Actually, I happened upon an old Diana model 23 a couple of days ago and bought it. I had no expectations that it would shoot well at all, but I was surprised. It has tiny little sights on it, and no scope rail, so I'm trying to figure out of there is a way to put a better sighting system on it, because at the age my eyes are, open sights are such a pita these days. It seems to shoot very well though!
I don't know about smoking Starlings. Ain't they kinda hard to roll?
Wendell! I'd buy that original Iron sight from you!
Took out a starling today with the Benji 397P at about 20 yards with 4 pumps and an HN Sport Wadcutter. Nice!