Springer Airgun vs Groundhogs

[JEFFPPC]

This is number 3 with the Diana 54 in .22. 15.89gr JSB exact at 750 fps. This was 20 yards, longest was 63.

 

[snert]

Well done!!!

 

[DRK]

Good shooting!

 

[markT]

Side cocker. Well done!

 

[jpjulian]

That's a pretty spicy springer @750 fps. My 60's vintage BSA Meteor .22 springer only gets to 370 fps avg. It will take a squirrel or rabbit but not at the range you are able to.

 

[boltfluter]

This is number 3 with the Diana 54 in .22. 15.89gr JSB exact at 750 fps. This was 20 yards, longest was 63.View attachment 1563785

Big game hunting at it's finest! Nice shot placement as well.
Paul

 

[JEFFPPC]

The final touch to making this a good rifle was the addition of the tuner on the end of the barrel. It cut the group's in half. At 25 yds it's a 1/4 inch gun on average.

 

[JEFFPPC]

Big game hunting at it's finest! Nice shot placement as well.
Paul

I guess a groundhog with a springer is big game, lol. I have a deceased friend who killed deer on his property with a spring gun years ago, head shoots 50 yrds and in.

 

[Bluefink4895]

This is number 3 with the Diana 54 in .22. 15.89gr JSB exact at 750 fps. This was 20 yards, longest was 63.View attachment 1563785

I have the exact same rifle, inherited from a family member. Fantabulously accurate with irons. But would prefer to use optics for critter elimination. Please tell me about your scope and ring/base set up. Ditto for the tuner.
My concern is that the forward spring action will damage the scope, or so I have been told.
Thanks in advance.

 

[jcm800]

Did you have to thread the barrel, 1/2-28?

 

[gambleone]

That tuner made that much difference. How is it attached to barrel?

 

[DGP4]

Did you have to thread the barrel, 1/2-28?

Airguns are usually 1/2 x 20 UNF threading

 

[VentoShooter]

That’ll do it!

Have taken a couple with an HW97k .20 fitted with Venom Lazaglide long stroke FAC Kit. All under 30 yds, and all DRT! H&N Barracuda to the dome = lights out.

 

[JEFFPPC]

Tuner slides over the barrel in place of the front sight. It is spaced in or out with orings and secured via 6 set screws.

 

[JEFFPPC]

All my springer scope are Sightron STacs 4x20x50 moa with a small dot. All in Burris rings with inserts. I like my face off the stock so I use high rings. I was schooled the scope damage is more from the vibration involed than the bang.The plastic inserts evidently mitigate the vibration. I have close 2000 rounds on this Diana54 with out problems. I have shot 5 shot groups under 1.5 at 100 yards with it. No I would not take a 100 shot at a ground hog. 75.......ok. Sightron has a great Veterans program, just call them then send a copy of your DD214, 35% off MSRP.

 

[JEFFPPC]

Did you have to thread the barrel, 1/2-28?

No.

 

[ohlongarmisle]

All my springer scope are Sightron STacs 4x20x50 moa with a small dot. All in Burris rings with inserts. I like my face off the stock so I use high rings. I was schooled the scope damage is more from the vibration involed than the bang.The plastic inserts evidently mitigate the vibration. I have close 2000 rounds on this Diana54 with out problems. I have shot 5 shot groups under 1.5 at 100 yards with it. No I would not take a 100 shot at a ground hog. 75.......ok. Sightron has a great Veterans program, just call them then send a copy of your DD214, 35% off MSRP.

Law enforcement the same great company.

 

[jpjulian]

I have the exact same rifle, inherited from a family member. Fantabulously accurate with irons. But would prefer to use optics for critter elimination. Please tell me about your scope and ring/base set up. Ditto for the tuner.
My concern is that the forward spring action will damage the scope, or so I have been told.
Thanks in advance.

My BSA springer has destroyed 2 Bushnell scopes. Long time ago and not the best by today's standards, but I gave up and stayed with the iron sights.

 

[Bluefink4895]

My BSA springer has destroyed 2 Bushnell scopes. Long time ago and not the best by today's standards, but I gave up and stayed with the iron sights.

Yep, that is my fear.

 

[Bluefink4895]

All my springer scope are Sightron STacs 4x20x50 moa with a small dot. All in Burris rings with inserts. I like my face off the stock so I use high rings. I was schooled the scope damage is more from the vibration involed than the bang.The plastic inserts evidently mitigate the vibration. I have close 2000 rounds on this Diana54 with out problems. I have shot 5 shot groups under 1.5 at 100 yards with it. No I would not take a 100 shot at a ground hog. 75.......ok. Sightron has a great Veterans program, just call them then send a copy of your DD214, 35% off MSRP.

I will check out those Burris rings and bases then. 2K without damage is reassuring. Thanks!