Seems like destiny is against me getting a RWS D54

[blackdiesel]

It seems like as soon as I buy a new PCP I see a good deal on a RWS D54. I just bought a Brocock Bantam and now I see a used 54 at AoA for $350. After I bought a Streamline I saw a like new 54 for $350 locally. Maybe I'm just not meant to have one. I have a D48 and hardly shoot it so the 54 might end up being neglected like my other springers.

 

[Joekrooz]

Everything happens for a reason...

 

[Lewis]

It is worth holding out for. Just hold out and be patient for your next purchase. 
I have 2 tx200s, an HW97 and 77 and 2 54s they are all amazing guns but beyond 12 ft-lb. the 54s are in a league of their own. They were built as a tank from the start.

 

[blackdiesel]

The thing about springers that I like is that it's relaxing to shoot them. I used to just grab one and some pellets and go to the backyard and shoot for the enjoyment of shooting. But lately, with high shot count PCPs I haven't shot any of my springers. I've always wanted a D54 or 56 but my concern is that after a short romance I will start back just shooting my PCPs in the backyard and it will start collecting dust like my other springers.

 

[bdzjlz]

I have owned two Diana 54s and they are incredible guns. Both of mine were .22. One I sold early on to be able to afford the purchase my first pcp. The second one was purchased expressly to set-up for a friend of mine and once set-up, I sold it immediately.

They are truly in a class all to themselves in terms of high powered spring accuracy. They are loud and the moving stock is a little hard to get used to, they are really heavy, but mine were not at all pellet sensitive, they were tack drivers and hit the target hard. For the money, they are a great investment, especially if you can shoot from a rest most of the time.

 

[scrane]

I also have a 48 I never shoot, but have a fascination for the 54. Your Bantam looks like a really nice gun and should give you more service than the 54 could provide. Have fun.

 

[shambozzie]

Blackdiesel, get 54. I have 3 springers on my bucket list. The FWB 124d a scary accurate and was my favorite until the Air King in .22 fell off the brown truck traveling my street. Mounted a swfa 10x sf MD. Have the dropper but not needed. Jsb 15.9 @ 745 zeroed @ 40 and a small cloverleaf @ 50. A few starlings @ 80 yds. Just shy of 20 fpe this 54 rocks. Amazingly accurate for a Springer. Trolling for a FWB 300 for the triple. For pure fun the 54 keep Cricket in the gun rack. BUY.. 

 

[blackdiesel]

I went to the Airgun Tradeshow in NC this past weekend. Fingers crossed, but made a tentative deal to buy a D54. The person didn't have it at the show, but we agreed on a price. Just waiting on pictures so we can close the deal.

 

[rwsmike]

What cal. Is it ?

 

[blackdiesel]

22 cal. I had a chance to get a couple of 177 cals at the show but I prefer all my springers to be in 22 cal.

 

[intenseaty22]

22 cal. I had a chance to get a couple of 177 cals at the show but I prefer all my springers to be in 22 cal.

I’m interested in your personal opinion of caliber choice for springers. Why .22 vs .177 or even .20 for that matter. 

 

[blackdiesel]

I always lean towards 22 for springers because it's a great balance between power and shootability. Also, I have large fingers and I drop 177 pellets trying to load them. 25 cal seem to have too much recoil to shoot as accurate as I can shoot 22 cal.

 

[blackdiesel]

Well it's scheduled to arrive Tuesday. I will post how it shoots as soon as I get a chance to try it out.