Got mine today and on the first shot all I could say was wow! Sighted in in a couple shots and can't hardly hear the gun shoot. Nicest feeling trigger I have ever tried. Just tough it and it goes off. What a Pellet Gun. Please remember you get what you pay for and the Daystate Huntsman Revere in .177 is worth the money.
Very good to know daystate have made the mags backwards compatible, not many companies would do that, I don't often give praise to the higher end PCP manufacturers,I often think they take advantage of their customer base to a certain degree, however in this case I applaud daystate for thinking of the people who had brought new rifles before the Mag came to market.
Thanks very much Marc. If you're looking for a traditional sporting rifle I think the Revere is hard to beat. Mine is laser accurate and hasn't put a foot wrong...
Very nice review, thanks for sharing! I've been waiting for the reviews to hit RU-vid, and yours seems to be the first. Looks like I'll need to pull the trigger on one of these shortly!
@@alphamilitaria2756 AoA has them available for order on their website, so I put in an order today! They won't be ready to ship for another week or so, but I can wait.
I was first introduced to you via The Air Gun show videos! As a relative newcomer to the air gun world, primarily interested in pest elimination and small game hunting, the Daystate Huntsman Revere looks to be everything I'd want in a rifle. The craftsmanship and engineering is quite superb!
Hi Jason. That's great to know - thanks for commenting. The Revere is a lovely rifle and will certainly do a great job when it comes to hunting and pest control. You may have seen I used one on a squirrel session on the The Airgun Show a few weeks back. Welcome to the sport. If you have time, take a look at our website www.alphamilitaria.com as we have lots of information on there too.
@@alphamilitaria2756 Aye, I did see that one! Thanks for the friendly welcome. Do you typically prefer .177 or .22? I'm leaning towards .177 for my eventual Revere purchase.
@@JasonKonopinski Jason, the 177 v 22 debate has been raging for years! Personally at 12 ft lbs I prefer .177 because of the much flatter trajectory. We did a video comparing the two trajectories which may help. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lpJSHNhU5_M.html
@@JasonKonopinski Hi , as a shooter of over 30 years , I'd go for 177 , however .20 is a fantastic calibre at sub 12 power levels , it has a really good impact on your quarry ,almost or equal to .22 , yet the flight trajectory is not much different than .177 , daystate make .20 calibre rifles ,I can't recommend them enough .
Hi nice review I’ve had mine for 3 weeks it was so knew it came with a regal hand book, but Daystate soon posted one over pretty much had to learn the gun on the hoof,the magazine took a few moments but it’s fantastic the gun is a dream in the hand too and yours is the first review I’ve seen of it at last
You know, that's one sexy rifle, obviously though the LEFT hand version will cost more then the right hand one 😠 nonetheless, it still might be worth a punt, accuracy seems spot on, like the new magazine system, and like sidelever cocking, although I'm not fussed about a bolt either way, the finish of the woodwork looks exceptionally nice, I like it, I like it a lot.. Nice vid, well narrated, very informative... Keep up the good work
Hi Mark. It is a looker isn't it? Performs as well. You'll be glad to know the dedicated left hand rifle costs the same as the dedicated right hand version.
I'm a righty and would like the left hand version. Allows me to keep hand on trigger for quick follow up shots. Thought you lefties would like right hand for that reason??
@@stevewest7260 Although I stopped hunting mamy years ago , so a follow up shot isnt needed in target work , however , its seems convenient as a leftie , to have a bolt / lever on the right hand side .. but im not bothered either way to be honest , have shot a few rats recently , but thats because they were knicking the bird seed on my feeder ...
I'm certainly liking your style and delivery of your videos. Do keep it up. I might have preferred a little more detail or focus on the USP of this model, the side lever action. 👍
Thanks very much. I appreciate you taking the time to give the feedback. With regards to the sidelever, it is extremely smooth and easy to operate - genuinely a one finger operation - and yet it has a positive, mechanical feel to it. Each phase is very defined and there's no vagueness at all. I like bolt-action rifles, but I've had one or two Huntsman where the bolt has need a really firm pull to cock the action, especially so on FAC versions. As a result, I have on occasion, pulled back the bolt but not cocked the action and then probed a pellet into the breach. The danger then is that you pull the trigger, nothing happens, so you pull the bolt back and probe a second pellet into the breach. Its not a problem if you realise what is going on as you can simply remove the magazine to avoid the second pellet going up the spout. It is still possible to double load the Revere, but in all honesty I think doing so would be down to a lack of concentration (or memory) because the sidelever is easier and more precise. That's what I found anyway. More videos to come. Thanks for watching!
