Love the 48! This gun was my first foray into adult airgunning back in 1993. I have 20+ airguns, but my two 48s are still two of my favorites. I had one of the rare .25s (which might have been a 52 and not a 48 - same gun other than checkering), but it shot too far left to use irons so I got rid of it. I'd still love to find another, or the really rare .20 version. Those are as rare as hen's teeth. Anyway, thanks for reviewing one of the all-time classics! I ALMOST bought one of those black ones but I never did. 😡 Hope the family is doing well, and Happy 4th! 🤟🇺🇲
Hi JC,when I was a kid, I dubbed this Diana 48 or 52 the,Cannon,Here in Europe they are very popular,were the best and powerful springs there was,and are still excellent.I can guarantee it will last a lifetime,I liked the bipod and of course the Vortek Progressive Guide tuning kit.Great review as always.Hope the family is doing well. "Olá" for Nitro, Mika and Peanut,😉👍 Happy 4th!
Hi Luis, Yes it is a powerful rifle, accurate and a solid build. I am glad you are doing well! The entire crew says Hi. Nitro never stops talking. He is always the center of attention! Take care Buddy!😉👍🐕🐕🐕
I second that👍 , I have Diana 52 .22cal and it sure is a keeper - power, accuracy ( if u know how to shoot springers) , german quality. Mine shoots maybe a bit too hot (32Joules, RWS superdome) it killed my hawke scope 😅 Now I shoot it with iron sights.
Wonderful performance and checkup of dina 48 AirGun, I love sidelevet cocking air guns, Dina is a world famous AirGun manufacturing company producing quality airguns since years back, Hats off to dina
Nice video sir and great shooting👍 . Diana 48/52´s "sweetspot" cal is .22 (imho) , that rifle will surely last you a lifetime like someone mentioned here. Buying a Diana is an investment that will keep its value -unlike those plastic kwik e mart el cheapo Gamos. Shoot straight and stay safe folks 🍻
Great review on my favorite ag. I've had 2 check my vids. I kept my .22 cause it is almost telepathic with accuracy. Mine has been completely gone thru. New sub here. Take care.
Welcome and I really appreciate the support. The 48 is one solid rifle that will last a lifetime. As you know, they are really easy to work on as well. 😉👍
Great Air Rifle. Defunct Airgun Express sent me one in .25 back in 2001 & has become the fave Suburbia Rat gun, those Pest just Fly off when hit on the wires since so many yards have Dogs & its how Rats move about .
Always look forward to your reviews . Thank you . Recently had the pleasure of replacing a hot water heater , that was fun .Just part of home ownership ? Take care and happy forth .
Thank you, nice video. My favorite rifle I own one of them is accurate and powerful, but I don't have a periscope base that absorbs shock, unfortunately
I have a model 48/52 and apart from the weight its Excellent A Proper Man's Rifle and it certainly packs a punch. I must get a Vortek Mainspring as at the moment im running a V8 With a V4 spring figuratively speaking
Thanks & thumb up for the review. Those splatter burst targets are cool but I recommend standard targets for grouping. Do you have a review for the same gun in .177?
By far the most accurate springer of it's power on the market, matching the 14-15 ft/lb Air Arms and Weihrauch offerings but with 20% plus extra energy....not an easy trick with a springer. If you can find one of the rarer .25's it spits them out at much the same rate as the 22 and will bowl over jackrabbits at 60 yards None of these US channels understand not to seat the pellet with the breech pointing UP....but then you all seem to shoot (unrealistically ) at benches .... it's easy for the pellet to rock backwards and clip the tail or even fall out. This is more likely with a break barrel but I'll bet that after shooting 300 or so through that, look down in the chamber beneath the breech, I bet you see lead swarf Those are your "fliers" on the target...where you've shaved a loose pellet. Breech down, seat firmly, close action.
That is a lovely looking rifle looks great on the Bipods JC impressive shooting to 😉 must have a look in to one see if I can get one on the second hand market might be lucky enough to pick one up 🤞🏻 I was going ask how the kitchen was coming on looks like you have been working hard awesome result
Hi Ben...kitchen, bathroom, been doing it all. Just about wrapped up. Just finished installing a skylight in the kitchen as well. I hope all is good with you😉👍
JSB JUMBO HEAWY 18,13 grain is the best pelet for diana 48. I have it for 4 years and shoot box of cigarette at 100m each time! One of the best air rifles and its not cheap to!
Love your videos. Just the right amount of information needed. I noticed you shoot rifles left handed, and pistols right handed. I'm guessing you are left eye dominant. I know if I try to shoot a handgun left handed, it takes me several shots to adjust to it. You don't seem to have that problem...
Actually I am right-eye dominant. I was screwed up even as a kid, kick with the left foot, throw with the right arm, play pool left handed. I think I should have been a left-hander. Neighbor kids screwed me up, they only had right-handled ball gloves and that is what i learned with.😉
Had to re re-watch this episode after re-watching your episode on the model 52 where you said you hated your 48. From my experience, I think they had a bunch of particularly ugly Beech stocks, painted them black, jacked the price a little calling it ‘limited edition’ . Good marketing.
That’s was a very good review ! I love the 48 and the 460. The T06 triggers are amazing. The 54 air king is next on my list to own. Thank you for the review.
