Thinking about a used Air Wolf
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Just my $.02 here but i'm just not a fan of electronics in my airgun. I'm sure when working its a beautiful thing but breakdowns WILL happen and i'm no elect. expert by any means. Mechanical stuff is one thing but circuits, etc. is not my deal.
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I have an Airwolf MCT in .22. At this point it has over 2k rounds through it and is probably one of my most reliable guns. I was quite weary of shooting the Wolf in bad weather but I took it out in a snow storm and the electronics held up perfectly. I shoot on low power with 18gr or 15.9 gr JSB pellets... both seem to shoot lights out with the 18gr getting the slightest of edges over the 15.9gr pellets. On low power my Wolf gets more shots than I care to count... easily over a 100... tried chronographing it one time but decided it was just a waste of lead. On low, my Wolf is shooting around 29fpe with the 18gr JSB pellets. The extreme spread over a 50shot string is roughly 28... not my best performer (that honor goes to my FX Royale .25)... however at longer ranges I haven’t noticed any vertical stringing. The Wolf is probably my most accurate 25yard gun... at longer ranges, my FX Crown in .30 is the superior rifle. Matt Dubber has claimed that the lack of long range pinpoint precision is due to the rifling of the lothar Walter barrels and the spin rate exerted on the pellets (see his latest ballistics video)
The looks of the Wolf are second to none. The walnut stock mine came with is STUNNING! And the fit and finish is everything you’d come to expect from Daystate. With a Hugget Belita on the front, the impact of the pellet striking my metal bullet box is far louder than the gun going off. The trigger, if you own a Daystate electronic gun, is simply sublime. Arguably the nicest trigger I’ve ever pulled! If you can afford it, you really can’t go wrong with the Wolf. My Wolf will never leave my gun cabinet. I hope this helps!!
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I'm old school too, but electronics have crept into most everything, and for the most have proven their reliability. So that concern isn't as high on the list as it would have been a decade ago.
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I had a wolverine sold it bought a red wolf. Five year warranty and I really prefer the red wolf. More money which probably isn't justified but the ease of cocking better trigger and shot count and consistency make the gun superior in my opinion. Ten percent improvement for what ? money. Your call
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@ sharkman: Thanks for your input, very helpful and I am looking at .22 cal. But I always expect .25 and .30 to be superior at long range versus .22. I love my Renegade's trigger.
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I purchased a .177 Air Wolf MCT in May of 2017. From then until the time I traded it in May of this year, I put a little over 39,000 rounds through it and all with barely any maintenance at all. In fact up until that time, I had never owned an air rifle that required less maintenance then that Air Wolf. The rifle was incredibly accurate and quiet. A true pleasure to shoot!!
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Hawkeye69,
If you want a Wolf and can afford it, what's stopping you? If I wanted one (I do) and could afford it, I'd buy one. If I were not so in love with my Daystate Huntsman Classic, I'd trade it for one. I'd rather have both! With the new line of Daystates coming out, the AirWolf is becoming more affordable and I've seen some really nice used ones in the classifieds. Go for it, Hawk.
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If you want a Wolf and can afford it, what's stopping you? If I wanted one (I do) and could afford it, I'd buy one. If I were not so in love with my Daystate Huntsman Classic, I'd trade it for one. I'd rather have both! With the new line of Daystates coming out, the AirWolf is becoming more affordable and I've seen some really nice used ones in the classifieds. Go for it, Hawk.
BeemanR7
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My birthday is next month, that's always a good excuse for buying something that I really don't need.
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I just ordered a used 0.177 Air Wolf. I shot one a few weeks ago and really liked it, but dismissed it as too expensive, plus I didn't like the idea of electronics. Then I found a great deal on one and pulled the trigger. I'm hoping to have 10% of AirGunShooter's luck--39,000 rounds in a year? Wow!
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I have owned my Airwolf for almost 2 years. It's a >22 caliber with the Daystate airstream moderator. This gun is dead-nuts accurate out to 65 yards, which is as far as my back yard range extends. The gun is quiet and very consistent with the shot string. I have put over 7000 pellets through it and have never had any issues. I feel like the electronics are solid and reliable. Just my 2 cents worth. If you can afford one and want one, you should get it. Life is too short , enjoy what you can.
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I have had my airwolf MCT .22 for 9 years. It have never let me down. Very accurate, outstanding trigger, and a very high shot count. With used prices around $1100 - $1200, it is a bargain priced airgun, that is worth much more than its price. I added a CF bottle from Talon Tunes and it makes the rifle handle and balance better. I was going to sell mine and then changed my mind. Too good of an airgun to let go.
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I was hesitant also with electronics.... But the Air Wolf is one of my favorite guns as well. Some shooting strings I put together last year. https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/daystate-air-wolf-mtc-powerpellet-groups/
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I’ve owned a couple of Airwolves over the years and if I hadn’t moved to all bull pups in my collection, I’d still have an Air Wolf today because they are some of the most accurate, easy to shoot PCPs I’ve ever owned. Light, crisp trigger was awesome. If you can find a good deal for one, you should do it as I’m sure you’ll be happy with it.
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I owned one from 2010 to 2016 and sold it to a member of the forum. To this day, that was the most accurate, consistent and quiet pcp I have ever shot or owned. I’ve tried the FX’s, other Daystates, RAW, WAR, AGT, Taipans, and Edgun to name a few and haven’t found anything that can fill the shoes that my old Airwolf MCT left. If you find one, buy it.
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My air wolf arrived Friday, and I have to say it's love at first sight! Still recovering from jet lag after a two week round-the-world (literally) business trip, so didn't want to take any chances with guns or sharp objects yesterday. Hope to at least get to the back yard this afternoon to check zero and see how it performs.
It is a bit louder than I'd like, so assuming it shoots as good as it looks, the next thing is to find (or build) a suitable moderator.
It is a bit louder than I'd like, so assuming it shoots as good as it looks, the next thing is to find (or build) a suitable moderator.
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