Hey guys, I'm definitely going to finally get one, but I'm torn between. 22 or. 25. What do you think?
DAYSTATE Huntsman Revere caliber choice?
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Don't know your planned uses, chances are you would never know the difference. My experience with the .25 is very limited. IMO, you pay a small price in additional recoil, noise, and air efficiency, for an even smaller gain in power.
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Agree with the above.
Get the .22 caliber. I had a Daystate Huntsman Regal XL .22 caliber and used it for backyard/woods squirrels and plinking; and for target practice at the range. The .25 caliber Revere is a bit less than other .25 caliber brands in terms of FPE, and I’m not sure it’s worth it. It’s a cylinder gun with a comparatively small air reservoir, so the shot count may be less than you desire/need. The .25’s drink air and with a smaller shot count, you will fill more frequently than the .22 cal. I also have a lot of respect for the accuracy of the JSB 18.1 and 15.89 for the Revere .22 cal.
What are you going to use the gun for here?
Get the .22 caliber. I had a Daystate Huntsman Regal XL .22 caliber and used it for backyard/woods squirrels and plinking; and for target practice at the range. The .25 caliber Revere is a bit less than other .25 caliber brands in terms of FPE, and I’m not sure it’s worth it. It’s a cylinder gun with a comparatively small air reservoir, so the shot count may be less than you desire/need. The .25’s drink air and with a smaller shot count, you will fill more frequently than the .22 cal. I also have a lot of respect for the accuracy of the JSB 18.1 and 15.89 for the Revere .22 cal.
What are you going to use the gun for here?
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There's a trade off among shots per fill and hunting power and accuracy at long distance (on not perfect conditions).
Your choice.
I should had bought my regal XL in .25.... As I bought it in .22 I finally gave it to my son.
Both will be equally accurate and perfect. The difference will be on the proyectile.
Your choice.
I should had bought my regal XL in .25.... As I bought it in .22 I finally gave it to my son.
Both will be equally accurate and perfect. The difference will be on the proyectile.
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.22
That gun is not made for big power or super high shot count. It's suited for .177 and .22, IMO. I've wanted a .177 Huntsman Classic since Ted reviewed one years ago.
That gun is not made for big power or super high shot count. It's suited for .177 and .22, IMO. I've wanted a .177 Huntsman Classic since Ted reviewed one years ago.
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If you are open to alternatives, my very honest recommendation would be not to buy the Revere and instead to apply for a Uragan in .25.
Is far away from being as handsome as the Revere. For sure!!!!...
But will give you more per each dollar.
Is far away from being as handsome as the Revere. For sure!!!!...
But will give you more per each dollar.
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You didn't specify your intended use.
I bought the .25 in a Regal XL, and it has enough power to put a Hades through a coyote's chest at 40 yards. For pellets this rifle is a perfect balance of power for accuracy. A .22 would probably give you more pellet options, but I reserve that caliber for rimfire.
I bought the .25 in a Regal XL, and it has enough power to put a Hades through a coyote's chest at 40 yards. For pellets this rifle is a perfect balance of power for accuracy. A .22 would probably give you more pellet options, but I reserve that caliber for rimfire.
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