Wolverine Understanding the Daystate Wolverine Platform

[Ezana4CE]

I’m starting this thread because I simply do not understand the platform in all of its iterations. I’ve seen the Wolverine, Wolverine 2, Wolverine B, Wolverine C, Wolverine R, Wolverine Hi-Lite .303, Wolverine Saphire, etc. I honestly do not know the differences between all of these iterations or what sets this rifle apart from other mechanical Daystate and BRK/Brocock sporter/semi-bullpup styles rifles. I’m talking about as far as mechanical advantage or performance are concerned.

The differences I have noticed:
1) There appears to have been a .30 Wolverine before other models had this caliber.
2) Utilize the slingshot hammer system. Was it the first Daystate gun to do so?
3) R version uses side-lever as opposed to a bolt on the rear of the breech block on older models, but many other brands have levers at this point.

The power produced doesn’t seem to set it apart from similar styles rifles (I don’t know much about the .30 version). Other than what I have listed, what is the allure of this platform above others?


This review was ok, but tells much of nothing about mechanical elements or advantages of the rifle. I will watch other reviews as I have time. After reading threads about the Wolverine, I don’t understand the appeal to attract Wolverine users and keep them loyal to the platform. What am I missing?

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AOA posted some good info in the description here Daystate Wolverine 2 303 Hi Lite Air Rifle
but I’ve read posts about the power levels claimed are not met or not easily met by consumers. Read what a notable airgun tuner/smith says about it in this thread (see post #4) Daystate Wolverine R HP (Full Review)

 

[tomiboy]

I have a Wolverine R. I have already chased the power thing and slugs....done with that. Now I just want pellet accuracy, big shot count, not excessively long (even with a moderator), beautiful wood stock, standard rifle (no bull pups), high quality and solid build (not flimsy), pick up and shoot.....no longer care about tuning. I'm not a hunter/pester. The trigger did need some work on my Wolverine which was done easily by me. Many of these things are personal opinion, yours may be very different! Other than the high shot count the Huntsman Revere or AA S510 would also do it for me.

 

[Ezana4CE]

I have a Wolverine R. I have already chased the power thing and slugs....done with that. Now I just want pellet accuracy, big shot count, not excessively long (even with a moderator), beautiful wood stock, standard rifle (no bull pups), high quality and solid build (not flimsy), pick up and shoot.....no longer care about tuning. I'm not a hunter/pester. The trigger did need some work on my Wolverine which was done easily by me. Many of these things are personal opinion, yours may be very different! Other than the high shot count the Huntsman Revere or AA S510 would also do it for me.

@tomiboy Thank you for your reply. If you aren’t into tuning it seems safe to assume that you are not a competitive shooter. You should more like a plinker or backyard paler target shooter. Am I correct?

Accuracy, high shot count, and build quality are the advantages that you see with this platform. Those are importantly qualities in an air rifle. Is yours regulated or unregulated? Is yours a sub-12 FPE or an FAC version?

 

[tomiboy]

I am an F-class shooter, an ARA shooter, and a silhuette shooter, but no air gun competitions
Mine is a regulated 30 ft pound .22

 

[tomiboy]

At 23 yards indoors the Wolverine will put the 18.13 JSB pellets into the same hole. Great trigger time for me. I usually don't refill until I have shot (4) 25 shot targets, and even then there are more shots available.
If there were air gun competitions I'd be shooting them. LOL
Before I retired to New Mexico I had tons of rabbits to eradicate, which I used various air guns to do. Now I just shoot paper.

 

[Ezana4CE]

@tomiboy I see. Thank you for your replies and insight.

 

[Scriv]

I agree with everything tomboy said. I had a .22, just air it up, shoot good groups. Lots of them. Very simple, functional, beautiful airguns. A bit bulky, but I suppose that goes with the solid feeling.

 

[Ezana4CE]

I agree with everything tomboy said. I had a .22, just air it up, shoot good groups. Lots of them. Very simple, functional, beautiful airguns. A bit bulky, but I suppose that goes with the solid feeling.

@Scriv Bulky? How much do they weigh? I hadn’t even considered looking at the weight.

 

[Scriv]

@Scriv Bulky? How much do they weigh? I hadn’t even considered looking at the weight.

The weight should be on AoA website. They are rather tall, sort of like a red wolf. They are not light, and trim as compared to a huntsman.