A good review one thing you missed on the magazines which is that you can still use the magazine on either side of the rifle by using the pin otherwise a very good review well done
Thanks very much Mark. Unfortunately though, unlike the old magazines, you cannot move the pin on the new ones to change the side they enter the breech. I'm pretty sure though that if you wanted a right hand configured rifle with a breech that accepts magazines from the left you'd be able to request this as a special order.
Alpha Militaria hi the two that arrived in yesterday’s mail have pins supplied they are not fitted as Daystate give you the choice of left or right ironically I’m just putting the pins in now. It was a good review hopefully more to follow
I like the mk2 huntsman, the air cylinder is hidden within the stock for the most part,I know they are unregulated and they used the Steve Harper slingshot valve system,but I still love the look of the gun,I'd like daystate to offer a shorter dual reg cylinder version,it would look like a classic hunting rimfire.
I have a fac .22 Daystate Midas which gets about 40 consistent shots at 900+ fps . It will stack pellets out to 20 yards - maybe further. The limiting factor is more me than the gun. I will keep it indefinitely . Have taken 15-20 skunks and 7-10 raccoons . This rifle has performed beyond my expectation . Buy it if you can and you will not regret it.
Forgot to say something about the finish. It's tougher than most . It doesn't show dings like beech and the black is tough also. It still looks like new after 6 years of ownership.
Well, I like it. Except for one glaring design flaw. The very design of the rifle keeps you from mounting the scope low enough to get a decent cheek weld on the stock! Not everyone wants to mount a 100mm spotting scope over the receiver. Irons would have been a nice touch on a "field" gun.
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Hi Len. I have to say I am a sucker for a bolt actioned rifle, and the Huntsman Regal is one of the best. The Huntsman Regal pretty much defined bolt-actioned rifles when it was launched 40 odd years ago, and ever since, it has been the epitome of the bolt-action sporting rifle. As a result, changing to a sidelever was something of a gamble for Daystate; they simply had to get it right and anything less than an improvement would have been a disaster. Fortunately, I believe they have got it right. It is very smooth and slick, and yet there is enough mechanical resistance to avoid the action being vague. I have to say I like it. I like the new magazine as well. Are you thinking of getting one?
Useful review. More careful editing required to remove repeated text, but the worst sin is music over the top of the shooting test. You mention sound of the gun with and without 'silencer' (god I hate that numpty term) and just when we would like to hear how loud or not it is, you overlay music AND you use a tin backstop! Aaaaaargh! Amateur mistakes
Hi Richard. I'm looking at plenty of RU-vid vids, trying to determine which air rifle , scope etc, To purchase, with a view to getting into the sport. You have a very relaxed, clear and concise way of presenting whatever you are reviewing. For that you are to be applauded. Currently I don't own a gun. As stated previously I am trying to learn as many 'in's' and 'outs' as possible so that I can make better decisions regarding purchasing the right equipment. I do have a question, which hopefully you can answer for me. A .177 pellet has a smaller diameter than a .22 pellet, therefore my thinking says that it should require less air to push it, as the volume would be less. However you and other reviewers all say the same. That being you get 'X' amount of shots using a .22 but the .177 is 'X' minus 20 or whatever. This seems illogical to me. Could you please explain. Cheers.
Hi Roger. Thanks very much, I appreciate your kind comments. To answer your question, it does seem a little illogical that the smaller calibre would result in fewer shots per fill. I believe, and I'm sure someone will be on to correct me if I am wrong, that its because smaller .177 pellets need proportionately more air to get them up to 12 ft/lbs velocity due to the smaller surface area of the pellet to push against. I hope that makes sense. Perhaps of more relevance is that .177 pellets will fly faster and flatter than .22 at 12 ft/lbs because they are lighter and smaller. As a result, you will find that you need to adjust your aim less at different distances. For example, I have two rifles - .177 and .22, both at 12 ft/lbs and both zeroed at 30 metres. To hit a target at 40 metres with the .177, I need to aim above the crosshairs by just one mildot. However, on my .22, I have to aim closer to four mildots at the same scope magnificaton. I also find that with a 30 metre zero, my .177 is on the same aim point at 20 metres. With the .22 I have to aim a mildot under at 20 metres. All that means (and I hope this is making sense!) that when I hunt with my .177 I only need to factor in one mildot of adjustment for shots between 20 and 40 metres, whereas with my .22 I have to factor in a range between one mildot of hold under and four of hold over. The 'which is best calibre' debate continues to rage. I'm in the .177 camp. People will say that a .22 carries more impact, and it does, but accuracy is the key consideration and in my experience the extra impact of a .22 pellet does not compensate for an inaccurate shot. I hope that helps. If you want an opinion on different rifles to choose please let me know. We also have a range of reviews and guides, including a 'how to buy second hand' guide, on our website www.alphamilitaria.com which may be of help. Happy New Year. Rich.
