Hatsan Sniper Edge review

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Also known as the the Striker.... different regions seem to have different names. Also the U.K. version has the same sound moderator as the Breaker 900x and not the more streamlined one you get in the U.S.

This synthetic stocked air rifle from Hatsan has been available in the U.K. for a while now. Having been quite impressed with the 'Breaker 900x' we thought we would do a review on this version being imported in by Edgar Brothers.

The sound moderator on it is fairly effective. You are always going to get noise with a spring gun, and the stirker is no exception. It is fairly chunky compared with some and does make the gun feel a bit front heavy, but it doesn't interfere with the overall feel and it's actually a good grip for when cocking the gun.

 

The thumbhole style stock grip is comfortable and allows even the biggest hands to fit through, somthing not all stocks like this allow for (no issues here though!)

The rifle is ambidextrous, our left handed shooters are quite happy with it!

Without the scope, you can use the 'tru-glo' sights. These are the same as on the Breaker 900x and are now being used in a number of manufacturers guns.

Cocking the rifle is easy enough, though younger shooters will find it an effort, they do ease up over time!

The models we use are in .22 calibre. I have been using one out of the tractor to shoot squirrels.... it's effective range so far is around 40 yards which is more than enough for me.

Accuracy is on par with other spring rifles. Don't expect to win any medals but its fine for pest control and short range target practice. We have a BSA special 22 scope mounted on our shop model but it will take most scopes with standard mounts.