N/A Which .177 carbine is the best choice
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Boy...that is a tough one because I owned a Daystate Regal and a Brocock Compatto, both unregulated. The Daystate is the best sporter style PCP I ever shot and the Compatto was the best field carry/hunter/pester I ever owned....
....sorry if I am not being helpful! So my choice would depend on your usage......and the HW would be no different than the Daystate just maybe heavier? The Compatto's stock was the best synthetic stock I ever felt.
....sorry if I am not being helpful! So my choice would depend on your usage......and the HW would be no different than the Daystate just maybe heavier? The Compatto's stock was the best synthetic stock I ever felt.
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Seems like all four are fine choices… That said, I choose the BRK Compatto. A non regulated Compatto was my first BRK. It was outstanding to me. All five of my BRKs have been solid PCPs…
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Boy...that is a tough one because I owned a Daystate Regal and a Brocock Compatto, both unregulated. The Daystate is the best sporter style PCP I ever shot and the Compatto was the best field carry/hunter/pester I ever owned....
I want it for chipmunks and sparrows, field mice, and hopefully soon, ratting. Need a dedicated 10-50 yard pester. Regulated versions specifically.. kinda sick of the gnat with a sledgehammer stuff.
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all are good guns, I prefer guns that advance the mag over spring loaded mags
you have to pick your own girl
I have the HW110 FAC 22 and HW44 pistol but would like a HW100 also,,, don't need, just want the little HW100k carbine bull pup
you have to pick your own girl
I have the HW110 FAC 22 and HW44 pistol but would like a HW100 also,,, don't need, just want the little HW100k carbine bull pup
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I would get a Daystate out of those choices, but the AA walnut series would also be in the running.
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I have a HW100TLC and Huntsman Regal both in .22, Both Accurate, HW100 easier loading vs the Regal Bolt but Daystate All Day Long.
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Some fine guns to choose from, but I voted for the Compatto as I recently 'tuned' mine (I got it in a trade) just by trying some different weight pellets and adjusting the transfer port. At first I wasn't too thrilled with the gun (I always start tuning at the highest power). But when it dawned on me that I had easy, external adjustability with that TP knob, things improved quickly. The Benjamin 10.5's became wickedly accurate at 867 fps (TP-1), and the ES over the shot string tightened up significantly.
As mentioned above by MongooseV8, as you want a 'very nice' gun I would definitely not exclude the AA S510. Just gorgeous guns, quiet, consistent and accurate, and they also have an external TP adjuster. I just picked up a (longer) rifle version through UA's 'open box' inventory clean-out sale, in .177 cal. It is a beauty to look at, and a sweet shooter. I could definitely do without AA's old school fill fitting (which I will replace if I get enough of a BestFittingsUK order to justify the high shipping cost), but it is a small price to pay for such a good looking and great handling & shooting gun.
As mentioned above by MongooseV8, as you want a 'very nice' gun I would definitely not exclude the AA S510. Just gorgeous guns, quiet, consistent and accurate, and they also have an external TP adjuster. I just picked up a (longer) rifle version through UA's 'open box' inventory clean-out sale, in .177 cal. It is a beauty to look at, and a sweet shooter. I could definitely do without AA's old school fill fitting (which I will replace if I get enough of a BestFittingsUK order to justify the high shipping cost), but it is a small price to pay for such a good looking and great handling & shooting gun.
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Those are all high quality air rifles that will serve your needs. I have a Daystate Revere and an HW100 carbine, and have owned a Brocock Sniper XR. The Weihrauch has the best trigger and mag system. The Revere is an easier carrying rifle with a traditional sporter feel, and might be easier for most people to use with the makeshift support you have to use in the woods. Depending on your personal preferences, those 2 are my suggestion. All that said, do yourself a favor and do not rely on the forum to make your decision, unless someone is offering to pay for it!
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Im at an impass. I have shot all 3, I enjoyed them all. They're neck and neck with performance. I can't really go wrong with any. The Compatto XR HR is easiest on the wallet, IMO the Weihrauch is the easiest on the loading and fantastic from the rest , the daystate is easiest on my eyes..they all perform flawlessly and can shoot hole on hole. I can't really take a wrong turn here. Eventually I'll have all 3. This adds some excitement
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The kicker for me would be eaze of loading and inserting magazines-the Brocock or Daystates win this hands down
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I own both a HW 110 and a Revere in 177. Since acquiring the Revere, my 110 doesn't receive the love/use it once did, possibly (likely) due to the weight. They both shoot lights out accurate and quiet for the small backyard pests I also use these rifles for.
The 110 mags are easier loading, but a lever needs to be depressed at the same time to insert the mag into the receiver,,, which for my old stiff fingers can cause slight momentary fumbling. The Revere is much more eye appealing!
The 110 mags are easier loading, but a lever needs to be depressed at the same time to insert the mag into the receiver,,, which for my old stiff fingers can cause slight momentary fumbling. The Revere is much more eye appealing!
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My pay and commission hit the same day this month on the 29th. I'm ordering the Huntsman Revere regulated safari.
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One I didn’t see was the BSA CLX Ultra. To me the weihrauch can be a pain to load the mag. Not super hard, but the others are easier. Just my 2 cents. Good luck!
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I believe the HW100 is one of, if not the finest, built air rifles ever made. It may only be a high power rifle like some, but it is accurate, built like a tank and has a trigger NO ONE can beat, NO ONE. Add a titanioum air cylinder and it's a light as you would like for carrying around.. Great all around rifle
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I think the incidence of the HW100 being delivered shooting too hot is more often an issue in the full length rifle. My carbine came shooting fine, about 890 fps with the 10 g pellet if I remember correctly. I have since tuned it down to the sub-12 fpe level, around 11 fpe I think. At this power level it is virtually silent and has a great shot count. It is my favorite backyard rifle, but still has sufficient power for squirrels. I assume it was originally designed as a non-FAC level rifle, and I think the lower power level is where it really excels. I agree with the trigger comment above. It is a real, two-stage trigger and one of the best.
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