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Many AoA customers know Lauren Parsons. Apart from working at the store, she is a familiar figure on the U.S. airgun competition circuit. For benchrest shooting, she uses a customized Daystate Red Wolf HP air rifle in .22 caliber.

Today she’s going to tell us more about it…

This particular Red Wolf is customized specifically for benchrest competition. Lauren has a completely different gun – the Red Wolf LPR for Field Target shooting. You can read all about that one in a previous AoA blog post from 2020. Hey, it’s a tough life…

Lauren shoots benchrest at all ranges from 25 to 100 Yards using this gun. It started-out as a standard Red Wolf HP model with laminated wood stock back in 2018. Now it looks very different and both shooter and gun make a very accurate combination, as was proved when Lauren took sixth place overall in the 2021 Extreme Benchrest competition.

But before we hear all about Lauren’s customized Daystate Red Wolf HP, its surprising to hear what has NOT been customized!

While the gun was tuned to her preferences when new, Lauren explained that – since that time – it has never been re-tuned, Neither has it been re-sealed. It just keeps-on shooting and she shoots it the way it is. It still has the original 480cc carbon fiber HPA bottle. So the basic action is completely un-changed.

Lauren always shoots 25.39 Grain JSB Jumbo Monster Redesigned pellets through this gun at 950 FPS. It loves them, she says and always shoots these pellets straight from the tin. The results are so good that she doesn’t find the need to sort, weigh, lube or head-size her pellets.

That’s a huge compliment to the quality of both the basic Red Wolf action and the Redesigned Jumbo Monsters!

The main obvious upgrade to this customized Daystate Red Wolf HP is the PRS chassis. Lauren explained that she loves the adaptability this chassis provides. She has it set-up perfectly for her own requirements: pull length, cheek piece, height, cast and so on…

The PRS chassis also provides convenient, waterproof, storage for the battery. The exceptionally-long lower rail provides huge potential to re-position the Accu-Tac FC5 bipod, if required for a specific shooting bench.

Lauren also likes the capability of being add additional weights to the M-LOK slots in the forend. However – it has to be said – that at an all-up weight (including scope) of 15.35 Lbs, this is not exactly a lightweight rig!

So what’s the difference between the Red Wolf with laminated wood stock and the PRS chassis?

Lauren explained that the Aluminum chassis is much stronger than wood. This gives her a more solid and secure feeling when shooting. The strength is also a bonus when traveling as there’s less chance of damage to that customized Daystate Red Wolf HP through airline baggage-handling, for example.

The rubber-bedded PRS chassis has different harmonics from a wood stock. Lauren feels that it makes for a somewhat more “dead feeling” when shooting. Interestingly, she also feels that it’s rather less hold-sensitive than the wood stock. The MDT pistol grip helps with a consistent grip.

That custom red Accu-Tac bipod has a wide body for stability and Lauren has the legs set to a 45-degree angle. She says that it’s easy to adjust for height, pan and can’t when shooting from the bench.

The scope is her favorite Kahles K1050, mounted in Sportsmatch rings. The rings fit onto an Air Superiority Products top rail with built-in 20 MOA droop. These even have matching red scope mount screws for that extra touch of class!

Mounted on the scope itself is a Long Range Arms electronic level. Lauren says “don’t leave home without a scope level”. She feels they are an essential accessory for the competition shooter in just about any discipline.

Up-front this customized Daystate Red Wolf HP air rifle is fitted with a 0dB 110C silencer. Why to a longer model? Lauren says that the gun is quiet enough already and that a longer silencer would require a longer case for travel.

And besides, Lauren is adamant that her Red Wolf shoots more accurately with the 0dB slender in place!

Even the trigger is customized on this gun! There’s a button trigger from Rowan Engineering that Lauren feels gives an even crisper feeling to the trigger release. In fact the button trigger is actually a type of trigger shoe that fits simply onto the factory trigger blade.

Finally, you’ll see that Lauren shoots from a single-shot tray. Again she feels that this improves accuracy and eliminates the possibility of becoming confused about the number of shots remaining in a magazine. But, she tells me that she’s aiming to use magazine-feed more in the coming year.

