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Airguns by Make and Model => Diana Airguns => Topic started by: Fred J on January 30, 2016, 10:13:40 AM
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I have put about 1500 shots through my RWS 34. This gun is real accurate and fun to shoot. On calm days I can shoot 1/4" ctc groups at 20 yards 3/8" groups at 30 yards and 9/16" at 40 yards.
I am just inclined to shoot my D34 in stock form until the spring and seal go out, then I will build a spring compressor and install a Maccari or Vortex tune kit.
My question: How long can I expect the stock spring and seal to last?
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I have put about 1500 shots through my RWS 34. This gun is real accurate and fun to shoot. On calm days I can shoot 1/4" ctc groups at 20 yards 3/8" groups at 30 yards and 9/16" at 40 yards.
I am just inclined to shoot my D34 in stock form until the spring and seal go out, then I will build a spring compressor and install a Maccari or Vortex tune kit.
My question: How long can I expect the stock spring and seal to last?
On both of my 34s the spring broke in about a month. :( Then after a tune they lasted 6 months before I sold them. Then 34 is really a nice accurate gun. Maybe referred to as "meat & tater' gun, but very fun and does the job.
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My .177 34 still going strong after 14 months and 3-5000 pellets. My .22 only has 500+ shots and was opened up and lubed after first 50.
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The lifespan of these consumables is unknown. You could order the replacements now to have on hand when the inevitable occurs.
My Diana 34 (.177) is a 2000 model still running the original spring. The piston seal was replaced a couple of years ago due to abuse by the prior owner (shooting nails).
I also have a 1969 Diana 35 with the original spring and seal (leather) after countless rounds.
Newer parts may not fare as well as older ones. It's really hard to say.
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I usually get 3-4,000 shots on a factory spring.
With the aftermarket JM or Vortek springs, I typically get between 10,000 and 30,000 shots.
Seals often last longer than springs.
That is a LOT of shooting.
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