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by Tom Gaylord, a.k.a. B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Diana 72 is a youth target rifle from the late 20th century. This report addresses: • More on the trigger. • Accuracy with various pellets. • Why 5 shots? • Accuracy with deep-seated pellets. • Summary. Today is accuracy day for the Diana … Read more
by Tom Gaylord, a.k.a. B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Diana 72 is a youth target rifle from the late 20th century. This report addresses: • Examining the Diana model 72 trigger. • Two trigger adjustments. • Caution — you may not want to do this! • Trigger adjustment directions. • Blog reader Mikeiniowa. Today, … Read more
by Tom Gaylord, a.k.a. B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Diana 72 is a youth target rifle from the late 20th century. This report addresses: • Cocking effort • Velocity • Velocity and consistency comparisons, depending on how the pellet is loaded • Firing behavior and cocking behavior after oiling • Trigger-pull • Impressions so far Some … Read more
by Tom Gaylord, a.k.a. B.B. Pelletier Diana 72 is a youth target rifle from the late 20th century. This report addresses: • History of the rifle • The Giss contra-recoil system • General description and dimensions of the Diana model 72 Today, we’ll begin looking at an air rifle that I’ve been waiting 3 years … Read more
