Mike Morton tests the Daystate Huntsman Revere, and finds a rifle that stays true to its traditional roots, while adding in some modern twists. Daystate’s best-selling rifle is the Huntsman, and while it’s been subjected to numerous redesigns and improvements,…
First up this week, Mat Manning’s out on his farmyard pest control rounds. He’s got his sights set on collared doves and feral pigeons, and it’s clear to see that the birds have been busy breeding. We’ve got a news…
It takes commitment and motivation to keep on top of night-time pest control through the summer – but, says Mat Manning, there are rewards for those prepared to stick it out after hours… As much as I enjoy using…
Britain’s award-winning PCP manufacturer, Daystate, whose Wolverine was voted Airgun of the Year 2014 by readers of Airgun Shooter magazine, has just released a new promotional video to the airgun world.
Rats and water go hand in hand, and we’ve found a fishery that’s teeming with scavenging rodents that have acquired a taste for trout pellets. Watch as Mat Manning uses his Daystate Huntsman, lamping tactics and some well-placed bait to…
Targeting crafty corvids can make for a challenging day’s shooting. Here, Mat Manning demonstrates the importance of fieldcraft and patience to bag scavenging jackdaws that have been causing problems on the farm. Mat also explains when and when not to…
Airgun Shooter’s Mat Manning proves that you don’t have to have the latest night vision gear to shoot rats after dark, as he heads out on a farmyard foray that stretches into the night. It looks like the session could…
Greedy grey squirrels are in the crosshairs as Mat Manning cracks down on an infestation of bushy-tails that have developed a taste for peanuts. The ravenous rodents are causing havoc in the woods, where they’ve been targeting bird feeders, so…
Daystate’s Harper-patented ‘slingshot’ hammer system, as fitted to its latest mechanically-driven Huntsman PCP models, is an ingenious firing mechanism that gives the guns their impressively high shot-count per fill-up
