Hatsan "twang"

[Eutycus]

I have several questions concerning a Hatsan Edge (.22) airgun. It was a gift and I've had it for a few years but only shot it a few dozen times.It gives off a strange "twangy sound" when shot like the spring rattling inside.Is this common with break action airguns or just that model? Is there a remedy? My second question is in reading about this model it stated that it comes with a "anti-bear trap" safety. Just what is that?

 

[PistoleroWadcutterGANG]

The anti-bear trap mechanism locks the piston / action from accidental trip, so that it doesn't slam closed on thumbs seating a pellet into the breech. It's very possible that your spring has broken in-two a long its length. Definitly needs to be opened up and everything removed and inspected. If your Springer is shooting above 7ft/lbs you'll need to make a spring compressor to keep it shooting out when you punch out the end cap pins.

 

[Eutycus]

Could a brand new one have been shipped with a broken spring? It came from Academy but I sure the warranty has long expired.

 

[Ohen Cepel]

It could be normal for a "springer". Do you have other buddies who have a springer you could shoot? May let you know if it is sounding normal or not. They do make some noise. Can be tuned to reduce it some (if it isn't broken as mentioned above, but given its age I would not expect that).

Find any like in on youtube being shot for you to check their sound?

 

[PistoleroWadcutterGANG]

Could a brand new one have been shipped with a broken spring? It came from Academy but I sure the warranty has long expired.

Probably not. If its cocking harsh and takes a bit of take up before you start feeling the spring compression then the spring went south on you. If the piston is slamming hard into the receiver head and a sharp stinging buzz is felt. Then the piston seal went really bad and failed. stop using it if this is happening.

 

[Eutycus]

Thanks, I'll see what it does in the morning. No one around here has one, not a Hatsan anyway.

 

[Eutycus]

How does one go about taking the spring out?

 

[JohnKSa]

It is not uncommon for relatively inexpensive, powerful, spring piston airguns to be somewhat twangy. There's a big, strong spring in there that is released abruptly when the trigger is pulled.

Taking a spring out of a powerful airgun is tricky and potentially dangerous.

 

[Eutycus]

I am almost positive that "twangy" sound is coming from the spring. From what I've been hearing (reading) is it common even for unbroken springs?

 

[PistoleroWadcutterGANG]

IS it cocking in a normal fashion or has it changed? .... the buzz twang can be mitigated by some (AGH) Airgun head quarters spring tar. Helps a lot but you'll still have to take the rifle apart to put it on the spring. I explained in my first post. You'll either have to make your own spring compressor or buy one. it'll keep the end cap and spring under control when taking off the end cap.

 

[Eutycus]

Sorry I got busy elsewhere (clogged drain) and did not get a chance to "tear into" the air rifle. I am retired but still very busy.I haven't fired that Hatsan lately but everything , including the cocking, seemed normal except for that twang.

 

[PistoleroWadcutterGANG]

ok if cocking is normal. Then it's just a noisy "Bugger" and will be fine. That spring will change with time and use. it should damp down with time as it wears. Check with VorTek spring piston kit makers. Put in one of their kits and wonders will happen. PG4 kits?

 

[Eutycus]

ok if cocking is normal. Then it's just a noisy "Bugger" and will be fine. That spring will change with time and use. it should damp down with time as it wears. Check with VorTek spring piston kit makers. Put in one of their kits and wonders will happen. PG4 kits?

Maybe that's the problem. It may not be broken in yet. It has been so seldom used. Even thought it's several years old I doubt 40-50 pellets have gone through it (yet).

 

[PistoleroWadcutterGANG]

OH MAN, this not a lot at all. Don't worry about it for another 500 pellets. regards

 

[d2wing]

Some spring noise is normal on some springer Hatsans. If it bothers you, you could get one with a gas spring. They often have refurbs and close outs on their web site.

 

[plumberroy]

That is quite powerful for a lower price gun. As mentioned you need 400-500 rounds through it for break in before you consider doing anything to it. Higher powered springers are a different animal to shoot compared to any thing else. Look up artillery hold on YouTube. There are stuff like tune in a tube. That can sometimes help. My Walther looked like it had no lube in the spring tube. Heavier pellets might help too. The Walther Parrus I have I had to use Krytox grease and shoot 16 grain .177 caliber pellets to get it manageable. ( This gun is actually too much power for a.177 gun)

 

[wesmonster]

Twang is normal for a break action springer.
The gas pistons are quieter but gas piston Hatsans don't seem to have as good a service life.
I've heard the newer ones are better.
I have two Hatsan springers, a .25 and a .22, both purchased new. Both got smoother and quiter with use but any springer will still have that twang.
And don't fire one empty, they don't like that, hard on the internals if there's no pellet to push...

 

[Eutycus]

That very well could be the problem, it's just not broke in yet.