Tempted to buy a Diana Chaser kit

[bReTt]

Y'all are turrible you know that?  I came here gullible and innocent, seeking enlightenment, and now I got a wall covered with airguns.

That’s how I got roped in also but it wasn’t here, it was on the old Yellow Forum.  That was many airguns ago…

And lots of $$$ too! 😬💸💸💸

[WobblyHand]

Relatively cheap money.  Might be fun for you.  Worth a try anyways.  Pretty sure it would be easy to get rid of if it's not to your liking.  The Chaser kit has tempted me.

Yes, I was gullible and innocent here as well.  Started with a 1377, years ago.  Then the tinkering began.  Along came a few more.  Then those $7.50 bargain P17's, one of which I converted to 0.22.  (Easier to shoot than the 0.177 in my opinion.)  I learned how to machine barrels, and fix my mistakes...  Got interested in machining to make airgun things.  A 1322, and a P-rod was added.  Been fun really, don't regret it.  Picked up casting to reduce some costs.  Nah, who am I fooling - it was fun to start casting again.  Made my own PID controller for the casting pot.  Finally got a a PP700S, which is a very nice inexpensive PCP shooter.  Lastly, a 0.22 cal GK1, which is both scary and amazing at the same time.  Added a folding stock and green dot, have to say it is a hoot, both as a pistol and carbine.  Think I have a Diana springer, don't remember which one.  Not easy to shoot well.  That one is collecting dust in the  attic, sad to say.

Innocence lost.  But a lot of fun along the way.

But yea, do think about thinning the herd down if you don't use some of them.  Been involved in dealing with an estate, and I've seen the results of excess collection of "stuff".  I don't want to do the same to my kids, as estate work is simply mountains of work, for neither pay nor thanks.  At least with many airguns, there's some worth, with ephemera like stuff, its really hard to get anything for it besides a backache.  It has been a sobering reminder to me to clean up my act, and to remove stuff that's no longer needed.

[Birdhunter]

I don't mean to dis on the Chaser or dissuade your opinion. I've enjoyed the SPA line. I just think there are better options such as the NOTOS should you choose to venture into PCP.

You said the secret word!!!!!! (The only time I mentioned That Word in the forum was when perusing what the second rifle should be. I got sidetracked by the Beeman P3, happily so. And then by the Blue Streak, ditto.)

The Benjamin Marauder pistol version also got my early interest early on. The discontinued Woods Walker, to be more specific. I decided to hold off till I felt willing to deal with the peripheral equipment needed, a.k.a., a hand pump at the very least. Not as light as the Chaser, but more powerful, and no concerns over used cartridges.

It’s not over yet. I should sell some unused stuff to make room.

I bought a Prod several years ago and a hand pump. Set it up as the carbine with a scope and cheek piece on the crosman shoulder stock and have been happy with it as a pest gun. I don't shoot it as a target gun as much as my pumpers or my springers but I like it for pest control. If I was looking today, I would consider the Notos because it is less expensive and seems to be a great gun. Ted's holdover has a great review of it on Youtube. I have a Remington 1875 C02 and have had a Crosman 2240 and while they are fun to shoot, I find the use of CO2, having a temperature limit, using up the cylinders, wondering when the power level is going to start dropping or trying to keep up on shot count, keeps me from having a relaxing time with them. the PCP,  using a hand pump is ok if you are not going to shoot a lot in one setting but could get old if you do. I can see why guys and gals are using tanks and now pumps. I am in the midwest and we don't have any scuba shops or ways to fill tanks easily in my area. Just some thoughts from my perspective. Hope you find what you want!

[airgunaut]

I made a rule for myself:  sell the WW kayak I no longer use AND fix the 880 before buying another gun.

One clears some physical space (although not where I keep guns). The second clears some mental space; I don’t want to get in a mindset of letting things slide forever because I have something else to use.

The Notos is out of consideration for the same reason many guns are—too heavy and big. I am just under 5’3” and 106-108 lbs.

I agree with the reservations about CO2 cartridges, and I don’t mind pumping except on rare occasions. With a PCP, I could keep some air in the tube for an unplanned couple of shots.

[avator]

I made a rule for myself:  sell the WW kayak I no longer use AND fix the 880 before buying another gun.

One clears some physical space (although not where I keep guns). The second clears some mental space; I don’t want to get in a mindset of letting things slide forever because I have something else to use.

The Notos is out of consideration for the same reason many guns are—too heavy and big. I am just under 5’3” and 106-108 lbs.

I agree with the reservations about CO2 cartridges, and I don’t mind pumping except on rare occasions. With a PCP, I could keep some air in the tube for an unplanned couple of shots.

The NOTOS is a light weight carbine with adjustable butt stock. I think you would be surprised.