Wolverine

[Rabid]

I keep looking at these rifles, it's like an itch I can't scratch, any of you guys have one, what do you reckon to them, most of all, are they accurate and reliable, I have some very accurate rifles, I generally shoot for one hole groups at a minimum of 35 yards, so any new rifle has a lot to live upto, is it worth parting with the thick end of a grand, are they worth it ?

[Jesim1]

The new ones (mk2) are slightly improved over the old ones, but it's mostly minor tweaks. They appear to be well put together and I seldom see anyone with any issues on any of the forums including the Daystate Owners Club. I'd also go as far as to say they are a good looking rifle, but without the electronics of the other Daystates, or a descent regulator, I think they are over priced for what they are.

As for accuracy, all PCPs of a certain quality will give you excellent accuracy with the right pellet, but they all vary model to model. I've had at least half a dozen MK4is's over the years and they have all been great, and would all give one hole groups at 30/35m - but some were better than others

James

[Rabid]

The new ones (mk2) are slightly improved over the old ones, but it's mostly minor tweaks. They appear to be well put together and I seldom see anyone with any issues on any of the forums including the Daystate Owners Club. I'd also go as far as to say they are a good looking rifle, but without the electronics of the other Daystates, or a descent regulator, I think they are over priced for what they are.

As for accuracy, all PCPs of a certain quality will give you excellent accuracy with the right pellet, but they all vary model to model. I've had at least half a dozen MK4is's over the years and they have all been great, and would all give one hole groups at 30/35m - but some were better than others

James

Thank you James, it is indeed the mk2 I am looking at, with the carbon bottle.

Agreed about the tweeks, and also I thing they are a good looking rifle, but don't know anything about them other than what I have read on the net.

Was hoping to find a few owners who shoot and know them, as like you say, I am looking at a grand for something I don't know about.

[ljgolf]

hi got one in.22 forester,.177 not c or b but in a 303 stock ,both are pellet on pellet .no problems .

[sandyman1963]

I have three of the badgers a MK1 B type and C type along with a Saxon.

They are dammed accurate well made and touch wood reliable the stock on the Saxon is amazing I thought my MK4 was pellet on pellet accurate but the Saxon out shoots it. If you do buy a Wolverine you will enjoy.

[Rabid]

I have three of the badgers a MK1 B type and C type along with a Saxon.

They are dammed accurate well made and touch wood reliable the stock on the Saxon is amazing I thought my MK4 was pellet on pellet accurate but the Saxon out shoots it. If you do buy a Wolverine you will enjoy.

Well I bought it, looks stunning, and over a Chrono it has such a small variation fps it's unreal, but, it's shooting like crap, it puts 3 or 4 on top of each other and the next one is an inch away, then an inch the other way, then it puts 2 or 3 on top of each other in another place, can't work this out.

Tried 5 or 6 different pellets so far and not found anything it really likes, what do you guys use ?

[Jesim1]

Well I bought it, looks stunning, and over a Chrono it has such a small variation fps it's unreal, but, it's shooting like crap, it puts 3 or 4 on top of each other and the next one is an inch away, then an inch the other way, then it puts 2 or 3 on top of each other in another place, can't work this out.

Tried 5 or 6 different pellets so far and not found anything it really likes, what do you guys use ?

I have a load of Daystates (currently 4) and in general these are worth a try:

JSB exact 4.53/4.52/Heavies, H&N FTT, Range master Li (if you can find them), AA field, AA Express, Accupell (big tin, not FT)

A lot of others are ok, but I've always found the best out of these ones over hundreds of pellet tests.

I'd also try it with single loading in case your mag is not true in certain holes, and check for clipping by removing the mod if one is fitted and testing again without it.

James

[gingernut]

Well I bought it, looks stunning, and over a Chrono it has such a small variation fps it's unreal, but, it's shooting like crap, it puts 3 or 4 on top of each other and the next one is an inch away, then an inch the other way, then it puts 2 or 3 on top of each other in another place, can't work this out.

Tried 5 or 6 different pellets so far and not found anything it really likes, what do you guys use ?

Try not filling it to the Max.
Some Daystates can be a bit erratic till they reach their sweet spot -often around 180 on older models.

If the problem persists take it back to the shop.

[woodyrapid7]

Well I bought it, looks stunning, and over a Chrono it has such a small variation fps it's unreal, but, it's shooting like crap, it puts 3 or 4 on top of each other and the next one is an inch away, then an inch the other way, then it puts 2 or 3 on top of each other in another place, can't work this out.

Tried 5 or 6 different pellets so far and not found anything it really likes, what do you guys use ?

Hi buddy, try it with a single shot adapter as it could be the mag causing it

Atb paul

[lensman57]

I keep looking at these rifles, it's like an itch I can't scratch, any of you guys have one, what do you reckon to them, most of all, are they accurate and reliable, I have some very accurate rifles, I generally shoot for one hole groups at a minimum of 35 yards, so any new rifle has a lot to live upto, is it worth parting with the thick end of a grand, are they worth it ?

I don't have one but a couple of the guys that I shoot with have them. They are really good and highly accurate but pricy. The newer stock shoulders very nicely . Myself am still in love with the MK IV in a sporter stock. Don't let my KT 100 hear this , she will be very upset.

A.G

[morton28]

yea i have been looking at these aswell wishing they was the 303 version

[Jackspratt]

I keep looking at these rifles, it's like an itch I can't scratch, any of you guys have one, what do you reckon to them, most of all, are they accurate and reliable, I have some very accurate rifles, I generally shoot for one hole groups at a minimum of 35 yards, so any new rifle has a lot to live upto, is it worth parting with the thick end of a grand, are they worth it ?

No.

Get a MkIVis or an Airwolf.

I've dismissed these before and the Saxon too for the reasons James outlines below:

"The new ones (mk2) are slightly improved over the old ones, but it's mostly minor tweaks. They appear to be well put together and I seldom see anyone with any issues on any of the forums including the Daystate Owners Club. I'd also go as far as to say they are a good looking rifle, but without the electronics of the other Daystates, or a descent regulator, I think they are over priced for what they are.

As for accuracy, all PCPs of a certain quality will give you excellent accuracy with the right pellet, but they all vary model to model. I've had at least half a dozen MK4is's over the years and they have all been great, and would all give one hole groups at 30/35m - but some were better than others"

ATB

John

[Rabid]

I have my mates airwolf sat here and it's up for sale, not impressed with the elictrickery, the looks, the weight, in fact not much about it I do like !

No I have not tried single shot loading yet, I don't have a tray so will try loading by hand tomorrow.

Just cleaned the barrel, it was horrid, came out black for the first 5 minutes, and oily, I have also noticed a lot of oil on the bolt when I cycle it back and forth a good few times, factory standard or an over zealous cleaning at some point.....unsure.

I 'think' it may be blowing back at the breech, tried dry firing it twice and was convinced I could feel air coming back from the probe, will look into this further tomorrow when I can shoot it properly, I really hate dry firing anything, it feels so wrong.

[Vermin Al]

It could be a leaky breech seal or maybe a slack grub screw holding down the magazine activator pin retaining plate.

I fire a couple of VFG felts plus pellet to clean my Pulsar barrel.

[32:1]

Only DS I can say was great was the mk1 air ranger, awesome bit of kit being reliable and accurate. This I think was down to a proper regulator ( dont think DS uses one now) and no elecs or gimmicks, so rather like a rapid and 100%, my only gripe was with a silencer fitted it was too long..

I also bought a mk2 AR, mk3 sporter and an Airwolf and none could match the old mk1

Chris