New from HatsanUSA: Torpedo 150 Sniper Combo Airgun

By Robert Farago

Airguns are a blast. Not literally, of course. Airguns are particularly quiet – especially when they’re fitted with an integrated sound moderator like the new Hatsan Torpedo 150 Sniper Combo. That particular not-firearm is the latest evolution of the original Torpedo 150 fixed barrel/under-lever rifle. In addition to the not-silencer, the Torpedo boasts an ambidextrous thumbhole-style stock with an adjustable cheek rest and the Vortex Gas Piston System, which lets owners leave their gun cocked and locked without causing any damage to the airgun. The company’s presser also claims the VGPS provides shooters with “more consistent power between consecutive shots” and “eliminates most vibrations caused by the oscillation of heavy springs and have a significantly longer lifecycle than spring-powered airguns – providing higher and more consistent velocities over their lifetime.” I’m not sure . . .

why the Turkish manufacturer calls the airgun “sniper” – unless they’re trying to see things from the squirrels’ point-of-view. Anyway, it’s not a lot of money; available in .177 (1250fps), .22 (1000fps) and .25 (750fps) calibers at an MSRP of $399.99. Ahead of our review, here are the specs:

Torpedo 150 Sniper Combo:

Under-lever cocking system with bolt-action loading mechanism
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Source:: Truth About Guns