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Looking for recomendations for a 'Tuner' for my Diana 34 .22

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ShootingShtan

(@shootingshtan)

Florida

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Topic starter February 21, 2018 23:06:36

Hi folks!
I just picked up an RWS Diana 34 T06 classic - looks to be a 2016 year model. It was dry, had hardly been shot, apparently never lubed, and has some very light rust showing.
I would like to transform this 'forgotten' rifle into a great rifle. So, I'm looking for recommendations for a good 'Tuner' or air rifle artisan who can make this one 'sing'. I'm not looking for high power (12 to 15 FTE is plenty), but am looking for sweet/fast shot cycle, and easy to achieve accuracy.
Got any recommendations? Preferably in the Fort Myers FL area (LOL).

Thanks!

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vettnut4ever

(@vettnut4ever)

Texas

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February 22, 2018 00:02:50

Try Davis Slade. He is about as good as you can get. Here is a link to his business.

http://www.airgunwerks.com/

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Kerndtc

(@kerndtc)

California

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February 22, 2018 00:20:00

I believe the above poster meant David not Davis! But he has been known to be an excellent tuner.

Motorhead (Scott Schnieder) is a fantastic tuner (and amazing shot) as well, he recently posted the highest overall score at the 2017 AAFTA Nats.

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ShootingShtan

(@shootingshtan)

Florida

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Topic starter February 22, 2018 06:34:08

Thanks for the recommendations!
I've reached out to David at Airgunwerks.
-Mark.

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fsa46

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February 22, 2018 07:37:04

John Thomas, goes by John In PA.

Reliable, fast, reasonable, excellent communicator and guarantees his work.

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Brian-Smith

(@brian-smith)

Indiana

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February 22, 2018 08:52:08

I can't speak for the others but John in Pa has tuned 8-10 of my break barrels and I have always been pleased with his prices and work. Brian

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Shambozzie

(@shambozzie)

South Carolina

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February 22, 2018 09:26:29

David Slade is the man. Hope you have other guns to play with for a while. Expect at least a 4 week turn around. It will be well worth the wait. I still have a s@#t eating grin on my face for the job he did on my FWB 124d. Jsb 8.4 @ 860. Just a pleasure to shoot and 18 lbs to cock.

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vettnut4ever

(@vettnut4ever)

Texas

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February 22, 2018 09:40:01

Thanks for the spelling glitch. Fat fingers. It should have been David Slade. And I too am VERY pleased with my 124. JSB & AA 8.4 @ over 840 and a lot more accurate than I am. Have had many 1/4" groups @ 30 yds.

Good luck and just enjoy your "toy" when you get it back.

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ShootingShtan

(@shootingshtan)

Florida

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Topic starter February 22, 2018 11:48:45

Gun is packed up and on it's way to David at Airgunwerks. Probably 6 or 7 weeks until the work is done. I'll update the thread once it returns, and let all'y'all know how it shoots!

Thanks all, for your recommendations. Much appreciate your input.

-Mark.

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outdoorman

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February 23, 2018 13:22:25

If he does that sort of thing, you might consider asking for a new butt pad. I just put one on my Diana 34 a few days ago and what a difference. I got a Pachmayr F250. Far better than the stock plastic one. With the rubber pad, the butt of the gun fits solid against my shoulder. It ain't moving plus you get a little cushioning on the initial recoil.