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

[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!!!

[Silverlizard]

So the renegade vs plusar, anyone had a long term use issues, leaky batteries ? etc. Is the Pulsar worth the extra or is simpler better ??

[where's it gone]

So the renegade vs plusar, anyone had a long term use issues, leaky batteries ?

Don't buy pound shop batteries to put in a thousand pound rifle.

[nuggs]

So the renegade vs plusar, anyone had a long term use issues, leaky batteries ? etc. Is the Pulsar worth the extra or is simpler better ??

When I had my renegade I only put about 500 pellets through it and whilst out on my permission it just wouldn't fire ! The battery it came with to operate the trigger had run out of juice and there is nothing to let you know it is getting low ,so I had to drive all the way home with it cocked and pellet loaded in barrel until I put a new battery in and every thing was fine again .... doesn't seem to be very well thought out ,you have to guess when the battery is getting low and make sure you carry a spare. Not very good when you start to squeeze the trigger . and then nothing ? Mike