Wow thank-you Richard (first time anyone's ever helped support my work this way). 🙏🤝 Very glad it was helpful, I try to always be thorough as well as honest. All the best and happy shooting, cheers. Russ
the blanking plug in the stock on the original live round rifle was where a hook that the sling would latch onto ;its a shame that diana for some reason didnt follow through with this as it would further emulate the real deal... great review by the way very through.
The Diana K98 pcp is my favorite airgun I own! Using H&N rabbit magnum power rounds and wow does it hit with authority! I own the .22 version. Personally I think with rabbit magnum power rounds it would drop a coyote within 30 yards with a headshot. The K98 replica is a absolutely wonderful airgun.
The black plastic plugs on the rear of the stock are in place of the bolt takedown holes (metal insets on the original). You would use the hole to remove the firing pin from the bolt for cleaning and maintenance. The barrel is actually suppressed on these, the shroud has baffles inside hence the rifle being so quiet.
Yep I'd assumed the shrouded barrel includes baffles, but am pleasantly surprised how effective it is, despite the barrel OD not being that large. Cheers. Russ
Hello, I’ve received my rifle today. It is great and have that single shot tray. Just one question: Is it normal that little hole, under the back sight, which goes through? Some people said to me that there might be a plug or a pin missing… I’m not worried, but I’d like to find out. Thanks.
I've put vintage scope on mine and now looks the part my only gripe with mine I find my trigger wobbles side to side a bit I don't know if this is normal for Diana rifles
Cool, did you add an aftermarket cheek raiser to suit the scope too? (Like this: www.flickr.com/photos/150760461@N07/27273481507/in/album-72157696878658625/) ....but I didn't notice any lateral play in the loaner rifle's trigger. Cheers. Russ
@@RussDouglas222 Not at the moment it seems to be just the right height for me, on the whole this is a great replica rifle a great review by the way Russ
See for yourself, from 11:04 to 14:44, I've included the full chrono session, followed by a table summarising the results. (Obviously this is a UK-spec' sub-12ft/lb model. Thanks for watching, cheers. Russ
Thank-you and thanks for watching! Hmm do you mean buddy bottle or hand-pump? I remember the supplied fill probe was stiff or jammed in the fill port whenever I topped it up from my Weekender buddy bottle, but hopefully a wee touch of silicone grease would ease that. Actually a friend at the range (Chris, the chap who tried it on camera) got in touch just yesterday, having bought his own -and he loves it! 👏 He's planning to try HFT with it soon, both scoped and with open sights. Cheers. Russ
Recently I have noticed that Diana remove all N-Tech rifles from their site, there is no record on that and previous N-Teck models are not to be found I would love to know why, and what happened. Do I need to worry as a Diana owner?
Difficult to convince yourself to put a scope on that beauty! (Even worse with a red dot). You must keep it authentic and accurate (difficult to compromise...) 😊 Especially when you've got the leather strap.
Yes, sub-12 (UK) it'll be fine for short-range work, and I've heard from folk in the U.S that it's great at higher power too; though obviously you won't get many shots from a fill at higher power. Thanks for watching, cheers. Russ
😎👋✌saludos desde chile magnifico video que me ha traido muchos recuerdos por que en mi servicio militar use el mauser en el entrenamiento basico y este pcp diana esta muy bien hecho demasiado realista asusta al que no sabe mucho de armas un abrazo desde el sur del mundo
@@danielwilliams8742 My pleasure, not sure if BAR still stock them (worth asking them though), or they're £419 @solware.co.uk (when back in stock). Cheers. Russ
Thanks for clarifying. Chris already owns a spring-powered K98, hence he believed this one would have an adjustable foresight. If I owned one I'd definitely remove the supplied rearsight and fit an adjustable peephole rearsight on the rear of the action's 11mm dovetail. Cheers. Russ
@@RussDouglas222 Indeed, I have both myself so also assumed the front sight to be adjustable, as mine still shoots about 2" high at 20 meters on the lowest rear sight notch. But otherwise it's a very accurate and enjoyable rifle to use. Still undecided on whether to put a scope on it or not as I have a scope on my Spring version already, and that one is stupid accurate.