 

[Ezana4CE]

The weight should be on AoA website. They are rather tall, sort of like a red wolf. They are not light, and trim as compared to a huntsman.

@Scriv Thank you.

 

[Ezana4CE]

The weight should be on AoA website. They are rather tall, sort of like a red wolf. They are not light, and trim as compared to a huntsman.

@Scriv 8.5 lbs and 44” total length.

Daystate Daystate Wolverine R High Power Regulated Side Lever - Precharged (PCP)

<p><strong>*Discontinued</strong><br /><br />The Daystate Wolverine 2 Huma side lever represents a new direction by Daystate to give the USA shooters features and models we require . Daystate has engineered the side lever system into the new Wolverine 2 breech block. This side lever reduces the...

www.airgunsofarizona.com

Yea I see what you mean. Do they shoot slugs well?

 

[Scriv]

@Scriv 8.5 lbs and 44” total length.

Daystate Daystate Wolverine R High Power Regulated Side Lever - Precharged (PCP)

<p><strong>*Discontinued</strong><br /><br />The Daystate Wolverine 2 Huma side lever represents a new direction by Daystate to give the USA shooters features and models we require . Daystate has engineered the side lever system into the new Wolverine 2 breech block. This side lever reduces the...

www.airgunsofarizona.com

Yea I see what you mean. Do they shoot slugs well?

That I don't know. I shoot pellets exclusively. When I need slugs I burn powder.

 

[Ezana4CE]

@Scriv Thanks again. That’s my only other question.

 

[Scriv]

@Scriv Thanks again. That’s my only other question.

You're more than welcome. Glad to help.

 

[tomiboy]

7 1/2 pounds and 38" long for a non-HP

 

[pepper51]

This is an interesting thread. I hope it keeps going.
Why did I buy a Wolverine R?
I was looking for a left-hand stock in .22 and the Wolverine is ambidextrous.
Not into electronics so looking for mechanical.
AoA had the one I bought just a few months old in like new condition with all at a savings.
Did I buy the right rifle? I like everything about it except the weight. Rifle, rings, scope and moderator is 10.3 Ibs.
Looking back, I should have taken weight into consideration.
I have been told the barreled action is the same as the Huntsman Revere but don't know if it is.
At any rate, it is a very nice rifle.

 

[pfddi]

@Ezana4CE -I have a Wolverine R .177 that I use for HFT and backyard plinking and pesting. It shoots 10.34g JSB/FX hole in hole at 30 yards. The reg was factory set at 150. I get ~80 shots before I refill it. One of the very few guns I never had any problems. It will not shoot slugs as well as pellets so I only shoot pellets with it. 1st shot dead on after sitting for weeks. The trigger is very good and I have it tuned very light (a bit heavier than my RW). The only thing I don’t do is take it out hunting as it’s close to 10 lbs as I have lighter guns for that task.

 

[Ezana4CE]

@pfddi Hunting weight is something I was wondering about. The 8.5 lbs spec that I previously listed isn’t so bad. With a scope at 10lbs is bearable.

 

[pfddi]

@Ezana4CE I have dropped Starlings with the gun at 70 yards. I have the non HP version so the shorter barrel. I have a Huggett Snipe on it and it as probably the quietest gun that I own. If you want a larger caliber for hunting, I think I would go with the HP version. My wife loves shooting the Wolverine. It's her favorite gun of mine (well I say it's hers to stay out of trouble!)

 

[jps2486]

I just got my Wolverine R in .177 caliber two days ago from AOA. I'm very pleased with the walnut stock which was one of the reasons why I bought this rifle. I feel that walnut is disappearing from the airgun scene. Mine has very nice figure. Secondly, I bought it because of it's reputation for accuracy. Actually, it's better than my Daystate Revere and comparable to my RAW HM1000. In short, it's accuracy is outstanding! I've played around with a couple of FX rifles in .177 and the accuracy in those guns are-meh! Mine shoots an average of 940 fps with AA 10.3 gr pellets and 850 with JSB 13.4 gr. The velocity curve is dead flat for 57 shots with a max spread of 9 and an SD of 2, then starts to gradually drop off. With a reg pressure of 150, I can honestly say I get 65 shots without any POI change at 10M. It doesn't get any better than that. I can't wait for the weather to improve so I can try it at longer distances.