RWS Diana 48 in .25 cal

[1keloso1]

Any one here have any experience with the RWS Diana 48 in .25 cal ?? if you do can you please comment on the performance of this particular caliber especially if you have crony #'s to the performance It can deliver. I'm looking for ballistic information and fp's it can deliver to the target intended. The targets are rabbits coons and possums and lets not forget crows and squirrels, but not in that order LOL.
I know that this .25 Cal was made in the RWS 52 any info on this one will also count. thanks in advance, yf dan

[lillysdad621]

the .25 was a flop in the rws 48 range. all reviews gave it a bad rep due to the low power generated. it was not meant to be a .25. the .20 caliber in the other hand is the most sought after... never find a used one. skip on it and get your self a RX2 beeman with the theoben gasram... in .25 it was shooting eunjin pellets (38 gr.) at 596 fps avg. and it shot .25 lasers at 730 fps avg. Not a long distance sniper system but with the eunjins it would go thru a 5 gallon spackle bucket at 15 yards cleanly... the rifle is also very quiet and the impacts are glorious...

[1keloso1]

Thanks for the info greatly appreciated i wanted the rifle for my daughter as she just plinks but plinking 25's might be to expensive LOL, yfis. dan

[longislandhunter]

Gabe is right about the .20 cal 48's, real sweeet.   I got a brand spanking new one, still in the box with tags and paperwork,  2 years ago and she's awesome     she's one of the favorites in my collection.

Haven't seen anymore of them though, not even used.....  harder to find than hens teeth.

Jeff

[RedFeather]

If the 48/52 isn't powerful enough for a .25, then how can the new crop of Chinese guns be so great? Is the Nitro pistoned Trail that much hotter? The .25 48's are fairly rare. Umarex cleared a few out two years ago and they were snapped up. If you know where one is for sale and don't want it, put a heads up here or on the Dianawerk Collective.

[1keloso1]

Well guy's, I passed on the Diana 48 .25 cal, but bough the mans .25 cal Webley & Scott Patriot.  I just got home with it and have fired a few rounds with open sights and hit a 16oz at water bottle at 15 yards first shot have been easy for me. Rifle balance is great in my hands and it does not feel heavy, will see how it performs at longer range soon. yfis dan

[ac12basis]

What is YOUR definition of "plinking" ?

Mine is close range (less than 10 meters/33ft) "fun" target shooting: spinners, silhouettes, animal targets, ice cubes, small crackers and cookies, etc.
This equates to a low power .177 rifle.  Low power because at less than 10 meters, you don't need any more power, and low power = easier to cock.  .177 cuz it is the cheapest to shoot, as ammo will get expensive when you shoot a LOT.

[1keloso1]

Well I'm going back for the 48 next month as it is immaculate, that man takes care of his rifle he don't shoot the just collected them the patriot was fired only once, the 48 fired 20 times.
He said I had to break the Webley Patriot in first and then tell him what I thought of it, first day with it  and I love it, called him and told him so LOL.

[lillysdad621]

in period test the .25 48 developed less power than the .22. might have been the relation of the acceleration of the pellet and the short barrel. the patriot/kodiack has a longer barrel, allowing the pellet to reach a higher speed before air prssure dissipation at the end of the barrel. that is the reason the .25 48 was not as efficient. the new crop of .25 available are long barrel guns. the b28, the marauder, the patriot, the rx2, etc... no carbines. the only carbine available in .25 now is the BSA lighting and that shoots in the high 500s, very low 600s depending on the weight of the pellet. Forget long distance shooting with a .25. Even a rx2 i have been testing lately will shoot a under 20 gr .25 at only 720 fps. at that muzzle velocity your effective range is going to be about 40 yards. remember that the trajectory will have an extreme curvature, and unless hold over was your major in college, it is extremely difficult to master and to make it a consistent way to aim, making shooting pass 50 yards a crapshoot more than a skill. But for short range shooting... nothing hits like a 1/4 incher...lol

[1keloso1]

Thanks for your reply,  now that you mention it has any one ever re barreled this rifle to See what it would produce in power, or is the piston stroke to short?
I'm going to buy it any way as it is in mint show room condition, I can use it for rabbits and squirrels out to 30 yard. Well in reality I just needed another excuse to add it to my collection LOL it is a looker. I have been learning from every one here and he main lesson I have learned is that every rifle has it's limitations,  I will apply it to the situation. I just wished some one had hard data on the ballistics with different pellets I have looked all over and no luck I guess It will be up to me to do it and now I have to  buy a crony, but it will be fun. thanks again, yfis dan

[Mark 611]

I will comment on this, I have spoken to some tuners in the past on the same power plant in question here and have been told that they can be made to shoot in the 750's and up with the right springs, guides, top hats [etc] with 20gr pellets. I have wanted to build a 48 w/LW BBl but just keep putin it off but I have done alot of research on this same matter, even a stock rifle in .25 cal can be made to shoot alot faster than givin numbers but its all in what you want out of the rifle and its intended use. The .25cal is probly best keept under 75yds in a spring gun. I have a 48 in .22cal that shoot respectable speeds with heavier pellets 16gr and up so it kinda hard to make a decision on the 25cal I'm not sure that thier is any advantage to the 25cal that would warrant it in a spring gun other than to say I have one!

[1keloso1]

Mark 611,Thanks for the info and Do you think you can get the information on the spring and specks that made this rifle rise in power? I will be purchasing this rifle for sure just talked to the man he will hold it for me, it will be a great project, yfis dan

[Mark 611]

I'll try to do what I can for you!

[HNT5]

will give you no increase in fps in a spring gun. Longer barrels will help with PCP and CO2, to a point. All the pellet acceleration occurs in the first 5-7 inches of barrel length with a spring rifle. Longer than 25 (or so) will slow the pellet due to friction. Break barrel springer have barrels that average about 19 inches, which is not for velocity, but to keep cocking effort manageable.

Nathan

[1keloso1]

Mark 611, thanks and will let you guys know whan I bring that rifle home to tinker with. Dan