56th

[crowski]

Before I started to read this forum a few months ago, I wouldn’t have given you a red nickel for a .177. All my springers were .22 or .25. and one Diana 34 in .177. Now I have three and I’m looking at another. A Diana 56th in .177. A few weeks ago I got a 54 pro in .22, haven’t shot it much but liked the action. Everything looks good except for a few plastic parts. Amazed by it distance capabilities.
I’m using my springers for squirrels and targets. 

I haven’t heard much talk about the 56th (or maybe didn’t notice). Is this a decent gun? Crow 

P.S. thanks for wake up call on .177

 

[JohnL57]

A friend has one-it's basically a 54 in an upgraded field target type stock. It's accurate and very heavy.

 

[Raden1942]

Good gun but for the price I would get a hw97k from krale and probably get a better gun for maybe even less money. That being said it's a great gun. I shot one at the range I go to and was very surprised at the accuracy. That extra heaviness makes a big difference with that kind of power. 

 

[DualMagMike]

The 54/56 in .177 is not the best match due to the high power. You will likely need to find a fairly heavy pellet or de-tune it a bit.

 

[crowski]

Raden1942 your right on the 97. Just got my second 97k last week, absolutely love them, tomorrow’s classic. Last week’s was a .177.

I checked out Krale and drooled all over my I-pad. Unfortunately when it comes to firearms I am a prisoner in Canada. I would probably buy that LGU master pro if I could, looks well used.
The 56th will cost better part of $1200. to the door here in Canada. Hard to justify these prices when I see yours. Thanks Crow 

 

[crowski]

DualMagMike I also just got the 54 laminate .22 couple weeks ago, didn’t shoot it much, when I put a scope on it I was surprised of the accuracy at 85 yds. I was hoping the 56th would be similar but shoot flatter. 
Do you own any 54’s or current guns or just specialize in vintage. Thanks Crow 

 

[DualMagMike]

I have both the 54 & 56 in .22

 

[mh]

I own Diana 54’s in .177, .20 and .22. If using .177 I would recommend tuning it down. My .177 is Hector tuned for 12 ftlb .

When you find a better platform, call me. 
Mitch

 

[crowski]

DuelMagMike thanks, it’s hard to say no, but I’m going to pass on the 56th .177, I like accuracy. Rather than de-tune I’ll wait and get it in .22. 
After supper I went out and shot my 54, at an 85 yard target with a heavy crosswind. Awesome gun. Crow 

 

[BabySherman]

The 54/56 in .177 is not the best match due to the high power. You will likely need to find a fairly heavy pellet or de-tune it a bit.

How do you tune it? I'm getting a .177 for rats under 15 yards. Thanks

 

[beerthief]

tune it to 12 FPE ? new spring and guide. Maybe more parts ?, i don't know. i was thinking about a 12 FPE tune ,but i shoot lefty and loading is a PITA .

this is a BIG gun for 15 yards ,

 

[DualMagMike]

How do you tune it? I'm getting a .177 for rats under 15 yards. Thanks

The 54/56 is a monster of a gun for rats and or under 15 yards, so many other guns would far better suited and far less expensive. One of the easier ways to de-tune it would be to remove some spring coils or order a custom lower power spring from Vortek.