Daystate Pulsar

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Looking at that gun as my maybe 'next' experience with PCP. I've done a lot of reading and searching with search engines but mostly I see stuff dated 4 or 5 years ago. It's nice to read about the problems evident then but I'd like some FRESH reviews. And I couldn't find the search function on this forum. Used to be some symbol at the top of the page but now it's just exploded ads for air rifle stuff.

Your thoughts on that rifle in 2020?? And how do I search here? Thanks
 
I recently acquired one. It's too hot here to shoot outside much but I've mounted and zeroed the scope and shot it a bit. I believe the electronic trigger is about as good as one can get. It is very accurate and shoulders easily. The overall quality seems to be high as well. Mine is an HP .177 and shoots heavy pellets more than fast enough. New magazines came with mine, and some have noted problems with the indexing pin causing the magazine mechanism to strike the pellet probe when using the old style magazines with some damage reported. The old mag advantage is anti-double feed which isn't present with the new mag. I believe the old mag can be modified to eliminate the problem relatively easily. The new mag seems to load and function well. 

There is a programmer available from Daystate as well as the Heliboard from the gentleman in Greece that allow the gun to be tuned beyond the 3 factory power settings. I have no direct experience with either but will be considering them. There are a few Pulsar owners on this forum and I bet you'll hear from some who have had the gun longer than I have. I'm happy with mine.

There is a search box at the top right. You probably want to select the PCP heading in the search function (possibly general as well) and search for the name there.
 
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I've owned a Pulsar HP .22 for some time now. I've had some problems but after repairing the old magazine, I think they're pretty much cured. As stated many times before, the trigger is one of the best.

Be aware, the Pulsar is a very heavy gun. With a scope and bi-pod, mine weighs in at over 13 pounds. It's a bit of a workout to carry it around in the field all day. Consider adding a sling, it does help.
 
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I own seven Daystate Pulsars In all calibers and standard and HP both old ones and 2020 versions and they are great. The new ones (at least the HPs) NO LONGER take AA batteries and have a plug in Rechargeable pack and noticed scope rail looks like a cliff hanger up front however the old ones don't mount to the shroud up front anyway. The new ones have gun cases that look to the old ones very similar but seems improved.

The new ones are $1000 cheaper than the old ones (AARGH) probably due to slow sales and overstocked inventories and the up and coming Delta Wolf. 

The Daystate Electronic guns are in a league of their own and NOTHING CAN COMPARE. Once you try one all others especially most different brand big buck airguns won't seem too exciting anymore.

Once you try one (ANY DAYSTATE ELECTRONIC GUN) your future high dollar (or even mid priced)"other brand" guns you buy after it that would have given you a WOW!!! are probably going to be a "hmmm well ok it's ok I guess..."


 
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What I like the best from the Pulsars (and Air Wolf's and Redwolfs) are the unbelievably unnaturally surprisingly quick lock time compared to traditional mechanical guns which probably helps increase ultimate accuracy (maybe less of a need to pay attention with follow through that can unfortunately make you lazy and complacent and throw you off when switching back to your high end mechanical PCPs) and the RIDICULOUSLY EXTREME MOUSEFARTness when adding a good standard sized or larger (not the small ones) Huggett LDCs to them that makes then sound similar to DRY FIRING a PCP with ZERO air in it that may seem as though the gun is broken or out of air. The electronic triggers are the best bar none IMHO... That's why I have six mechanical Daystate Renegades with electronic triggers as well...just because of their triggers.
 
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I own its little brother, the Renegade.

As has been mentioned, bullpup or rear mounted receiver wise, there is NOTHING like a Daystate trigger.

I've only had my Renegade a short time, but not a single problem. IF...you want to call it a problem, the Renegade and Pulsar are a little heavier than most of the "short" rifles. That said, it's not that heavy. Just that some people that have whined about their weight...just need to hit the gym a little more often..!

