Daystate Pulsar...road test

[hermun]

Right from the outset I thought this a very odd looking gun, I am not into bullpups but as these things happen I recently got the chance to test one of the very few guns doing the rounds.
Walnut stock in .177 with a MTC Concept set atop.

Despite its overall weight the gun is amazing to handle. Once shouldered it seems weightless the weight seems to sink into your shoulder.
Now I am a great big bloke with great long arms but somehow the gun is really well proportioned and I found I was looking straight through the scope which as you all know is a boost to hitting what you point at.

The glass is amazingly clear and my god is the gun accurate ! So easy to shoot and unbelievably accurate....

The trigger is so crisp and light. Loads and loads of shots per fill,

So if I had the funds would I buy one.... Yes definitely but its out of my price range for sure at present.

But if I did buy one
it would have to be in .22 as I don't like the little fiddly 177 pellets at all
as the gun has three power settings it would be a FAC gun set at 14ftlb, 20ftlb and 30ftlb
the glass would definitely be a MTC connect
and the stock would be in Tactical flavour which I am informed is like a carbon fibre finish.

I must admit I like Daystate rifles, I have a 12ftlb Wolverine in .22 and just got a new Regal xl in 12ftlb they are both excellent rifles and do a superb job of making me look like I can shoot straight, at least when its not too windy...

If and when you get chance Handle or better still shoot the gun before you decide to give an opinion. I think you will be surprised I certainly was.

Have fun!

[Jesim1]

Great to hear a real persons views after trying it out. I'm not sure it's for me, but I'd like to get my grubby paws on one for half an hour on a range, I could be persuaded if it's that good.

James

[Hfteed]

Seems like anybody that tries a Pulsar come back with "it looks awful but handles brilliantly". Sounds like a extreme case of function over form

[fatttmannn]

Nice review, I have triead for weeks to even have a look at one in the fleash, with no luck. I have to say I think its hideoues and the price the wrong side of obscene ( and yes I can afford one ) but look forward to having a close look.

[Barry]

A friend of mine just pointed me to this post and I'm so glad he did. I rang Daystate today to find out if there was a Pulsar in circulation, for trialling. Sadly there isn't anymore.
I'm hoping my gun shop get their stock of them this week, if they do, I'm going to look at them on Saturday. I fell out with AA today over servicing and repairs for my FTP 900. Not because I was angry, the gun is well outside warranty, but because whoever answered my call came across as plain disinterested! Speaking to Daystate was like being in a different world......

[Jesim1]

I'm hoping my gun shop get their stock of them this week, if they do, I'm going to look at them on Saturday.

Sorry Barry, the production run is as follows:

Mid April to mid June Pulsar OS Limited Edition production
Early May Pulsar walnut production starts for USA
Late May to early June Pulsar standard walnut and laminate production starts for UK
June - Pulsar synthetic starts

So you may see the LE Oro series in a store in April, but I think they are all pre sold, so very unlikely. After that your looking at June/July for the normal version around £1850 I believe.

James