24 no more

crowski

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Dec 14, 2020
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I had 3 of these Diana 24’s. It was a model anyone could buy in Canada. If I hit a squirrel with all three of them at the same time it would laugh. POS. Gave one away, traded another for 12 Pitas and kept this one. When I got the piston seals from Vortek, I asked Tom if he had a spring for the 24. Just installed this afternoon.
After I cleaned the barrel I got it up to 412 fps. After the spring kit 600 fps.
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I felt good 50% more speed, wow. Shot free hand hitting a soup can 30 yds. I was impressed then I picked up my R7 to compare. The 24 was gritty compared to the R7. Had fun with this little project.
This is real time 7:15 still light out (lovin it ) here’s two bald eagles I’m watching from my chair. Looks like they’re fishing in a crack in the ice.
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That’s open water behind them. Doesn’t get much better. Crow