Diana 54 Air King

[readyfisher9]

I have a Diana 54 on the way. Does anyone have recommendations on pellets ? (.177 cal) How about mounts ? Do I need a drooper or cushion mount ? I have a one piece mount with a stop screw and a Bushnell Trophy 4X12 scope. This is the better older model that was on another rifle , a AA TX200 MK3. I will update with pictures once it arrives. Thanks !

 

[shambozzie]

www.eddiecolwell.tzo/rws-54.htm

 

[readyfisher9]

Really cool site , thanks shambozzie ! Interesting note , is that the guy uses the same exact scope I have and plan to use ! Similar mount as well. Uncanny ! I saved the site into my favorites. Not for sure I want to break into the rifle , but might have to one day. 

 

[cosmic]

https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/TheDianawerkCollective/detailed-step-by-step-48-52-54-tuning-instructions-t2878.html

 

[readyfisher9]

I got a chance to shoot the Diana 54 today. Got the scope dailed in , and found out some interesting things. First of all , it likes the JSP 8.4 grain pellets . Dailed in at 20 yards , it was flat out to 40 yards. About 3" low at 50 yards , and some wind gusts blew the group about 4" left. Very flat shooting. While cocking , I found it is easier to push the back of the metal part of the rifle to reset the sliding rail mechanism. Otherwise , it takes extra effort at the end of the cocking cycle. Just a push at the base below the safety does the trick. tried it both ways , and it saves the arm muscles. I want to try distances beyond 50 yards , but it was too windy today.

 

[baranjhn]

That sure is a sweet looking rig you got there!

 

[readyfisher9]

It is the B52 of air guns. Heavy , accurate , fast , and mighty. No wonder they call it the Air King. I am just learning to tame the monster. Not really a rifle you want to tote around in the woods all day. But set up in a hide , it will be a killer. Where we hunt is dairy's for ground squirrels and pigeons , and using small hide tents with seats and tripods . Drink your coffee or hot tea and wait. I think this rifle will cook them just fine.

 

[readyfisher9]

Kind of windy yesterday , but I was shooting at 35 yards at a 2" splatter dot. I will try it out at 40 , and then 50 yards if the wind will drop today. At 35 yards , nearly all pellets were hitting inside. This Diana 54 has potential ! At what range have any of you got an Air King to group ?

 

[readyfisher9]

OK , went out yesterday. Less wind , and shot it out to 60 yards. After 40 yards the groups opened up. I was using JSP 8.4 pellets. I will use the JSP 10.34 next. On a break barrel page on FB , some one recommended the AA 10.34 ammo. I will try to find some and go that way.

 

[Metalmaniac]

I’ve had a Diana 54 in .22 for about 5 yrs and always shot crosman primeres in it. They are cheap and accurate. I get them at Walmart. I think they are 14.3 grains . I shoot out to 60 yards with great accuracy. Fantastic gun but a little heavy.