Daystate Had to remind myself- really don’t need all of that regulated power….

[bdzjlz]

My outside reactive target course consists of about two dozen spinners and small steel plates on chains, ftom various distances beginning at 25 yards and out to 87. The spinners range from 15mm to 25mm in size. Normally I am shooting at these with a keenly regulated 40 to 70 fpe gun.

Today, in a light breeze, I pulled out the Daystate Wolverine B Hi Lite in .22, non regulated and shooting the AA 16 Gr pellet at only 27 fpe. I never missed one of the spinners all of the way out to 87 yards, and the AA 16 Gr pellet smacked them with authority. Even at the end of two mags, and even though not regulated, it seemed to be shooting dead on.

We forget we really don’t need all of the bells and whistles but please don’t tell our wives that.

BTW - purchased this rifle from an AGN member for my collection a few years ago. It is one of the most accurate rifles I own. He never should have sold it.

 

[MikeVV]

Yeah, one of the things that I do on all of my new purchase guns...turn down the power.
Easier on the guns mechanism, and just as accurate to the distances (50yrds or less) that I may shoot.

Mike

 

[Long_Gun_Dallas]

I really appreciate a non regulated gun that can do that. Almost more desirable imo

 

[Ranchibi]

Great shooting! Does your Wolverine have the Sling Shot valving? Had one in my Regal...almost a regulated shot string...great invention without o'rings!

 

[Vana2]

I'm real pleased with my recently purchased .22 Wolverine R. Thanks to that Daystate valve, even when the rifle drops off the reg it does so gracefully.

Agree with the OP that you don't necessarily need high power. A couple of my .22 PCPs are capable of 50 plus fpe but for most of my shooting and hunting 30 fpe is more than enough.

Cheers!

 

[maxtrouble]

I have the same rifle in .30 caliber. Will stack pellets or NSA 55 grain slugs all day long. 20 shots per fill. Great rifle, lots of power.

 

[nobody1]

I am shooting up to 60 yards with less than 25 FPE, and many times 15-20 FPE.
But, I do prefer regulated airguns for the long shot strings.

 

[spinj]

Just saying, a regulated rifle tuned for a stupendously high shot count allows your compressor or pump to have an extended vacation, the research of which has shown to promote a healthy and long life. Oh wait, I think that was for humans.

 

[cavedweller]

I'm real pleased with my recently purchased .22 Wolverine R. Thanks to that Daystate valve, even when the rifle drops off the reg it does so gracefully.

Agree with the OP that you don't necessarily need high power. A couple of my .22 PCPs are capable of 50 plus fpe but for most of my shooting and hunting 30 fpe is more than enough.

Cheers!

Considering a .22 or .25 wolverine for EFT. Regulated? Side lever? Hmmm?

 

[Vana2]

Considering a .22 or .25 wolverine for EFT. Regulated? Side lever? Hmmm?

Between purchases, trades and a gift, it seems that I've become a .22 caliber, 30 fpe PCP collector. 'Twas not intentional.

Of the four (AA S510 XS, Daystate Wolverine R, FX Crown MK2 and Weihrauch HW100 FSB) the Crown is my favorite for a lot of reasons, one of which is that it can easily be tuned to the pellet of choice.

The others are fine airguns but you have to disassemble them to make adjustments.

You might want to check out the Crown.

Cheers!

 

[MysticalDragon]

Between purchases, trades and a gift, it seems that I've become a .22 caliber, 30 fpe PCP collector. 'Twas not intentional.

Of the four (AA S510 XS, Daystate Wolverine R, FX Crown MK2 and Weihrauch HW100 FSB) the Crown is my favorite for a lot of reasons, one of which is that it can easily be tuned to the pellet of choice.

The others are fine airguns but you have to disassemble them to make adjustments.

You might want to check out the Crown.

Cheers!

Friends don't let friends use fx products lol

 

[cavedweller]

Between purchases, trades and a gift, it seems that I've become a .22 caliber, 30 fpe PCP collector. 'Twas not intentional.

