Huntsman The Huntsman Thread

[Old_School]

My understanding is that the Harrier line was released as an "affordable" version of the Huntsman. The metal features a parkerized rather than a blued finish, but its construction and operation is the same. I don't honestly know if the Harrier preceded or coincided with the early Huntsman, Mr. Archer might know. The regular Harrier was a little C

My understanding is that the Harrier line was released as an "affordable" version of the Huntsman. The metal features a parkerized rather than a blued finish, but its construction and operation is the same. I don't honestly know if the Harrier preceded or coincided with the early Huntsman, Mr. Archer might know. The regular Harrier was a little more plain looking, I think they had a beech stock. As you can tell, the SE was a real looker. I think the stock might be by Gary Kane...maybe????? Seems to me the rifle is circa 1997ish. I purchased it used a decade or so ago.

IIRC the Harrier came out several years after the Huntsman. I believe it was considered a budget friendly alternative to the Huntsman. Lots of folks getting into Field Target bought Harriers. I'm thinking the Harrier was released by Daystate around 1998-1999, but I may be off.

 

[pan60]

I've had a couple people tell me my Daystate Griffin is just a "glorified" Huntsman....
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never seen one but I love the way it looks I would own one given the opertunety

 

[SAZ-2]

never seen one but I love the way it looks I would own one given the opertunety

Thanks !
I just got it last December from the AGN classifieds.
She's not a safe queen by any means and has a few bumps and bruises, but it is very accurate and very backyard friendly.
Weighs in at just over 11 lbs. fully dressed which is somewhat better than my MAC 1 Hunter with the long unregulated cylinder. It's just a little over 14 lbs. Quite the beast for the offhanders'.
A friend of mine sent me a MeOpta scope to try out. I'm waiting on JD's to send me some goodies for it.
I can post a couple more pictures when I get it together if you'd like.

1/1/2025
Edit:
I have recently sold this rifle to of of my shooting buddies.
The good news is that he still lets me shoot it every now and then!

 

[Scriv]

Y'all aren't helping me.

 

[Andy65]

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Refer this official daystate video...how much will the power increase in a Hunstman Classic FAC in Ft Lbs?any idea

 

[mobilemail]

These guns have had basically the same internal design since the beginning as far as I know, except for the regulator that came along with the Revere.
The adjustment they are describing in this video is just adjusting how far the striker screw sticks out the front of the hammer internally. In my experience, it only changes FPE a few pounds, and can also shift where the sweet spot in the shot string of an unregulated rifle occurs.
IMHO, this is one area where the humble Benjamin Marauder is actually a slightly better design in that it allows you to vary both the hammer spring tension and the striker screw location, providing a wider range of tuning possibilities.
That said, if it sounds like I know what I'm doing....I've got you fooled!!!

 

[Andy65]

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BTW..2 years after i was compelled to strip and repair my Hunstman Classic FAC 177 for a leak here in India Daystate now has provided a stripping and assembling video each for this PCP as also for some older models

 

[Andy65]

how can the cocking action in the Huntsman be made more smoother...is the bolt to be polished and if yes any video on how thats done

 

[Pesty3782]

how can the cocking action in the Huntsman be made more smoother...is the bolt to be polished and if yes any video on how thats done

Well I can't help you on this. My Revere is pretty smooth in the cocking department. Just pulled it out last night after not shooting it for a few months and it is right on. Taking it out this morning to the Crusty Critter shoot. I will ask around there if anybody has smoothed out their cocking action.

Tony P.

 

[Pesty3782]

Of the 3 huntsman’s there today, nobody complained the cocking wasn’t smooth.

 

[Peskådot671]

I believe he's referring to the Huntsman Classic. The Classic and Regal have the old bolt action cocking lever which you have to give a firm tug towards the rear of the cocking cycle to overcome the hammer spring to chamber a pellet. Those were one of the complaints of the old Huntsman series which the Revere with the side lever addressed.

 

[Andy65]

I believe he's referring to the Huntsman Classic. The Classic and Regal have the old bolt action cocking lever which you have to give a firm tug towards the rear of the cocking cycle to overcome the hammer spring to chamber a pellet. Those were one of the complaints of the old Huntsman series which the Revere with the side lever addressed.

exactly.thats the problem

 

[Peskådot671]

Unless you lighten the hammer spring, I don't think there's any way around it. The old bolt action doesn't have the mechanical advantage and leverage like the side lever on the Revere or other side lever platforms.

 

[Dogowski]

I've had a couple people tell me my Daystate Griffin is just a "glorified" Huntsman....
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Looks amazing! Really eye catching rifle.

 

[Andy65]

Unless you lighten the hammer spring, I don't think there's any way around it. The old bolt action doesn't have the mechanical advantage and leverage like the side lever on the Revere or other side lever platforms.

you mean the harper patent hammer spring at serial 5 as shown in the att diagram?

 

[ranchonodinero]

Seems a lot of the HAM membership owns, or has interest in owning, a Huntsman Revere. Thought I'd start a thread for everyone to post photos & share stories of not only the Revere, but all of the rifles in the Huntsman bloodline. Revere, Revere Safari, Regal, Regal XL, Regal HR, Classic, Classic XL, Harrier, X2, Grand Prix, FTR, Mark I, Mark 2... well, you get the picture. @DaystateAmerica - feel free to correct and/or add to my impromptu list .

Post those glamour shots. Tell us about your Field Target exploits. Recount some of your favorite hunts. Regale us with tales of yore, such as the time you locked eyes with an angry Cape Chipmunk; having only your trusty Huntsman in .177 Nitro to save you from certain death.

From the list above, this HAMmer has owned:
- Classic XL in .20 (with aftermarket regulator)
- Regal XL in .22 (unregulated)
- Regal XL in .177 (unregulated)
- Regal XLHR in .177 (factory Huma reg)
- Revere in .177 (factory Huma reg)
- Revere Safari in .177 (factory Huma reg)

Unfortunately, only found photos of the Reveres- will check my archives for the others.

Lots & lots of plinking. Paper targets, metallic silhouettes, knock down FT style targets, cans, bottles, golf balls, random leaves in the grass etc. Taken some chipmunks & pest birds when they get out of hand. Bagged some grey/fox squirrels, & one cottontail rabbit.
Recently took the Revere Safari to it's maiden FT match (1st "official" competition in which I used any Huntsman) - and won!

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That is a beauty of a gun and stock! Love the grain! In this day of laminate and chassis rifles, it is refreshing to see wood grain like that!

 

[Peskådot671]

you mean the harper patent hammer spring at serial 5 as shown in the att diagram?

Yes. The hammer spring. You'll lose velocity if you cut and shorten the hammer spring or change it out for a lighter one. That's the downside if you want to keep the power the same.

 

[Andy65]

Yes. The hammer spring. You'll lose velocity if you cut and shorten the hammer spring or change it out for a lighter one. That's the downside if you want to keep the power the same.

i better stick to the current spring then...cant afford losing power.

 

[Ezana4CE]

What's the red tab on back of the breech block?

 

[Peskådot671]

What's the red tab on back of the breech block?

The safety.