Hatsan BT65
Hatsan Arms Company · Rifle · In Production · 2013
Also known as: Hatsan BT65 SB, BT65SB, Hatsan BT65 QE
Overview
The Hatsan BT65 is a Turkish pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) air rifle produced by Hatsan Arms Company and offered in .177, .22 and .25 caliber. In .25 (6.35mm) it feeds from a 9-shot removable rotary magazine and is charged from a detachable 255cc air cylinder to a 200 bar fill, delivering muzzle velocities up to roughly 1125 FPS and around 65 ft-lbs of energy. It uses a bolt-action cocking system, an adjustable two-stage Quattro match trigger, an elevation-adjustable cheekpiece, and (on QuietEnergy models) an integrated sound moderator, making it a popular pest-control and hunting airgun.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 4400 g (155.2 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1240 mm (48.82") |
| Barrel Length | 584 mm (22.99") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Trigger Type | Quattro Two Stage Adjustable |
| Magazine Capacity | 9 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Rotary |
| Muzzle Velocity | 343 m/s (1125 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 88 J (65 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 55 m (60 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Synthetic |
| Finish | Matte Black |
Calibers
- .25 Air (6.35mm) · primary — also known as .25 cal, 6.35mm, .25 pellet
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Removable Rotary Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Anti Double Feed
- Features: Pre Charged Pneumatic, 255cc Removable Air Cylinder, 200 Bar Fill Pressure, Quietenergy Integrated Moderator, Quattro Adjustable Trigger, Removable Rotary Magazine, Elevation Adjustable Cheekpiece, Combo 11mm Dovetail And Weaver Rail, Built In Pressure Gauge
Variants
- Hatsan BT65 SB - Synthetic Stock
- Hatsan BT65 SB Elite - Thumbhole Stock
- Hatsan BT65 SL QuietEnergy - Wood Stock Moderated
Production
Production years: 2013-present
Widely exported PCP air rifle; exact production figures not published
Origin
Country of origin: Turkey
Notes
The BT65 family spans several stock and moderator options (SB synthetic, SB Elite thumbhole, SL wood, QE QuietEnergy, Big Bore Carnivore). Velocity and energy figures vary by caliber and pellet; .25 caliber offers the highest energy in the line.
Background
Hatsan, founded in 1976 near Izmir, Turkey, grew from a shotgun maker into one of the world's largest airgun manufacturers, and the BT65 was among the PCP platforms that established the brand in the high-power hunting-airgun market.