Looking to put together a field target setup. Appreciate any opinions on these two guns and their accuracy. Both are in the same price range.
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Daystate Daystate Revere or Weihrauch HW100 for field target.
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Having shot FT for 2-3 years with an unregulated regal, and are new owners of a huntsman revere safari -- they are absolutely some of the most accurate new to FT without having to go nuts on a Thomas or Redwolf pieces on the market.
I have never been or heard of anyone disappointed with a huntsman model.
I have never been or heard of anyone disappointed with a huntsman model.
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I use a Huntsman Revere Safari for open class FT and it's fine; I think that it would work better for hunter class. Some of our club members use HW100's in hunter class and like them.
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JUst check that it works with your gun. it does NOT work with the revere safari...ask me how i know?
edit: the automatic flip out version. there's a manual flick version that should work fine.
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I’ll give my vote on the Huntsman as well. Just in case you needed another opinion. 
And one more thing to push you over the edge
And one more thing to push you over the edge
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the safari one is just a bit cheaper as well. that sale is what got my wife one for mother's day!I’ll give my vote on the Huntsman as well. Just in case you needed another opinion.
And one more thing to push you over the edge
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I own both rifles, they are both excellent, but I would choose the HW100. It has a better trigger, both the trigger and the rifle are more owner friendly for tuning, I like the adjustable stock comb, and the barrel is easily removeable if desired for cleaning. Also, the Weihrauch magazine system is one of the best, so there is no need for single shot loading. On average, both are more than adequately accurate for FT, so it's mostly a matter of personal preference.
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I also own both and would agree that while the trigger on the Daystate is very nice, the HW100 is better. Magazine capacity(14 vs. 11) as well as simplicity also favor the HW100. The HW100 is a tad heavier. You'll make a wise decision and should have no regrets whichever you choose.
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My biggest complaint with the revere is the heavy trigger; you can't adjust the pull weight, just the sear engagement. I actually prefer the trigger on my marauder f&t.
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I’ll bet you wouldI'll trade someone for my Panthera Compact Hunter 177 for their Huntsman Revere Safari.
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People complain about the revere trigger just don’t know how to adjust it. I have a revere and a red wolf if the revere was as heavy as the red wolf id choose it over the wolf but i choose my ghost over both. Can’t go wrong with the revere though
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I shot a regal for Hunter Class for awhile. These guns are very reliable, simple to work on, have great triggers (I set mine to 6oz), handle great, and are very accurate. My only complaint about the gun in relation to FT was the small air cylinder. I had to refill during a match, which I didn't like. Otherwise, it's a GREAT rig.
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I have been looking for mid power 22 pellet shooter and the HW100 and regulated Revere are the two top picks. The only thing I did not like on the HW100 was that I found the cocking on the forward stroke awkward at best.
I have seen some people putting a drop down handle on them. Guess that would mitigate the cocking on close a good deal.
Anyone else notice this or am I just too clumsy?
I really liked the HW100 other than that. Superb trigger and accuracy was very good.
I have seen some people putting a drop down handle on them. Guess that would mitigate the cocking on close a good deal.
Anyone else notice this or am I just too clumsy?
I really liked the HW100 other than that. Superb trigger and accuracy was very good.
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I want a HW100 to add to my collection, but it hasn’t come along yet. I do own a Revere Safari.
This post is just to add some info if you go Revere. Mine was tuned at factory for 10.3 grain(850fps), AoA tested it with 10.3 gr, I shot 10.3 grain initially. It shot those well. It’s still relatively new, maybe close to 2k pellets through it. I tried regular Monster 13gr JSB’s and it shot those better than the 10’s. Yesterday I shot 13gr Redesigs and it shot those even better.
I say this for two reasons:
1. Initial testing with my rifle it grouped 10,3 gr pellets the best. It wasn’t until after breaking it in did it shoot the heavier pellets better.
2. I’ve done zero tuning, so it is shooting these 13 gr slower than the magical 850 fps.
This was 25 yards with an 18mph wind yesterday.
This post is just to add some info if you go Revere. Mine was tuned at factory for 10.3 grain(850fps), AoA tested it with 10.3 gr, I shot 10.3 grain initially. It shot those well. It’s still relatively new, maybe close to 2k pellets through it. I tried regular Monster 13gr JSB’s and it shot those better than the 10’s. Yesterday I shot 13gr Redesigs and it shot those even better.
I say this for two reasons:
1. Initial testing with my rifle it grouped 10,3 gr pellets the best. It wasn’t until after breaking it in did it shoot the heavier pellets better.
2. I’ve done zero tuning, so it is shooting these 13 gr slower than the magical 850 fps.
This was 25 yards with an 18mph wind yesterday.
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