Page 3 - Diana 34 Striker Reviews

The quality of the build is great, as expected. I spent quite a bit of time researching an air rifle and was impressed with other reviews of the Diana 34. It took approximately 10 - 20 rounds to zero in the scope. I was shooting at about 30 yards and I'm able to keep groups of 1 - 2 inches and I'm confident that the grouping could be much smaller as I get more comfortable with the rifle.

If it's possible to loose some of the weight, this gun would be easier to handle.

The Striker combo is an excellent value. The upgraded rail, mounts and 3-9x32 scope make this a real contender as an every day shooter.

I do not think Pyramyd Air will post this because of their lack of concern for their customers. I like the automatic safety, very basic wood stock, quality of workman ship. This is a meat and taters type of rifle, exactly what I was looking for and a price that was nice. Warranty is also very good.

Better manual, the manual is almost useless, the only thing worse is Pyramyd Air's lack of after sales support (see below). Raised cheek rest, rubber butt pad and a sling would make this rifle a much better purchase.

I received this rifle on time in good condition. I had questions about the trigger adjustment and was told the tech department would contact me in 2 to 3 days, it has been 2 weeks and still no contact. When I got the rifle (I paid of the 10 for $10) It was hard to cock, and made grinding a noise. I had to take her apart oil her and clean the very dirty barrel. I have sent numerous emails and still no response from the tech department. Pyramyd Air only cares about sales and not about customer care. I WILL ONLY MAKE ONE MORE PURCHASE WITH THEM AND ONLY TO USE MY 2000 BULLS EYE BUCKS. I had a hard time finding the right pellet. I went through 6 brands before I found the right one. It turned out to be a pellet that does not work with any of my other rifles and very cheap at that (Gamo Match 15.43 grain). I only bought the combo because of the droop mount. I put my Hawke 2-7X30 scope on it and used the Tech Force scope on my R/S 2. The RWS 34 is a step up from the Benjamin Trail, Gamo Silent Cat, and Beeman R/S 2. It is not in the same league as my TX200, but I would prefer to take it hunting with me because of the lighter weight and basic wood stock. I would recommend this AR to my friends. I would also recommend you clean and oil it first. Pyramyd Air does seem to have the best prices, but if you need customer support you might need to look somewhere else.

One of the first things you will notice when you pick up this rifle is that it is solid. One might expect lots of plastic or composite parts on a gun at this price. Not this rifle. I paid for the 20/20 service and had the scope zero'd. Took it to the range 2 days after I got it and put the first 30 shots inside of a dime at 10 meters with only 1 outlier that I attribute to a bad pellet. I am very pleased with the acuracy and am thankful for the Pyramyd sales rep who suggested this rifle!

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Because of the solid build, the rifle is heavy and requires a fair amount of cocking effort (30lbs). First day I got the rifle, I fired 150-200 shots. The next morning, the shoulder was a bit stiff. The weight and cocking effort was too much for my 12 year old son. This is not a negative, but simply something to keep in mind as you consider what rifle you plan to purchase.

Iron sights were right on. I have shot a hundred rounds thru it already and having a blast. Just wish it wasn't so loud when shooting.

Great trigger. So far the scope seems to be holding up. This is my third RWS Model 34. I bought the first one in the early 60's. The second one about 5 years ago. My grandsons just liberated the second one. And now I have this one. It is by far the best of the lot and all have been/are great guns.

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Buy one, you won't regret it.

This has to be the best springer you can get for under $225 (for just the gun). The trigger is the best I’ve ever seen on a pellet gun. The quality is phenomenal and accuracy is crazy good. It’s build like a tank and takes a good amount of effort to cock.

I would have liked to have seen the trigger guard and front sight made out of metal rather than plastic. This gun is heavy, very heavy. A standing freehand shot is difficult due to the weight and a longer shooting session becomes a challenge after a while without support. I guess that’s the price you pay for nice hardwood, a heavy barrel and a chamber built to last.

This gun likes heavier pellets. I had the best luck with RWS Meisterkugeln. Anything lighter than 8 grains like RWS Hobby and you end up with looser spreads and some fliers now and then.

overall quality. Shoots good. Get 5/8th to al in one groups at 20 yrd. The scope that came with it is a chinese Tech Force but works good when tight! It likes the H&N FTT 14.66 with the .55 head, pops in. want to try the .54 head. Also, the JSB exact 15.89 are good the .52 head drops right in. Too much second stage creep from factory and would be better if adjusted. would be better with a tune, has twang and twist. I feel like I got my moneys worth. Very hold sensative!

