Daystate Huntsman Regal Air Rifle - Full Review, Test & Breakdown

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[@neildavis9243]

Very informative, hope to see many more video reviews of different rifles and equipment in the future.😜

[@richsaunders6515]

Thanks Neil. Glad you enjoyed it. We're planning some more reviews soon, so please check in on us again. And if you'd like more information on the Huntsman Regal, along with the rest of the Daystate range and many other rifles, please check out our website www.alphamilitaria.com.

[@quadtraxxx]

I bought one of these in .177 just before they stopped making them. It’s my absolute favourite, so accurate, every time. The only change I made was to ditch the supplied over complicated 10 shot magazine and replaced it with the newer 14 shot .177 magazine. With the newer style magazine, it’s a superb bit of kit! I’ll never sell it! Great video!

[@airgunextra]

Thanks very much. The Huntsman Regal is an all time classic. Thanks for watching and happy new year...

[@davidinghram2494]

If you could only have one PCP air rifle, this one would be a shoe in for top choice. Love mine, Regal XL.

[@Seamaster1963]

Nice review, thank you. I’m currently deciding between this and the Revere as my next rifle. I think I’m swinging more towards this bolt action version.

[@airgunextra]

Thanks very much. I have to admit that I am a bit of a sucker for a bolt action. It seems like airgun fashion has done almost a complete 180. It used to be that just about every rifle was a bolt action with the odd side lever. Now it seems the other way around and bolt actions are a rarity. I have a couple of Huntsman Regals - a 12 ft. lbs. .177 and a 30 ft. lbs. FAC .22. The bolt action is lovely and clunky on both of them, if a little stiffer on the FAC because the heavier gauge springs I guess. I can see why Daystate went down the side lever route as it sells a lot of rifles in markets that allow high power rifles and the mechanical benefits of a side lever make them much easier to cock. I've got a 50 ft. lbs. Brocock Sniper XR Magnum and the side lever on that is as easy to operate as it is on a 12 ft. lbs. rifle. I'm sure that whichever way you go, you'll be pleased with your rifle. Just one thing to consider with the Revere, and I forgot to mention this on the review, is that the magazine sits fractionally higher than the older style magazine. However, to be honest, I used the same mounts from my Regal on the Revere test with no issues. Thanks for watching...

[@markhomer5704]

Like the new one coming out ... with the side lever and regulator ... be awesome ...

[@airgunextra]

Watch this space Mark! Review on the new Huntsman Revere coming soon!

[@markhomer5704]

@@airgunextra Can't wait , think its gonna be a good seller , good old traditional looking rifle , dare I say , for us old gits ...

[@lenkomsa4521]

Excellent review thanks

[@airgunextra]

Thanks very much Len. And thanks for watching.

[@AdailAntonio]

That was a great review. Thank you.

[@airgunextra]

Thanks very much Adail, appreciate you taking the time to give us the feedback. Are you a Huntsman Regal owner?

[@AdailAntonio]

@@airgunextra Not yet. I was researching to buy one. Your review was the last one that I saw before deciding this afternoon. I live in Brazil and in here everything that we need to import is very expensive. So I'm not allowed to make mistakes.

[@AdailAntonio]

@@airgunextra I saw some people saying that the Daystate airguns are the Rolls Royce of the airguns. I imagine if this is true

[@airgunextra]

@@AdailAntonio Hi Adail. Well, they are expensive although to be honest the Huntsman is still reasonably priced compared to many other rifles, but personally I do believe they justify the price in terms of performance, looks and quality. I think that if you're looking to buy the best around, Daystates are right up there.

[@AdailAntonio]

@@airgunextra thanks for your answers. I ended buying one. It's a really great rifle. It exceed my expectations.

[@suttladsutton1623]

Great review

[@airgunextra]

Thanks very much.

[@suttladsutton1623]

@@airgunextra I’ve got the mk4 daystate in .177. The build quality on all the daystate rifles just seem to be a cut above for me. I know it’s personal choice but how would you rate the regal against something like the r10th .177 Value your opinion as your reviews are always very good. Many thanks Richard. Keith.

