How reliable are the electronics in the MK4? I've looked around and it don't see anything of concern but I figure, given the age, I should ask first.
-- Matt
-- Matt
Daystate Daystate MK4
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Assume they are the same as in the Air Wolf. I had one of the original CDT Wolf CDT's and later an MCT (which I think is the same as the MK4, but I could be mistaken).
I never had an issue and had those guns for a long time. The original CDT battery needed to be changed once, but that was easy to do. For me, both guns were spot on.
I never had an issue and had those guns for a long time. The original CDT battery needed to be changed once, but that was easy to do. For me, both guns were spot on.
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So far that is my impression. Solid and reliable.
But I am a Hardware Test Engineer and know how much reliability has improved over the course of the last couple decades. It isn't that old so I'm not terribly concerned.
-- Matt
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The Mk4 is a solid design and as long as you can find a battery for it, should be great. I wouldn't try or expect it to be a huge powerhouse but staying within it's design should give good service for a long time. Nice rifles...
Note that you can still buy a Heliboard for it if you have concerns about the factory board or want more versatility...
Bob
Note that you can still buy a Heliboard for it if you have concerns about the factory board or want more versatility...
Bob
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I had the Airwolf MCT and MK4. I did not think either was a top performer with the OEM electronics.
I sold the Wolf to get the MK4, and I personally thought the Wolf was "better" with the larger air tank.
Both were fun to own, but I don't miss either.
I prefer a great mechanical air regulator and great mechanical trigger. Again that is a personal preference and my lukewarm experience with "MCT".
I sold the Wolf to get the MK4, and I personally thought the Wolf was "better" with the larger air tank.
Both were fun to own, but I don't miss either.
I prefer a great mechanical air regulator and great mechanical trigger. Again that is a personal preference and my lukewarm experience with "MCT".
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I was more intrigued by the style and quality.
Pretty wood and a nicely laid out stock.
Some of the older British rifles just look so much better than most, if not all, of the modern offerings.
-- Matt
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Again my personal perspective. I thought the AirWolf held very nice in offhand, and I really thought the MK4 would hold/feel better. Funny but I liked the Airwolf feel better, even though the MK4 looked like it was styled more to fit offhand shooting. Neither had a cant, so they are both true ambidextrous. For me a cant allows me to see the sights/scope with center of the eye, instead of a no cant has my eye straining toward my nose. Naturally canted stocks have less eye strain and easier focus.
I shoot 3P and air match rifle in leagues, so my opinion is geared to that activity, and certainly my shooting position. I am "spoiled" by adjustable match stocks because their features make shooting easier.
I kinda crave a nice palm swell, RH cant, and adjustable trigger position/weight. These were lacking in the Daystates, but they were still nice rifles.
As far as classic English design, a dedicated right hand AA510 is a lot nicer design and feel. I'm just not an ambi or bench shooter.
I am not preaching, but that is what I enjoy in a rifle for conversation.
I shoot 3P and air match rifle in leagues, so my opinion is geared to that activity, and certainly my shooting position. I am "spoiled" by adjustable match stocks because their features make shooting easier.
I kinda crave a nice palm swell, RH cant, and adjustable trigger position/weight. These were lacking in the Daystates, but they were still nice rifles.
As far as classic English design, a dedicated right hand AA510 is a lot nicer design and feel. I'm just not an ambi or bench shooter.
I am not preaching, but that is what I enjoy in a rifle for conversation.
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If i were 50 years younger and still on our base shooting team things like that would be quite important. But I'm old, I shake and my eyesight sucks. So I'm much more interested in the aesthetics than the ergonomics. If the seller ever ships i will take ownership of a couple quite fetching examples of British air smithing. From around 2000-2002
A. H. Hartley .22 Tiger 10 LE
Falcon Hawk .22 FH-19HN or FH-19HT
A. H. Hartley .22 Tiger 10 LE
Falcon Hawk .22 FH-19HN or FH-19HT
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