Talk to me about the Diana 54 Airking...

[Mark_WBA]

Why didn't I think of calling Ronnies? They're only a short trip up the motorway from me

Edgar Bros thought he had the last one yesterday when i spoke to them. Just seems strange that there so difficult to get hold of yet if you want a k98 your Quid's in.

[Eagleman]

I had a Diana 54 AirKing in .22.

I thought it very heavy and not as well balanced as my old Airsporter or the newer Prosport.

The semi-recoiless action worked well.

The gun has a massive chamber and is really designed for FAC level rather than 12ft lbs. I did toy at the time about getting it uprated to FAC but ended up with an Eliminator instead which I found equally unusable.

If confined to 12ft lb then I would recommend .177 rather than .22 but I would say that about any air rifle after being for years a .22 fan.

[Blackrider]

I had a Diana 54 AirKing in .22.

I thought it very heavy and not as well balanced as my old Airsporter or the newer Prosport.

The semi-recoiless action worked well.

The gun has a massive chamber and is really designed for FAC level rather than 12ft lbs. I did toy at the time about getting it uprated to FAC but ended up with an Eliminator instead which I found equally unusable.

If confined to 12ft lb then I would recommend .177 rather than .22 but I would say that about any air rifle after being for years a .22 fan.

Yeah, on examination, I'd go along with that !
Its a big old hefty beast which would take an FAC upgrade pretty well !
I'm "On ticket" with other stuff and I frequently think about getting a variation for an "Air slot" and upgrading my 80 .22.
Obviously, this Airking can stand alongside the HW 80 in the queue if I ever go go down that route !
Ta !

[Barryg]

Blackrider, did you get a chance to mention the broken T06 trigger part that is of concern at the DIana stand while you were at the BS Show?

[Blackrider]

Blackrider, did you get a chance to mention the broken T06 trigger part that is of concern at the DIana stand while you were at the BS Show?

No, I was at Ronnie Sunshine's stand, Diana wearn't there on the day !

[eyebull]

Edgar Bros thought he had the last one yesterday when i spoke to them. Just seems strange that there so difficult to get hold of yet if you want a k98 your Quid's in.

As someone said there seems to be something working against Diana in this country.

[Blackrider]

Apart from the Airking, RS had a good few Diana's displayed on the stand yesterday.
If there is some sort of an issue importing the brand into the UK, Ronnie isn't suffering from it !

There was a 52 and the two newish big air rifles, the 470TH and the 56TH side lever as well as several other springers.
Their prices were very good !