Diana Opinion on Diana 460 Magnum?

[Borealis Rex]

Hello, first post on the traditional airguns forum. So I am getting into air rifles and have previous experience with the diana 34 I bought for my dad. I liked it quite a lot but was wondering about getting a 460 as I like the idea of higher power and fixed barrel. What are peoples opinions on it?

 

[marflow 777]

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

 

[PEP3]

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.

 

[Borealis Rex]

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.

 

[Just Zack 2]

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.

 

[FWB127]

Be cautious Just Google Diana 460 problems ! Several failures from what I've researched Stopped me buying one Still love my 350 and 36

 

[FWB127]

 

[FWB127]

Thread 'Diana 460 Magnum broke, again!' https://www.airgunnation.com/threads/diana-460-magnum-broke-again.915763/

 

[uglymike]

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.

 

[boscoebrea]

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

 

[rwsmike]

I have had all of them and I think the Diana 34 in 22 is a great choice for a do it all gun. The 350 was hard to group and the diana 54 is the most accurate until it breaks the scope .

 

[Rich_B]

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.

 

[Borealis Rex]

Thanks for all replies and advice everyone. Will Think on this for a bit for sure.

 

[Dv693]

Hello,
I have the Diana’s in 34, 48, 350N-tec, and 460 mag. As well as Airforce Condor, Marauders, a Seneca Dragonfly, etc.
Even though my 460 has the T05 trigger, and I have had to fix a bent lever, it is my hands down favorite. Even though my 48
Is very accurate and so far problem free, my hands grab the 460 almost every time.

 

[Dv693]

Additionally, I bought the 460 used with a bent cocking lever. When I received it I cleaned it and noticed that there was some unknown
Oil in the air chamber which may have led to the bent arm. Even after cleaning it deiseled a few times.
All my Diana’s have Vortek kits.

 

[extradrygin2001]

I have never handled a 460, I do have a 48 and it’s great so I can’t imagine a 460 would be a poor investment. I would recommend.22, however if you want a magnum .177 I got a 350 Classic I’ll let go of

 

[marflow 777]

https://www.ctcustomairguns.com/hectors-airgun-blog/20-years-of-progress-and-the-future

 

[fishing43]

I have owned a 460 in 22. I told my wife that’s one I wouldn’t sell but I had a small time get together and one of my friends liked it so I sold it and a scope for a loss. I was glad it went to a good home. I found it was a good carry rifle and accurate.

 

[Toxylon]

I have / have had all the modern Dianas but the 460 Mag. It will be my next gun. It is close to the ultimate hunting springer, having enough power for any springer situation while also having superb accuracy, while being lighter than the TX's, the 54's, and the 97's. It is in a different league performance-wise than the ever-present HW95 etc. In my personal experience, there are springer scenarios where 20 - 24 fpe is put to very good use, and 15 fpe would have fallen short. It gives leeway as to shot angles / placement, taking down even larger small game with foolproof, trench-tested chest hits out to 60 yards. It works just as well on squirrels at 20 yards.

The above discussion seems to center in the negatives, which no gun is devoid of. My HW95 broke down quickly off new etc. Go watch some 100 yard+ springer shot sequences on Youtube, a large portion of which have been made with the 460 Mag.

I wouldn't consider the 460 Mag in other than .22 cal. Based on the numerous caliber switches I've done, the high-swept volume gun simply performs better in .22, from muzzle energy to recoil and noise. But the pickings are slim these days. The 460's seem to never come up for sale in the second-hand market here, unlike all the other Dianas and Weihrauchs. They have been available new here (and repeatedly sold out) for close to 20 years, so that tells me something.

 

[Toxylon]

A 350 Mag was one of the first German spring guns I got, and I've spent considerable time with it out in the field. Gun weight is not the end all, be all. Gun length factors in, too. And the 350 Mag is one of the longest springers out there, quite a pole to navigate in the woods. The 460 Mag is 60mm shorter, which is no small difference in the bush.

Many people have had real trouble learning to shoot the long-stroke 350 Mag well (excellent follow-through is a must), while many people have acquired excellent accuracy out of a 460 Mag early on. That's one point to consider.