Wondering how different Drew might find the 85's recoil characteristics if the scope was removed, altering the balance and weight distribution. The longer barrel on the Diana must certainly help in this regard, also?
Does the 38's action-into-stock set-up feel like the 280s that I've tried, ie feeling very "low set" into the stock giving a flatter feel?
Guessing these are all 28mm actions, making those firing manners all the more impressive.