Does it matter that Lauren’s gun is beautiful as well as functional? “Absolutely!” she says. “I have so much confidence in this beautiful gun and that undoubtedly makes me shoot better too!”

As you may expect, just about all of the accessories on this customized Daystate Red Wolf HP air rifle are available from Airguns of Arizona. Maybe there’s something there that will appeal to you, too!

The latest Daystate air rifle is arriving at Airguns of Arizona! The Alpha Wolf Safari Edition is everything that you would expect from the name. It is designed to combine superior performance with beauty and quality.

Daystate says that – with the Alpha Wolf Safari Edition – the world’s most advanced air rifle line just got even better. There’s new software and class- leading power up to 105 Ft/Lbs in .30 caliber.

The addition of a textured wood stock and bronze-anodized action match jaw- dropping performance with mouth-watering aesthetics, the company says.

Extending the appeal of the world’s most advanced PCP air rifle to serious hunters and extreme range target shooters alike, the new Safari sports a high-grip, practical and ambidextrous textured wood stock, matched to a very classy bronze-anodized monocoque frame for maximum rigidity.

Of course, the Safari Edition model still boasts Alpha Wolf’s vast array of ground breaking, high-tech features. These include a computerized and programmable operating system.

U.S. market specs are for up to 80 shots per fill from the .30 caliber version. The .25 model gives up to 165 shots at up to 75 Ft/Lbs. In .22 caliber, the numbers are 71 Ft/Lbs and 165 shots.

The AVT (Advanced Velocity Technology) touchscreen display allows users to fine-tune and customize their rifle, while the fast-swap interchangeable A.R.T barrel system to suit caliber and pellet/slug type.

The digitally-controlled HUMA-Air regulator aids consistent muzzle velocity, while the onboard chronograph monitors velocity throughout the rifle’s air charge.

Thanks to its modular design, components like cheek rest and butt pad are fully customizable and compatible with aftermarket alternatives.

Internally, the latest Alpha fast-flow valve has been married to new software profiles, resulting in even greater shot- to-shot consistency and significant increases in the maximum powers available – up to a massive 105 ft/lbs in .30 caliber.

In keeping with Daystate’s core philosophy to customer commitment, the company is making the Safari’s latest software available on a free-to-download basis for existing Alpha and Delta Wolf owners.

All the firmware upgrades can easily be carried out by Alpha/Delta Wolf owners via the rifle’s DTD interface and home PC. The new valve system is also retro-fittable into existing FAC Delta/Alpha Wolf models.

The official unveiling of the Alpha Wolf Safari Edition to the shooting public took place at The British Shooting Show (February 17-19). However the new model will be available very soon at Airguns of Arizona. They’re on their way already!

Summary of Alpha Wolf Safari Edition Features:

• Textured Safari wood stock
• Exclusive bronze-anodised action
• Latest firmware (downloadable free for existing Alpha/Delta Wolf owners)
• Improved consistency and ~ 15% increase in maximum power (up to 105 Ft/Lbs in .30 cal.)
• Latest Alpha balanced fast-flow valve (retrofittable to older Delta/Alpha models)
• Customised fine-tuning via Advanced Velocity Technology (AVT) display touch screen
• Future proofed – upgradable as software as features develop
• Multi caliber options (.177, .22, .25, .30) with fast-change barrel system
• Factory-set power profiles for each caliber
• Match grade A.R.T barrel for the best accuracy with a variety of ammunition (pellets and slugs)
• Bult-in power correcting chronograph
• OEM Huma-Air regulated
• Large capacity and ‘twinnable’ magazine
• Fully ambidextrous design – change cocking/loading bias in minutes
• Compact ‘monocoque’ alloy chassis for consistent accuracy
• Modular design accepts a range of official accessories
• 3-year warranty
• Supplied with custom fit hard case

For all those of you who have been asking for a high capacity magazine to fit Daystate air rifles, here’s the answer…

Airguns of Arizona is now stocking Midwest Elite Airgun high capacity magazines. These fit the Daystate Red Wolf, Pulsar, Renegade and Wolverine 2 air rifles. And they’ve been field-tested in action at the 2022 Speed Silhouette competition at Extreme Benchrest and passed with flying colors

True, high capacity magazines can be bulky add-ons. But for specialist applications – for example Speed Silhouette competition – they can be a life-saver!

