Diana 280 or 34?

[CaineIsCarter]

I was about to buy a HW99 when I became aware of the Diana 280. I haven't handled one as there are no dealers local to me, but I think it's a fine looking thing. Then on the same website I saw the Diana 34. It's not a direct comparison, I know, since it's more expensive, but it has the same sleek appearance as the 280.

Can anyone offer any thoughts? Anyone have any experience of the 34?

Cheers

[CaineIsCarter]

On closer inspection I see the 34 I was looking at was the basic model. The sleek, chequered number I liked the look of was the premium one, which is a lot more money. So that one's out.

So - HW99 or D280?

Any thoughts very welcome. Thanks.

[bigtoe01]

I like both, got 2x280's again and will have 2x95's

if buying new the 280 is way cheaper if you shop at mcavoys

[CaineIsCarter]

Thanks for the reply. Yep, that's the site I was looking at. Certainly seems the best value I've found for the 280, but I have to add £10 for postage and £25 for my local RFD to handle it!

Cheers

[bigtoe01]

Thanks for the reply. Yep, that's the site I was looking at. Certainly seems the best value I've found for the 280, but I have to add £10 for postage and £25 for my local RFD to handle it!

Cheers

still cheaper than a 95 from most retailers...

if you do get the 280...i got the rifle not the K in .177 and it is better, i removed the opens and will add a barrel weight also. I would strip it, degrease it and fresh lube it right from the get go, the triggers are adjusted quite nice already.

my .22 280 is a K, i feel its just about right for cocking effort etc.

[Mattatack]

Thanks for the reply. Yep, that's the site I was looking at. Certainly seems the best value I've found for the 280, but I have to add £10 for postage and £25 for my local RFD to handle it!

Cheers

ask for postage foc mate. dont ask......

[Biker_Bob]

280k - fantastic gun, I got nowhere with the new 99s I bought, got rid and bought a 280k - spot on straight out of the box.

[Barryg]

Can anyone offer any thoughts? Anyone have any experience of the 34?

Cheers

About 20 years
but I have not had a 280 yet, but look what Tony can do with them


For me a break barrel airgun is all about a robust breech seal and hinge lock up and this is where the Diana is at its best

There are so many different versions of the 34 all with the same basic action from cheap to expensive. Heres just a few.
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