@@alphamilitaria2756 Hi Richard. Thanks for the prompt reply. I understand what you tried to explain. Please don't take this the wrong way but am not 100% convinced by your explanation. It seems as though you also are not 100% sure. I have already determined that a PSP sub 12lbs .177 is the way to go. I rather like the Daystate range. Expensive - yes, BUT thoughout my years I have found the old adage "Buy cheap and buy twice" to be very true. I have one further question for you. I live in East Dorset. Having searched the internet for Air Rifle Shooting Ranges/Clubs, I have drawn a blank. I found a couple that are rimfire (I think) clubs with indoor ranges (25mts) but no outdoor ranges. Also, those clubs seem to open one evening per week. I personally would prefer outdoor and daytime. My question is:- Is there a register or list of Airgun clubs in England, with web addresses and/or telephone numbers?
No idea why they did away with the old style magazine they were fantastic, I never had a single problem with them. The anti double load was a great addition but going to the new mag this is now lost which is a shame. I'll never understand why they did it. If it's price it's not really on as they charge a premium for their guns, the least they could do is leave the good features on.
great video i have a daystate revere i took the shroud off and cleaned the barrel when i put it back on it stops 2.5 to 3mm shy of going all the way against the front face of the upper breech block and i cant get the 1/2x20 piece on the front to unscrew (it has screwdriver slots in the end) so can any of you UK folks or anyone tell me what im missing and how to remove the air stripper (the 1/2x20 piece) on the front of the shroud?
Hi Richard I have a regal . Just got a revere. But unfortunately the side lever linkage has some much movement/ play in it . I will obviously. Ware with use but very disappointed it left the factory like that . I don’t think Daystate are quite as good as there once were. The barrel shroud rattles in the barrel band . Poor for a £1165 rifle .
Hi Michael. I'm assuming because you say about it leaving the factory, you bought the rifle brand new? If that's the case, take it back to your gun shop and ask them to address the issue under warranty. Its what its for!
@@alphamilitaria2756 Hi Richard yes it was new . Yes i have sent it back now and so far Daystate have been helpful and are going to fit a new cocking mechanism . They couldn’t say how it managed to leave them line that . But hopefully all will be good soon .
So glad you noticed this too! I've got a Weihrauch springer that was half the price with a metal trigger guard, come on Daystate, I'd have happily paid an extra £50 for a metal one!
@@alphamilitaria2756 yes but you missed my point , the regulator cannot maintain pressure once the main cylinder is below the regulated pressure , listen to what you said on the video "regardless of the cylinder pressure or the amount of air in your main cylinder" , which is completely wrong
@@patthewoodboy I think for most people it's fairly obvious that if the air supply/pressure falls below that of the regulator, the regulator will not fill. Using the whisky analogy again - you won't get a full measure of whisky if the amount of whisky in the bottle is less than the volume in the optic.
Hi. Thanks very much. I believe the Regal is no longer being made by Daystate in favour of the Huntsman Revere. I'm a huge fan of the Regal but have to admit that the Revere is better. I'm sure you'll still be able to find a few Regals in shops though - but don't hang around as once they are gone...
That's not fair Yannick! Two of my favourite rifles! Both are light, both regulated and both perform really well. If you really twisted my arm, I'd have to say the Revere, but ask me another day and I'd say the Concept XR! We reviewed the Concept XR a little while ago. Thanks for watching. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LGDrsDu7U68.html
Hi, the range I used to shoot at had to close and I notice you said you are at a range in Reading. I live in Reading and would be grateful if you could give me some info. Many thanks.
Hi Richard. Thanks for watching. The club is called Reading Air Target Shooting Club, five mins from junction 11 of the M4. www.reading-target-shooting.org.uk/
Hi Frank. They are the bags that Reading Air Target Shooting Club uses. I think they come from Caldwell, BSA and John Rothery. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
Thank you for replying so quickly. I am going to buy a Hunter and I need your advice. I only will be shooting perhaps 5 rounds a month, as the rifle will be in a corner by a window. Could I get away with a manual pump, or will I need a compressor?
