Speaking from an Alpha Wolf (same guts, different stock) and with the new updated valve/software. I like it a lot. But I'm going to be honest and give you my opinion on the good and bad.
I've only had my .22 Alpha Wolf Safari for around a month, but I shoot A LOT. I've got almost 3000 rounds through it and it is only getting better.
It seems as though it took the Huma regulator a little longer to break in, but functions great. It is definitely different using a screen to "tune" your rifle, but having all that information is great.
Battery life so far is good. Probably get a week of average shooting before you need to charge. All depends on how bright you set the screen, leave the screen on before it times out, etc.
The electronic trigger is absolutely amazing. A mouse fart will shoot my rifle.
Some cons in my opinion. It is NOT (at least in .22) a slug shooter. Hopefully daystate will get with the rest of the world and develop some dedicated slug barrels in the future. I think the .25 guys are getting slugs to work in their guns, but it's a no go for my 22.
I will say that 2 major parts are a gimmick and I don't rely on them. The built in chrono is off by about 10 fps and the "factory mode" which automatically adjusts your rifle when you select the speed you want is maybe okay to see if a particular pellet will work or not at different velocities, but it is not nearly as accurate and consistent with shot strings as using advanced mode tunes that lock in settings. Honestly, I think both of those features are cool for selling rifles but not really going to be used once you really get into the rifle. I know some guys on here say that it works great for them and Huzzah for them! To each their own.
Rifle is also heavy. Not sure of exact weight but this would not be pleasant to tote around running and gunning.
Another negative is cost of barrel/caliber change. By the time you buy a barrel and a couple of magazines you are looking at $1000!!!
Also, Daystate will not tell you anything about parts, sizes, or barrel twist. Not sure why they keep everything a secret. Ridiculous. Yeah there is a diagram, but it will not tell you what size the o-rings are for example. The rifle is also not as 'friendly' to take apart and DIY as say an FX is. Sure, you can do it, but the information out there is scarce to say the least.
Mine loves JSB Monster redesigns. I'm using the advanced mode for them with my reg bumped down a bit and I'm averaging 955 fps with a standard deviation that is less than 2 fps. If I do my part, I'm getting dime size groups at 50 yards. And 5 mags before I refill.
Would I buy this rifle again. Probably. Although admittedly there are much cheaper rifles in my gun safe that shoot as well.
If Daystate would do like FX and be more forthcoming and transparent about components and parts as well as put out information from a "Pro" about tuning, etc. It would change my decision from probably to definitely.
It's like deciding to buy a Corvette or a Porsche. Both will get you where you want to go, but one costs a heck of a lot more.
Up to you to decide what you want to drive.
