Daystate Huntsman revere consistency question

[airprsr]

I’m getting a daystate huntsman revere unregulated .25. I’m curious if any of you guys that own these would care to share information about how consistent they are shot to shot(velocity). can you share what a typical shot string looks like from a full fill to where shots drop off in speed?

 

[jps2486]

I have a .177 caliber Revere unregulated. While I haven't documented velocity from full charge to minimum, I know that it's accuracy is consistent. If I bought another one, it would be unregulated.

P.S.: The unregulated version has a foster fill fitting while the regulated one uses one of those wonky probes.

 

[grackleblast]

I also own a Daystate Revere .177 unregulated . It seems to shoot very consistent from a 210 bar fill down to 100 bar. Without running it over a chronograph , I would say that there is very little spread in the velocity , based on it's accuracy. It is one of my favorites. Congrats on the inbound Revere . You'll love it.

 

[Joedirt199]

Yeah my unregged .177 will do a 20fps curve from 200 bar at 870-880 fps up to 900 fps and back down to 880-870 at 150 bar. Your .25 will have a shorter curve. Best way to do it would be to start at max fill and shoot over a chrono till your velocity goes back down to start velocity. That will be your working curve. Pick the numbers in between where you have the lowest spread.

 

[Ranchibi]

I had an older Regal that wasn't regulated, had the Harper Valve and it was close to a regulated shot string, not quite but close. I think all no reg newer Daystates have this valving.

 

[jasperjet]

I have the huntsman unregulated in 22 and it will empty 3 magazines before heading down

 

[EPG]

I have a Huntsman Regal .22 unregulated.

Attached is a shot string from 250 bar fill.

I also have a Huma reg for it. Huma reg did not noticeably improve shot count in .22 cal. So I took reg back out - as you can see it doesn’t need it.

I think .177 would benefit most from reg - in terms of improving shot count.

As you are thinking.25 cal, I’d skip the reg.

If you buy unregged and then add reg yourself, thats the best setup because you have foster fill. Use compressor gauge for fill pressure.

-Ed

 

[jking]

I think you'd be disappointed in the 25cal shot count. I'd go with 22 which I have twice. I'd guess about 25 shots on a fill, maybe less depending on the tune and bell curve desired etc.

 

[elh0102]

I sometimes wonder about the whole regulated thing. I guess those new to it believe that an unregulated rifle is grossly deficient from the regulated options. Truth be told, given my uses, I would be just as well served without regulation, and could eliminate a variable from potential issues. It is of value to certain competitive shooters, and is certainly a marketing tool. We tend to believe we need those things marketed to us.

 

[airprsr]

I have a Huntsman Regal .22 unregulated.

Attached is a shot string from 250 bar fill.

I also have a Huma reg for it. Huma reg did not noticeably improve shot count in .22 cal. So I took reg back out - as you can see it doesn’t need it.

I think .177 would benefit most from reg - in terms of improving shot count.

As you are thinking.25 cal, I’d skip the reg.

If you buy unregged and then add reg yourself, thats the best setup because you have foster fill. Use compressor gauge for fill pressure.

-Ed

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Thank you. That’s excellent.

 

[airprsr]

I think you'd be disappointed in the 25cal shot count. I'd go with 22 which I have twice. I'd guess about 25 shots on a fill, maybe less depending on the tune and bell curve desired etc.

I would prefer that, but aoa has the .25 and the .177 on sale, not the .22.

 

[AirRanger]

I have the .22cal regulated and can’t understand why they have to set the reg pressure at 150bar? That’s seems pretty high for a .22cal. Anyway I’m interested in this post as I was on the fence and ended up getting a regulated model but I certainly wouldn’t mind another one in .177 unregulated safari edition! Love this gun.

 

[airprsr]

Thanks for all your input. I’ll let you know how it does.

 

[boscoebrea]

I have the newer Huntsman .25,it is consistently accurate,I think 25 shots.I have not enough time with it .
Bottom line is all this info also helps me.

 

[AlanMcD]

I would prefer that, but aoa has the .25 and the .177 on sale, not the .22.

In the end, you'll probably save money by buying the one you really want, even if it is not on sale. Most of us that do what you are about to do end up "correcting" the situation at some point in the future, costing more money than we would have spent if we did it "right" in the first place.

I think the fact that .22 is not on sale is likely indicative of how good a gun it is compared to the others . . .

 

[Dr. Kralenstein]

A Revere in 22 is in my future. Hopefully I can get one that's unregulated. I'd prefer the foster fitting vs probe and the reg is just another failure point. Huma make good products, but I've has 2 go south on me in the past. One would creep, the other wouldn't adjust properly. Gave up on taking my gun apart 20x to try and get it were I wanted.

 

[maxtrouble]

I have the huntsman unregulated in 22 and it will empty 3 magazines before heading down

Same here. Likes the 18 grain pellets the most.

 

[airprsr]

I’ve been thinking after reading these comments. I’d prefer a .22 but that’s out of my range so its .25 , but that has a lower than preferred shot count. The 177 cal is really underpowered for what I’d like, but maybe if it shot slugs well? Does anyone here have experience shooting slugs in a .177 cal huntsman revere?

 

[Dr. Kralenstein]

I’ve been thinking after reading these comments. I’d prefer a .22 but that’s out of my range so its .25 , but that has a lower than preferred shot count. The 177 cal is really underpowered for what I’d like, but maybe if it shot slugs well? Does anyone here have experience shooting slugs in a .177 cal huntsman revere?

I have the same conundrum. The 177 is cheaper, BUT I don't like 177. It's underpowered, doesn't buck the wind as easy, and is fiddly to load.

I already have 25 covered, so it's already ruled out on this platform. It's also on the lower power side of 25s, them factor in the shot count is lower.

I look at it like this. If you can muster up $1100 plus tax and shipping for the gun you will settle for, why not spend the extra $400 or so to get the gun you actually want? I'm not patient either lol

 

[airprsr]

I have the same conundrum. The 177 is cheaper, BUT I don't like 177. It's underpowered, doesn't buck the wind as easy, and is fiddly to load.

I already have 25 covered, so it's already ruled out on this platform. It's also on the lower power side of 25s, them factor in the shot count is lower.

I look at it like this. If you can muster up $1100 plus tax and shipping for the gun you will settle for, why not spend the extra $400 or so to get the gun you actually want? I'm not patient either lol

Ha Ha. I wont tell my wife where you live for your safety.
But seriously I’ve gotta know when to quit. If you’d see the airguns I’ve bought in the last two years you’d understand.
Im able to get this as a “trade” on a bushbuck I’m selling. Conscience won’t let me shell out another 400