Diana Bandit quick review

Picked up Diana Bandit PCP pistol in 22cl the other day. I was curious on how well a $180 dollar airgun was going to shoot. First impression was smaller and lighter then imagined. The grip was just horrible though.

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Luckily Buck-Rail makes a good replacement at a reasonable cost.

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After trying a few different pellets the JSB 15.9g shot the best. On a full charge of 200 bar I can get 3 mags( 21shots ) plus a couple more before dropping to 100 bar. Velocity started at 660fps, rose to 710fps then by shot 21 back down to 640fps. Best accuracy was at the 120-150 bar range.
Noise level is ok with the supplied moderator. Trigger compared to my FX guns isn't anywhere close. Probably a 3lbs+ pull with an ok break. The gun is bolt action and seems to fairly smooth.
For $180 there are no real complaints. I would say it over exceeded my expectations. I mounted a red dot site I also bought from Buck-Rail. Shooting off a bag from my bench at 15 yards groups are well under a inch ( see pic).

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With the Buck-Rail grip and sight this will make a good close range pest controlling airgun. We will see how it holds up over the long run
 
Ive had one over 3 years now. The trigger is tuneable. Mine has a 12 oz pull, and has an over-travel stop. Mine also has two stages. Which is accomplishable thru manipulation of the set screws on it.

I also have a pp800, so I have a stock I can use, or the wood grip I cut, molded, and re-finished. pp800 has a 18oz trigger as it's more for hunting.

Top is pp800, tho wood grip is currently on my bandit, bottom is bandit with LW barrel.
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