Daystate Airwolf 40 fpe 22 rifle setup.

amadablam

Well lads

Just for anyone interested in PCP air rifles.

I've had this a while and been changing bits and pieces on and off but I am happy with it now.

Its a Daystate Airwolf 40 fpe 22 rifle
Barrel is fully shrouded so it's nice and quiet.

Electronically regulated (kind of) and has 16 power settings.

Electronic trigger too which is like clicking a computer mouse. It takes some getting used to.

The scope is a Vortex Viper Pst ffp mil mil 6-24x50 ebr1 reticle.

Bipod is a GG&G XDS tactical bipod which is very lightweight.

It likes JSB jumbo heavies 18.13 gr

I haven't pushed the distances yet but I plan to. I've shot vermin to 90 yards no bother but it is capable of much more. I'll break the 100 yards no bother. My Airarms was getting me beyond 100 consistently and accurately.

Anyway, I hope some of you like it and it might get you interested in one of the best forms of shooting for vermin control and fun

If it's not your thing, that's cool too

I've plenty of rifles but I use my air rifle more than any other because of the versatility.

denismac

Thanks for the review.
I was considering getting a PCP rifle in the new year. The one I was looking at was a Air Arms Ultimate Sporter in .22. You say you have an Air Arms rifle also.
How does the Daystate compare?
Whats the retail price on that model Daystate here in Ireland?

amadablam

denismac wrote: »

Thanks for the review.
I was considering getting a PCP rifle in the new year. The one I was looking at was a Air Arms Ultimate Sporter in .22. You say you have an Air Arms rifle also.
How does the Daystate compare?
Whats the retail price on that model Daystate here in Ireland?

I that one a while but I would say around 1500 on the current exchange, maybe a bit cheaper.

The Airarms was one of the nicest rifles I've owned. Accurate, dependable, easy service. Mechanically bomb proof. I would also been just as happy with it

The Daystate is a more refined air rifle in that there is a lot of electronic trickery going on under the bonnet.

Both rifles had Lothar barrels and the Airwolf is about 20% more powerful but that's probably the limit of the usable power in that caliber.

If you are going to be using the pcp for mostly hunting, the one downside of the Airarms is length especially if you use a moderator. So go carbine would be my thinking.

Hearing great things about the Brocock Compatto at the moment too and they are supposed to be keenly priced as well.

Unfortunately I haven't had a chance to shoot one as they are hard to come by at the moment.

recipio

There are a lot of grumblings across the water about Daystate's after sales service.I find it surprising -Tony Belas heads them up and he seems a complete professional.Do you have any problems with this. ? The old Daystate Mark 4 was a peach of a rifle, pity they dropped it.

amadablam

recipio wrote: »

There are a lot of grumblings across the water about Daystate's after sales service.I find it surprising -Tony Belas heads them up and he seems a complete professional.Do you have any problems with this. ? The old Daystate Mark 4 was a peach of a rifle, pity they dropped it.

Fortunately I haven't needed their support but I have heard conflicting reports about it. Some say it's good but I have had rfds saying that they are a nightmare to deal with.

deerhunter1

amadablam wrote: »

Well lads

Just for anyone interested in PCP air rifles.

I've had this a while and been changing bits and pieces on and off but I am happy with it now.

Its a Daystate Airwolf 40 fpe 22 rifle
Barrel is fully shrouded so it's nice and quiet.

Electronically regulated (kind of) and has 16 power settings.

Electronic trigger too which is like clicking a computer mouse. It takes some getting used to.

The scope is a Vortex Viper Pst ffp mil mil 6-24x50 ebr1 reticle.

Bipod is a GG&G XDS tactical bipod which is very lightweight.

It likes JSB jumbo heavies 18.13 gr

I haven't pushed the distances yet but I plan to. I've shot vermin to 90 yards no bother but it is capable of much more. I'll break the 100 yards no bother. My Airarms was getting me beyond 100 consistently and accurately.

Anyway, I hope some of you like it and it might get you interested in one of the best forms of shooting for vermin control and fun

If it's not your thing, that's cool too

I've plenty of rifles but I use my air rifle more than any other because of the versatility.

A Beauty,will you stop tormenting me showing me this,really tempted LOL

amadablam

deerhunter1 wrote: »

A Beauty,will you stop tormenting me showing me this,really tempted LOL

You know that you will succumb eventually so you might as well do it now and get more enjoyment from it

denismac

On a side note - where do you get your tank tested and filled around Limerick?

amadablam

denismac wrote: »

On a side note - where do you get your tank tested and filled around Limerick?

I don't get mine done in limerick at all, I have it done in clare for me.

You could try limerick sub aqua club or if you go to kilkee, the dive center there. Or if you have any friends in the fire service.

denismac

Clare would work for me too but would I have to go all the way back to Kilkee?