I saw this rifle in a catalog, but was surprised my local dealership still had the older underlever version. I'm glad I bought that one over the PCP. I've held the PCP too once he had one in stock, and it lacks the finish and sturdyness of the springer. The front end of the PCP looks far too bulky, whilst the silhouette of the underlever is closer to the original K98k.The classic Diana micrometer rear sight is a lot better too. The only downside is that it's heavier than a real loaded K98k. Even though it lacks the bolt, it still has more detail as the disassembly disk in the stock still looks like the real thing, instead of it being a plastic blanking plug. The cast aluminium parts were still rough on the PCP, and the wood had a lot of filler. It feels like a toy gun in comparison. But to be fair, it 's 2/3rds the price of the underlever.
I don't believe it's fully regulated, but I'm guessing it has one of those 'self regulating' systems. Either way both the shot count and shot-to-shot consistency were very impressive, as you can see from the chrono session footage I included. 👍 (aside from one shot the 35-shot string varied by only ten FPS). Thanks for watching, cheers. Russ
It refers to an internal valve mechanism that precisely measures (regulates) the amount (volume / pressure) of compressed air released with each shot fired. The idea is to control the velocity of each pellet leaving the barrel, which then naturally aids consistent accuracy, when used in conjunction with consistent ammunition. Hope this helps? Cheers. Russ
it’s all in the little things, the manufacturer didn’t work on these, the appearance of the rifle, to put it mildly, is not very good, there are things that could have been done, but why?
But it's not a high-end rifle. This is intended to be functional while affordable, whereas keeping details accurate would make it much more expensive, and they'd sell a lot less. 🤷🏻♂️ Thanks for watching, cheers. Russ
@@williamclifford4441 Well done that man, but this rifle is a relatively low-powered .22", has a very short sight radius and not the best rearsight aperture. While testing my thoughts to friends were "I'd love to shoot this in .177" with a diopter rearsight at the rear of the action, to better gauge the downrange accuracy." Cheers. Russ
I'll tell you what we've really got here,, a big fat no thanks! Why do we have an ugly rotary magazine sticking up out of the breach when for years now companies like umarex have been using dummy cartridge cases that hold a lead pellet or steel BB and can be loaded into a conventional style box magazine allowing for a much closer match in regards to replica styling . I don't have the money to be dropping on a gimmick gun, honestly I'd rather have a daisy red Ryder than this thing.
Fair enough, some folk prefer that while others prefer this rifle with either the mag or single-shot loading tray, and others add a scope and use this to hunt rabbits. It's just a case of each to their own. Thanks for watching, cheers. Russ
Thanks! great job. liked the close up of the details such as front site adjustment and loading the magazine. rw
Wow thank-you Richard (first time anyone's ever helped support my work this way). 🙏🤝
Very glad it was helpful, I try to always be thorough as well as honest.
All the best and happy shooting, cheers. Russ
the blanking plug in the stock on the original live round rifle was where a hook that the sling would latch onto ;its a shame that diana for some reason didnt follow through with this as it would further emulate the real deal... great review by the way very through.
Thank-you and thanks for watching, cheers. Russ
The Diana K98 pcp is my favorite airgun I own! Using H&N rabbit magnum power rounds and wow does it hit with authority! I own the .22 version. Personally I think with rabbit magnum power rounds it would drop a coyote within 30 yards with a headshot. The K98 replica is a absolutely wonderful airgun.
Interesting! What power level is yours at, and how many shots do you get from a fill at that level?
Cheers. Russ
A little silicon lube on the filler and its as smooth as butter....the rifle is so good i started swearing in German when i missed😁.
The black plastic plugs on the rear of the stock are in place of the bolt takedown holes (metal insets on the original). You would use the hole to remove the firing pin from the bolt for cleaning and maintenance. The barrel is actually suppressed on these, the shroud has baffles inside hence the rifle being so quiet.
Yep I'd assumed the shrouded barrel includes baffles, but am pleasantly surprised how effective it is, despite the barrel OD not being that large.
Cheers. Russ
Thanks, great video! (I wonder how many shots you may get with the FAC version .22/5,5mm) at 36 joules... 🤔
Hello,
I’ve received my rifle today.
It is great and have that single shot tray.
Just one question: Is it normal that little hole, under the back sight, which goes through?
Some people said to me that there might be a plug or a pin missing…
I’m not worried, but I’d like to find out.
Thanks.
I like, I want one. Great price too.
