I think you should get an optical set-up like this M2 carbine used by THRUSH -
http://s172.photobucket.com/user/The...ation.jpg.html
Seriously, I'd like to see it Nick, and I'm awaiting John's review of this air rifle in the coming weeks !
I hope its really nice, well built and performs well !
“An airgun or two”………
I think you should get an optical set-up like this M2 carbine used by THRUSH -
http://s172.photobucket.com/user/The...ation.jpg.html
Warning, warning: massive thread derailment.
Barry, I like Dianas as much as anyone else on this forum. Except maybe you. Which is why I currently own an LP5, LP5G, LP6G, LP6M, LG24 (masquerading as a Webley Airwolf), LG36, LG52 and an LG66. And an an LG50 that I have paid for but haven't picked up yet.
I'd like a 460. I was tempted to buy one from McAvoys on deep discount, but I'd like a .22" and they only have .177"s.
But the 460 is a 22 ft/lb rifle. Unless short-stroked or sleeved, it will surely not be at its best at half that power (my 52 isn't, but I tolerate it because I like the huge old cannon). And there are posts on US fora where one of the cocking lever pivot pins has broken under normal use. Maybe not an issue with a soft UK spring (and HWs have galling issues and for a while had awful springs). But a touch worrying.
I'm sure it's not a bad gun (though massively overpriced in the UK). But if someone forced me to own only one currently-manufactured underlever springer, then it would be an HW97 or a TX (neither of which I own, though I do have some 77s).
After 7 years of owning a 460 and lots discussions on the DWC The link that you speak of breaking is very rare and only when the gun is fired with the underlever dropped and not in place some of the owners shoot with over 50 lb of cocking effort and even then I have only heard of two in 7 years and this is because the linkage is so strong and rigid and not bendable like the 52, something has to go with that sort of pressure BTW its the same type of hinge pin as the 52 you can see what I mean in this pic.
http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/a...pspyhfs5bo.jpg
Reassuring (and I'm a DWC chap too :-)).
I might get one, just for the heck of it. If only they weren't so stupidly expensive in the UK.
I keep hoping that if I keep pointing out on here how (apols for caps) STUPIDLY EXPENSIVE Dianas currently are in the UK that some web-droid from Diana will notice and sort out their stupidly expensive UK pricing.
Reading this thread just makes me want one all the more! I wonder if an original nosecap can be fitted in place of the dummy one. That way a K98 bayonet will fit for those Quigley bucket charges.
Still no news on the review rifle's arrival - Terry's been doing his best to source one.
John
Currently looking for Baikal Makarov pistols with the following prefixes to the serial number: 98, T01, T09, T21, T22
Prefer boxed or cased but will consider loose examples too.
A cheaper option for the bayonet rather than a K98 original is the Yugoslavian M48 one. I picked up a tatty one at the last historic fair at Bsley for a fiver, less than I paid for my carving knife.
I am indeed. I have a converted Haenel 310, which resembles a K98 with its full stock but it would be good to have a full powered pellet firer to play with, I mean test! Actually that 310 is scheduled for a review in the not too distant future too. It is incredibly accurate at realistic distances of 15 yards or so, despite the 4.4 mm ball ammo.
John
Currently looking for Baikal Makarov pistols with the following prefixes to the serial number: 98, T01, T09, T21, T22
Prefer boxed or cased but will consider loose examples too.
It's here!
It arrived this morning and initial impressions are: very nicely made, very solid, good weight albeit front heavy and extremly good looking (imo)
Theres a strange greasy/oiliness to the visible part of the internals and it feels a little gritty and graunchy on cocking. I haven't fired it yet as I want to do that when I'm in a position to start work on it. The lathe is set up for a TX run atm so it will have to wait!
BTW, does anyone know how to fit the original (replica) sling?
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps9ofxtxxh.jpg
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Looks good.
I have taken the replica sling off my Airsoft Mauser to put it on to my 30M.
I failed.
I need to ask Baz who put it on the plastic rifle.
Your real life picture has tempted me to enquire at the local toy shop today
The tricky bit is the rear fixing. The sling passes through the stock and attaches either directly into the stock stud or through a separate tab. It is easier to demonstrate than explain - maybe there is a you tube video out there?
John
Currently looking for Baikal Makarov pistols with the following prefixes to the serial number: 98, T01, T09, T21, T22
Prefer boxed or cased but will consider loose examples too.