I'd pick a 22 caliber.. depending on what you want to do, the 22 is more accurate with wind and definitely hits harder..
you got the D54 air king for $250
that's a very good price.
you got the D54 air king for $250
I'm curious what you are shooting for bullets? are they like NSA slugs or something?
Mark
It was just one combo from 2018 with a damaged box. Bought it in 2019 when Covid started. It was probably a store liquidation. They asked for $300 with shipping, I offered $250, they sent me the rifle. I don't remember the name of the store where I bought it, it was a little known store, not like AOA or PA.
That's why I'm kinda on the fence with the 52. Heavy almost 9 pounds without a scope. Ok for a bench gun, but I kinda like them a little lighter more balanced for multi purpose use. Standing, sitting,,,,etc. That and if it were in .22 the pellets cost less, but still carry the weight for this gun.
I was looking for a Weihrauch 90 in .22 at the time but came across this Diana 54 and only bought it because of the price. I had both of these before but had to sell them because I was moving. My house is in a city park now and there are always a lot of people there. Even though my lot is almost an acre I can't shoot magnums, most of my rifles are 7.5J but I just wanted to buy one magnum to have. For this reason the caliber was not particularly important to me, but of course I would have given preference to .22.
My main interest was because I haven't tried any German airguns and wanted to see what all the hype was about. I wanted to find out if they really are the kings of the traditional air guns. But I'm just not into spending $700-1200 for a spring or ram gun.
Yes, German airguns are kings, probably the British Air Arms is of the same quality, but costs even more. Diana 52 .117 is a very good rifle and if they are asking $350 for it and it is in excellent condition, then this is your chance that you should not miss.
Yes I did see a BSA Meteor Super GTR.22 made in Birmingham for around $170, but after researching it found out it had a Gamo trigger. I would think that it probably has a Gamo gas ram as well. Had a cold forged barrel. I watched some reviews and accuracy appeared only so so. I figured you can get a bone collector with similar wood stock and the Swarm system so passed on that one.
An acre and you can't shoot it on your lot
. There must be areas you can shoot it in though? Let me know if you remember where you purchased your 54? Is like to see if they're open to any another offers.This all started because I really wanted an under lever, but the price on the 52 was a little over $200 and I thought it was a good deal. Are the side levers more cumbersome than and under lever or break barrel?
I am not a fan of levers, side or under, I like break barrels but It is generally accepted that the side lever is the best. I have never had a rifle with a under lever,so I can't tell you anything about it. I only had a side lever, the Diana 48, 54, Haenel 312, FWB 300 and IZH-60/61. These are all great rifles and worth mentioning, but they have different purposes. The Diana is good for long range shooting, the Haenel and FWB are good for 10m target shooting, the IZH-60 is good for kids and shooting in tight spaces. Just buy this Diana 52 and you will be happy.
I've read that some Diana models don't have a scope stop. How do you stop the scoop from creeping? Your 54 probably has some recoil mechanism to help that though.
I don't use a scope on the Diana 54, but the original Diana(RWS) mount has a scope stop.When you buy a rifle, write me a private message and I will teach you how to quickly and correctly install the sсope so that it does not slip, does not get damaged and does not leave any marks on the rifle.
