I have a 48 in .22 looking for scope that isn't too expensive that will hold up on this monster . previous owner had it tuned and added scope droope base shoots very accurately but scopes don't last . also any leads as to where I can find a synthetic stock thanks
Diana Diana 48
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I have an old Simmons 44 mag made in the Philippines. It survived on a Theoben Eliminator for a few thousand rounds.
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I had a UTG scope that I had on an RWS 48 .22, never any issues 
. I also had an inexpensive Mantis scope on a D34 that never failed.
. I also had an inexpensive Mantis scope on a D34 that never failed.Upvote 0
I have a Hawke Air Max on my 48 .177. I have put about 50 shots through it without issue. I would suggest getting a scope base with the set-screw that anchors it to the rail, to mitigate movement.
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The UTG Bugbuster is a good little scope specially for the price, 3-12x32 130 bux on amazon.
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Old UTG True Hunter without the IR. This thing is a tank, has over a thousand shots on it. It even survived the early days before I bent the barrel to optical center, when the right windage adjustment was maxed out with no spring tension on it. It out shoots my HW's now.
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If its wrecking scopes, fix the gun. A 48 that isn't slamming with a loose piston seal and wildly over sprung shouldn't be that violent.
As for the fogging, I've found that a lot of really cheap scopes arent sealed well. So even if they put nitrogen in them (which I'm skeptical of) it surely leaks out in short order.
If the scope fogs up, but still holds zero, I might not immediately blame the gun.
As for the fogging, I've found that a lot of really cheap scopes arent sealed well. So even if they put nitrogen in them (which I'm skeptical of) it surely leaks out in short order.
If the scope fogs up, but still holds zero, I might not immediately blame the gun.
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Yes holds zero great but fogs up . rifle shots smooth as butter . has been professional tuned
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UTG True Hunter had one on mine for at least 5000 shots, still have scope and it still works perfect. Its not on the 48 at the moment.
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get an Diana Bullseye Mount, it also has 1mm drop und work perfekt with Diana guns, you could find it without the Diana brand name for under 20 Bucks at aliexpress
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The zr mount does it come in 30mm also ? Does it hold up or are there things you have to tinker with
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I am using a UTG scope on mine. And
I just installed a vortex kit in my Diana 48. It is very accurate but I wanted to reduce recoil to save the scope. Shooting 10.3 gr pellets at 880 fps it is still a power house. I don’t use it for hunting and when I do my part it’s a tack driver. So I might try a 12’ft lb spring. To soften it up even more. From the factory it is definitely the kind of gun that will brake a scope not rated for airguns. What happens is the reticle comes loose and starts rotating.
I just installed a vortex kit in my Diana 48. It is very accurate but I wanted to reduce recoil to save the scope. Shooting 10.3 gr pellets at 880 fps it is still a power house. I don’t use it for hunting and when I do my part it’s a tack driver. So I might try a 12’ft lb spring. To soften it up even more. From the factory it is definitely the kind of gun that will brake a scope not rated for airguns. What happens is the reticle comes loose and starts rotating.
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What utg scope are you using I'm still looking for one that will last , when I bought the rifle the guy said he had the vortex kit in it not sure what spring was used but its accurate . how do you have your side wheel set up ? Thanks
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The side wheel is just a UTG side wheel it is held on with screws and rubber pads.
The scope has been on every springer I own . From a Browning leverage to my TX200. But as I upgrade I keep moving it. I don’t like the light and it does not have an etched reticle. But it works and has held up for ten plus years.
I really like the Diana 48 . It is a recent purchase. It has the T6 trigger and was like new in the box. It really was a cannon when I first got . Now it’s really good with the 18 ft lb spring but it takes some skill to shoot consistently. I think the 12 ft lb spring might make it easy to shoot.
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Yes the UTG is an excellent scope for the money. It is packed with features. And very clear. This particular scope is 12x but I have 16 and 24 x models and the glass is good.
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