When I got my D34 the first of the year I also bought a tin of RWS 8.2 wadcutters. I was well pleased with them until I tried the H&N FTT’s. The FTT’s are a step above. Most groups are 3/8-1/2 at 70-80 feet. Most of the bushy tailed rats are taken at that range.
I use a Hawke Vantage 2-7x32AO on my Diana 34 shooting ~15fpe, it has been fine. Actually it is my favorite scope on a springer. That said...I blew one up on a 20fpe Diana 48. Don't try that experiment....As for pellets, I find JSB 8.44 or 10.3gr to both do well. At least as they can do in an aging, shaky, caffeine-infused, unskilled shooter! :-)
I just got a 34. Have four different h&n pellets and Baracuda hunter extreme did the best. They were out of jsb. I threw on a Burris droptine rimefire I had laying around. Holding up so far. I called them and they said they dont advertise it but all their scopes are airgun rated. Used a hawkee one pc mount med height and its doing well after 120 shots. Not sure med is tall enough for an ao scope but there is room between it and the barrel.
I don't know the range that you will be hunting. But consider using the open sights at least till you get the hang of the D 34.For fast moving game, much easier.....-Y
Quote from: Bamajoey on May 15, 2021, 11:25:23 AMWhen I got my D34 the first of the year I also bought a tin of RWS 8.2 wadcutters. I was well pleased with them until I tried the H&N FTT’s. The FTT’s are a step above. Most groups are 3/8-1/2 at 70-80 feet. Most of the bushy tailed rats are taken at that range.Are there diff head sizes for the ftt in .177 like .22? If so what size are you using?