Is this going to be a recurring theme among break-barrel rifle manufacturers in the future? The list of mag-fed springer rifles seems to be slowly growing, with BSA’s Swarm concept fast approaching Gen 2 and now this little beauty from Hatsan.
I must admit, I was keen to get this rifle on my garden range for some fast-shooting plinking fun – I wasn’t disappointed.
MORE BUDGET RIFLES?
I have received quite a few letters and emails in recent months regarding the ‘Big Test’ featuring the odd sub£200 rifle review. It seems that quite a few of you are enjoying extended reviews of lower-priced rifles, as well as the usual high-enders. Well, this Speedfire is no exception to the rule, costing a mere £162.50!
Don’t worry though, we’ll be upping the ante over the next couple of months.
POLYMER STOCK
This Hatsan rifle features a moulded synthetic stock, which is ambidextrous. However, after checking their website I discovered that it’s also available in wood.
There’s adequate chequering mid stock, which is where the centre of balance is, as well as on the pistol grip. It feels almost rubber-like to the touch, but it isn’t.
Of course, all these plastic parts make for a lightweight rifle, and coming in a tad under 6.6lbs it’s ideal for younger shooters and for those who find wielding an 8lbs-plus rifle a bit too much to handle.
OPEN SIGHTS
This rifle comes fitted with fibreoptic open sights, again made from synthetic material, but you can also slap a scope on top.
This story is from the October 2020 edition of Air Gunner.
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