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Daystate: brand guide and lineup
Researched by James · Updated September 26, 2026 · Editorial policy
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Founding, ownership and factory details come from a Hard Air Magazine feature built from a visit to Daystate's Eccleshall facility, cross-checked against Wikipedia and Brocock's own corporate history page. Current models and prices come from Baker Airguns' and Airguns of Arizona's live US listings. Full methodology & editorial policy →
Quick facts
| Founded | 1978, by Don Lowndes, Jim Phillips, Ken Gibbon and Mike Seddon |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Eccleshall, Staffordshire, England |
| Where made | England, at Daystate's own Eccleshall factory |
| Parent company / owner | Italy's Diana Group since 2009 (not the German Diana airgun brand); sister brand Brocock joined around 2013-2014 |
| Known for | Electronic, computer-controlled PCP valves (Mapped Compensation Technology) and precision bench-built rifles |
| Typical price range | About $1,400 (mechanical) to $3,150 (Red Wolf, electronic) |
| Warranty | 3 years (UK standard); extended to 5 years in the US through Airguns of Arizona |
What makes Daystate different?
Daystate split its lineup two ways: mechanical rifles that work like most other regulated PCPs, and electronic rifles that don't. The Red Wolf and Delta Wolf use a battery-powered, computer-controlled valve that meters exactly how long it opens for each shot, correcting for the falling pressure in the tank as you shoot. That's Daystate's Mapped Compensation Technology, and it's the reason those rifles hold velocity so consistently across a fill — the trait that matters most once you're shooting past 60-80 yards, where a few extra feet per second means inches of drop. My own FX Impact M4 gets similar consistency from a mechanical regulator and a Utah Airguns tune rather than onboard electronics; see my M4 slug setup and how PCP regulators and power adjustment work for the mechanical side of that story. A valve or regulator that stops working consistently costs you exactly what electronics are meant to prevent — I saw that firsthand when my AirForce Texan's valve failed mid-hunt; see diagnosing an inconsistent PCP.
Current lineup
| Model | Type | Calibers | Typical price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsman Revere (Regulated) | Mechanical, regulated, sidelever sporter | .177, .22, .25 | About $1,400-$1,700 | Entry into Daystate build quality without electronics |
| Wolverine R Hi-Lite | Mechanical, regulated, sidelever sporter | .177, .22, .25 | About $1,780-$1,990 | Hunters who want more refinement than the Huntsman without going electronic |
| Red Wolf | Electronic bullpup, Mapped Compensation Technology | .177, .22, .25 | About $2,940-$3,150 | Hunters and competitors who want Daystate's flagship electronics in a fixed-caliber rifle |
| Delta Wolf | Electronic, modular bullpup, swappable calibers/barrels | .177, .22, .25, .30 | About $2,825-$3,040 | Buyers who want the electronic platform plus caliber flexibility |
Daystate also still lists mechanical models like the Alpha Wolf and Black Wolf; I couldn't verify stable current US pricing for those, so check a retailer directly before comparing.
Best Daystate picks for hunting
- Delta Wolf — the strongest all-rounder: electronic consistency, and a barrel swap covers small game through larger pests without buying a second rifle.
- Huntsman Revere — the value entry point if you want Daystate fit and finish without paying for electronics you may not need at typical hunting ranges.
Pros and cons
Good fit
- Hunters and competitors shooting past 60-80 yards, where consistency pays off
- Buyers who want electronic power management and don't mind charging a battery
- Anyone who values UK bench-built fit and finish
Look elsewhere
- First PCP buyers — start with a simpler first PCP and grow into this tier
- Backyard pest control inside 40 yards, where a $500-$800 PCP performs the same
- Anyone who doesn't want to manage a rechargeable battery on the electronic models
How Daystate compares
Against FX Airguns, the split is electronic versus mechanical: Daystate's Wolf series computes its own power correction, while FX rifles like the Impact M4 rely on an externally adjustable regulator you set by hand. Against Air Arms, Daystate is the more experimental of the two UK brands — Air Arms builds simpler, mechanically regulated rifles with a long reputation for accuracy straight from the factory, where Daystate pushes electronics further. Against its own sister brand, Brocock, Daystate is the heavier, longer-range platform, while Brocock focuses on compact, lightweight bullpups for hunters who carry a rifle all day.
Verdict
Daystate is a legitimate top-tier choice if you'll use the range and consistency it's built for. The mechanical Huntsman and Wolverine lines are a fair way into that build quality without paying electronic-platform prices; the Red Wolf and Delta Wolf are for hunters who've decided they want the most consistent shot-to-shot velocity money buys.
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FAQ
Is Daystate a good airgun brand?
Yes. Daystate is one of the two or three brands most associated with precision electronic PCPs, and its Red Wolf and Delta Wolf pioneered computer-controlled valve technology in hunting rifles. It's a premium brand: even its entry mechanical models start around $1,400, and the electronic Wolf-series rifles run $2,800-$3,150.
Where is Daystate made?
England. Daystate operates its own factory in Eccleshall, Staffordshire, a small town near Birmingham with deep roots in British gunmaking. Rifles are bench-assembled by in-house airgunsmiths and pressure-tested before shipping.
Who owns Daystate?
Daystate has been owned by the Italian Diana Group since 2009 — unrelated to the German Diana airgun brand, despite the name overlap. Sister company Brocock joined the same group around 2013-2014, and the two brands now share engineering and some manufacturing at Daystate's Eccleshall facility.
What's the difference between Daystate and Brocock?
Both are owned by the same parent group and built in the same part of England, but they target different buyers. Daystate's lineup runs from mechanical sporters to its flagship electronic Wolf-series rifles; Brocock (now branded BRK) focuses on compact, lightweight bullpups like the Bantam and Ghost. See the full Brocock brand guide for its lineup.
What is the best Daystate model for hunting?
The Delta Wolf is the pick for most hunters: an electronic, modular bullpup with swappable calibers and Daystate's Mapped Compensation Technology, which keeps velocity consistent as the internal air charge drops. Buyers who don't need electronics get most of the accuracy for less money with the mechanical Wolverine R or Huntsman Revere.
What is Daystate's warranty?
Daystate's standard warranty is 3 years in the UK. In the US, Airguns of Arizona — Daystate's exclusive US importer — has extended that to 5 years on the rifles it sells, one of the longest terms in the category.
Is Daystate worth the money compared to a cheaper PCP?
For a beginner or occasional backyard shooter, no — a $500-$800 regulated PCP puts the same pellet on target inside 40 yards. Daystate earns its price for hunters and competitors who need shot-to-shot consistency at longer range and want electronic power management most other brands don't offer.
Sources
- Hard Air Magazine — Behind the Scenes at Daystate Airguns (ownership, factory, Diana Group)
- Wikipedia — Daystate (founding, founders, lineup)
- BRK-Brocock — About Brocock (2013/2014 acquisition by Diana Group)
- Hard Air Magazine — USA Airgun Warranties: It's Five Years for Daystate
- Baker Airguns — Daystate air rifle lineup and current pricing
