Diana 48

[Alderman]

I was looking for a 22 cal Springer and was told the Diana 34 was good for a break barrel. Headed in that direction looking for one and then saw this Diana 48 for sale locally (200 mile round trip) and after reading some good reviews I decided to have a go. 
It looks to be in excellent shape. 
I’ve got a 3-12 Hawke Nite Eye scope that I hope is up to the task to take a little pounding. 

 

[SteveV]

Those are great guns, have had a few.

They can be a little harsh, but with a good tune can turn into real shooters -

I felt the stock fit me better with the addition of the Morgan adjustable recoil pad, and with medium mounts and a 1" scope it made a fine hunting rig.

You've made a fine choice, keep us posted!

 

[shambozzie]

The Diana 48's are very nice guns. My .177 shoot jsb 10.3 @ 805 for approximately 14 .8 fpe. It was tuned by the late Whitefang. With the tune and excellent t01trigger i can smack starlings easily @ 75 yds.

 

[Glenroiland]

Love my t05 d48.

 

[OldSpook]

Had one for about 30 years. Had it tuned by John in Pa. Gave it to my nephew. It was shooting at about 18 fpe and was a .22. it could easily pass the 10 dimes test. Longest shot I ever took with that rifle was lased at 79 yards and was a head shot on a gray squirrel.

Fine rifle.

 

[Glamis]

What exactly is done during a “tuning” to get the rifle to shoot better?

 

[SteveV]

A simple lube tune involves removing the spring and piston, cleaning the compression tube and removing the factory lubes and replacing them, other options while tore down would be replacing the piston seal and spring.

Try airrifleheadquarters.com Jim Macari's website - lots of great tune kit options for spring guns -



hth





Vines

 

[Glenroiland]

One of the most important parts of a tune often involves tuning the trigger. The trigger is often the most important piece to the puzzle of good shooting.



Additionally, polishing internals, etc.... depends on what "level" of tuning you want.

 

[Glenroiland]

What exactly is done during a “tuning” to get the rifle to shoot better?

Sorry. See my response above, lol..

 

[Glamis]

Thanks guys!

 

[AirShot]

Another part of a good tune is to remove any tiny metal chips left over from manufacturing. Also smooth any burrs left, smooth the ends of the spring so it is free to rotate upon firing. Adding proper lubes that actually lubricate and not just for rust prevention like factory lubes can do. Another feature of a good tune is to add or take away weights/ spacers to get the firing cycle smooth as possible with no piston bounce. The rifle will become far more consistent from one shot to the next, thus getting the best accuracy from the rifle.