The Daystate Air Ranger is an air rifle manufactured by Daystate. The Air Ranger was introduced in 1978 and was the first model produced by the company. Several iterations of this rifle have been produced in varying designs and calibres and is currently identified as the Air Ranger mkII [1]
| Daystate Air Ranger | |
|---|---|
| Type | Air gun |
| Place of origin |  United Kingdom |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Daystate |
| Produced | 1978 - Present |
| Variants | Air Ranger, Air Ranger Extreme |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.37 kg (7.4 lb) Air Ranger 4.08 kg (9.0 lb) Air Ranger Extreme |
| Length | 1,028 mm (40.5 in) Air Ranger 1,085 mm (42.7 in) Air Ranger Extreme |
| Cartridge | .177/.22/.25 calibre Pellets |
| Action | Pre-charged pneumatic |
| Muzzle velocity | 12 foot-pounds (16 J) 18 foot-pounds (24 J) 40 foot-pounds (54 J) Air Ranger 60 foot-pounds (81 J) 70 foot-pounds (95 J) Air Ranger Extreme |
| Feed system | single air gun pellet |
| Sights | Adjustable Telescopes |
Initially the gun was designed to fire tranquilliser darts but this was replaced with a pellet firing variant for sporting/pest control purposes.[2]
Stock Variations
editThe Air Ranger MKII is available with two stock options [3]
Standard Walnut
editThe standard walnut stock is an ambidextrous stock manufactured by Minelli in Italy and features a thumb hole cut out with knurled and engraved grip and siding.
Tactical
editThe black synthetic tactical stock is identical in form to the walnut but without the knurled grip and siding.
Model Variants
editThe air ranger is available in the UK in four power options dependent on the calibre and license requirements[4]
Air Ranger MKII
editThe standard air ranger is available in either a 12 foot-pounds (16 J) or 18 foot-pounds (24 J) option, the former to cater for purchase of an air rifle without the need for a fire arms certificate in either a .177 or .22 calibre. This variant as standard has a 400cc cylinder capacity with the option of upgrading to a 500cc capacity.
Air Ranger Extreme MKII
editThe Extreme edition is available in a .22 or .25 calibre and is available as 60 foot-pounds (81 J) in .22 or 70 foot-pounds (95 J) in .25 and is fitted as standard with a 500cc cylinder.
References
edit- ^ "Second Helping" (PDF). www.daystate.com. Shooting Sports Magazine. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
- ^ "The Daystate Saga – Part 1 Getting started". Pyramyd Air. 9 August 2007. Retrieved 14 August 2014.
- ^ "Air Ranger // A versatile high-power Supergun for field and range". www.daystate.com. Daystate. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
- ^ "Air Ranger specification". www.daystate.com. Daystate. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 15 August 2014.