[@airgunextra]

@@suttladsutton1623 Hi Keith. The mk 4 is a beauty. I'm fortunate to have both a mk 2 R10 and a Huntsman Regal - two of my favourite rifles. I'd have to give the quality of the engineering on the bolt to the R10 by a hair. I also like the fact that it is sprung so will always flick to the down position. I've had an occasional issue with the bolt on my Huntsman Regal lifting up on my jacket when slung for example. The bolt doesn't open, it just lifts to the up position you would put it in before pulling it back. Both rifles have fantastic stocks - two of the most handsome around. And of course, the R10 has a larger shot count due it being a bottle rifle rather than a cylinder like the Huntsman Regal, although I still get a good 100+ from the Daystate. Both are blisteringly accurate though - nothing to choose between them on that front. I hope that helps...

[@suttladsutton1623]

@@airgunextra that’s brilliant thank you very much Richard. I’ve got the r10th .177, r10se .22 and daystate mk 4 .177 which I’ve got set up for night shooting. I love them all. Stunning rifles. Thanks for you opinion

[@jeffestrada6857]

Thank you 👍

[@airgunextra]

Thank you for watching Jeff.

[@riaanstorm1461]

Hi, what pellets did you use? And what pellets work best with this gun? Good review too by the way. Looking to invest in a Regal HR so this was really helpful

[@airgunextra]

Hi Riaan. Thank very much. I used Air Arms Diabolo Field pellets 5.52mm. I've had good results with Daystate Sovereigns and JSB Exact as well. Not a pellet fussy rifle in my experience. Thanks for watching.

[@raymondhallam3221]

Hi, I have a huntsman regal and although it came back to yourselves for sorting out for a drop in pressure whilst in my gun cupboard it still looses presure. Have you got any idea to the cause. Years ago I had an airarms 410 and that kept it's pressure constantly. You views would be very much appreciated Regards Ray Hallam

[@airgunextra]

Hi Raymond. As I wrote before, I think you are confusing Alpha Militaria with someone else. We don't service or sell air rifles. We write about them and record videos. If you're rifles loses air pressure, it has a leak - simple as that I'm afraid. If I was you, I'd send it back to whoever you did send it to for its service and take things up with them. Good luck.

[@andrewward5244]

Hi great review is this the h.r (huma reg) version??

[@airgunextra]

Hi Andrew. Thanks very much and yes, it is Huma regulated.

[@agbcrartsora6918]

Hello again sir, might I ask you something? When I bought my Huntsman regal Huma 40 ft/ibs I checked the serial number. It was made in 2018. So it’s been 4 years without any use of this gun. Now, Richard my question is if you think the huma reg on my rifle can have problems regarding velocity/consistency? Too much time unused. Since it has a reg I know regs are complex and need to be used regularly. What’s your opinion? Do you think I should send the rifle to my dealer here in Spain for inspection? The rifle apparently shots just fine but I haven’t chron it. Maybe huma regs have no issues if not used for too long, not sure! Any help?

[@airgunextra]

Hi. So, if I understand correctly, you bought the rifle 'new' from a gun shop but discovered it had been hanging around, presumably on the gun shop shelf since 2018? If that's the case, then yes I'd suggest either chronographing it yourself to ensure it is at power and is consistent, or taking it back to the shop and asking them to do that for you on the basis they have sold you a four year old rifle. Huma regs are extremely good and not being used for extended periods of time shouldn't necessarily be an issue. However, and this is true on any PCP, leaving them unused for a long period could (but not always) result in degradation of the seals. My advice would be to let your gun shop know that you are aware they sold you a four year old rifle (not a new one), ask them to chrono it and address any under-performance. Good luck.

[@agbcrartsora6918]

@@airgunextra thank you very much Richard, I appreciate a lot your reply.

[@agbcrartsora6918]

@@airgunextra Yes, I will chrony the rifle and see how it does. Looks to shot good, but is nice to see how it performs. Thank you Richard!! If something wrong I will send it back for some inspection to my dealer.

[@airgunextra]

@@agbcrartsora6918 Good luck. Its a great rifle!

[@agbcrartsora6918]

Hello sir, has this rifle 2 holes for filling it? I mean I got one and to fill it up I can see 2 optional holes. Silly question but if you could confirm me if your regal hr has 2 of these filling holes? Thank you again, I dont think mine has a factory issue?