There’s no doubting the capabilities of Midwest Elite Airgun’s high capacity magazine for Daystate air rifles as John Bagakis placed second in the Open Class for Speed Silhouette at Extreme Benchrest in 2022 using one. That’s John with Red Wolf and magazine in our heading photograph above.

Indeed, there were several others using Midwest’s mags in their guns at EBR 2022, including Lauren Parsons (below).

This high capacity magazine has been expertly designed provide you with the highest quality possible, while still fitting perfectly in your gun when using high scope mounts.

It’s a tight fit under the scope, but it DOES fit, so long as the scope turret is avoided.

So let’s have a closer look at Midwest Elite Airgun’s high capacity Daystate magazines…

These mags hold a total of 34 shots in .22 caliber. In .25 cal it’s 29 shots and – even in .30 caliber – it’s 22 shots. That’s a lot of lead!

Midwest’s magazine use a high-tech additive manufacturing process for the main parts. Additive manufacturing is also known as 3D printing and it’s a great way to manufacture precise, robust parts using a variety of raw materials.

The magazine works by using a flexible belt to hold the pellets. This is pre-tensioned using a knob. The knob is locked into position for loading, so that you don’t need three hands!

After the belt is loaded, the lid is flipped down again and you’re ready to load it into the air rifle.

One of the many outstanding capabilities of Midwest Elite Airgun’s high capacity magazine for Daystate air rifles is that it can be mounted on either side of the gun. Installing from the left would be a big advantage for left-handed shooters, although it would obviously not be compatible with a big scope wheel!

Midwest Elite Airgun has produced an excellent instructional video for these magazines. In it you will see an explanation of the system, together with a demonstration of functionality.

Plus you get to hear about all the extremely clever extra features that have been designed-into it by the inventor Chris Smith.

You can buy these high capacity magazines directly from Airguns of Arizona, so you can order one with your next Daystate air rifle!

They’re available in .22 caliber and .25 cal as well.

One of the few disadvantages of Daystate and Brocock (make that BRK) airguns is the relatively limited mag capacity. However that has now been addressed by this high capacity magazine for Daystate air rifles from Midwest Elite Airgun.

The latest model from Daystate is not another electronic marvel – it’s an updated version of the company’s longest-running model, the Huntsman! You see, the new Huntsman Revere Safari Edition incorporates Daystate’s tactile, raised-grain stock with height adjustable cheekpiece, increasing this classic model’s appeal both to hunters and target shooters.

Safari Editions have become an attractive option for a number of Daystate and Brocock air rifles. If you haven’t handled a Safari stock, you really should. It’s an interesting feel that grows on you with time and use . At least it did on me!

And now there’s a Safari Edition of Daystate’s most popular model of all – the regulated Huntsman Revere.

Combining classic sporter looks with sleek design and a lineage tracing back to the company’s inception over 40 years ago. The Huntsman series has remained a firm favorite with field shooters the world over.

The Safari Edition features Daystate’s tactile, raised-grain wood stock. The boldly-textured Safari stock is further enhanced by stippled panels to the grip and forend. This provides significant handling benefits in inclement weather.

Combined with its natural camouflage look, the Huntsman Revere Safari Edition has all the perfect attributes for the field, Daystate explains.

The ambidextrous stock incorporates the lower-seated action that’s been a hallmark of the Huntsman’s design for some years years. However, the Safari Edition’s stock has been subtly tweaked to also accommodate the needs of target shooters, without compromising the Revere’s inherent sporter feel.

A vertically-adjustable cheekpiece allows perfect eye alignment for both varmint and target-styled scopes. In addition, the comb is finished in a soft-feel rubber for comfort in all conditions and shooting disciplines.

The Safari stock’s forend has been shaped to suit all holds and disciplines, too. There’s a broader shape and flatter base to assist those preferring to shoot from a bench.

