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    RWS Diana 52 & 54

    Gents,

    I am toying with the idea of looking for a decent example of the RWS 52 or 54 (or possibly even the 48 but I've not seen or heard of them since they were advertised new with that black stock) as I've always fancied a nice side lever.

    I know that the major difference between them is that the 54 is semi-recoilless but what others are there? Is there anything in particular to watch out for (with either model) or are they as bomb proof as HW's if looked after? I have heard that the trigger is not so great; can this be fettled at all? And is it single or two stage? Also, what sort of prices do they go for?

    Any views of those with experience using these rifles would be appreciated.

    I've put this thread in collectibles as I figured I'd get the best advice here but Gareth, if you feel it's more appropriate for the general airgun section please feel free to shift it.

    Thanks in advance.

    Paul
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    These are great power houses and i truly reccommend them.
    I have both in .177
    For some people they can be a bit heavy to lug about in the field but
    they are a super smooth full power hunter and i have no problems with the trigger.
    But if you can get one go for the 54 Airking in .177

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    Thanks Hooker, the 54 will be my first choice if I can find a decent one. The weight doesn't bother me, I already shoot an FAC'd HW80k as my hunting air rifle and prefer the stability the weight brings. Most of my shots are from a supported seated or prone position anyway.

    I'm not in a massive rush though, just wanted some info before looking properly in the next month or so.

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    It's worth getting one, they're smashing (but heavy!!) rifles

    Here's mine..


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    You may find this thread interesting ? I did

    http://www.airgunbbs.com/forums/show...ighlight=Diana

    got a couple myself.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Morningstar View Post
    You may find this thread interesting ? I did

    http://www.airgunbbs.com/forums/show...ighlight=Diana

    got a couple myself.
    Thank you for that, very interesting.

    It is good to see there are tuning options out there for these rifles and I was also surprised to see the 54 can be FAC'd to a decent power too; I knew the 52 could but had thought the SR action of the 54 might restrict it power wise.
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    i had a go of someones 54 air king at the weekend.

    Funny thing is he was thinking about selling it if i remember right, shot just like a TX200 SR, very impressive.

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