[@airgunextra]

Hi. Not a silly question at all. There is in fact one hole that goes all the way through the cylinder. When you rotate the cap to access the hole you only see one end of it. You can insert the fill probe into the hole from either end. Your rifle should have a disc on the side that will tell you what the optimum fill pressure is for your particular rifle. I hope that helps.

[@agbcrartsora6918]

@@airgunextra thank you sir! Always appreciate your answer/information. Best regards.

[@raymondhallam3221]

Hi, although my huntsman regal came back to yourselves for servicing with an explanation that why it's in storage it loosing pressure still. Any thoughts on what I can do or what the problem might be.it was sent back whilst in warranty but that has now expired Regards Ray Hallam

[@airgunextra]

Hi Raymond. When you say your Huntsman Regal came back to us for servicing, I'm not sure what you mean? We don't sell, service etc. We just write about and film airguns. Could you bet getting us confused with someone else?

[@raymondhallam3221]

No sorry it went back o daystate, my mistake

[@airgunextra]

@@raymondhallam3221 Mystery solved! I hope you get it fixed...

[@creggan]

I have a Daystate huntsman regal regulated. But my magazine enters from the right-hand side and has a blue dot instead of a red one why is this ? anyone know?

[@airgunextra]

Hi Steve - the magazine can be altered by relocating a pin so it can enter the breach from either side. What calibre do you have?

[@agbcrartsora6918]

Could I get your advice? I’m getting on my licence a FAC Huntsman Regal XL HR in .22 and was looking for the 40 ft/ibs. Is any good? If someone own one in that power let me know

[@airgunextra]

Hi. I have a .22 Huntsman Regal HR and like its siblings, its a wonderful rifle. Mine is 30 ft/lbs. The only 'issue' is shot count. I can get around 25 shots from a fill, which is fine for hunting, although I take a 1.5 litre air bottle with me in case I have to do some emergency re-zeroing. I'd imagine the 40 ft/lbs rated rifle will have even fewer shots. The other thing to think about is ammunition. A that power level, a 16 grain pellet will be traveling close to 1,100 fps which is too fast and lead to instability/accuracy problems. So you'll have to use heavier pellets. 18 grain is still 1000 fps, so you'd probably need 23 / 24 gn pellets for around 900 fps. The issue there is that the choice of .22 pellets at that weight is not very big. Slugs of course are an option, but can be difficult to set up on a Huntsman Regal. Have you considered 30 ft/lbs? At that power you be able to achieve 900 fps with a 16 grain pellet which seems to be a weight/velocity sweet spot. As well as my Huntsman Regal, I have a .22 30 ft/lbs Wolverine R - both are absolute lasers out to 60 metres. Zeroed at 30 metres, I hunt with them out to 55 metres very successfully. I have a .22 FX Impact mk 2 which is tuned to 46 ft/lbs and I can only shoot slugs through it, and that after a whole lot of fiddling around. If you're in the Berkshire area and would like to try a 30 ft/lbs rifle, please let me know. Good luck.

[@agbcrartsora6918]

Right. The gunshop only offers this rifle at 40 ft/ibs. Rest options are out of stock. So I can only get the 40 ft/ibs option. Is possible to reduce the power to 30 ft/ibs? Maybe my daystate dealer could do that?

[@airgunextra]

@@agbcrartsora6918 I'd imagine they could. Although I notice DAI Leisure have availability and offer a delivery service: www.daileisure.co.uk/daystate-hr-huntsman-regal-fac. The Countryman store in Derby has an FAC Huntsman Revere showing as in stock: www.thecountryman.com/dhvr2230-huntsman-revere-22-fac To be honest, you might find the side lever Revere a better bet than the bolt action Regal. The heavier action means the bolt needs quite a firm hand, whereas the side lever is silky smooth. Decisions, decisions. Good luck!

[@agbcrartsora6918]

@@airgunextra i will think about it! I’m from Spain though but thank you for the info.

[@airgunextra]

@@agbcrartsora6918 I didn't realise that! Perhaps .25 cal at 40 ft/lbs could be an option if your gunshop stocks that?

[@aadrianlee]

What is the shot count ?

[@airgunextra]

05:26 Adrian. Around 160 in .22.

[@neildavis9243]

Oh and by the way 'FIRST'😂🤣

[@r123brown]

Great review

[@airgunextra]

Thanks Ron.