Author Topic: DAR Gen II is now available (Read 78922 times - 3 votes)
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Insanity · « **Reply #200 on:** November 25, 2020, 11:10:45 AM »

Quote from: buddyb on November 22, 2020, 04:34:10 PM

Insanity have you shot your DAR without the regulator yet, just wondering about your thoughts on the gun overall?

I have not had a chance to put it back together yet.

tracker1955 · « **Reply #201 on:** November 25, 2020, 02:43:52 PM »

I assume you have found a solid way to block off the vent hole in the air tube.

nervoustrigger · « **Reply #202 on:** November 25, 2020, 03:05:07 PM »

Quote from: tracker1955 on November 25, 2020, 02:43:52 PM

I assume you have found a solid way to block off the vent hole in the air tube.

FWIW I wouldn't be inclined to plug it directly. The more certain DIY approach would be to replace the spring with flat washers so the regulator's valve seat will always remain open. However regulators generally have small orifices so while that approach gets you full pressure to the valve, it does not make the entire air tube a large plenum capable of feeding the valve during the millisecond or so the valve is knocked open. To get that, you'll have to get more aggressive and drill out the valve seat. No going back to regulated once you do that...

oldpro · « **Reply #203 on:** November 25, 2020, 08:08:02 PM »

BLACK FRIDAY SALE!!!! Get your DAR quick!!!

Dan H · « **Reply #204 on:** November 25, 2020, 08:39:13 PM »

Yeah buy it like you stole it cause... trust me if you buy it- you did at $280 ...

plus it gives you a few extra bucks for extra mags at $19.99 a piece ...

.22 shots in pic from my DAR 1hour ago !

.... 3 shot groups ...far left upper lower out of circle shots were sight in shots ,then star labeled shot was me messing up but still very close for 50 yards .. with 21.14 baracuda's from left to right first 3 circle's then I switched to super cheap crosman 14.3g hollow point wally world bought ammo for the the 2 far right circles that are smaller than a dime ! ... never had a gun shoot that cheap stuff so dead accurate ,and it is so consistent with that cheap ammo it is insane ! Tac's are right there proof that my DAR .22 IS A TAC DRIVER !

avator · « **Reply #205 on:** November 26, 2020, 09:13:59 AM »

Well, I guess that Black Friday promo was just what I needed to shove me over the edge.
With Betty Lou's blessing, I placed my order this morning. She and I normally get something each of us want for Christmas with a $400 limit. We use the $1200 holiday bonus check I get from work. We bank or pay bills ahead with the remaining $400.
I ordered the .25 and 2 spare mags.
Got my e-mail conformation and now waiting for the phone call to arrange payment.
I do love my AV Avenger but, I'm a sucker for nice wood and metal.

scottyathome0 · « **Reply #206 on:** November 26, 2020, 09:33:41 AM »

Dan those are great groups. I just ordered a 22.

Blowpipe Sam · « **Reply #207 on:** November 26, 2020, 10:58:14 AM »

I started out looking at the Avenger but everybody was encouraging me to look at the DAR. Now I'm leaning hard toward the DAR in .25. It's coming down to a choice between the DAR or an Umarex Origin. Good reasons to pick either of them. I'm signing on here to see how this thread develops. Gonna buy one or the other soon.

NHGuide · « **Reply #208 on:** November 26, 2020, 11:03:51 AM »

I bit the bullet, too... you folks are true enablers!

My Avenger never ceases to amaze me for accuracy and power but I am going to see how this DAR works out.
The Avenger I have throws just about any slug I can put in it very wildly...it only shoots well with pellets. I've tried about anything I can think of to get it working. no dice.
After seeing/reading what some have posted, I am hopeful this DAR shoots slugs well.
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This is for the few of you with these already....
how about a few pictures of the guts of this thing?
Without the rifle in hand, I have a hard time picturing what you all are speaking of about the regulator and trigger.

When mine gets here I will surely post some pictures if no one else has.

Happy Thanksgiving to All Y'all!

nervoustrigger · « **Reply #209 on:** November 26, 2020, 11:13:53 AM »

The barrel on the Avenger is choked and that’s seldom good for shooting slugs. I thought it was a peculiar design decision, given the high fill pressure otherwise makes it a good candidate for hopping on the slug bandwagon.

avator · « **Reply #210 on:** November 26, 2020, 11:24:45 AM »

Hey Ron, jump back in here a minute....
During y'all's redevelopment (so to speak) of the Gen II, did y'all do any slug testing, particularly in .25? And if so, can you share some results?
Brand?
Type?
Weight?
Thanks

Input from others welcome as well.

I have a sample pak of each weight of the NSA slugs and I will share my findings.

BTW Jason, I was very surprised how well the Avenger shot them, being choked and all.