A rubber but plate. hurts after shooting a couple hundred rounds. A non chinese scope would be nice. Shame to put it on a gun like this, but it works. Wish it had checkering on the stock.

Good set up, but could use a tune and if you like high quality scopes get the plain 34 and a better scope.

Very good sturdy German quality spring rifle. The caombo came with the Hawk scope which my nephew and I zeroed in and were able to hit an aspirin size target at 60 feet. 22 cal is powerful enough to penetrate 3/8" plywood. excellent package.

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H&N pellets work extremely well. go with Pyramyd's recommendations. The guys know their business.

The workmanship on this rife is OUTSTANDING. Nothing, absolutely nothing about the RWS 34 feels cheap or flimsy. The Striker Combo, overall, is a good value. Sure, there will always be those who gripe about the optics, but personally think this is a fine package.

Open (see through) scope mounts, to take advantage of the fine open sights, would be a nice option.

Once you handle the RWS 34 you will likely never give the Asian made rifles another thought. The craftsmanship and attention to detail on this rifle is a fine example of German engineering. That being said, spend the extra cash and purchase the 10 for 10 service. This will give you the peace of mind that there are no surprises with your investment. I'm not sure if it is standard policy with the 10 for 10, but my combo arrived completely assembled. Bravo Pyramid Air!

Accurate. Easy cocking. I was able to repeatedly hit an arizona iced tea can at 70 yards with jsb exact 8.4gr. The scope is relatively easy to sight in and you'll be shooting good groups in no time if you know how to hold it properly. I find it works best for me to make a fist and rest the forearm or the rife on it while i take a shot. Also if you are shooting all day your shoulder may get a little sore since there is no buttpad. I have the .177 and i have plenty of power to take out pests even at a distance.

The scope. I would also like a slightly lower trigger pull weight.

Rather hold sensitive for me. But once you get it down you'll be shooting very nicely.

Very nice rifle, the fit and finish are both very good. After 200 rounds I reset the scope and it has held zero from that point on. Using the RWS Superdome pellets keeps my shots nice and tight at both 20 and at 30 yards.

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After firing this rifle over the past 4 months and putting right at 1500 pellets down range, you can count on the RWS 34 holding it's zero if you continue to tighten up a few screws at the finish of each firing session. This is not a light rifle but once you get a feel for the trigger and how to hold this "springer" you will enjoy your purchase.

Very nice rifle. For the money you can't go wrong with this, after break in it is very accurate looks amazing and well built.

A little lighter, the rifle with scope is heavier than my .50 caliber muzzleloader, it is a beast

Spend the extra money over chinese copys and get the RWS 34 you will be glad you did.

Fit and finish are excellent.

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I have firearms but never had a quality air gun, just BB guns when a kid. It takes a little relearning it seems to hold and shoot a springer airgun. Don't get discouraged and keep at it. Each day it is becoming more rewarding.

Excellent quality. The accuracy is very impressive, partly due to the excellent trigger on this gun. The optical sights are great. The scope is even better. Cocking is not difficult like some single cock rifles are. A three shot group can be completely covered with a dime at 40 feet. Results were actually better, but you need to see for yourself! Also excellent customer service from Pyramyd Air. I highly recommend them.

Maybe a little more muzzle velocity would be nice, but is not really needed for targets or small game.

Beware of Benjamin Trsil series. Made in China, and is a piece of junk. Shoots erractic at best, and is very hard to cock. Shoots a shot group the size of a paint can lid at 40 feet. Trigger pull is forever.

I must say that initially I was a bit confused as to which air rifle to choose. My final decision was the Diana RWS 34 Striker combo with the TO6 trigger. The staff was fantastic in helping with relevant information, type of ammo and initial breakin tips. In just a few days the rifle arrived and that's when the fun began. Shooting a "springer" is different from a pump- up gun so I followed directions using the "artillery" hold. Without sights I was making two inch groups at thirty yards without a rest. Not bad for a 70 yr. old rookie. Then I finally attached the sight on the rail,stepped back 10 meters ,placed the rifle on a bench to start the sight- in procedure and fired at a home made target with an X marked on an old piece of wood. It appeared that I had missed the entire target until I walked up to it and found the pellet firmly imbedded in the crossing of the two lines. I'm talking the exact middle!The shot groupings at 20 and thirty yards with only minor adjustments allowed me to make groups the size of a dime. What a rifle and sight combo! Thanks folks for your advice and professionalism.

