Kiwi Airgunners Forum : Hatsan 30 cal www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/ This is an XML content feed of; Kiwi Airgunners Forum : Reviews : Hatsan 30 cal Copyright (c) 2006-2012 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:21:58 +0000 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 08:41:41 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.14 360 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1259 Kiwi Airgunners Forum www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_images/logo.jpg www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/ Hatsan 30 cal : Nah i was fun bb. Made a great... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=1259&PID=12881#12881 Author: kruzaroad
Subject: 1259
Posted: 25 Sep 2025 at 8:41am

Nah i was fun bb.
Made a great scope holder for the night vision i had, after i gutted it
Barrel is still attached to a post on shooting range and i use the compressor and air gun to to muck around with reject pellets.
In fact it was more useful apart than as a gun. Got my money worth out of it.
Still waiting for someone to show any massive improvements in accuracy.
Anybody new to site look up the $100 challenge to see what we're on about and NEVER BUY YOUR KID A AIR CHIEF JUNIOR TARGET AIR RIFLE!
You will put them off shooting so fast you'll wonder what went wrong ]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 08:41:41 +0000 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=1259&PID=12881#12881 Hatsan 30 cal : HahahahahahaI may regret that... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=1259&PID=12870#12870 Author: Billbobnz
Subject: 1259
Posted: 23 Sep 2025 at 11:08pm

Hahahahahaha

I may regret that idea of that contest.....!]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2025 23:08:33 +0000 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=1259&PID=12870#12870 Hatsan 30 cal : Hi Ec,I’m Hamilton guncity,... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=1259&PID=12869#12869 Author: RangerPete
Subject: 1259
Posted: 23 Sep 2025 at 4:22pm

Hi Ec,
I’m Hamilton guncity, looking at a second hand Hatsan 135 carnivore .30cal for sale for $599
🤔]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:22:06 +0000 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=1259&PID=12869#12869 Hatsan 30 cal : Least the stuff out of pigs scrotum... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=1259&PID=12865#12865 Author: kruzaroad
Subject: 1259
Posted: 23 Sep 2025 at 5:54am

Least the stuff out of pigs scrotum shoots strait and at lest one will hit the target.
🤣

Edited by kruzaroad - 23 Sep 2025 at 5:55am]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2025 05:54:40 +0000 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=1259&PID=12865#12865 Hatsan 30 cal : You should read the $100 Gun city... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=1259&PID=12864#12864 Author: Pauly5
Subject: 1259
Posted: 22 Sep 2025 at 11:37pm

You should read the $100 Gun city Air chief challenge some of us did. The goal was to see if we can turn a pigs ear into a silk purse.
I think we managed to get a pigs scrotum, but no purse. LOL
]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2025 23:37:19 +0000 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=1259&PID=12864#12864 Hatsan 30 cal : I've watched many of the... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=1259&PID=12861#12861 Author: -Ec
Subject: 1259
Posted: 22 Sep 2025 at 11:30am

I've watched many of the vlogs on the TbT channel plus a few others on YouTube.   I saw an old 177 spring gun in Palmy on TradeMe and decided that if I could get it cheaply I would do a complete strip down and re-build - just for the fun of it.  No real expectations but will take before during and after pictures as I work through the process.

I do have a very basic chrono so I will get before and after readings as well.  Should be an interesting journey.
]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2025 11:30:14 +0000 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=1259&PID=12861#12861 Hatsan 30 cal : Airgun spring, cylinder, piston... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=1259&PID=12860#12860 Author: mercs
Subject: 1259
Posted: 22 Sep 2025 at 10:18am

Airgun spring, cylinder, piston and seal lubrication is well covered on the web with differing techniques often to suit local conditions.
Generally the manufacturers get it wrong.

I will start a new Post where we can explore what works with products available in New Zealand.
]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:18:17 +0000 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=1259&PID=12860#12860 Hatsan 30 cal : Yeah - my 22 will be my dedicated... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=1259&PID=12858#12858 Author: -Ec
Subject: 1259
Posted: 21 Sep 2025 at 10:27pm

Yeah - my 22 will be my dedicated hunting/pest control gun.  Mostly for possums within 25 yards.    Need to practice on paper to work out hold-overs for longer ranges before trying for the magpies.

The 30 cal will mostly be for target shooting.  I believe there are at least another 10-12 Hatsan 30 cals in the area so there may be an opportunity of  a meet up sometime.   Once I am comfortable with the 30 cal it will be fine for limited pest control from a fixed location.

I have also just brought up an old rusty 177 on Trademe that I intend to restore.   Will need complete stripping cleaning and rebuilding.   While the stock looks OK from the pictures I will strip it back and refinish.   

Not expecting to much from this gun but it will be a fun project.  I also have some of the dry moly paste on TradeMe on the way - it cost over 3 times what the gun cost!

I may look a a quality 177 at some point, but for now I have enough to keep me busy 

 


Edited by -Ec - 21 Sep 2025 at 10:29pm]]> Sun, 21 Sep 2025 22:27:43 +0000 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=1259&PID=12858#12858 Hatsan 30 cal : Pcp are definitely a superior... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=1259&PID=12853#12853 Author: kruzaroad
Subject: 1259
Posted: 21 Sep 2025 at 7:02pm

Pcp are definitely a superior rifle to springers, Jason.
Target shooting,hunting they pretty much have it.
Im sure many springers are now unused memories, since pcp became what it is
The only reason i sujested it as just possum gun is my is 1322 is set short range for birds.
I dont touch the scope from 10m to 25m as.it gets less..sharp or slight blur either end but works fine.
But it allows me to concentrate on just shooting. It still takes out other things.
But a dedicated gun is nice.

My thought anyway. ]]> Sun, 21 Sep 2025 19:02:03 +0000 www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=1259&PID=12853#12853 Hatsan 30 cal : The bug man on 1zb had someone... www.kiwiairgunners.co.nz/forum_posts.asp?TID=1259&PID=12852#12852 Author: JasonEdward
Subject: 1259
Posted: 21 Sep 2025 at 6:12pm

[QUOTE=kruzaroad] The bug man on 1zb had someone ring with the same problem with possums and roses years ago. He recommended mixing up a leaf spray strength of fish fert and spraying it on.
22 or 177 the magpies and set the .30 for close range. Not very often your over 20m from a possum and thats if your standing out a bit.

Spot on Kruza. You've explained how to best sight in his capable rifle for exactly the owners needs. 

I know I've always been interested in owning exactly the lovely rifle he has bought (except in .22).

But heavy in both the .30 caliber projectile and the rifle weight that comes with a decent .30 rifle means it's kind of a special air rifle and has special needs that require understanding for the rifle to thrive - just like some of our lovely children. 

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