They are a LOT of fun! 🤓😎
Thanks for watching, cheers. Russ
I've put vintage scope on mine and now looks the part my only gripe with mine I find my trigger wobbles side to side a bit I don't know if this is normal for Diana rifles
Cool, did you add an aftermarket cheek raiser to suit the scope too?
(Like this: www.flickr.com/photos/150760461@N07/27273481507/in/album-72157696878658625/)
....but I didn't notice any lateral play in the loaner rifle's trigger.
Cheers. Russ
@@RussDouglas222 Not at the moment it seems to be just the right height for me, on the whole this is a great replica rifle a great review by the way Russ
@@robduddridge8052 Thanks very much Rob. 🙏
HOW MANY CONSISTANT SHOTS DO YOU GET BEFORE FPS START TO DROPS?
See for yourself, from 11:04 to 14:44, I've included the full chrono session, followed by a table summarising the results.
(Obviously this is a UK-spec' sub-12ft/lb model.
Thanks for watching, cheers. Russ
And the air reservoir is under the barrel not shrouding it, that upper shrouding is just an aluminium sleeve.
Ah ok cheers, I repeated what I'd been told, but I couldn't exactly disassemble this loaner gun to check for myself.
Cheers. Russ
@@RussDouglas222 no problem. Always happy to share information.
Hey nice video! I own the same but i cant refill my rifle with my quickfiller. Could you tell me which quickfiller you are using ? Thanks ^^
Thank-you and thanks for watching!
Hmm do you mean buddy bottle or hand-pump?
I remember the supplied fill probe was stiff or jammed in the fill port whenever I topped it up from my Weekender buddy bottle, but hopefully a wee touch of silicone grease would ease that.
Actually a friend at the range (Chris, the chap who tried it on camera) got in touch just yesterday, having bought his own -and he loves it! 👏
He's planning to try HFT with it soon, both scoped and with open sights.
Cheers. Russ
But it looks nothing like a mauser 98k? The barrel is vaguely similar but not enough that it can use the k98 name.
I'd say it's recognisable as a 98K copy, though it's obviously not a precise copy.
Thanks for watching, cheers. Russ
How much it cost/about price unit,,??
I'm guessing you can use a scope but not the magazine at the same time?.
You should be fine to use a scope with the magazine in place, providing your scope mounts are high enough.
Cheers. Russ
@@RussDouglas222 I see, thank you :)..
Cara fiquei colo por uma dessa aí, que rifle muito lindo ❤🙏🙏😎
Good price
Recently I have noticed that Diana remove all N-Tech rifles from their site, there is no record on that and previous N-Teck models are not to be found
I would love to know why, and what happened.
Do I need to worry as a Diana owner?
Sorry I know nothing about the N-Tech rifles, just not something I've been looking at.
Cheers. Russ
Difficult to convince yourself to put a scope on that beauty! (Even worse with a red dot). You must keep it authentic and accurate (difficult to compromise...) 😊 Especially when you've got the leather strap.
Can this gun use for hunting?
Yes, sub-12 (UK) it'll be fine for short-range work, and I've heard from folk in the U.S that it's great at higher power too; though obviously you won't get many shots from a fill at higher power.
Thanks for watching, cheers. Russ
😎👋✌saludos desde chile magnifico video que me ha traido muchos recuerdos por que en mi servicio militar use el mauser en el entrenamiento basico y este pcp diana esta muy bien hecho demasiado realista asusta al que no sabe mucho de armas un abrazo desde el sur del mundo
How to order?
Can you still get these in the uk?
Yep you can indeed. 👍
Thanks for watching, cheers. Russ
My pleasure thank you for the video and the rapid reply will definitely be looking to get one of these anyidea how much they cost?
@@danielwilliams8742 My pleasure, not sure if BAR still stock them (worth asking them though), or they're £419 @solware.co.uk (when back in stock).
Cheers. Russ
That's great thank you buddy
The front sight doesn't actually adjust, the screw thread is literally only to secure the sight post unfortunately.
Thanks for clarifying.
Chris already owns a spring-powered K98, hence he believed this one would have an adjustable foresight.
If I owned one I'd definitely remove the supplied rearsight and fit an adjustable peephole rearsight on the rear of the action's 11mm dovetail.
