Diana Opinion on Diana 460 Magnum?

it is a big gun and i think the reviews will tell you as much as you need to know
now finding one could be a problem new most are out of stock
It is a very heavy gun, I have a 48 and they are about the same size. Don't get set on a fixed barrel, break barrels are just as accurate.
Thanks for the advisement on weight. Although, I don't mind that as I have a CZ550 .375H&H that is around 11 pounds so am used to hunting with clubs, haha. I definitely found my dad's Diana 34 break barrel to be a tack driver. Shot 97 squirrels out of his yard and outbuildings in a week, between the two of us.
 
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The 460 is one of my favorites (I have a few favorites, Lol). I'd lean towards getting one in .22cal as the .177's can shoot a little hot out of the box. Mine in .177cal shoots ~10.5gr pellets around 920 to 930-ish fps, domes seem to fly alright at these speeds (mostly)... 10.5gr H&N Barracuda Hunter hollow points will spiral (destabilize) out past 40y with any hint of a headwind. No problems pushing .177 JSB 13.4's to respectable velocities either, although you give up a few FPE at the muzzle, you'll retain more out past 50 yards. My 470TH (same action different dress) in .22 shoots right around 24ftlbs. and not too pellet picky. Both are potentially very accurate, limiting factor usually related to shooter skill with springers. That being said, the 460 (and related) are relatively forgiving as far as "magnum" springers go. The only negative to the 460 (in my opinion) is the width of the front sight. If you like the 460 but prefer open sights try and find a used Diana (Mauser) K98 springer, again same action different dress (unfortunately out of production).

Figured I'd add mention of the Diana 350... Same power as the 460 but a bit lighter. You'll give up a bit of stability but much nicer to carry in the field. In all reality most folks don't need the extra gusto of a magnum springer. The nice thing is Diana's are very simple to work on, if you decide you don't need full power a simple spring swap is all that's needed.
 
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It's not an all day plinker. It's heavier than the D34. It is a serious hunting springer in .22. It's just as accurate as the D34, maybe more so. I shoot 1 gal. milk jug caps off wooden fence posts with mine with a steady rest @ 50yrds, repeatedly. Mine is professionally tuned. There was 1 4 sale in classifieds recently for $300 shipped, might still be there. I just did a quick look in classifieds, D460 .22 plus Hawk scope, $375 shipped. Has Vortek innards.
 
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I would not get it; HW95 is a better pick. I also like .22, though mine is .20, which is Great. It's easier to shoot. Also, think of the scope.That air rifle needs special mounts and a strong recoil-proof scope. It can be done,but why the hassle? I tend to like my British air guns better than German ones,but they are hard to get.I have an HW50, and many people like it also,but I would take the 95 ot Beeman R-9 over it every time.I think the easier-to cock,easier to shoulder, and shoot air rifle is the way to go; oh Love the HW 97; yes, check it out also.
In a higher power air rifle, I find the .22 better than the.177,too much speed is not always a good thing,Air gun shooting is like training a animal,you and your rifle:unsure::ROFLMAO:
 
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My 460, 48, and 52 all shoot great. I tend to shoot the 48 in .22 more as it’s shorter and almost the same power as the 460. Try the 460,if you can find one, and then if you don‘t like it, sell it and move to the 48. My 350 is a good shooter also even though it’s really long. The Diana rifles don’t really give anything up to th HW rifles except for price.
 
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