Daystate red wolf (Safari stock)

[karl66]

Got to admit I do like the look of this rifle in the above guise .
It does baffle me though why it's more expensive than the brand new 'black wolf ' which is an all new block etc.

They obviously still have a good following.

Thoughts please.

 

[markpimmy]

I guess the electronics have a bearing on price. Also the Redwolf is probably still considered Daystates flagship rifle. Again reflected in pricing.

 

[chouchin66]

Got to admit I do like the look of this rifle in the above guise .
It does baffle me though why it's more expensive than the brand new 'black wolf ' which is an all new block etc.

They obviously still have a good following.

Thoughts please.

Thoughts...
Calling Daystate's offering a " safari" stock is a travesty - look at true safari rifles to get a clue what a real safari stock is...
I'll point you to H&H, W.R., Boss, Purdey, et al, & the magazine & double rifles made by the above

 

[karl66]

I've gathered your not enamored by modern rifles Chris .

It's more me saying that out of all the 'off the shelf ' stocks on the red wolf the safari stock...in my eyes is the most pleasing &0
Probably the most practical if taken hunting... it's like anything in life, where do you stop spending?.

 

[chouchin66]

I've gathered your not enamored by modern rifles Chris .

It's more me saying that out of all the 'off the shelf ' stocks on the red wolf the safari stock...in my eyes is the most pleasing &0
Probably the most practical if taken hunting... it's like anything in life, where do you stop spending?.

Not that I'm not enamored, Karl, just that the Daystate " Safari" is the antithesis of a safari stock, which properly, sports a straight or slightly dropped comb line & a very open grip...to call Daystate's offering what they do is idiocy, pure & simple...a bit like painting a Skoda red & calling it a Ferrari.

 

[Combat Fighter]

I guess the electronics have a bearing on price. Also the Redwolf is probably still considered Daystates flagship rifle. Again reflected in pricing.

Going by price alone the Blackwolf is easily the new flagship. It is a lovely rifle.

 

[markpimmy]

Going by price alone the Blackwolf is easily the new flagship. It is a lovely rifle.

Probably, after it's proved itself with it's electronic brother.

 

[Martin T]

Got to admit I do like the look of this rifle in the above guise .
It does baffle me though why it's more expensive than the brand new 'black wolf ' which is an all new block etc.

They obviously still have a good following.

Thoughts please.

Obviously take the “safari” name with a pinch of salt I don’t think it’s intended for the African Big 5.
The Redwolf in any stock is a great rifle, if you go for one try and find an immaculate secondhand one, save yourself some money. For what you were looking at, a high shot count, very, very accurate, range rifle, hard to beat.

 

[karl66]

Hi Martin... I've picked up a Safari stock before & I know it's not everyone's cup of tea but there very grippy which is nice...I'm still looking at Katran or krait aswell...the thing with the red wolf is it would actually be longer in length than my STEYR hunter 5A scout which is not ideal.

 

[karl66]

The krait long has a 480cc bottle & a cz barrel which is a major pull for me.

 

[Martin T]

The thing about a safari stocks, they were meant to be grippy and strong, that’s what I’d want with a Rhino charging at me. For me personally length doesn’t matter for a range rifle. Also used it for relatively long range rabbits when I had to be quiet around very expensive horses. It will do over 400 shots in .177, filled to only 210 Bar with target rifle accuracy.

 

[chouchin66]

Hi Martin... I've picked up a Safari stock before & I know it's not everyone's cup of tea but there very grippy which is nice...I'm still looking at Katran or krait aswell...the thing with the red wolf is it would actually be longer in length than my STEYR hunter 5A scout which is not ideal.

I really must ask - why do you feel the need to SHOUT Steyr at every conveinience ?

 

[karl66]

I really must ask - why do you feel the need to SHOUT Steyr at every conveinience ?

Why ...I didn't realise you were the gun police !!.

In this case it was to compare the length of the STEYR rifle as I don't want to go any longer in length & the STEYR is a good example to use.
Is that ok with you .

 

[karl66]

The thing about a safari stocks, they were meant to be grippy and strong, that’s what I’d want with a Rhino charging at me. For me personally length doesn’t matter for a range rifle. Also used it for relatively long range rabbits when I had to be quiet around very expensive horses. It will do over 400 shots in .177, filled to only 210 Bar with target rifle accuracy.

The thing is Martin...if I did decide on a red wolf & found a good second hand example then the stocks brand new in safari guise are only about £350 English pounds .
It's not only a large shot count I want for the range but also the possibility of a small hunting gun also... hence krait or katran?

 

[Redtailhawk]

I have two Daystate Redwolfs with a choice of midnight blue/safari/walnut stocks so if i want a new rifle i just change stocks did have the gp stock but too bloody heavy so sold it also have a pro x scout and Daystate Pulsar.

 

[Martin T]

The Daystate site has a nice selection of stocks. Any of the rifles you’ve mentioned will do the job, it just depends what you like. I would say people change just because they are bored, not because the rifle is no good. So look second hand.

 

[karl66]

The Daystate site has a nice selection of stocks. Any of the rifles you’ve mentioned will do the job, it just depends what you like. I would say people change just because they are bored, not because the rifle is no good. So look second hand.

Thanks Martin...I have the STEYR & the Taipan veteran ll... I've no intention of selling these & I'm not bored with them ...I just want something else as well .

 

[Martin T]

Thanks Martin...I have the STEYR & the Taipan veteran ll... I've no intention of selling these & I'm not bored with them ...I just want something else as well .

Half the fun is looking for the next rifle. Your doing very well with what you have so far.

 

[Martin T]

More importantly, up to 4th tomorrow, with a good result.

 

[karl66]

How we lost to the red Scouse I'll never no ‍.