Daystate Pulsar general consensus?

The Pulsars are fine guns. I don't shoot mine as easily accurate as I do my Red Wolf (due to the gun's form factor, but mostly due to my skills), but when I really concentrate and do my part, the gun's inherent high accuracy shows. The green stocks are beautiful (I have one in the green lam, and my other is the Saxon lam).

These guns would have the original GCU as I don't recall whether Daystate was making them any more when the GCU 2.0 came out. As such they aren't able to accept the most updated firmware like the GCU 2.0 guns can. I have always found that the factory board and programming suited my needs just fine and haven't tried a Heliboard yet.

You've already read that these are pretty heavy, so be prepared for that. 

I have never had issues with either of my Pulsars, so I don't know anything about parts availability. Only thing I ever needed to do was source a new breech o-ring, and that is a standard Daystate (or aftermarket) part. I actually didn't even need to change mine - lubing it addressed my issues.

If you think you want one, then get it. It doesn't seem like they come up for sale used very often any more. Those who have learned the gun and its capabilities seem to be holding onto their Pulsars (like I am). And those who buy new and then don't like shooting it are fewer all the time since only a very few new ones seem to be available to purchase currently (and most of those wear the synthetic stocks).

I have a .177 Pulsar standard I use for Hunter Class FT and its a very accurate gun. As far as the .22 standard, should also be very accurate and shoot about up to 35 FPE. I recommend a Heliboard if you buy this just for the flexibility and adjustability. Batteries last a VERY long time. I had a .22 Renegade a few years back (same barrel as the Pulsar) and it was a laser...

I have a pulsar hp 177 shooting just slugs with the factory setting. The pulsar is an impressive gun and seems to shoot the slugs very accurately at all three factory power setting, also the trigger is just as impressive . The batteries last much longer than I expected (not the factory). The only complaint is that it’s a little heavier than I thought, seems that the weight is mainly in the rear of the gun but that’s where the batteries are located. But overall one of my most favorite.

I have a Pulsar in .22 that takes six AA batteries; have Lithium AAs in there. I wouldn't sell it or trade it, ever. $1100 USD for a Pulsar is a steal. Mine is extremely accurate to the point it's almost boring. I shoot 14.3 CPDs in mine.

I have the pulsar Saxon HP .177 , makes it hard to miss . the only thing is , you cant change the power settings unless you buy the computer ($400) or send it back to a dealer to change settings . AND you only change one power setting the other two just follow that change . Low power on mine is 18 fpe , so if i change to 12 FPE , mid and high follow that same change down in power .

I would buy at that price in a heartbeat .

I have an HP .22 Pulsar and it's accuracy is very good; at least on par with my Crown and Wildcat. Older models, like mine from 2018, will have the original style magazine which is known to strike the pellet probe when it cycles. Daystate says that it's not an issue, but with mine it did affect the accuracy. Daystate designed a new mag (about $100) that eliminates the issue but it also eliminates the non-double load and shot count features. So if it has the old style mag, you may want to change it.

As others have said it is a heavy gun; with scope, sling and bi-pod mine weighs over 13 pounds.

Great point here -- 100% the older magazines that prevent the double loading will strike the pellet probe's "neck". I had an older style plastic magazine that self-destructed due to the strikes against my Renegade in .177 and was able to source some metal ones. The CARM and newer Daystate magazines don't have this issue but you can double-load them.

I found that once the probe has been "worn in" by the older style magazines it's no longer an issue but hawkeye is spot on here. I've also found the Atlas and other thinner bipods are tip hazards so I went with a wider stance Ajoite UUQ bipod.

I have a Pulsar, Saxon in .22, of which I shortened the shroud to the same length as the air cylinder cap length location.

I've got mine shooting in the mid. power setting as I only shoot a little longer than 10m, AND I only shoot offhand. Both the 18.1 and 25gr. Exacts shoot very well. While a little heavier than most guns, it's still a nice gun to shoot.

I found sorta by accident (long story) that if you shorten the spring in the shroud a little it actually quiets the report a little.

For your $1100, I'd buy in a second.



Mike