Air rifle Hatsan 55s TR for sport and recreational shooting

Review of the Hatsan 55s TR air rifle

Today, Hatsan air rifles are quite popular. Spring-piston guns of Turkish origin are equally in demand among professional sports shooters, hunters and simply lovers of recreational shooting. The technological process for manufacturing such weapons includes a 3D design stage, thanks to which manufacturers manage to create weapons with high shooting accuracy. The body of the product is made of steel, which has good resistance to mechanical damage and can be used for a long period without a subsequent decrease in shooting accuracy.

Advantages and disadvantages

The single-shot spring-piston rifle is equipped with a steel barrel with rifling. Thanks to this, we can talk about the maximum flight range of a bullet. A powerful mainspring pushes the projectile out of the barrel at a speed of 305 m/s. The high lethal power of the weapon expands the scope of its use. Safety during operation of the weapon is ensured by the presence of a special protective mechanism that blocks accidental removal of the safety when cocking. The force of the trigger can be adjusted depending on the anthropometric data of the shooter. Thanks to this, shooting accuracy can be significantly improved.

The design features of the weapon require considerable effort from the user to cock it by breaking the barrel. The rifle is light in weight, but at the same time it is not very convenient to use.

This point makes hunting wild ducks somewhat more difficult. After firing a certain number of shots, the standard spring stretches, which is a consequence of a decrease in the overall power potential of the weapon. Although this problem is relevant for various models of spring-piston pneumatics and is of a systemic nature.

Advantages of the Hatsan 55s rifle:

• rifled barrel;
• steel body
• high muzzle energy (up to 3 J);
• high initial bullet speed (305 m/s);
• mechanical strength.

Disadvantages of Hatsan mod 55s:

• non-ergonomic design;
• bad standard spring;
• long barrel (when fired, the balance of the rifle shifts forward);
• bad base for optics.

Purpose

The Turkish rifle Hatsan 55s TR is in great demand among professional shooting sportsmen. Subject to the modernization of such weapons, they are capable of hitting targets at long distances. A minor upgrade in the form of replacing the standard mainspring allows you to further use the rifle for hunting small game and birds. Another area of ​​application for the Hatsan 55s TR is recreational shooting at static and moving targets.

Photo of the Hatsan 55s TR air rifle

The main pros and cons of the rifle

Even the most popular rifles have advantages and disadvantages. The market is filled with new models from popular manufacturers and newcomers. Hatsans differ from the entire list in that the manufacturers paid great attention to the power of the device and design aspects. As everyone knows, most men prefer serious toys that prove their superiority not only in external parameters, but also in action. Below are all the pros and cons of Khatsan rifles.

The Turkish brand is more suitable for professional shooters, but not for amateurs. If a person just wants to have a gun to shoot at banks on his day off, then it is better to choose a simpler rifle. Those who have learned to handle the Hatsan and shoot accurately can, without exaggeration, consider themselves professionals. If you carry out a little modernization, the device can hit the target clearly even at a great distance. To do this, you will need to change the standard spring, which is discussed in the “disadvantages” column. The fact is that after prolonged use, this element is greatly stretched, and the power decreases.

Spring stretching is a problem with all models of spring-piston pneumatics.

Specifications

The butt of the weapon is made of Turkish walnut. This design solution has not only aesthetic, but also practical significance. The use of wood allows us to minimize the overall weight of the weapon. The presence of a rubber butt pad ensures dampening of recoil energy, which makes the use of the rifle as comfortable as possible.

The trigger mechanism is adjusted using three screws.

The built-in automatic locking system and non-automatic fuse deserve special attention. Thanks to their installation, the possibility of an unexpected shot if used incorrectly is eliminated.

Technical characteristics of the Hatsan 55s tr air rifle:

Modifications

In addition to the Hatsan 55s, there are many other models of rifles from this manufacturer. They all have similar technical characteristics, therefore, by listing all the modifications, the features of a particular item will be highlighted. Basically they are hidden in the appearance of the guns:

1. Pneumatic 125 Sniper, in which the shape of the stock has been changed. When designing this model, the craftsmen made the gun more functional: it became possible to adjust the height of the butt. An optical sight also appeared.
2. The Model 125 TH features a pistol grip, which greatly enhances shooting quality. It is also worth highlighting the comfort of use, here it is much more noticeable than in the Hatsan 55s.
3. The 125 MW shotgun has a unique feature. The manufacturers added one interesting touch: there is an imitation of the butt being made of wood, although in reality it is plastic. This touch significantly reduces the cost of the product and does not harm its presentability.
4. The Hatsan 125 Camo model is completely identical to the 55s rifle, but the buttstock was highlighted by the design decision. It is painted in camouflage color.
5. Shotgun Hatsan 33 TR with a more modern and tactical stock. The buyer can choose any of the five proposed colors, including camouflage.

