Daystate’s Wolfpack gets a high-tech new leader
Daystate refuses to stand still when it comes to pushing the boundaries of airgun design. The British gunmaker set a new standard for adjustability when it launched the electronically tunable Delta Wolf two years ago. Resting on its laurels has never been a trait of this airgun giant, and further advances on the theme were inevitable. Those advances have now been unveiled in the shape of the Alpha Wolf – the latest addition to Daysate’s hi-tech digital pack.
Taking Stock
Before we delve into the Alpha Wolf’s electronic wizardry, let’s run through its exterior form and aesthetics, many features of which are just as impressive as its digital internals. One criticism levelled at the Delta Wolf (unfairly in my opinion, as you can only go so far with tactical styling) was that it didn’t look very different from other bullpup offerings. That most certainly is not the case with the Alpha Wolf, which is a real head-turner.
Rather than going dark and moody with the Alpha Wolf, Daystate has chosen a look-at-me glossy red and grey laminate thumbhole, in tones reminiscent of the Rosso variant of their awesome Red Wolf. It may not be to everyone’s taste, but even if you don’t like it you can’t help but stare. This is a gun that demands attention, even before you get a taste of its remarkable performance. For those of you who like something more subdued, I wouldn’t be surprised if a toned-down option were to follow fairly soon.
Apart from giving aesthetics a different twist, the laminate section of the stock also serves as a very comfortable ambidextrous handle. The generous thumbhole cutaway leads into a steep, chunky and nicely sculpted pistol grip, which gives excellent trigger attack and features crisp stippling on both sides. The underside of the forend sweeps sufficiently far forward that I didn’t find myself having to grab the bottle with my leading hand. It is also handily equipped with a 75mm Picatinny accessory rail for a bipod.
