Rarely, if ever do you hear of a Daystate needing to be serviced. "I" have rarely heard of it let me refrain. But seriously are Daystate’s the tanks of the air gun industry? Let’s talk about it. Who owns Daystate rifles and can compare the durability to other manufacturers?
Daystate guns are tanks?
- Thread starter Crabbypatties
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I've owned several Daystate rifles, currently a Revere and a Red Wolf. I've had no unusual issues with any of them, and they have all been very durable rifles. Unlike some makers, Daystate does not focus on bling and features that invite tinkering. In fact, most of their rifles are not user friendly for tuning and tinkering. I don't know if that design principle is the primary contributing factor to their reliability, but it seems that the adjustamatics out there are more prone for problems. There are usually several components to any given market. To make an investment comparison, it seems that Daystate is sort of the blue chip dividend stock as compared to the higher risk growth stocks.
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You probably hit the nail on the head. I own a Maverick and an m3 and it is so hard to refrain from moving or twisting this and that. One day the weather may be slightly different for example, and your velocity or es is a bit off. It’s just too easy to be compelled to mess with it to “fix” it even though you are still shooting accurately. I think all the adjusting definitely wears on things. I really try to refrain from doing this by trusting the tunes and realizing there are always going to be slight variations from day to day and that I’m not out trying to win money but just have fun.
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i have daystate and have had no issues for years . But then i do not try to make air guns do powder burner things.
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I'm the same, one Daystate HR, left handed factory stock. Almost unmolested.
I lowered the power, simply to increase the shot count years ago.
Since then nothing has been touched.
Beautiful thing to own.
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Daystate Pulsar , has 3 power levels . i have never even considered taking it off low power. neverI'm the same, one Daystate HR, left handed factory stock. Almost unmolested.
I lowered the power, simply to increase the shot count years ago.
Since then nothing has been touched.
Beautiful thing to own.
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Over on the Brits forums the consensus is pretty much the exact opposite, most people say they wont touch a Daystate due to crappy customer service and Daystates constantly being in the shop.. They recommend BSA or Air Arms guns.. there are those that like Daystate but most opinions seem to be totally opposite of here in the States.
I have as of yet to own one but have been thinking about buying one, where do you get them serviced here in the U.S.?
I have as of yet to own one but have been thinking about buying one, where do you get them serviced here in the U.S.?
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My Daystate Redwolf had to be sent to AOA- they are the warranty repair station for Daystate (not the original seller) for a reseal, immediately after it was received. I purchased it new. I put it in a corner and have not touched it since. It just sits there collecting dust. It is still holding air, since the repair.
I was just put off that a dealer would sell me a leaking rifle, AND that I had to pay to send it to AOA for a repair... I have had it for quite a few years now... I may have shot 10 pellets through it before I knew it was leaking. I guess I am still mad about the whole thing. I really should just sell it.
I was just put off that a dealer would sell me a leaking rifle, AND that I had to pay to send it to AOA for a repair... I have had it for quite a few years now... I may have shot 10 pellets through it before I knew it was leaking. I guess I am still mad about the whole thing. I really should just sell it.
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There are only two basic types of air rifles, those that are leaking, and those that will leak in the future! Your point is well taken that a new air rifle that leaks is a disappointment, but it happens. The fact that yours has held air for years certainly proves that they fixed it, and it should be easy to sell.
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Yep, two Pulsars and a Renegade.
All bought second (or third ?) hand. I've owned one of the Pulsars for over two years now, the second for well over one year, and the Renegade being closer to three years. No leaks in any of them. All three shoot well.
Not exactly what constitutes being a tank in my thoughts, but yeah, pretty solid well built guns as far as these three.
Mike
All bought second (or third ?) hand. I've owned one of the Pulsars for over two years now, the second for well over one year, and the Renegade being closer to three years. No leaks in any of them. All three shoot well.
Not exactly what constitutes being a tank in my thoughts, but yeah, pretty solid well built guns as far as these three.
Mike
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I'm never surprised at reports of poor service, it seems to be the norm. I've attempted to contact Daystate several times with questions and never received a response. I am very surprised at a poor performance history for Daystate rifles in England. But I think the Daystate history here is well established and positive. I've had excellent service from AOA for Daystate rifles. In attempting to remove the magazine actuator pin I stripped the screw heads on the cover plate and could not remove them. I sent the action to AOA and they were very prompt in getting the ruined screws out and replacing the pin and screws.
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I never consider "having" anyone besides me touch my guns. I don't care about "warranty services." I'm better.
I consider my DS HR my air rifle gold standard. It's my Fluke and Tektronic mil spec reference. I invite a reason to explore its internal riches. So far, however, it only wants to be used, touched, and admired. Must be a female, too pretty and indifferently aloof for a male.
I consider my DS HR my air rifle gold standard. It's my Fluke and Tektronic mil spec reference. I invite a reason to explore its internal riches. So far, however, it only wants to be used, touched, and admired. Must be a female, too pretty and indifferently aloof for a male.
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Had a Pulsar and a Renegade. The Pulsar valve leaked and the whole gun needed a reseal in just over 3 years. The faulty Daystate magazine actually cut a hole into the pellet probe on the Renegade, to which Daystate responded, it's just cosmetic. Multiple index pins breaking on both guns. Main valve leak on the Renegade too. Good luck getting a response from Daystate. I'll never buy Daystate again.
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It’s time to move on and man up! All the pouting only got you and dust rifle that your not getting your money’s worth for
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I have to agree about the Daystate UK customer service, shocking.
I waited over 6 months for a Harper valve assembly. Even a UK Daystate dealership struggled to get the parts.
Once I had the parts, the regal was perfect, once dust was removed
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How does an operator make the gun need a complete reseal? And AOA said that was normal. Daystate did a complete redesign of their magazines because the old ones were faulty and damaged the gun. How is that operator error? It's not a story, it's facts. Here's a photo of the hole in the pellet probe on my Renegade. Is that operator error?Wow sorry to hear that. I’m sure some operator error is involved in this story as well