@@frankadams2401 Hi Frank. Maybe not a compressor, but perhaps a compressed air tank? You'd need to take it to a dive shop, or somewhere else with a compressor to get it filled when its empty. Depending on the rifle you'd get 8 - 10 fills from a 4 litre tank. A stirrup pump is cheaper still of course but you'd still only get the same number of shots per fill. Have you considered a good quality spring powered rifle instead of a pre-charged pneumatic (PCP)? That way you wouldn't ever need about filling with air. Good springers are as accurate as a PCP with a bit of practice. If you can let me know your budget (don't forget to allow for a scope as well) I'd be happy to recommend a few.
Hi Jeff. I'm not sure what mounts were on the Revere, but I use Sportsmatch by choice. Made in the UK and guaranteed for life. They've never let me down. Thanks for watching.
Hi sir, I managed to find a Daystate Huntsman Regal Huma in stock recently! the thing is I found it in 6.35 cal. Do you know if it's possible to replace the barrel for a 5.5 one? I would like to do a barrel conversion and get a Huntsman regal in 5.5 really. Is possible to do this? Kind regards and thanks again mate
Hi. I'm glad you managed to track one down. Yes, I'm sure you could replace the barrel. However, you may need to replace some other items as well - pellet probe for sure I'd imagine, magazine obviously too.
Hi. The fill pressure is 250 and to be honest I tend to top the rifle up whenever I take it out so it rarely goes that low. As long as you don't go below the regulator pressure you should be fine (and even if you do it will reset when you fill up again). I'd guess the bottom end would be 100 bar. Shot count on the Revere is about 130/140 in .177 and a little bit more in .22. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching.
@@alphamilitaria2756 hi. I ummed and arrred over the AA510r ultra sport or the Revere. The AA had the adjustable cheek piece which the Revere doesn't. But the Revere has a much nicer safety, a single shot capacity which for club HFT made sense, plus its slightly lighter, has a better shot count and to me the Revere stock n look won it over. I put a MAB light on it and the ODb moderator. Yet to put it through its paces. It's sitting in its case with 200 psi in it so I will find out how many shots per 100 pressure. I'm also trying to find out how many refills I will get out of a 5 litre tank for this rifle. It's incredibly hard to find out this stuff online. Thanks for your reply
@@MassiveLib They're both great rifles. Its more a case of which one you like better rather than which one is better. My .177 Revere is laser accurate and a real pleasure to shoot. I'm sure you'll be pleased with your too. Its hard to say how many fills you'll get from your 5 litre bottle - but plenty is the answer. And don't forget that once you drop below 250 bar you'll still get plenty of shots from 220, 200 bar. Have fun finding out.
Hi, and thanks for watching. No, I don't believe that is the case. Reveres will leave the factory at 11 point something. I'm not saying the odd one won't go out under-powered. Its possible - but not by design. The energy output will vary according to different weight pellets. As a result manufacturers will typically give themselves a little bit of breathing space by ensuring rifles don't ship too close to 12 ft/lbs, but not less than 11 ft/lbs. If you have a Revere that is putting out less than 11 ft/lbs with 16 grain pellets in .22 or 8.44 grains in .177 I'd suggest there is an issue with the individual rifle and you send it back to Daystate to examine under warranty. One other thing - people get hung up over a rifle not shooting at 11.9 ft/lbs. I have a .177 HW100 which puts out 10.8 ft/lbs and yet it is an amazing hunting rifle, pin-accurate and I've shot hundreds of rabbits out to 40 metres.
@@alphamilitaria2756 granted, my HW97K shoots brilliantly at 10.9 ft-lb pellet on pellet and lethal to 50 yards (I've found) but have seen reviews of the revere showing power levels of 10.8 ft-lb
I bought one on 25th Feb , the main cylinder is losing pressure , the QC is aweful , this gun should have never have left the factory .. 150 bar to 100 bar in a few hours.
@@alphamilitaria2756 only just noticed it today , hadnt shot it for a few days and the pressure had dropped.I filled it up and the pressure dropped. Its going back to the shop when I get time. I
@@patthewoodboy You'll have, I think, three years warranty on the rifle. It will be an easy fix and if the gun shop you bought it from is a Daystate gent they should be able to fix it for you. Thing is an air rifle has to contain up to 250 bar of air. Your car tire has about 2 bar! Good luck.
Just keep in mind, if ordering online you might get a beautiful wood stock or a plain down right boring wood stock. Its a beautiful gun but the wood is a crapshoot.
Hi Darren. You'll be pleased to know the Huntsman Regal is still being sold alongside the Revere. The sidelever is a really good one though...Thanks for watching.