favorite diana model 48 loads

[sharp shooter]

I have a diana model 48. It likes H&N Barracuda match(11.65Grain) and crossman premier (10.5 grainers). I find that the barracuda's don't kill the black birds that well though. It shoots the RWS super mags descently though. What do you guys prefer for this gun both for accuracy and hunting?

I once shot a .65" group at 47 meters once (5 shots) with the barracudas. I've never done it since. three of the pellets were touching each other.

Also,
What different greases do I need for the parts, etc. The gun needs a good cleaning and spring replacement this winter. Anybody can help with procedure. I want to do it myself this time.

Steve

 

[SLC]

re:favourite diana model 48 loads

Hi,
I just signed on this forum and read your post. I have a Diana m48 also but it's .22 cal.
Some good sites which have helped me tune my rifle are;
www.fuzzylimey.net/oddsnends/sprguntune.html
www.pyramidair.com/blog/2006/08/spring-gun-tune
www.home.comcast.net
www.users.skynet.be/mario.severi/airgunning
I hope these links are still active and work for you. The best info I've found is from a website called Dianawerk Collective.
Good Luck
SLC