(GunReports.com) — Turkish airgun manufacturer Hatsan has entered the U.S. market as HatsanUSA Inc., and to mark its debut, the company is offering the AT44-10TACT, a tactical-style air rifle that is able to shoot high-density lead pellets with a muzzle velocity of up to 1070 fps.
The $770 AT44-10TACT is available in three calibers — .177 (1070 fps), .22 (970 fps), and .25 (870 fps) — driven by a Pre-Charged Pneumatic (PCP) system. The PCP system incorporates a detachable 180cc air cylinder for a 200-bar fill (3000 PSI), shooting at incredible velocities with nearly zero recoil.
Hatsan airguns are rated using heavier lead pellets instead of lightweight alloy aluminum pellets. In fact, the use of alloy aluminum pellets in Hatsan airguns is not recommended, as their power can partially disintegrate lightweight pellets.
“Because of advancements in technology, people need to drop any negative, preconceived notions they have about airguns,” said HatsanUSA Inc. President and CEO Blaine Manifold. “The AT44-10 TACT is a great alternative to a low-caliber rife. Not only does it have comparable power, but pellets are both readily available and inexpensive.”
The AT44-10 TACT is ambidextrous and features a removable telescopic stock, three Picatinny rails, a scope mount rail, and fitted sling swivels.
Soft rubber inlays on the forearm and grip offer better feel and control, and Truglo fixed front and rear adjustable sights provide aiming precision.
It includes three detachable 10-shot rotary magazines for the .177-cal and .22-cal models and a 9-shot rotary magazine in the .25-cal model.
The AT44-10 TACT is manufactured in Turkey using a precision-rifled barrel made from high quality German steel and a 2-stage fully adjustable Quattro Trigger.
It also utilizes Hatsan’s patented Anti-Knock system, which eliminates gas wastage when the rifle is knocked or bounced, and an anti-double pellet feed mechanism to prevent more than one pellet loading into the barrel.
Other features of the side-lever-action AT44-10 TACT include muzzle threads for a ½” UNF air stripper and fitted muzzle cap, detachable telescopic stock with adjustable comb, a detachable steel air cylinder tube with pressure gauge (180cc) for 200 bar fill (3000 PSI) pressure, quick-fill nozzle and air cylinder discharge cap, and a dovetail groove receiver for both 11mm and 22mm scope mounts.
