I just realized I could put up a 75 foot range in my crawl space.

Won't work for 22 with the lead in the air but an air rifle, hmmmm
 
RC20 said:
Darn, I just realized I could put up a 75 foot range in my crawl space.

Won't work for 22 with the lead in the air but an air rifle, hmmmm
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The fact you’re considering putting a firing range under your floor speaks of your commitment to the cause!!
:D
Love it!!
 
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