Even if the M4 is released this year, it's probably safer to buy the Ghost. We all know new rifles need 6 months or so to sort out issues.
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Unless there is an upgrade path, like from Mk2 to M3 (which seems unlikely if the Panthera block and plenum is used), it makes no sense for a company to provide that info because it will kill current sales.FX replied to a recent post on Youtube that the M4 is not coming out next year. Which makes me wonder if that was something cryptic meaning we might get a surprise before the end of this year?
Slightly off topic, but I recently got an email from Tony Belas saying that Daystate have something special planned for the Alpha Wolf later this year, so maybe it’s a good idea to wait.
Very interesting. It definitely looks like a great gun. I was looking at the pathfinder in .22, but really wanted the option to tune down power vs lacking it. At 780FPS I am just not comfortable. It is kind of a bummer sense the gun breaks down for travel. The Ghost took care of the power issue. I have been reading a lot though on when pellets actually become unstable. Interesting stuff
How about a lb of lard?I'm guessing a new stock color maybe blue with a slug-specific barrel. What do I get if I guess correctly?
What bipod rail is that?i have not handled the ghost.
but i do have an impact m3 compact in .25
dont think of the impact as only being a gun for people who like to turn knobs all the time lol
because alot of people who own one turn knobs without the slightest clue as to what they actually do lol
the impact is super easy to tune IMO,
but once tuned,i leave it be.
but it does make it very easy to retune for different ammo/power level.
and they are purdy to look at too
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I had a wildcat MKI in 22 and a Wildcat MKII compact in 25. I did sell them to buy other things, but they were accurate and of course not coyote worthy at all. I don’t know anything about the new Wildcat…If you are “stuck” on a 25 then my guess you will be shooting the 34’s or slugs.
The one thing I will say about the ghost is the ease of changing calibers. My 22 compact has a sister barrel a 177 compact. (OK it’s the wife’s 177 sister barrel to her 22 high power ghost, but I can use it ). I can also put either barrel on my 30 ghost If I wanted 2 compact rifles for a hunt.
I really like my 30 cal ghost, but you don’t get nearly as many pellets in a tin as you do in a tin of 25 cal. Not sure if this matters to you or not.
I am not here saying what caliber you need for coyotes, there are others on the forum that have more knowledge who hunt them.
All three brands you are thinking about will get the job done, but I really like my ghosts and all my other rifles have been collecting dust.
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The gun durability?… Just simply look at the rest of the XR line… “all” are fairly “robust” PCPs. No wallflowers in the entire XR lineup.
@Hhall1, if I had to pick between the two…? The Ghost…
DHart- that’s an awesome background. Great pic, btw.I can’t speak to the Impact, but when the Ghost came out and I handled it at AoA, I liked it so much that I took a chance and traded both my RedWolf HP .22 and Brocock Bantam Sniper .22 for the Ghost .22.
Absolutely great result. The Ghost has performed beyond my expectations. It’s easy to tune up or down, the form factor makes it easy to handle and move around with, accuracy is excellent. Using it, I don’t miss my previous air rifles, nice as the RedWolf truly is. And, I’m happy to say that I have no “gas” whatsoever for another air rifle.
From my own experience with it and reading the opinions of others here, I think it’s safe to say that the Ghost is a total home run for BRK/Daystate. If the rifle is a fit for one’s intended purpose, I can’t see how anyone would be disappointed with it.
DHart- that’s an awesome background. Great pic, btw.
Here’s my input regarding the ghost.
Someone tell me if these are readily available for this gun. The questions answered will assist me, the OP, along with a ton of other folks reading this thread-
1. Parts- readily available?
2. Drawings, schematics
3. O ring sizes along with fastener sizes given
4. Aftermarket support(if there are cool bolt on parts, please tell me who caries them)
5. Lastly, how is the customer support on this? If I call asking about say a harder than normal cocking effort, will I be offered suggestions to check and fix by a true service tech, or just be told to send it in?
6. Oh, one more- warranty. How long, and will it be voided if I perform my own service using factory parts?
Big thanks, Mr Franklink
Franklink would be the one to ask for sure as hes a doctor with this platform. His reviews and insights to various platforms are second to none. His ghost review thread should be essential reading for anyone with the rifle.Really didn’t want to start a new thread for a simple question so I hope someone that knows the ghost sees this. My question is are all the ghosts (across all calibers) internally the same. More specifically in hammer springs and hammer weight? Just curious if the .25 hp was bought would anything internal need to be changed to get the full potential taking a factory 25 up to 30 caliber ? Thanks guys.