Opinions on the Daystate Wolverine .303?
Select Gate
READ GTA FORUM RULES BEFORE POSTING
GTA Forum Help Desk
GTA Announcement Gate
Dealer Area
GRIP
AirgunWeb Airgun Videos
Airgun Repository of Knowledge
Vendors and Vendor Videos
AirGun Expo 2021
Airgun Expo 2022
Contests and Giveaways!!!
Welcome New Members
In Memoriam
GTA Contributing Members
Shot Show Videos
Hajimoto Productions
Airgun Detectives
Air Gun Gate
BB Guns and Such
"Bob and Lloyds Workshop"
American/U.S. Air Gun Gates
European/Asian Air Gun Gates
PCP/CO2/HPA Air Gun Gates "The Darkside"
Air Archery
Vintage Air Gun Gate
Air Guns And Related Accessories Review Gates
Hunting Gate
Machine Shop Talk & AG Parts Machining
3D printing and files
Buyer's, Seller's & Trader's Comments
Bargain Gate
Back Room
Target Shooting Discussion Gate
Target Match Rules
Shooting Match Gates
Field Target Gates
The Long Range Club
100 Yard Match
Discussions By States
Welcome,
Guest
. Please
login
or
register
.
Did you miss your
activation email
?
1 Hour
1 Day
1 Week
1 Month
Forever
Login with username, password and session length
Home
About
Help
Old GTA
Gallery
Search
Stats
Login
Register
Advertise Here
GTA
»
All Springer/NP/PCP Air Gun Discussion General
»
PCP/CO2/HPA Air Gun Gates "The Darkside"
»
Big Bore AirGun Gate
(Moderators:
Rocker1
,
GTA-Airgunner
) »
Opinions on the Daystate Wolverine .303?
« previous
next »
Print
Pages: [
1
]
2
Go Down
Share This!
Author
Topic: Opinions on the Daystate Wolverine .303? (Read 20158 times))
DFWdude
Marksman
Posts: 308
Real Name: Bob
Opinions on the Daystate Wolverine .303?
«
on:
June 26, 2012, 11:00:56 AM »
The Brits on the UK DOC forums think this rifle will be a hit in the US. I'm not so sure, but I'm not a big bore guy. So I thought I'd ask the experts here.
Logged
www.DallasFTclub.org
_______________________________________
Bob D. - posts edited for style and typos - I can't help it, I'm an advertising/PR writer by profession (retired).
badredbird
Expert
Posts: 1059
yes
Real Name: john
Re: Opinions on the Daystate Wolverine .303?
«
Reply #1 on:
June 26, 2012, 11:17:14 AM »
im not an expert, and know nothing of the gun, but if its flat shooting for a bigbore and accurate , it should do ok, problem is there are plenty of 308s around , and ammo for this thing might not be readily available , looks like you would have to go to a custom mold, look how long the 20 cal n smallbore took to take off here , part of problem was ammo availabilityat the time
Logged
leon wv
909 tuned dragon claw tuned 357 recluse tuned steroid 392 stock 392p steroid 342 stock 342 1958 20 cal blue streak 1973 20 cal blue streak 22 cal disco 25 cal maurader 25 cal sumatra 25 cal sumatra carbine stock polished brass 342 extreme bigbore hunter 457
grumpy
GTA Senior Contributor
Posts: 2264
Real Name: David
Re: Opinions on the Daystate Wolverine .303?
«
Reply #2 on:
June 26, 2012, 01:47:47 PM »
Id buy one. JSB has ammo for it.
Logged
SE Michigan
badredbird
Expert
Posts: 1059
yes
Real Name: john
Re: Opinions on the Daystate Wolverine .303?
«
Reply #3 on:
June 26, 2012, 02:09:41 PM »
if jsb ammo is available , id consider , what advantages would it have over a 308?
Logged
leon wv
909 tuned dragon claw tuned 357 recluse tuned steroid 392 stock 392p steroid 342 stock 342 1958 20 cal blue streak 1973 20 cal blue streak 22 cal disco 25 cal maurader 25 cal sumatra 25 cal sumatra carbine stock polished brass 342 extreme bigbore hunter 457
Nomadic Pirate
Guest
Re: Opinions on the Daystate Wolverine .303?
«
Reply #4 on:
June 26, 2012, 03:09:17 PM »
I just don't understand the choice of caliber, I'm sure it will be a great gun but I would never buy a gun that has only one pellet for sale that fits, on the market, espetially big bore, ...I want some bullets !!!!!!, and in different shape and weight too
Logged
badredbird
Expert
Posts: 1059
yes
Real Name: john
Re: Opinions on the Daystate Wolverine .303?