The main advantage of any model is the combination of steel and Turkish walnut: a quality that has no analogues.

Device

The weapon body is made of steel. The butt is made of wood. Here you should pay attention to the convenient form of this element. The steel rifled barrel provides maximum shot range. When cleaning a weapon, you should be extremely careful not to damage the internal rifling of the barrel.

The main functional elements of the weapon are a cylinder with a piston and a spring. The spring rests against a plastic backdrop. To ensure the most convenient location of the spring, its guide has a cross-shaped cross-section.

The trigger mechanism consists of a trigger and three sears. Standard sights include a fiber optic rib and a closed-type fiber optic front sight. The bar can be easily adjusted in horizontal and vertical positions.

Analogues and prices

The Hatsan 55s is a decent model, especially for those who understand and can handle air rifles. Despite this, it is worth considering the prices of other models from this manufacturer. Below are the characteristics and approximate market value.

If we talk about similar devices from other manufacturers, then you should pay attention to Crosman or Alfamax pneumatics. It is important to understand that the Turkish brand is suitable only for professional shooters, but not for beginners. People who have never held an air rifle in their hands will not even be able to load and lock the barrel without outside help. If a person just wants to have a gun to shoot at banks on his day off, then it is better to choose a simpler rifle.

Principle of operation

Cocking is carried out by breaking the barrel, which is used here as a kind of lever. At the moment it is lowered down, the cocking rod moves back. At the same time, the piston moves back and the spring compresses. The presence of a special hook on the piston ensures adhesion to the sear of the trigger mechanism.

Before firing, the spring expands and pushes the piston, which forces air into the receiver. As a result, high pressure is created inside it, which pushes the bullet out of the barrel at a speed of 305 m/s. The presence of rifling on the inner surface of the barrel ensures that the elongated bullet receives a longitudinal rotation impulse. Thanks to this, we can talk about stabilizing the flight of the projectile and increasing the accuracy of hitting the target at any distance.

The video shows the Hatsan 55s TR air rifle in action:

What is included

Upon purchase, the applicant receives a standard rifle with detailed instructions, a warranty card and a quality certificate. Packaging – cardboard box. After a person has purchased this gun, you should check the operation of the device. To carry out loading and cocking, you need to break the barrel. It is a kind of lever that moves back. There should be a characteristic click. If you can’t hear it, then the mechanism is not working correctly. The platoon will require physical effort, so it will be difficult.

Most owners of this model advise ordering additional optics immediately before purchasing, because the “native” part is not as good as we would like. It is important to choose a scope with a secure mount.

Disassembling the rifle

When disassembling the rifle, you should first remove the stock, which is attached with two screws. One of them is located on the side of the weapon, and the second is located near the trigger. After this, the trigger mechanism is dismantled. If the rifle is not completely disassembled, this step can be skipped. Instead, it is enough to separate the fuse. The fuse shaft must first be disconnected. The next step is to remove the bolt securing the trigger mechanism.

After this, the thrust spring is removed, which eliminates the possibility of firing a shot with the barrel open. Then the axis of the upper sear is separated and the entire trigger mechanism is separated.

At the end of the work, the back pin should be separated, and the spring and piston should be removed. This completes the disassembly of the Hatsan 55s TR rifle.

Hatsan 55S rifle disassembly diagram

Which optics should you choose?

The choice of optical devices requires maximum concentration of attention from the user. Here you should take into account the quality of the optical sight mount, the level of recoil of the rifle at the time of the shot, and the desired magnification. Considering the spring-piston design of the rifle and sufficient initial power, the optical sight used must have a reliable mount. It is quite possible to use the Diana RWS sight from the High Power series for such a weapon model. The BSA 4-16x40 model is also quite suitable.

Possibilities for increasing power

Many buyers strive not only to improve the appearance of the gun, but also to make it more powerful. To improve performance and performance, there are several options to solve the problem:

1. Mainspring adjustment.
2. You can resort to polishing the cylinder, lubrication measures or sealing the interface.
3. Installing the gasket. It allows you to increase the sealing and initial velocity of the ammunition after the trigger is pulled.
4. An increase in the mass of the piston, which will similarly lead to an increase in the muzzle energy of the weapon.
5. Replacing the mainspring.

Most owners of these rifles supplement the weapon with optics. In this case, it is necessary to take into account that the optical sight must have a reliable mount. When firing, the recoil is significant and the optics must be installed firmly. When choosing a scope, you should pay attention to the Diana RWS or BSA 4-16x40 model.