Diana Lottery

[freak-eye]

So I took advantage of Pyramyd groundhog sale 13% off because like any gambling man,I felt lucky.So I ordered the Diana Skyhawk in .177 and so far I think I may have won the draw.Only thing I done is run a dry cleaning patch down the barrel and it came out damn near clean as it went down.Good sign considering stories I’ve read.Heres the first shot string using Crosman Piranha 10.5’s for 53 shots on the chrony.Gun comes with Diana case but Pyramyd sends this UTG Homeland Security case with purchase too.This one fits gun with scope mounted.

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https://youtu.be/80Pho59AdcQ 

 

[Airgun Advisor]

Great little rifle for the money. Mine is in .22 cal and I added new baffles from a company in the UK.

Airgun Advisor: Diana Skyhawk .22
https://youtu.be/h4w4mnZdPzw

 

[randy_68]

Nice looking gun!

its a shame that you have to hope you get a good one.

I had a P12 before and it had a bad barrel. After I replaced the barrel it was very accurate.

 

[Chief]

I love mine in .22....very accurate out of the box....great aftermarket parts out there.....quietest gun I own

 

[Vetmx]

You won more than one lottery. I have never known a gun, mine or others that will shoot a Crosman piranha. Buy a Powerball ticket right now!

 

[freak-eye]

Vetmx I’m cracking up because that is so true ...I should have mentioned the basic chrony numbers in my original post...sorry guys.

200 bar start: 53 shots down to 100 bar

high:928

low:837

avg:902 

es:91

sd:27

It didn’t drop into the 800’s until last mag.

I was gonna get a .25 but those seem to be the ones I read most problems with but I might still get one and customize it like I plan to do with this one.I ordered the airfective 2 stage shroud that comes with optional ldc.Was gonna order a barrel but now I’ll wait and see.

 

[bckyrdsnpr52]

In my opinion, one of the best looking pups, nice laminate stock by the way!

 

[Vetmx]

The .177 guys and a decent amount of the .22 guys can get lucky and with minimal work, can get the gun shooting good. The .25 is a different story. To get it shooting on par with good .25’s, you will have good .25 money in it and still be stuck with a chinagun. Trust me, that fancy stock will never make up for a Taipan, Cricket or Edguns build quality or power output.

 

[Roachcreek]

That’s a funny statement about the power potential. My Skyhawk hits 46 to 47 FPE in 22. It is both Quiet and accurate.



And while not a 25, it is a far better styled rifle compared to the hi end 25’s.



Roachcreek

 

[freak-eye]

Yeah if I’m gonna do something like this in 25,I been looking at that brocock bantam sniper hr as probably next on the list but I’m happy with this for now and I have a Sumatra carbine .25 that’s easy to carry and maneuver. 
I have three China bikes too,2 Tao Tao’s and an Apollo,all run fine.China stuff can be ok if you give it some attention Very happy I don’t need to get that new barrel though...

knockin on wood..

 

[Vetmx]

That’s a funny statement about the power potential. My Skyhawk hits 46 to 47 FPE in 22. It is both Quiet and accurate.



And while not a 25, it is a far better styled rifle compared to the hi end 25’s.



Roachcreek

Your post is very misleading to a potential buyer of a Skyhawk. Some of us know that your gun was junk when you bought it and it took your frustration then a good bit of money to turn it into what it is now. Gotta tell the whole story so guys know what they are possibly getting into. That's what these forums are for.

 

[Roachcreek]

Yeah, I have spent a lot of money on it, but if I remember right, it was my money not yours. And as a result I have a one of a kind rifle that I really like.

I have more money in my Prod, but again it was my money.

Roachcreek

 

[freak-eye]

Now ruining JSB monsters 13.43 hole in hole at 40 yards @ average 850ish fps for 22 ft/lbs at the muzzle,and some new make up.

 

[Vetmx]

That’s great that your gun likes the 13.43’s. You have a .177 thumper. The .177 Skyhawks can be a little hot with lighter pellets. You took advantage of your lottery winnings and made the most of that. Don’t touch it until you have to.

 

[freak-eye]

Yep I’m only putting the airfective two stage shroud on when it gets here,not touching anything else.I did go ahead and clean the barrel all the way and grease the orings.

 

[freak-eye]

Just a quick update.Im loving my Skyhawk in .177.This gun is on point shooting Crosman dome 10.5’s and JSB monsters 13.43’s at different ranges.Heres an update video for anyone curious about the gun.Its 18 minutes of plinking,no talking.Getting about 55-60 regulated shots.

https://youtu.be/KWIRJsTxsRQ