Of the four (AA S510 XS, Daystate Wolverine R, FX Crown MK2 and Weihrauch HW100 FSB) the Crown is my favorite for a lot of reasons, one of which is that it can easily be tuned to the pellet of choice.

The others are fine airguns but you have to disassemble them to make adjustments.

You might want to check out the Crown.

Cheers!

I’ve had 3 crowns - too many orings. Brocock Ghost or my Alphawolf will tune more accurately and faster including a caliber change way faster !

 

[Vana2]

Friends don't let friends use fx products lol

LOL!

Years ago when I was in the market for a .25 caliber airgun, a friend recommended I look at the FX Royale 500. Bought one (it's been a great shooter) and based on that experience I've since bought a .22/700mm Impact MK2, a .22/500mm Crown MK2 and a .22/700mm Panthera.

No regrets, I'm very happy with the quality and performance of my FX products. ...He's still a friend

Cheers!

 

[Vana2]

I’ve had 3 crowns - too many orings. Brocock Ghost or my Alphawolf will tune more accurately and faster including a caliber change way faster !

Yeah, PCPs, HPA and O-rings go hand in hand.

From a design perspective, every O-ring could be a potential failure point... but most of the O-rings in a PCP are static and if assembled properly aren't a big concern. O-rings involved with moving parts are present in every PCP and will need to be replaced at some time. No biggie, I see that as standard maintenance and don't fret about it.

I know a couple of people who think that a regulator is an evil device because it adds complexity and will fail. Personally, I prefer a regulated airgun and like O-rings will deal with issues if they happen - been lucky so far

That being said, I'm not shy of complexity but (in spite of having worked with high-tech electronics my whole career) I have no interest in electronic airguns. Don't have any Brocock airguns so I will definitely check out the Ghost and their other products, thanks for the suggestion.

Cheers!

 

[Emu]

My outside reactive target course consists of about two dozen spinners and small steel plates on chains, ftom various distances beginning at 25 yards and out to 87. The spinners range from 15mm to 25mm in size. Normally I am shooting at these with a keenly regulated 40 to 70 fpe gun.

Today, in a light breeze, I pulled out the Daystate Wolverine B Hi Lite in .22, non regulated and shooting the AA 16 Gr pellet at only 27 fpe. I never missed one of the spinners all of the way out to 87 yards, and the AA 16 Gr pellet smacked them with authority. Even at the end of two mags, and even though not regulated, it seemed to be shooting dead on.

We forget we really don’t need all of the bells and whistles but please don’t tell our wives that.

BTW - purchased this rifle from an AGN member for my collection a few years ago. It is one of the most accurate rifles I own. He never should have sold it.

Daystate are accurate, reliable and beautiful, easy to control and last working perfectly all the time you want to keep them.

Daystate are the Toyota of the air rifles in regard of reliability and the Mercedes in regard of beauty.

 

[abslayer]

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My heavy worked on old AAS510 did put out over 48 shots with in 6 fps of each shot with a simple Lane
regulater on one fill


Dam I regret selling that one

 

[joelayfield]

Considering a .22 or .25 wolverine for EFT. Regulated? Side lever? Hmmm?

i still like bolt over the side lever , if everything started out side lever i think the topic would be how great the bolt is ! i have lots of both and find the straight pull back on the bolt more favorable on some of my guns

 

[Stubbers]

i still like bolt over the side lever , if everything started out side lever i think the topic would be how great the bolt is ! i have lots of both and find the straight pull back on the bolt more favorable on some of my guns

Likewise, simpler motion, if you have a valve system (like I do) that doesn't need a heavy hammer spring there's no need for 3:1 levers, its so much better. My hammer travel is .4"~ and the total bolt travel is around .7"...with about 4 lbs of force required to cock, much preferred over a side lever. Side levers are a lot more finicky and prone to breakage to boot.

The above can't be accomplished via a simple production rifle (yet), hopefully someday...

-Matt