Funny thing.. When everything is nowadays in back-order.. A question comes up. Who the jell buys up everything? Is everyone nowadays into airgunning? And if so - where is all the new guys online?? 😁😁 And this springbtube thingie.. Why is not every springer built tight enough to stop a teang right from the start?? My Crosman Phantom surely has it's own twang - but I personally do not mind it. Shoots good enough for a cheap springer with enough power for my use. Just started testing it with 1gram Gamo G Hammer pellets. Seems promising..
Great review JC. Got my Diana 48 last January and I love it. But yeah, there is a little bit of a twang. Does that Vortek kit come with instructions? Your remodel looks fantastic! Happy 4th.
They do come with brief instructions and Tom would be happy to answer any question..but I might put a video together at some point. The 48 is really easy to work on. The Vortek kit makes it a completely new rifle. It's worth every penny 😉👍
I'd love to know if you used a spring compressor when you installed that kit, and if it's a off the shelf compressor like the air venturi rail spring compressor, or if you made your own, I've read many say you need to form an adaptor for the end cap. A video though one-day if you have time would be amazing, I just picked up a T01 in good condition and would love to add one of these PG3 kits too.
@@necro1234yahoo I believe I did use the air venturi rail spring compressor on this one. But I also have a few of the larger clamps I picked up at Harbor Fright and they work well too. Plus they are about 1 /3 of the price.
I love me some springers, but I’ve always found side cockers to look and feel awkward. I much prefer underlevers or break barrels. That said, RWS/Diana makes quality air rifles, and I’m sure this is no exception.
It was very nice accuracy, and good shooting. Not really to be expected with H&N pellets, which are normally not the best. What is the speed? Kind regards
I feel your pain, 2 that I regret most..I had a Browning Citori 12 gage over and under with adjustable chokes and a 4" vented, Dan Wesson. 357 with Zebra wood grips. Sold them both many years back...it still haunts me😉
really great review. But it made it's even harder for me to pick between D460 magnum vs D48? Aside from the underlever vs sidelever cocking difference, what else meaningful differences you noticed? Yes, I know the cheek-riser, longer barrel, and less weight probably make 460 slightly advantageous. But what's deal breaker? or anything you noticed worthy pointing out? Thank you in advance. Price was 460 a little cheaper actually.
Diana is back ordered on everything right now. I am in the process of tricking out my Ruger Magnum and was looking for the Diana shock absorbing scope mount and there are none to be found.
@@AirgunDetectives Can I ask you something? When you took the front sight off you Ruget Air Magnum was there a threaded whole were the screw was? I looked into it, as its not considered and assault rifle in NJ, I can any muzzle break I wish as long as it is not called a "silencer". However, my Savage Axis II has no muzzle break and looks fine. I doubt its crowned and tapered though.
@jeansandmyshirt the Beeman R9 is fantastic to shoot. Incredibly accurate with very little recoil. The Diana 48 has more power, but it's not fun to shoot. It has a heavy recoil. If you like the Diana 48, then settle for the 54 Airking. Much, better rifle with zero felt recoil. The R9 has the best trigger and is easy to cock, you won't be sorry with that selection.
I'd love to see a video of you installing the PG3 tune kit in the Diana 48, I just picked one up and would be looking to put a tune kit in mine as well. Thanks for the great videos
I have a Diana 48/52 made in 1991 that I bought used. I put a Vortek spring kit in it. Huge improvement in the sound and vibration. My problem is, I cannot get this gun to shoot accurately for me. I've tried different scope mounts, two different scopes, iron sights, different pellets, cleaning the gun etc. I'm getting like 2" groups at 15 yds. Also, yes the recoil is surprisingly heavy. My $25 760 pumpmaster will shoot 1/4" groups with iron sites at 15 yds. Just not sure what to try next to get it to shoot. Can I send it in and have someone diagnose it?
i had a 52. same action. i believe the model was the 52 firebird. . tuned to 18 ft.lbs...accurate , powerfull. .but too bloody heavy...well,,,, you cant have everything !
Depends on your level of mechanical experience. It is not for your average airgunner. But saying that it is not too difficult. You do need to compress the spring but you can find some videos on-line to get an idea of the challenge.
Sí ... pero ¿qué vas a hacer cuando no tienes una fuente de aire exterior? Es por eso que necesita todo tipo de pistolas de aire comprimido en su colección.👍
dumb question,, and no,, i don't beat or mistreat my stuff, but how rugged is the cocking arm, linkage and the pivot point area where it attaches to the chamber,, i've read some,, not many, reviews of cocking arm failures at these places i mentioned,, some of the issues i think are operator error, i'm considering getting 1 in 22 cal,
This is one solid rifle. They are built incredibly well. I have no doubt this will last generations. The cocking arm is sold. Everything is metal except for the rubber handle cover. Good question 👍
I do like how the back of the barrel protrudes into the breach area. It makes it easy to insert the pellet. I just have to get my fat fingers into the breach. 😉
@@AirgunDetectives i have fat fingers too, i've looked at this rifle,,, i have my eyes on the weihrauch 97k, blue laminate,,, beautiful rifle,, and just so you know,, i really do like your reviews,, i appreciate the time and work you put in
Was this gun made by SPA China or was it really made in Germany? SPA is my favorite Chinese manufacturer. I have several of their guns and they have given me zero issues compared to some very high end guns from other countries that have. Just tellin the truth brother.
@@AirgunDetectives thank you and I apologize I watched the video again from the start and you DID SAY made 100% made in Germany. My bad. Sucks getting old boss!