«
Reply #5 on:
June 26, 2012, 04:11:34 PM »
the way i would get around that is cast, i dont buy bullets anymore, once i find a mold that will cast good bullets that shoot well im good, but it would be nice to have other options, nd different bullets to get idea what mold design to have made
Logged
leon wv
909 tuned dragon claw tuned 357 recluse tuned steroid 392 stock 392p steroid 342 stock 342 1958 20 cal blue streak 1973 20 cal blue streak 22 cal disco 25 cal maurader 25 cal sumatra 25 cal sumatra carbine stock polished brass 342 extreme bigbore hunter 457
QVTom
GTA Senior Contributor
Posts: 3695
Real Name: Tom
Re: Opinions on the Daystate Wolverine .303?
«
Reply #6 on:
June 26, 2012, 06:37:16 PM »
The 303 is the holy grail of British calibers. Lots of history for them, I'm sure that's why it was picked and us yanks were never considered.
Logged
Acton, CA
www.americanairarms.com
- Made in the USA
Get on the GTA Members Map!
https://www.zeemaps.com/map?group=962067
Norm_m
GTA Senior Contributor
Posts: 2952
Real Name: Norm
Re: Opinions on the Daystate Wolverine .303?
«
Reply #7 on:
June 26, 2012, 06:45:51 PM »
Wow 303! That brings back memories as a 303 Sporterized British Enfield was my first rifle that my Dad purchased for me to hunt with and back then there was no issue with getting ammo. That was over 45 years ago and have had a lot of guns since.
Norm
Logged
Laconia, NH
N.U.A.H. Club Master Division
Norm
badredbird
Expert
Posts: 1059
yes
Real Name: john
Re: Opinions on the Daystate Wolverine .303?
«
Reply #8 on:
June 26, 2012, 08:35:18 PM »
yes those were powder burners , had an enfield too , getting non jacketed cast heads and several varieties is the job, most likely would have to cast to find out what the airgun likes , thye will shoot nothing like the enfields so you really cant compare to a pb
Logged
leon wv
909 tuned dragon claw tuned 357 recluse tuned steroid 392 stock 392p steroid 342 stock 342 1958 20 cal blue streak 1973 20 cal blue streak 22 cal disco 25 cal maurader 25 cal sumatra 25 cal sumatra carbine stock polished brass 342 extreme bigbore hunter 457
Nomadic Pirate
Guest
Re: Opinions on the Daystate Wolverine .303?
«
Reply #9 on:
June 26, 2012, 08:38:43 PM »
What do you guys think the final retail price will be ?
do you think it will stay under 2500 Bucks ?
Logged
grumpy
GTA Senior Contributor
Posts: 2264
Real Name: David
Re: Opinions on the Daystate Wolverine .303?
«
Reply #10 on:
June 26, 2012, 09:26:56 PM »
A couple of web sites are listing it at 2495.
Logged
SE Michigan
badredbird
Expert
Posts: 1059
yes
Real Name: john
Re: Opinions on the Daystate Wolverine .303?
«
Reply #11 on:
June 26, 2012, 10:39:31 PM »
lol discount emperor will have them cheaper lol , if you were going to get it in 30 cal manny which 30 cal would you get a corsair a daq? which would appeal to a hunter the best?
Logged
leon wv
909 tuned dragon claw tuned 357 recluse tuned steroid 392 stock 392p steroid 342 stock 342 1958 20 cal blue streak 1973 20 cal blue streak 22 cal disco 25 cal maurader 25 cal sumatra 25 cal sumatra carbine stock polished brass 342 extreme bigbore hunter 457
Nomadic Pirate
Guest
Re: Opinions on the Daystate Wolverine .303?
«
Reply #12 on:
June 27, 2012, 01:56:29 AM »
I like the .357 as all around caliber, but on the Wolverine platform the .308 would be perfect,...still scratching my head why they whent .303 and now I hear they they developed the barrel to work only whit the JSB pellet, so this rifle won't shoot cast bullets even if you find or get a mold done.
a towsands of dollars Big Bore that is restricted to the use of only one pellet in my opinion is stupid.
Logged
badredbird
Expert
Posts: 1059
yes
Real Name: john
Re: Opinions on the Daystate Wolverine .303?
«
Reply #13 on:
June 27, 2012, 03:14:54 AM »
i concur thats beyond stupid, if i cant cast for it forget about it , way too ,limited, i like the 9mms also lots of different designs pellets bullets wide array of weights and you can shoot 38s out of them also great all around cal , when you start getting esoteric in he nature of ammo you can shoot , you limit your market , , i do want a max tho if they make it in 357 then im going to have to have one
Logged
leon wv
909 tuned dragon claw tuned 357 recluse tuned steroid 392 stock 392p steroid 342 stock 342 1958 20 cal blue streak 1973 20 cal blue streak 22 cal disco 25 cal maurader 25 cal sumatra 25 cal sumatra carbine stock polished brass 342 extreme bigbore hunter 457
DFWdude
Marksman
Posts: 308
Real Name: Bob
Re: Opinions on the Daystate Wolverine .303?
