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Air Gun Home Forum Index » General Air Gun Questions and Topics » New to the forum- In need of expert advice Goto page Previous  1, 2    View previous topic :: View next topic    Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 3:59 pm AirGunEric Site Admin Joined: 20 Jan 2007 Posts: 6931 Location: "Out There" Jeez- you guys trying to cram him into a Chinese gun or something? I think he's made a good choice with the Diana- now he just has to get a good price. As Bob pointed out- look in the "Pricing and Deals" area of the forum here for what Umarex is charging for demo/refurbished models. _________________ ` I'd say "I care." But I'd be lying. Canadian Airgun Supplier: http://www.scopesandammo.com/storefront   Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 4:16 pm stabbs New Member Joined: 17 Dec 2007 Posts: 10 Quote: Have you read this B30 Review? Thanks for that link Westonhill. Correct me if I am wrong, but it sounds like the b30 requires A LOT of work to maximize its potential. They don't really give too much info on shooting at longer ranges - both before and after the tune. I think he tests a 12 yards. I am very skeptical about buying a gun that requires a severe tuneup. Anybody have any personal experience with the b30?   Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 4:21 pm stabbs New Member Joined: 17 Dec 2007 Posts: 10 Quote: Jeez- you guys trying to cram him into a Chinese gun or something? I think he's made a good choice with the Diana- now he just has to get a good price. As Bob pointed out- look in the "Pricing and Deals" area of the forum here for what Umarex is charging for demo/refurbished models. Pyramid air has the Diana for $187.00 new & free shipping. They also have the bam for $149.00.   Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 4:55 pm AirGunEric Site Admin Joined: 20 Jan 2007 Posts: 6931 Location: "Out There" Look here: http://www.airgunhome.com/agforum/viewtopic.php?t=839 A demo/refurb Diana 34 Panther is $117 and you have to pay shipping- so maybe $140 tops. That's quite the deal I'd say. _________________ ` I'd say "I care." But I'd be lying. Canadian Airgun Supplier: http://www.scopesandammo.com/storefront   Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 5:44 pm stabbs New Member Joined: 17 Dec 2007 Posts: 10 216-6205 RWS -Model 48 .22 Pellet $225.08 $409.23 216-6023 RWS -Model 34 Panther .22 Pellet $117.53 $213.69 That is a good price on that 34- but the 48 is a steal too. decisions, decisions...   Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 5:52 pm stabbs New Member Joined: 17 Dec 2007 Posts: 10 I just called- no demo 48's today. Glen told me the demo's change from day-to-day, so I am going to check back in a week or 2.   Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 5:57 pm Westonhill Member Joined: 09 Nov 2007 Posts: 71 Location: San Diego, CA, USA stabbs wrote: I think I have settled on the Diana RWS 34 Panther. It seems to have great reviews out-of-the-box as well as the accuracy I am looking for.... RWS 34 Panther is a good rifle. Tom Gaylord actually did a 4-part review on this gun. I think you'll like the out-of-box good shooting experinece.   Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 6:10 pm Westonhill Member Joined: 09 Nov 2007 Posts: 71 Location: San Diego, CA, USA AirGunEric wrote: Jeez- you guys trying to cram him into a Chinese gun or something? ... No, I was trying to sway him into doing a fun DIY project.   Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 6:46 pm lauchlin Supporting Member Joined: 21 Feb 2007 Posts: 184 Location: Vancouver Island BC stabbs wrote: I think I have settled on the Diana RWS 34 Panther. It seems to have great reviews out-of-the-box as well as the accuracy I am looking for. I strongly considered getting a Chinese import- but I don't want another project. I know a lot of people have had success tuning these, but I don't think its for me right now. Quote: I'd probably buy something cheap but powerful, and let someone tune it, OR buy a Weihrauch 97K and tune it until you're poor. Then, I'm not that sure if the 97k is available in .22. A beautiful gun but way out of my price range. I will probably order this in early Jan- and post pics once it arrive. That is a great gun i have 3 diana 34 same gun bought them new in 1990 as for the made in china .........Well you made the right choice Stabbs stick with the best forget the rest!   Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 7:21 pm BBGun Bob Veteran Member Joined: 29 Oct 2007 Posts: 474 Location: Michigan You will never regret buying a Diana.I read the B30 review.The last line in the first paragraph says it all "looks like a job for Charlie Da Tuna". If you want a keeper and a shooter that will last a lifetime,with out having to fix it to shoot right a Diana is your answer. Every review on them right out of the box says they are powerful, accurate and the quailty is unsurpassed.From the gun stock to the blueing. Don't ever forget the Chinese are masters at copying things.But there mystery wood sucks ,metal work sucks,springs suck,and last off all the blueing sucks.There is no quailty control in China and the workers do not give a sh!t what they produce for 19 cents an hour,with no benefits.12 to 14 hour shifts and build as many as you can,because someone is waiting for your job!!(remember 1.3 billion people)with no money. Now make your Choice!! I do not think it will be a BAM! But I could be wrong BBGun Bob PS I have been to China many times I am married to a chinese woman from ChongQing China.I have been to more places in China the here in USA Now for the best part She still can't speak english!! So I don't have to listen to it!! _________________ Air Guns Create Many Questions ! ! Together We Can Answer Them ! ! Re: Stabbs stick with the best forget the rest!   Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 7:29 pm Westonhill Member Joined: 09 Nov 2007 Posts: 71 Location: San Diego, CA, USA BBGun Bob wrote: ...I am married to a chinese woman from ChongQing China.I have been to more places in China the here in USA Now for the best part She still can't speak english!! So I don't have to listen to it!! Lucky you!   Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 5:54 am AirGunEric Site Admin Joined: 20 Jan 2007 Posts: 6931 Location: "Out There" There's Bob- thinking ahead again! I hope your mother-in-law doesn't learn English, then you'll really be in trouble. I don't think I could marry a woman who doesn't speak the same language- I'd be too tempted to teach her all the wrong things. "You're a jacka$$" would be taught as something like "You're the greatest man alive" and such. _________________ ` I'd say "I care." But I'd be lying. Canadian Airgun Supplier: http://www.scopesandammo.com/storefront   Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 6:27 am broommaster2000 Moderator Joined: 10 Mar 2007 Posts: 5714 Location: City of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands Say, BBGBob, Did you get an airgun when you married your wife? _________________ BIG GAP Yes I got a free gun (sorry off subject)   Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 7:16 am BBGun Bob Veteran Member Joined: 29 Oct 2007 Posts: 474 Location: Michigan The only problem is the slanted pellets(can't find um here),damn asians !!! even the loading port goes sideways (both gun and girl) Eric I have fun trying to teach her english.No bad words though.She cracks me up because she can not say R . Words that start with R come out with W's. Like rice is wice. Randy would be Wandy,I can't help but laugh my a$$ off sometimes. BBGun Bob _________________ Air Guns Create Many Questions ! ! Together We Can Answer Them ! ! Re: Yes I got a free gun (sorry off subject)   Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 5:09 pm Westonhill Member Joined: 09 Nov 2007 Posts: 71 Location: San Diego, CA, USA BBGun Bob wrote: The only problem is the slanted pellets(can't find um here),damn asians !!! even the loading port goes sideways (both gun and girl) Eric I have fun trying to teach her english.No bad words though.She cracks me up because she can not say R . Words that start with R come out with W's. Like rice is wice. Randy would be Wandy,I can't help but laugh my a$$ off sometimes. BBGun Bob You'll be needing a silencer pretty soon... 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