BigMike1 · « **Reply #211 on:** November 26, 2020, 12:33:50 PM »

I havent been able to go out farther than 25 yds with my 25 and an indoor bullet trap gracious it smacks the &^^& out of it! Cleaned it and run 20 shots threw it ! As others have seen VERY accurate

Privateer · « **Reply #212 on:** November 26, 2020, 12:38:49 PM »

Quote from: avator on November 26, 2020, 11:24:45 AM

Hey Ron, jump back in here a minute....
During y'all's redevelopment (so to speak) of the Gen II, did y'all do any slug testing, particularly in .25? And if so, can you share some results?
Brand?
Type?
Weight?
Thanks

I ran Nick's .25 slugs through mine.
Didn't take pictures but I was very happy with the results.
Being the regulator seems to be set high it preferred the heavier slugs.

Nvreloader · « **Reply #213 on:** November 27, 2020, 12:51:45 AM »

Add another one to the group................

I fell off the fence, or maybe I was pushed off by you enabler's...............Thanks for the push............ I think.

I'll be ordering a DAR 177 + 2 extra mags, might as well spend my rat funds, only have $310 left,
since I can't leave the house now!

I might as well take another step into the Black Rabbit hole, as I can't sing or dance.............

Tia,
Don

smythsg · « **Reply #214 on:** November 27, 2020, 09:41:38 AM »

And me...

Didn't need a new airgun, but hey, it is almost Christmas, and it is getting great reviews, and it is a great price, and it is Black Friday, and it is hunting season... did I forget anything?

Got a .25 cal on the way!

Dan H · « **Reply #215 on:** November 27, 2020, 11:01:03 PM »

Quote from: scottyathome0 on November 26, 2020, 09:33:41 AM

Dan those are great groups. I just ordered a 22.

Scott ... the DAR .22 is one sweet gun ! I have not bought a .22 in a long time until a few months back I bought a Avenger in both .22 and .25 both of those guns had design issues and were returned , then the DAR guns became available with great reviews from guys on this forum that had been testing the gen2 DAR for months ... so i decided to just get both .22 ,and .25 to replace the Avengers that did not work out ...

The DAR ,22 ,and the .25 that I have are both so far fantastic rifles - for the price they can't be beat ,

The big surprise out of these 2 was the .22 and shooting that cheap ammo so good in the gun I received it actually shoots that cheap crosman hollow point ammo as good as the .25 shoots JSB 25.39 ... I was shocked at the results I have never had or seen a .22 that shoots that ammo that pin point , I tried 21.14 baracuda's and I got the same results pin point accurate ! then i tried jsb match jumbo heavy that I had several tins of from years ago , and you guessed it these were pin point also making hole throw hole shots possible out of my .22 DAR with all 3 of these pellets ! ...

Very impressed with the metal/wood construction / the aluminum clips are AWSOME ! / Stock is really nice for this price , in fact pretty decent for a gun that cost $600 or more / side lever on the .22 and the trigger once adjusted are very good ! ... the .25 is a little stiffer do to the stronger hammer spring ,but noting to worry about ... a small dab of grease on trigger mech that clicks in to the hammer when cocked helps a lot to smooth the trigger out , I worked the trigger cycling it about 300 times holding on to the cocking lever so as not to fire the gun by not allowing the hammer to move forward , and after doing this break in the triggers are a lot better /smoother pulling ...

Dan H · « **Reply #216 on:** November 28, 2020, 05:24:57 AM »

My brother Mark was shooting my DAR guns yesterday at the Boom Town thanksgiving shoot out , he liked the guns so much , he just ordered the .22 with 2 extra mags ...

this will be his first pcp ... in fact he told me he wants a .22 and a .25 and a .30 These DAR guns sent him down the rabbit hole with the rest of us ! ...

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msurf · « **Reply #217 on:** November 28, 2020, 03:58:10 PM »

Quote from: smythsg on November 27, 2020, 09:41:38 AM

And me... Didn't need a new airgun, but hey, it is almost Christmas, and it is getting great reviews, and it is a great price, and it is Black Friday, and it is hunting season... did I forget anything?

Got a .25 cal on the way!

Sold! .25 ordered here too. I am a pushover for wood stocks, then a sidelever, aluminum tube, etc, $20 off AND free shipping to Hawaii, couldn't pass it up. Enablers!!

Nomadic Pirate · « **Reply #218 on:** November 28, 2020, 05:09:23 PM »

Seems a very good gun for the price indeed, and when you get free shipping to Hawaii you gotta jump on it immediately

msurf · « **Reply #219 on:** November 28, 2020, 05:50:32 PM »

Quote from: Nomadic Pirate on November 28, 2020, 05:09:23 PM

Seems a very good gun for the price indeed, and when you get free shipping to Hawaii you gotta jump on it immediately

Yes sir! Really dont need another gun but.... Hows the surf, Manny?

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