Daystate huntsman

[villaman 9,983]

Hi

Thinking about getting a Daystate Huntsman in .177. Has any body have any views on them whether good or bad . Have thought about a R10 but to many bad reports on them .

[robwelsh 354]

id have it over a r10. iv had a huntman like, real good accurate gun ..but abit too light for standung shots, but thats me. atb

[chris k 205]

havnt fired a rubbish daystate yet. they produce some of the best rifles in the world. only problem ive ever had with them is the price

[pianoman 3,587]

It's the only PCP I like the look of.

 

A lot of beautiful, classical hunting rifle cues in it's design. Nice walnut stock that hides that bloody hideous air cylinder and from what I've seen, it is an accurate a sporting rifle as pcp's get.

 

If PCPs were my thing, this is the one I would go for. As it is, my Weihrauch and Air Arms spring rifles deliver looks, proper heft and genuine accuracy without diving bottles and pumps and limiting shots per fill!

 

Pianoman

[Daz 7 563]

Your not gonna like My choice then Simon :laugh: I've now got two Rapids that swallow fire Extinguishers

A New Rapid TTR 1 in .25 cal firing H & N FTT in 19.91 gr, Plus old faithfull the Rapid MK 2 .177 YODA gun.

 

 

Daz 7 , "Proud to shoot a fire extinguisher Rapid"

Edited October 28, 2012 by Daz 7

[robwelsh 354]

hey daz, are you getting rid of the long series ? i did ask on facebook lol

[Daz 7 563]

hey daz, are you getting rid of the long series ? i did ask on facebook lol

 

No mate keeping it as its a belter almost as quite as the Nutshot, Plus it matches the

look of the Rapid, Also the TTR 1 is in big boy cal so Mods would be difficult to find unless a nutty comes up in that Cal :angel:

[pianoman 3,587]

Daz my dear friend you know I admire a man of principle...if not his guns.

 

I wouldn't buy these as they do not appeal to me, it's true. But that doesn't mean there is anything wrong with them. I'm sure they shoot superbly well; and in your hands they'll be deadly.

 

Best wishes mate.

 

Simon

[villaman 9,983]

What i wanted was a mfr but when i phoned theoben they said end of December, that was about 3 weeks ago .Good job i didn't give them my money

[Daz 7 563]

Daz my dear friend you know I admire a man of principle...if not his guns.

 

I wouldn't buy these as they do not appeal to me, it's true. But that doesn't mean there is anything wrong with them. I'm sure they shoot superbly well; and in your hands they'll be deadly.

 

Best wishes mate.

 

Simon

 

 

I know Simon and the same to You as i know how good you are with a Springer,

and the only way i could match you is with the Rapid which i adore like You with the HW & Airarms.

Hope to see You at the next Meet for a bit of Banter, Drinks and alot of Shooting good Sir.

 

atvb Daz 7,

[Daz 7 563]

What i wanted was a mfr but when i phoned theoben they said end of December, that was about 3 weeks ago .Good job i didn't give them my money

 

Yes bud very lucky

 

My TTR 1 has the MFR Reg with a larger bottle has they normally come with a 280 cc mines a 400cc can't remember the exact shot count but i think about 300+

 

atvb Daz 7.

Edited October 28, 2012 by Daz 7

[Acuspell 329]

Some Theoben Rapids of various models on racks in dealers around the country. They are being snapped up at a rate of knots though - I know one shop sold out all his Theoben stock in two days following the announcement.

 

I wouldn't give up on the rifles just because the owner has run away to America (where Theoben are still going strong and selling their rifles starting at $1800)

[Daz 7 563]

Some Theoben Rapids of various models on racks in dealers around the country. They are being snapped up at a rate of knots though - I know one shop sold out all his Theoben stock in two days following the announcement.

 

I wouldn't give up on the rifles just because the owner has run away to America (where Theoben are still going strong and selling their rifles starting at $1800)

 

I'm confident in the Rapid anyway and the Lads on the forum's will soon sort out any problems with spares and repairs also someone will start Rapids back up sooner

or Later, Just feel for the Lad's that can't get a Rapid in the Mean time, As i'm gonna Saviour My two babys even more now. :laugh:

 

atvb Daz 7

[robwelsh 354]

Ye, I love my mfr. With 280cc bottle in 177 I should be getting about 260 shots give or take , and its just as accurate as the rest of the pcps iv shot. The long series is for my mates mk2 , I wonder if he be able to get one now with everything up in the air. Atb

[Acuspell 329]

Ye, I love my mfr. With 280cc bottle in 177 I should be getting about 260 shots give or take , and its just as accurate as the rest of the pcps iv shot. The long series is for my mates mk2 , I wonder if he be able to get one now with everything up in the air. Atb

 

New, probably not, unless he can find one in a shop smewhere that hasn't already been snapped up.

 

From the USA, no problem, production never stopped over there - be more expensive though. That is why the UK was closed, we are just a nuisance market for most makers. USA shooters are happy to stump $1800 for a Rapid (£1100 ) and we were complaining about them at £750. Used Rapids will become much more sought after and like you, people will hang on to them, so to prize them out of peoples hands you will have to pay more. Supply and demand - a legendary rifle, thats for sure. Glad my .20, Bucketboy silenced mk1 is on song. Fabulous machine.