Daystate Huntsman Revere or DNT TNC225R?

[elh0102]

Now I'm worried I made a mistake in caliber. I sent an email to AOA to check the possibility of changing to regulated 22. I plan on this being my go to rifle for any small game. I figured the .25 would carry more energy. Anyone have one in .25 and regret their purchase? The .22 would be nice for higher shot count and cheaper pellets.

My suggestion is to not place fpe as a primary consideration in a rifle for the use you describe. No standard power air rifle in .177 through .25 is going to deliver enough energy to be a practical guide in making a decision. A gut-shot squirrel with a .25 is still a gut-shot squirrel, and he's likely lost. A head-shot squirrel with a .177 is dead as Custer's nuts. If you go to one of the online calculators, you can enter your pellet weight and velocity and see what happens at various distances. You might decide that the steeper trajectory is not a factor and that the .25 is perfectly suitable. Unless you are overrun with the critters, shot count and pellet cost probably aren't critical either. I don't have a .25 because I'm too lazy to mess with a third pellet size, and I've never thought that I needed more than a .22.

 

[Tincan]

AOA changed my order to a regulated 22 caliber. I think by spending just a little more will get me the rifle I wanted. Thanks for everyone's input. Hopefully it gets shipped out quick and maybe I'll get by the weekend.

 

[woogie_man]

I'm on the fence trying to decide my Christmas present. I would love the DNT to try some nighttime pest control, but I've got a real hankering for the Daystate. If you had to make a choice which would you pick? Also how many airguns are required to own before you quit looking at new guns?

Yes......to both.

You know you are going to get them anyway, might as well get them at the same time and have fun!

 

[coastal drifter]

Now I'm worried I made a mistake in caliber. I sent an email to AOA to check the possibility of changing to regulated 22. I plan on this being my go to rifle for any small game. I figured the .25 would carry more energy. Anyone have one in .25 and regret their purchase? The .22 would be nice for higher shot count and cheaper pellets.

I think that's a better choice Call AOA they will switch for you, good people there.

 

[Tincan]

I think that's a better choice Call AOA they will switch for you, good people there.

Already done. They will definitely get my business in the future.

 

[Tincan]

Yes......to both.

You know you are going to get them anyway, might as well get them at the same time and have fun!

I wish I could! All in due time. Needed a rifle worthy of a nice scope first. I can fine tune it and find what pellet works best then it's time for a little nighttime pesting!

 

[coastal drifter]

Already done. They will definitely get my business in the future.

Merry Christmas

 

[Ranchibi]

AOA changed my order to a regulated 22 caliber. I think by spending just a little more will get me the rifle I wanted. Thanks for everyone's input. Hopefully it gets shipped out quick and maybe I'll get by the weekend.

Congratulations! I do think the regulated model is the better choice especially for a spot on fps which usually equals better consistent accuracy.

 

[ToddGeddes63]

My order has been placed! I hope next week goes by fast because I definitely have plans for next weekend! My JTS is very accurate but it seems like I have to make a few small adjustments to the scope each time I take it out. Hoping the Daystate I ordered in .25 will live up to it's reputation. I figured if I'm going to spend the money on a thermal optic I should have a rifle that won't need tinkering with. Thanks to everyone that responded with their input.

Good choice between the two, a scope is as good as the rifle that it's mounted on.
Plus, the cost of the dnt may come down and you can get it later. Enjoy your daystate.

 

[maxtrouble]

@Tincan - Congratulations on the new rifle. I have one in .177 and one in .22 I suggest trying the JSB / AA / FX 15.89's and the 18.13's. They are great pellets for your rifle.

 

[ToddGeddes63]

I agree on the 15.89gr pellet recommendation, Thay seem to edge out the 18gr for tighter groups.

 

[beerthief]

That's kinda my thoughts. I can shoot the daystate any day of the week. Am I really going to sit in the dark in the winter? I'm sure I would some especially when first received. Maybe pickup the Daystate now and buy the DNT in the spring to mount on the Daystate. My current rifle I'm using is a JTS Max. I'm not having any issues with it, but I'm curious to jump up in price point and quality. I really wish I could put my hands on one to see the difference.

when the new one hit the market ,the one your interested will go on the classifieds , Buy the Daystate now
OOPS didn't read all the posts ,

 

[blackdog899]

second night waiting for ups. Got the text at 10:01 not coming last night.
I chose the unregulated Revere in .25 , for my purpose of basement and maybe backyard if I can do it discreetly I think it will be fine. If I’m going to the range there are my real guns to shoot. I just got a ZELOS last week and in my cellar range of 40 ft there is no way it can better it.
anyways it’s 8:16 and no ups

 

[Tincan]

second night waiting for ups. Got the text at 10:01 not coming last night.
I chose the unregulated Revere in .25 , for my purpose of basement and maybe backyard if I can do it discreetly I think it will be fine. If I’m going to the range there are my real guns to shoot. I just got a ZELOS last week and in my cellar range of 40 ft there is no way it can better it.
anyways it’s 8:16 and no ups

Good things come to those that wait! Sucks waiting on delivery's. If you can, post a review on it after you put some pellets down range. I'd be curious how you like it and how it performs. Congratulations and I hope tomorrow is your day.

 

[blackdog899]

Good things come to those that wait! Sucks waiting on delivery's. If you can, post a review on it after you put some pellets down range. I'd be curious how you like it and how it performs. Congratulations and I hope tomorrow is your day.

Thanks, that was a nice reply. It’s 9:30 just went through ups automated message and someone got back to me and driver has 5 more stops to me. We’ll see…

 

[Ranchibi]

Thanks, that was a nice reply. It’s 9:30 just went through ups automated message and someone got back to me and driver has 5 more stops to me. We’ll see…

Anticipation...

 

[blackdog899]

Got it, packaging in perfect shape. Tired will play with it tomorrow.

 

[Tincan]

Got it, packaging in perfect shape. Tired will play with it tomorrow.
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Awesome! Looks great!

 

[Peskådot671]

Got it, packaging in perfect shape. Tired will play with it tomorrow.
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Congrats! I think you'll be more happy with the .22 version. You have more options in ammo choice and weights compared to the .25cal version. The Huntsman is not pellet picky.

 

[L.Leon]

Congrats! I think you'll be more happy with the .22 version. You have more options in ammo choice and weights compared to the .25cal version. The Huntsman is not pellet picky.

@blackdog899, has his in .25 and @Tincan, awaits his in .22, going to be interesting reading “their” perspectives on the gun in both calibers… Congrats gentlemen on your fine Daystate Revere PCPs…