«
Reply #14 on:
June 27, 2012, 10:18:20 AM »
The original purpose of my question was to learn what big bore experts would see in the Wolverine. For instance, the rifle is touted to shoot 110 ft lbs. I know that most of the Quackenbush custom rifles provide substantially more power, in a smaller, lighter package, at less than half the price of a Wolverine.
I have two Daystates, and really enjoy them. I am just scratching my head to divine what market the Wolverine is intended for.
Logged
www.DallasFTclub.org
_______________________________________
Bob D. - posts edited for style and typos - I can't help it, I'm an advertising/PR writer by profession (retired).
grumpy
GTA Senior Contributor
Posts: 2264
Real Name: David
Re: Opinions on the Daystate Wolverine .303?
«
Reply #15 on:
June 27, 2012, 10:20:57 AM »
I think what a lot of people are missing here is the point that Daystate is making is the Wolverine will be the basis of all their future guns. The .303 is just a statement piece for now.
«
Last Edit: June 27, 2012, 10:23:50 AM by grumpy
»
Logged
SE Michigan
rsterne
Member 2000+fps Club
Bob and Lloyd
GTA Senior Contributor
Posts: 26956
GTA Forums Person of the Year 2017
Real Name: Bob
Re: Opinions on the Daystate Wolverine .303?
«
Reply #16 on:
June 27, 2012, 12:46:50 PM »
If the rifle is indeed setup only for the JSBs, it would be a real shame.... I assume the chamber is too short for cast bullets.... Not only that, it would have been nice if the new JSBs woud have fit in a .308 bore.... but I guess that's not the case....
Bob
Logged
Coalmont, BC, Canada
🇺🇦
Dominion Marksman Silver Shield - 5890 x 6000 in 1976, and downhill ever since! 🇺🇦
Airsenal:
1750 CO2 Carbine, .177 Uber-Pumper, .22 Uber-Carbine, .25 Discovery, 2260 PCP 8-shot Carbine, 2260 HPA (37 FPE), 2560 HPA (52 FPE), XS-60c HPA in .30 cal (90 FPE), .22 cal QB79 HPA, Disco Doubles in .22, .25 & .30 cal, "Hayabusa" Custom PCP Project (Mk.I is .22 & .25 cal regulated; Mk.II is .224, .257, 7mm, .308 & .357; Mk.III is .410 shotgun and .458 cal), .257 "Monocoque" Benchrest PCP, .172/6mm Regulated PCP and .224/.257 Unregulated, Three regulated BRods in .25 cal (70 FPE), .30 cal (100 FPE) & .35 cal (145 FPE), .257 Condor (180 FPE).
Rescue35
GTA Senior Contributor
Posts: 2109
Real Name: Jody
Re: Opinions on the Daystate Wolverine .303?
«
Reply #17 on:
June 27, 2012, 01:46:13 PM »
I would buy a Rogue if I where looking for a production gun in this class.
For $2500 you could buy a couple of custom bigbores.
Logged
Sweetwater, TN
"Research is what I'm doing when I don't know what I'm doing." -Wernher von Braun
Texan .45
TalonSS .25
2260 PCP converted
1322 supercharged
badredbird
Expert
Posts: 1059
yes
Real Name: john
Re: Opinions on the Daystate Wolverine .303?
«
Reply #18 on:
June 27, 2012, 02:11:27 PM »
yep 2 rangers , for sure , its good to see that they are tryingnew cals , but they ned o make it flexible , but i suppose they learn from feedback , its pricey if its 2500 bucks and only shoots jsbs id buy a nine mm max for sure then, i understand , you were thinking of the application of the rifle , light varmint? not sure , but the 357 could do anything it ca do better
Logged
leon wv
909 tuned dragon claw tuned 357 recluse tuned steroid 392 stock 392p steroid 342 stock 342 1958 20 cal blue streak 1973 20 cal blue streak 22 cal disco 25 cal maurader 25 cal sumatra 25 cal sumatra carbine stock polished brass 342 extreme bigbore hunter 457
Nomadic Pirate
Guest
Re: Opinions on the Daystate Wolverine .303?
«
Reply #19 on:
June 27, 2012, 02:28:03 PM »
I doubt it wolud be even 110 FPE, that would mean that JSB pellet would have to travel at 995 fps, and that seems a bit hot for that design to be accurate going from feedback on all Jsb pellets that like the 930 range
Logged
Print
Pages: [
1
]
2
Go Up
« previous
next »
GTA
»
All Springer/NP/PCP Air Gun Discussion General
»
PCP/CO2/HPA Air Gun Gates "The Darkside"
»
Big Bore AirGun Gate
(Moderators:
Rocker1
,
GTA-Airgunner
) »
Opinions on the Daystate Wolverine .303?