My new RWS 48

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1BadDart

1BadDart

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I purchased a new RWS Diana 48 in .22 a couple weeks ago. Initially I ordered a 1" RWS mount but after talking with Leupold I decided to use a 4.5-14 that I had on the shelf so I ordered a base that I could use my Weaver tactical six screw rings on. I've finally got time to shoot a little, boy do I have a lot to learn about shooting springers.

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Nice rig & good grouping ( range ?). I had a 48.52 with everything that could be done to it, tune, blueprint, custom stock,... . It was for FT and shot lights out.

Enjoy it a while, get used to however it wants to be held - mine shot exactly 1" highj at 27 yards off a hard surface making sighting easy from a bench- then put in a better spring & quide , I used JM, and WOW.
My squirrel hunting buddy in TN has the .22 48 and has taken well over 1,000 squirrels ( and some ground hogs & such) with it, never an issue.

John





nice scope
 
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This my first air rifle and I'm pretty excited. I've never shot anything that is this hold sensitive though. The trigger needs some attention, I don't mind the long take up on the first stage, but the second stage creeps before the break. The scope has the B&C reticle, I'm thinking when it get's hot I'll send it back to Leupold and have a Varmint Hunter reticle put in it.
 
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Which trigger? I was thinking the newer T-06 and if so it should be a really outstanding trigger! I had a T01 in the 48/52 and those need some work, and I've fired several of the T-05 triggers David Slade worked on that were good enough for completion. 

A good spring guide & lube ( & spring & seal?) makes a HUGE difference if firing behavior.

Johhn
 
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