Mike
 
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My HP .177 was recently purchased but has a manufacturing date of 06/2019. It has the AA battery pack but also has the scope rail floating above the barrel at the front (attached at the rear only). It is quite a cantilever setup but it seems extremely rigid. Not sure how this relates exactly to the above as it seems there may be some variation in what is posted above vs. what I received, especially in view of the scope rail. I'm not sure the rechargeable battery pack would be an advantage but it probably makes little difference. I'll happily replace 6 AA batteries when needed.
 
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I have a 25 HP that takes AA batteries that has the same cliff hanger rail just like my 2020 25 HP that has the rechargeable battery pack. I suspect it has a GC2 board as being the reason. I don't own a 2020 standard non HP 2020 model and just 2 HP 2020s with the rechargeable packs. I haven't bought a 2020 Standard yet. Pretty much Pulsared out already and my Renegades make up the gap like the 303 HP non cliff hanger rail and 22 HP with the cliff hanger and the standard smaller calibers none with cliff hangers. Except a deliberately chopped one on purpose stuffed with a HUMA. 

My 22 Renegade HP has that cliff hanger rail but my 5 other standard ones do not including my 303 HP so not necessarily HP related I guess.
 
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I own its little brother, the Renegade.

As has been mentioned, bullpup or rear mounted receiver wise, there is NOTHING like a Daystate trigger.

I've only had my Renegade a short time, but not a single problem. IF...you want to call it a problem, the Renegade and Pulsar are a little heavier than most of the "short" rifles. That said, it's not that heavy. Just that some people that have whined about their weight...just need to hit the gym a little more often..!

Mike
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I'm giving my impression because I don't own one and feel I can give an un-biased review; if that makes sense? My father has the Pulsar in .22, his is the older AA (AAA?) battery configuration. He's got Lithium batteries in there for weight reduction, longer life, and no chance of leaking.

I've shot it several times and it's impressive. Seconded, the trigger is a dream. It's hard to describe but WOW AMAZING is probably the closest I can come to it. I'm blown away by the trigger and legitimate everytime I pull it I am surprised when it shoots. There is no catch, staging of the trigger, trigger accuracy aim losses due to pressure, etc. It's just smooth as butter.

His is very accurate but as others have said it is very heavy. To me it feels especially heavy in the butt-end of the rifle. It's a bit wonky if you mount an Atlas bi-pod to the front rail and configure it in a 45 degree position tilted outward and with the legs at their shortest position. It then becomes a tipping hazard because it does not rest properly and leans right or left. Left untouched it will fall over.

His is very air efficient with plenty of shots... want to say 80... on good power settings that produce good FPS. I had considered purchasing one and if I were looking for another caliber other than .22 I would purchase one.

Hope this helps. It is a fine airgun but it is rearward heavy and you can sense that heavy weight when shooting from a bench. I have not shot it while standing.
 
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Depends what you want to shoot and how far. I like the 22 standard because it likes cheap Wal-Mart Crosman Premier Hollowpoints and good for up to 65 yards pesting. I like the 177 standard for target and bird hunting up to 80 yards and it's not offensively loud as is. Skipped the 25 HP since I aleady have 2 Pulsar HPs in 25 and the 303 HP Renegade is for pigs. I have no idea why I bought the 22 HP because I have .22 RW HP and don't have a 22 Pulsar HP but have 2 of the standard ones. Maybe to shoot Baracuda 21gr at 1030fps? Really IDK on the 22 HP probably meant for 25gr Monsters but haven't tried yet.
 
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Up to 70 yards almost all PCP´s can be adequate.

What is interesting for me is from 110 to 200 yards. In that range the good rifles shine.

Of course for hunting, the distance is related with an ethical shot.

For deer, and javalina I feel comfortable with a shot up to 50 yards, but closer is better.

For birds (not turkeys) the farther away the must chalenging.
 
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My Renegade is a .22.

But I just shoot paper, at somewhat short, but varying distances.

I also shoot offhand, bullpups weren't made to shoot off a table..! Maybe the top of a brick wall if it presents itself..! But even shooting offhand, I can still get very good groups. I even amaze myself sometimes.

And like Yo states, at least to me...my Renegade is not overly "butt' heavy. It's pretty well balanced, and I even cut a little off of the end of the shroud on mine, so the "barrel" and the cylinder are almost at the same endpoint.

Mike
 
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