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.
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.
I bought an original 52 recently. After a service with new seals etc it shoots great! Some people suggested to me these can easily go over the 12ftlbs limit if your not carefull fitting a transfer port restrictor (part 19a) it shoots a steady 11.5ftlbs The only real downside for me is the weight as mentioned.
52 v 54
Review.
http://gunmart.net/gun_review/diana_...diana_airking/
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I Have a Diana 52 .22 flavour with a Vmach kit fitted,runs sweet 11ft/lb with
RWS Superdomes.
Agreed it is a little heavy,but don't let that put you off.
The trigger is not as good as some rifles,but there is a mod that can be done.
http://www.eddiecolwell.tzo.com/RWS-54.htm
I have done just that but yet to test the rifle.
Anyone who uses my rifle at the club always hands it back with a grin on their face,some I have to ask for it back
atvb Sidelever
Diana 52 .22 short stroked
AA S410.177+Hawke Vantage
Think outside...no box required
Diana 52 or 54 are great guns, Paul, but I'd look for a secondhand .22 model with the T 01 trigger unit (made upto ~2001), & the 48 stock is just too bland IMO. The T 01 unit is more adjustable than the later T 05 (the latest T 06 is just coming to market) & .22 is said to be smoother in firing than .177.
My 20 year old 52 Firebird is accurate as heck & functioning flawlessly & I soon got used to the safe cocking procedure (the Anti-Beartrap mech is extremely sturdy).
They are big guns though & comparatively heavy - for some reason the build quality & stock design makes me think of the word...'DREADNOUGHT'
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/b...J/img_0223.jpg
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/b...J/img_0220.jpg
Thanks Ian, I was looking at getting a .177 for the flatter trajectory but .22 may be an option. There is a 54 nearby in that flavour which I'll probably try to arrange to have a look at, the option is there to have it put on ticket too.
They are a bit like the Dreadnought of airguns aren't they? I do like solid air rifles.
Wyrd bið ful aræd
A couple of pointers to look for Paul,
¹. the date of manufacture will be in 'MM YY' format but really tiny just above the stockline, (on the action) above the trigger.
². T 01 trigger has two adjusting bolts ahead of the blade, T 05 has one.
They were designed as 'magnum springers' so should take well to FAC springs etc, I think they max out around 21-22FPE in .22.