Hatsan Hercules Bullpup Integrally Suppressed Air Rifle

Published on July 29, 2018
Duration: 15:49

The Hatsan Hercules Bullpup is an integrally suppressed, pre-charged pneumatic air rifle designed for extended range accuracy in a more compact bullpup configuration. It features a 500cc carbon fiber bottle, rotary magazine, adjustable cheek riser, tunable trigger, and a full-length rail. The QE barrel is claimed to reduce report by up to 50%. The review covers velocity testing, penetration tests on an avocado, melon, and shortening, and discusses its handling and noise level.

Quick Summary

The Hatsan Hercules Bullpup is an integrally suppressed, pre-charged pneumatic air rifle in a compact bullpup configuration. It features a 500cc carbon fiber bottle, rotary magazine, adjustable cheek riser, and QE barrel for reduced noise. Available in calibers up to .45, it offers extended range accuracy and impressive penetration capabilities.

Chapters

  1. 00:37Introducing the Hatsan Hercules Bullpup
  2. 01:16Bullpup Design Advantages
  3. 01:19Caliber Options
  4. 01:31Powerplant and Air Bottle
  5. 01:41Filling and Ammunition System
  6. 01:57Personalization Features
  7. 02:13Construction and Manometer
  8. 02:18Integral Suppressor and QE Barrel
  9. 03:36Velocity Testing Setup
  10. 04:16Chronograph Results
  11. 04:58Velocity Drop Observation
  12. 06:27Penetration Test Introduction
  13. 06:47Avocado Penetration Test
  14. 07:41Melon Penetration Test
  15. 08:16Shortening Penetration Test
  16. 10:12Legal and NFA Considerations
  17. 10:29Noise Level Discussion
  18. 11:32Shooting the Van Body
  19. 11:51Shooting Steel at Close Range
  20. 12:23Gas Depletion and Shot Count
  21. 12:37Mobility and Handling
  22. 13:13Shooting Stance and Grip
  23. 13:31Weight Comparison
  24. 14:36Unsuppressed PCP Comparison
  25. 14:44PCP Definition
  26. 14:52Safe De-gassing Procedure
  27. 15:07Homeowner Appreciation
  28. 15:19Target Destruction
  29. 15:26Accuracy Challenge
  30. 15:29Neighbor Concerns
  31. 15:39Not a Toy

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Hatsan Hercules Bullpup air rifle?

The Hatsan Hercules Bullpup is an integrally suppressed air rifle featuring a bullpup design for compactness, a 500cc carbon fiber air bottle, a rotary magazine, an adjustable cheek riser, a tunable trigger, and a full-length optics rail. Its QE barrel aims to reduce noise significantly.

What calibers is the Hatsan Hercules Bullpup available in?

The Hatsan Hercules Bullpup air rifle is offered in a wide range of calibers, including .177, .22, .25, .30, .35, and .45 caliber variants, providing options for various shooting needs.

How does the Hatsan Hercules Bullpup's integrally suppressed barrel work?

The integrally suppressed Quiet Energy (QE) barrel on the Hatsan Hercules Bullpup is designed to reduce the firearm's report by up to 50%. This feature allows for quieter operation without requiring separate NFA registration or tax stamps for the suppressor.

What kind of performance can be expected from the Hatsan Hercules Bullpup?

In testing, the .25 caliber model achieved average velocities around 927 FPS. The rifle demonstrated the ability to penetrate targets like ripe avocados, melons, and shortening, indicating significant power for an air rifle.

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