Daystate Grand Prix Prototype

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Daystate Grand Prix Prototype

Terry Doe feels privileged to shoot the rifle of an airgun genius

At this year’s British Shooting Show, Tony Belas of Daystate introduced me to Gavyn Jones, the man behind Precision Rifle Systems, who supply an amazing range of hardware options for Daystate. Gavyn puts a technical ignoramus like me at ease with simple descriptions of complicated processes and the benefits these bring to the world of shooting more efficiently. He knows inside out the cutting-edge design and manufacturing technology that creates his products, and he can modify every stage of their required applications. But through it all, Gavyn is a shooter, and he knows what shooters want.

PRS hardware does the job to the highest standards, and looks good doing it. Gavyn never underestimates the value of aesthetics, as one glance at this rifle will confirm. The rifle, used mainly for HFT, is a flawless study in metallic red, with highlights beaming at every fixture, courtesy of dozens of stainless steel bolts. Contrast is supplied via black fittings, with the greys of the carbon-fibre barrel shroud and action block easing the eye between the shiny stuff.

The combined effect is stunning, and every time I lifted the lid of the rifle case, the sight of what Gavyn has built drew gasps and exclamations from all who saw it. Then, those assembled would invariably bend forward, their eyes darting from feature to feature with further positive comments.

Yes, as my mate remarked when he first saw what you’re looking at, here, the new Grand Prix won’t be cheap, mainly because it will be extremely expensive to produce. But even with a projected RRP of around £3,500, this rifle will sell, because people always want the best. I can confirm that it’s right up there with the finest examples of air-powered technology I’ve ever used.