Cheers. Russ
@@RussDouglas222 Indeed, I have both myself so also assumed the front sight to be adjustable, as mine still shoots about 2" high at 20 meters on the lowest rear sight notch. But otherwise it's a very accurate and enjoyable rifle to use. Still undecided on whether to put a scope on it or not as I have a scope on my Spring version already, and that one is stupid accurate.
Good video Russ just wondering if Chris knows he has a bald patch - just saying
Thanks Bill, errr you weren't supposed to say anything. 🤫🙊🙉🙈
😀😀😀
Es de pena tendria que estar prohibido, estás replicas ??
I saw this rifle in a catalog, but was surprised my local dealership still had the older underlever version. I'm glad I bought that one over the PCP.
I've held the PCP too once he had one in stock, and it lacks the finish and sturdyness of the springer. The front end of the PCP looks far too bulky, whilst the silhouette of the underlever is closer to the original K98k.The classic Diana micrometer rear sight is a lot better too. The only downside is that it's heavier than a real loaded K98k.
Even though it lacks the bolt, it still has more detail as the disassembly disk in the stock still looks like the real thing, instead of it being a plastic blanking plug.
The cast aluminium parts were still rough on the PCP, and the wood had a lot of filler. It feels like a toy gun in comparison.
But to be fair, it 's 2/3rds the price of the underlever.
Thanks for the extra info, nice to hear that comparison from someone who's owned both.
Thanks for watching, cheers. Russ
How much for this air rifle? 😒
Is this avilable in India bro?
I think they're £319, I borrowed this from Blackpool Air Rifles, www.airgunbuyer.com/
Thanks for watching, cheers. Russ
Is this rifle regulated?
I don't believe it's fully regulated, but I'm guessing it has one of those 'self regulating' systems.
Either way both the shot count and shot-to-shot consistency were very impressive, as you can see from the chrono session footage I included. 👍
(aside from one shot the 35-shot string varied by only ten FPS).
Thanks for watching, cheers. Russ
@1204StrikesBack it means if this rifle has a regulator
It refers to an internal valve mechanism that precisely measures (regulates) the amount (volume / pressure) of compressed air released with each shot fired.
The idea is to control the velocity of each pellet leaving the barrel, which then naturally aids consistent accuracy, when used in conjunction with consistent ammunition.
Hope this helps? Cheers. Russ
😁👌
Weird seeing Kevin Bridges with a English accent
Hahaha funnily enough I've heard someone tell me I look like Kevin before. 😆😆
Thanks for watching (please share), cheers. Russ
😆😆 just ordered one of the (177) can’t wait for it !
Just for the record I wouldn’t be putting my gun down on a hard wooden surface let alone a loan gun . Always bean bag or soft material
Yep I try to use a sheepskin-back gun mat, when possible.
Cheers. Russ
it’s all in the little things, the manufacturer didn’t work on these, the appearance of the rifle, to put it mildly, is not very good, there are things that could have been done, but why?
But it's not a high-end rifle. This is intended to be functional while affordable, whereas keeping details accurate would make it much more expensive, and they'd sell a lot less. 🤷🏻♂️
Thanks for watching, cheers. Russ
Very poor grouping at such short range.
Well not that bad for first try with a new rifle, using open sights. As with any rifle it'll outshoot the user.
Thanks for watching, cheers. Russ
@@RussDouglas222 oh come now, I used to shoot a full bore SMLE out to 200 yards using iron sights and regularly produced 3 inch groups.
@@williamclifford4441 Well done that man, but this rifle is a relatively low-powered .22", has a very short sight radius and not the best rearsight aperture.
While testing my thoughts to friends were "I'd love to shoot this in .177" with a diopter rearsight at the rear of the action, to better gauge the downrange accuracy."
Cheers. Russ
I'll tell you what we've really got here,, a big fat no thanks! Why do we have an ugly rotary magazine sticking up out of the breach when for years now companies like umarex have been using dummy cartridge cases that hold a lead pellet or steel BB and can be loaded into a conventional style box magazine allowing for a much closer match in regards to replica styling .
I don't have the money to be dropping on a gimmick gun, honestly I'd rather have a daisy red Ryder than this thing.
Fair enough, some folk prefer that while others prefer this rifle with either the mag or single-shot loading tray, and others add a scope and use this to hunt rabbits. It's just a case of each to their own.
Thanks for watching, cheers. Russ