Diana sidelevers vs underlevers what do Diana fans prefer these days and why

[Barryg]

Model 75 is the best rifle they ever made but discounting that, the old underlever model 50 is my favourite.

Out of the guns/ era you mention I have had the 46. I chose it over the 52 in the shop as it looked and handled better. Unfortunately, it turned out to be a lemon and went back.

If i had the choice again I'd still go for the underlever for the same reasons. More likely, I'd go for one of their break barrels. The 52 is a very substantial unit and seems to lack the sleek looks and handiness that Diana does well in other formats.

Just one of the reasons that I prefer underlever is that the sidelever has such a long cocking stroke, you can see in this pic

http://imgur.com/rbsUg1a

[Drew451]

Certainly a bit more of a handful than a Webley Tracker. I think sitting FT style or prone with a bipod would be ok.

[cooper_dan]

Just one of the reasons that I prefer underlever is that the sidelever has such a long cocking stroke, you can see in this pic

http://imgur.com/rbsUg1a

I guess that makes it easier to cock in foreign markets where they are doing well over 12 ft-lb

I've got a couple of Original 50's and an old 52 but I think I'm going to sell them to get a 430/460 or maybe 470TH. I haven't tried anything new from Diana and I'm getting an itch

[buttloaves]

Just one of the reasons that I prefer underlever is that the sidelever has such a long cocking stroke, you can see in this pic

http://imgur.com/rbsUg1a

Wonder if its a 52 spring in the squat magic