Thoughts on RWS Diana 52?

Jump to latest Follow Reply
D

dcaven

Member
Jan 9, 2016
19
0
I have had this rifle for quite some time but am just now getting interested in exploring it's potential for both hunting and target shooting. I would like to make a few modifications to improve its performance. First, the scope is a cheap RWS scope. I am thinking of upgrading to a Hawke. I will probably make this change last. I am interested in improving the trigger. It seems tight to me and does not break cleanly. Can the stock trigger be improved or do I need to upgrade to something better? I am certain improving the trigger will help quite a bit with accuracy. Finally, are there any standard modifications shooters make to improve the accuracy of this rifle? I don't want to spend a ton of money as the Hawke will be expensive. I would like to get better accuracy if there is something relatively easy I can do. Feel free to go overboard with suggestions. I want to learn as much as possible. Thanks.

David
 
T-01, T-05 ( did they make a T-06 with the "52" designation?). I have used a T-01 and a T-05 trigger tuned by David Slade and they were outstanding, so it certainly can be done, you will need a new return spring and ?????? to make the trigger great.
Basic rebuild info ( applies to 48/52/54 ) :
http://www.eddiecolwell.tzo.com/rws-54.htm


Pretty much every part in a 48/52 there, you WILL need a spring compressor and DO use "drift pins" ( found some at Ace Hardware for .36 ) to remove the trigger unit. Don't let the trigger group scare you it is pretty easy once you get down to it but for just a rebuild ( spring change or ) you needn't take the trigger group apart.


John

 
Upvote 0
Spysir,

Looking at the information you sent me has been helpful. Thank you. Because my model 52 is about 15 years old I think it uses the T 05 trigger and not the T 06. I read they introduced the T 06 in 2011. Is the procedure for adjusting the trigger pull the same or are the two trigger assemblies substantively different? I am going to do this myself and am trying to gather the best information possible. Thanks.

David
 
Upvote 0
T-01 has two adjustment screws, the T-05 only has one. 

On mine I ( a T-01) I filed down the plastic allowing more adjustment - DO use CAUTION eh?- on the forward (?) screw, a longer screw would have done the same thing. On the T-05 a spring replacement would be nice I believe but I've not worked on one of those only fired a few that were pro tuned. Either trigger can be worked up well enough to use for Field Target or such. Do be careful if adjusting or modifying at home.

A "soft tune" kit from JM helped the shootability a great deal and it was just barley less powerful.


John
 
Upvote 0
I have two .22 cal 52's 
in my opinion, the best thing you can do is a Vortek tune kit.
mine are shooting at 23 and 22 FPE and dime size groups at 30 yards for both.
one has a T-01 trigger the other has a T-05, I have not messed with the triggers other that the adjustment screws.
by far these are my favorit springers.
though I would love to get a Model 56
 
Upvote 0
Be careful with your scope selection. I had the RWS variable scope mounted on mine for about a year. The scope is fairly heavy and my scope mount dovetail loosened. The rail is riveted to the receiver and can't be tightened easily. A wicking grade adhesive held it tight for a few hundred shots after that, but now it's time to tear it down and come up with a more permanent solution. My gun is very old (pre T-01) but I've heard of the same issues with newer models also. It's not at all common, but still a good reason not to choose a heavy scope.

My Model 52 is a .177. As far as shot cycle and trigger - John in PA installed a Vortec PG-2 kit and tweaked the trigger. The trigger is quite good now and the gun shoots MUCH smoother than stock. It's running at about 17 FPE.
 
Upvote 0
Have a RWS 300r, I know It's not a 52. But I too have had my problems. My 300r being a lighter hitting RWS then your 52, I have a hell of a time keeping a scope zeroed and stopping it from moving on the dove tail groves. I Hope you can use some of my tryles to help your self, I ended up using a Vortex Dimondback 4x12-40ao. It's holding up to the pounding of the spring with no zeroing wonder. For the mount I end with the Sportsmatch aop55, It worked out the barrel drupe of the RWS, it's a one piece with a lock pin and tall enuff for the larger scopes. I hope this saves you time and money. The springer are ther own animals, Good luck, Monte
 
Upvote 0
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top Bottom
Back
Home
Forums
Resources
Menu