Safety is a tad loose so be careful. Be sure to clean the barrel first since it will be liberally coated with oil. I used one of those "snakes" and it worked perfectly.

By all means use the" artillery" hold on your gun. It works!. There are many u tube videos to watch on "springer" air rifle use.

This is a nice rifle. I have shot 200+ pellets through it and have 1/2" grouping from 30yds. The trigger has a very nice feel and the scope has stayed tight.

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RWS pellets are the most consistant in this rifle.

Gun is solid and well built. Fun to shoot for target practice. Not sure it is accurate enough to shool varmints with.

Gun should not be able to fire unless it is fully closed. Had one discharge by my son when the barrell was not fully locked. It popped out the washer and oring and surprised us all.

The gun is not quite as accurate as I read. From a bench as ten yards, the patern is about silver dollar size with an occassional bullet out of the area. It could be the ammo but not sure. Have fired about 300 rounds and seeing no improvement. Good beginner gun however.

Solid rifle with good quality metal and wood parts. Scope is OK for purposes

My rifle had a problem with barrel alignment- When sighting down the receiver, the barrel canted about 5 degrees to the left- easily visible with the naked eye. It shot fine with iron sights which are mounted on the barrel, but the scope could not be used because when mounted, even with shims in rings, the point of aim was too far from the actual bore line-up (7 in at 20 yds) that the two could not be made to line up, or even get close. Other reviewers haven't had this problem so I think it was isolated to this one gun.

I returned the rifle to Pyramyd and they were great to deal with. Emailed a FedEx label same day. Will continue to do business with Pyramyd because they stand behind what they sell.

Did not shoot the gun after the initial inspection.

The gun arrived from Pyramidair with a crack in the stock, from bottom of the U cut out to the front of the trigger well. No damage to the box. Poor quality inspection before shipping it to me.

i also have the 34 in the .22 cal. so, this review is the same in every way for both guns. the rws scope mount is the best. a hint on installing it. dont let the chance of a mounting bolt loosening up as i have seen other members complaining about get a bottle of clear fingernail polish, totally mount and get your scope right where you need it. take one screw at a time out. put a drop of the polish on each screw. it works like the screw lock that is on the market except you cant see it and when you go to remove the scope the screws will brake free without the use of heat. do this on the scope rings as well. if you are really serious about air rifle shooting or hunting. save yourself a lot of time, frustration, and money. buy german. rws has a secret way, as does the other big german co. of treating and rifleing thier barrels.look, you want to hit what you aim at. not wonder if its you that cant aim straight or the rifle that isnt accurate. rws is accurate. one look down a clean rws barrel will turn a light on in you shooting expeirience and you will never settle for less. i have been hunting with the .22 cal. version with a ball ammo. it is very accurate and powerful.with a good scope, it comes with a pretty good scope. YOU can miss, but it wont be the rifles fault!!! i got the .177 cal. for punching paper at 50 to 150 feet. with the h &n match finale, at 100 feet you will punch a dime every shot. i am getting up there in age, even so, 5 shot 1 hole groups are common with.177

the only thing i can think of is that if you put the rws muzzle brake,/ suppressor on it, it should operate quieter and be a little easier to cock. and of course, eventually a nitro piston power supply is eventually going to be offered at a reasonable price.i have put at least 5000 pellets through my .22 cal. mod. 34 over the last 15 years. never had any problems with the spring. or anything else. same scope, same power same accuracy. if i was to have a chance to talk to the owner of rws i would say thank you for making such a dependable, powerful, accurate air rifle...and DO NOT CHANGE A THING ON IT!!!

there are a lot of cheap air guns on the market. save you money a little longer. buy a german made air rifle and it will hit what you aim at, and will not brake and let you down. you dont even have to check the ammo. i already told you what works. want to hunt with the .177???? use the heavy version of h & n baracuda hunter hollow point. i believe it is 10.86 grains in weight. you could just buy the same version of that pellet for all your shooting and cant go wrong.