The weight-relieved construction will appeal to hunters with large permissions to trek across. The scalloped butt is both practical and good-looking. Daystate says that it provides good balance in the shoulder for hunters, yet also the ideal anchor if shooting off a bench or bean bag.

For further versatility, stud-points have been incorporated for those who want to fit a sling, bipod or other shooting aid.

Action-wise, the Safari Edition keeps all the attributes that have made the Huntsman Revere Daystate’s biggest-selling rifle. These include a factory-installed Huma-Air regulator and sidelever cocking – user swappable for right- or left-hand use. Cocking effort is minimal even on the 40Ft/Lb model, the company explains.

The Huntsman Revere’s self-indexing magazine has a new loading gate, while there’s also a single-shot loading tray supplied for those who prefer to manually load their pellets.

HPA charging is via the probe system with integral rotary dust cover. The shrouded, match-grade barrel is fitted with a threaded muzzle. Finally, the adjustable two-stage trigger with manual safety catch has a tough, anti-glare metal finish.

And guess what! You can pre-order the regulated Huntsman Revere Safari from Airguns of Arizona right now…

The Alpha Wolf is the second ‘future-proof’ PCP that Daystate has developed. Its launch places it alongside the Delta Wolf in their current line-up of world-leading, user-programable electronic air rifles.

And it’s beautiful!!!

The new Daystate Alpha Wolf sits alongside the Delta Wolf as a more sporter-orientated electronic PCP. It uses a state-of-the-art computerized and programable action, high-end appointments and power levels up to 95 Ft/Lbs. It also brings new options to Daystate’s catalog of hi-tech electronic rifles.

The British company’s investment into computerized airguns means its rolling development program can easily incorporate today’s latest performance improvements as well as tomorrow’s. The Alpha Wolf takes things a step further by offering all this in a stylish, new sporter package.

In short, the world’s most advanced air rifle is still the most advanced air rifle… and it’s now available in two formats!

While still complementing its Delta Wolf bullpup sibling, the Alpha Wolf’s individuality is immediately obvious courtesy of a beautifully sculpted, red laminate skeleton stock. This features an extended forend lip and new-look Picatinny optic rail – still movable fore-and-aft to cater for any day and night vision scope configuration – that is fitted with an anti-cant bubble.

Elsewhere, the Alpha Wolf maintains the high-end features first seen on the Delta Wolf: on-board chronograph, quick-and-easy barrel changes and touch-screen programming. There’s now Windows platform synchronization courtesy of an optional plug-in ‘dongle’, electronic air regulation, double-magazine system and A.R.T barrel.

In addition to the adjustable cheekpiece and butt pad, there’s a fully-adjustable trigger and blade, carbon-fibre bottle and multiple accessory rails.

The Alpha Wolf has also been designed to accept a host third-party options and upgrades, such as those from Precision Rifle Systems.

The company says that – as testament to Daystate’s future-proof rifle mantra – the new computerized technology built into Alpha Wolf can also be retro-fitted into its slightly older Delta Wolf sibling.

Indeed, Daystate is offering existing Delta Wolf owners upgrade kits at introductory prices for a limited period. These kits include the sleek laminate thumbhole stock, optic rail and DTD pen drive that allows users to program many elements of the rifle’s firing cycle (such as regulator pressure, power adjustment and caliber selection).

Ask AoA for details on this…

Airguns of Arizona has released a Daystate Alpha Wolf video. It shows unboxing the product and gives a great overview of this beautiful new air rifle.

As usual, Jared Clark makes the presentation. As always, he makes a great job of it.

The Alpha Wolf increases the Daystate “Wolf” series of products to three. There’s the Red Wolf, Delta Wolf and now the Alpha Wolf.

In this video, Jared takes us through the range of caliber and barrel length options. He also explains the 20 MOA compensation scope rail with built-in bubble level that’s a change from the Delta Wolf’s optics mount.

But the main thing is the sheer beauty of this air rifle. That fantastic Italian Minelli stock makes it definitely the most beautiful airgun I have seen for a very long time!

Airguns of Arizona has supplies of the Alpha Wolf in stock, but they’re likely to sell fast. When you phone to order yours, tell them that you read about it in this blog post!!!