food for free 0 Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 can anyone tell me how to determine the power of an air rifle. I am taking charge of a diana but dont know which model it is yet and want to know what its rated at and if its going to be any good for the bunnies cheers Quote Link to post
daz1976 8 Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 take it to a gun shop and get it on a chrono Quote Link to post
food for free 0 Posted October 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 take it to a gun shop and get it on a chrono How does that work then mate? does it measure the pellet on exit or something? Cheers Quote Link to post
Guest Ditch_Shitter Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Bit like a Speed Camera, mate. Fire the rifle past it and it does the rest. One shot and ye sorted Quote Link to post
daz1976 8 Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 yes just as ditch says,try a few diffrent pellets thoe as my rifle does 11.2 with some pellets and 11.9 with others Quote Link to post
Big bald beautiful 1,231 Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 its a spring gun so should have more ftlbs of power with a light weight pellet. yes it wants chronographing as its german and could well be at fac levels Quote Link to post
food for free 0 Posted October 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 what sort of price do the gunsmiths charge for the test? is there anything i could do myself to check if its capable of taking down a rabbit within reasonable range, without trying it out for real. (i dont want to just blind the poor bunnyor give it a headache) cheers Quote Link to post
Big bald beautiful 1,231 Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 my local gun shop charge nothing for one shot over the chrono, but about £2 for a 10 string printed one. Have you zeroed the scope at a range you fancy shooting at, 30-40 yrds. Quote Link to post
food for free 0 Posted October 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 no i have not yet picked the gun up. It should be today, with the intention of setting the scope up and zeroing it on saturday. Quote Link to post
food for free 0 Posted October 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 Ok i have just taken charge of a diana model 24..... Has anyone got any info or advice? Cheers Quote Link to post
bill88 6 Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 Ok i have just taken charge of a diana model 24.....Has anyone got any info or advice? Cheers Don't attempt to shoot anything with it untill its been chronoed.Either take it to a gun shop,or buy yourself a chrono (£40 new) If its underpowered,then chances are it wont be up to the job,if its over 12ftlbs,you will at the very least be looking at a big fine,and worst case scenario,if you use an fac rated gun on private land,you'll be looking at big bird.It will not matter whether you bought it like that or not,the power output of the gun is purely your responsibility. Google the model,or look on the www.airgunbbs.com for info on your gun.All the best with it.Bill Quote Link to post
food for free 0 Posted October 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 cheers for that. I have done a little research and my understanding is that it may be slightly on the lower power side but all accounts point to them being a pretty accurate little gun. but as you say i think i will take it to my local gun smioth and get it checked on the chrono. Quote Link to post
food for free 0 Posted October 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 'An excellent break barrel rifle in the famous Diana range. With its precision scope rail and around 10ft/lb pressure. This model an excellent ambidextrous wood stock making it an ideal all-rounder' .. Just found this. Still as you say i will get it checked out on the chrono Quote Link to post
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