Daystate Renegade

[Vermin Al]

The "big secret".

It may share a resemblance to Daystate's beautifully styled Pulsar flagship precharged pneumatic. but the all-new Renegade is distinguishable by a secret hidden deep within its synthetic stock: its precharged action is mechanically-driven!

In place of an electronic GCU [Gun Control Unit] and map-compensated firing cycle, the heart of the Renegade beats around the mechanical Harper-patented Slngshot Hammer system. as fitted to its popular Wolverine and Regal siblings. The result is an all-new rifle that shares many of the features equipped on the revolutionary Pulsar, but without all the computerised complexity and expense.

Yet the Renegade is itself not devoid of ground-breaking features, not least it's Hybrid Trigger Unit [HTU). Historically, the bullpup design has delivered limitations with the trigger release due to the more forward location requiring inefficient levers that are detrimental to a good feel. With the electronic Pulsar, this problem was overcome. And Daystate has now extended its know-how to develop a hybrid electronic/mechanical trigger for the Renegade - the first system of its kind to be seen on a high-powered PCP air rifle, and marking an end to the age-old problem of a poor trigger let-off for mechanically-dnven bullpups.

Powered by a single, readily available PP3 type 9-volt battery, the HTU simply transfers the trigger's movement via a wire to a small solenoid which, instantaneously, releases the normally-functioning sears toward the rear of the Renegade's action. In essence, it's an electronic, fly-by-wire system that brings the best of both worlds to the bullpup configuration.

http://www.daystate.com

[where's it gone]

.....and the price is ?

[mrto]

Just more from Daystate,then!

[Citizen K]

.....and the price is ?

• Overall length - 780 mm (30 ins)
• Cylinder Capacity - 300cc
• Weight - 3.5kg (7.8 lbs)
• Calibre .177, .22, .25
• Power 12 to 38 foot pounds depending on calbre and specification
• Shots per charge - TBC
• Loading - Via reversible Sidelever
• Magazine - 10 shot rotary or single shot via tray
• Trigger - Hybrid electronic/mechanical
• Stock options - Ballistic Nylon in black or green (Laminate in forest green or smoke soon)
• RRP - £1,290.00
• RRP FAC - £1,340.00

[Grahamcs]

Oh dear.

Cue Daystate bashing.

I was right about a new bullpup and chassis sharing but this is very very tame.

[Grahamcs]

£1300!!!!!

Buy a compatto

[Jonjon79]

I did have my fingers crossed for something more simple, more mechanical - a 'back to basics' kind of rifle. Something with a soul. This sounds like it's going to be another 'lay on your right arm until it's gone dead' kind of experience.

Surely a company that invests in tecnology the way Daystate do could come up with a classic, a true world beater, priced to be available to the masses?

[derekj]

I did have my fingers crossed for something more simple, more mechanical - a 'back to basics' kind of rifle. Something with a soul. This sounds like it's going to be another 'lay on your right arm until it's gone dead' kind of experience.

Surely a company that invests in tecnology the way Daystate do could come up with a classic, a true world beater, priced to be available to the masses?

Even I was hoping for a fresh new pneumatic design. Say a side lever, single or magazine fed replenish type rifle, along the lines of the FX Independence.

[MartynB]

• RRP - £1,290.00
• RRP FAC - £1,340.00

Too rich for my blood

[Jesim1]

There seems to be a demand form the fans, but a reluctance from Daystate, to launch a proper replacement for the MK4is - an "E Wolverine" of sorts with a proper target capability to give you something to be proud of on an HFT course. Instead we seem to be getting a quick string of guns with a top end price tag and a narrow appeal? I'm sure I must be wrong and the market research says these are what's neded, but I'm not really convincing myself of that one.

James

[MrGrumpy]

I was right on the last thread an electrically assisted mechanical bullpup
well im unimpressed particularly by the price tag
plus its butt ugly i know thats a personal choice thing
Its not going to be any better than the compatto
Another middle finger in the air from DS
I shall be voting with my wallet
Vulcan tactical it is then

[para]

Not my cup of tea but each to there own, I'll stick with my Air-ranger for now. Although I'm sure this rifle is capable of great things I'm still not sold on the whole bull-pup design.
IMO They had it right with the Mk3,Mk 4, air ranger/wolf, regal, etc.. That looks like a movie prop from aliens.

[Amac]

Having owned a Compatto for a couple of weeks now, I must admit that a gun costing nearly twice as much will most probably not perform twice as well as the brilliant value for money I have discovered with the Brocock. I have even finally received my additional two magazines and always look forward to shooting the gun, particularly in the standing position. Highly recommended!

Andy

[lensman57]

Isn't this trigger very similar to the FWB 90 solenoid release trigger? It sounds interesting though.

A.G

[rhyslightnin]

The "big secret".

It may share a resemblance to Daystate's beautifully styled Pulsar flagship precharged pneumatic. but the all-new Renegade is distinguishable by a secret hidden deep within its synthetic stock: its precharged action is mechanically-driven!

In place of an electronic GCU [Gun Control Unit] and map-compensated firing cycle, the heart of the Renegade beats around the mechanical Harper-patented Slngshot Hammer system. as fitted to its popular Wolverine and Regal siblings. The result is an all-new rifle that shares many of the features equipped on the revolutionary Pulsar, but without all the computerised complexity and expense.

Yet the Renegade is itself not devoid of ground-breaking features, not least it's Hybrid Trigger Unit [HTU). Historically, the bullpup design has delivered limitations with the trigger release due to the more forward location requiring inefficient levers that are detrimental to a good feel. With the electronic Pulsar, this problem was overcome. And Daystate has now extended its know-how to develop a hybrid electronic/mechanical trigger for the Renegade - the first system of its kind to be seen on a high-powered PCP air rifle, and marking an end to the age-old problem of a poor trigger let-off for mechanically-dnven bullpups.

Powered by a single, readily available PP3 type 9-volt battery, the HTU simply transfers the trigger's movement via a wire to a small solenoid which, instantaneously, releases the normally-functioning sears toward the rear of the Renegade's action. In essence, it's an electronic, fly-by-wire system that brings the best of both worlds to the bullpup configuration.

http://www.daystate.com

That's why they kept it a secret because they knew it would be a let down!!!