Decent spring rifle since Diana 34's are no longer available? in Canada

[Done_Swimmin]

Hey All

Most websites still list Diana 34's but all say out of stock. The one place I can find them has a price over $600.00.
Anyone have a recommendation for a good quality spring gun, at a more reasonable price, that can be serviced over its lifetime?

We have a serious tree rodent problem and i cannot fire powder guns in my urban area.

I would prefer a .177 but what is available may change my mind.

Manufacturer and model number would be very helpful.

Pete

 

[call2arms]

I definitely find 22 then 177 for your purpose.

If I were buying I would probably get a Crosman 1322 with a stock

 

[geologist]

Roger Blackhawk. A 34 copy.

 

[dimeN]

airgun forum store had them for 389

 

[bigHUN]

To stay at a safe side a .22 with 15gn Hades 700 will do a best job

 

[Buck1950]

Done, Those 'rats' are pretty tough fellas. I agree with using a 22 instead of 177, esp with the pellets being ca twice the weight - or more.

 

[.22LRGUY]

Unless distance/flat shooting is more important, 22 pellets have done far better pesting for me, and in the 400-600fps range. I also try to use wad-cutters, as I have little faith that HPs etc. expand at those velocities. I've shot more pigeons with air rifles than anything else, the wad cutters bust them up pretty good.

 

[bigHUN]

The 22 Hades can manage most of the tree rats hit at vitals, but the gray squirrel I am finding extremely durable. Head shots on these are mostly difficult aiming straight up between branches, sometimes need 2-3 hits on exposed body parts to bring them to the ground.