All air rifles operate on the same principle: pressurized gas (usually air, but sometimes CO2) is introduced into the barrel behind a projectile, and the pressurized gas drives the pellet, slug or BB down the barrel and out the airgun muzzle.
There are several different air pistol powerplants, and the key differences are the ways in which the pressurized gas is stored and delivered. Each powerplant has its advantages and disadvantages and can meet the needs of different types of shooters.
Pellets are generally wasp-waisted cylinders made of lead or non-lead alloys and provide the highest accuracy in the rifled barrels of adult precision air rifles and air pistols. Pellets of various calibers are available in flat-nose, round-nose, pointed, and hollow-point configurations.
Telescopic sights magnify the target and make it easier for the shooter to precisely place the shot. Because of their unique whiplash recoil, spring-piston and gas ram airguns require an airgun-rated scope. By contrast, PCP, pump-up, and CO2 powered airguns do not require an airgun rated scope.
It is highly desirable that the scope mount includes an anti-recoil pin to prevent the scope from sliding off the back of the scope rail. Adjustable and “drooper” scope mounts are also available to allow proper mounting of scopes on airguns that include barrel droop as part of their design.
Welcome to We The Plinkers! Each of us at Airguns of Arizona has a love for airguns, and we too are plinkers! So when it comes to putting together airgun combos, we decided to package products that we know work well, and stand up to the quality you come to expect from AOA. We call this series We The Plinker!
Reviewed by Sethstiles@gmail.com
12/19/2025 - 03:34:33 PM
Great gun for $300 - thanks AoA
This gun is worth every dollar and shows you can get a great gun for $300. The company has a great reputation. It's very accurate and has a very consistant shot cycle. Easy to cock and has great asthetics. I'm only 100 pellets in, but already getting 1cm groups from 20 yards with a simple 5x scope. Mine loves JSB 18 grain pellets. Find a hold you like. I simply use a bag rest at the balance point because I hate the artillery hold. Looking forward to seeing what I can do at 50 yards. I do wish the trigger adjustment screws were easier to access and adjust. I hope this will be a "lifer" gun for me. Don't hesitate due to low number of reviews.
Reviewed by d-stockw
d-stockw bought "Diana 34 EMS Black .177"
on our website
03/19/2024 - 06:06:56 AM
Accurite rifleI did put
I have had this for a month now, and thought I'd do a review. No regrets getting this. Trigger was set too light for my taste, under 1 lb by my gauge , so I tightened it up. Shoots nice groups with just about any pellet I've fed it. The pellet chamber is larger on these, so some pellets are loose. I hold the rifle horizontal when snapping the barrel closed. I did put a scope on, and as accurite as more expensive rifles I own. The manual with these is very clear on trigger adj, etc. My first Diana, probably not my last.I like the synthetic stock, no worry of scratching it.