Performance Airguns since 1890 – the richly traditional German company DIANA is presenting its wares at the SHOT Show 2017 in Las Vegas under this slogan. Although the Germans from the Sauerland region did not release any new weapons, they did come with a couple of flourishes they’d added to their classics specifically for US customers.
DIANA used the major weapons expo SHOT Show 2017 to present the AR 8 Black with a leather comb on an attractive, ergonomic and ambidextrous hunting stock, which itself is based on the Blaser R8. DIANA has announced that buyers can also select a different material if the black leather doesn’t take their fancy. This air rifle otherwise impresses with an outstanding performance of 400 m/s, a front sight mount with a thumbwheel to raise and lower elevation, and contrast sighting.
Technical data of DIANA AR8 air rifle
| DIANA AR8 | |
| Original model | BLASER R8 Professional Success |
| System | N-Tec breakbarrel |
| Barrel | 498 mm lenght |
| Caliber | 4,5 mm/.177 and 5,5 mm/.22 |
| Magazine capacity | 1-shots |
| Weight | 4.100 g |
| Total lenght | 1.230 mm |
| Energy | 32 Joule |
| Price | 379 Euro (Manufacturer's UVP) |
DIANA AM03 air rifle at SHOT Show 2017
The AM03 Trail is the next highlight that DIANA is releasing for the US market. This airgun is based on Mauser’s original M03 hunting rifle. The stock comes with an ergonomic form and an adjustable comb. Additionally, the weapon is ambidextrous and equipped with anti-slip inserts. Airgun performance is 330 m/s. US customers can buy this classic air rifle by DIANA with a bright orange trail finish that is certain to catch the eye.
Technical Data of air rifle DIANA AM03
| DIANA AM03 | |
| Original model | Mauser M03 bolt action rifle |
| System | N-Tec breakbarrel |
| Barrel | 495 mm lenght |
| Caliber | 4,5 mm/.177 and 5,5 mm/.22 |
| Magazine capacity | 1-shot |
| Weight | 3.600 g |
| Total lenght | 1.160 mm |
| Energy | 22 Joule |
| Price | 349,- (Manufacturer's UVP) |
New air rifle-prototype by DIANA
A prototype of the new P1000 Evo2 Black was also on show at the DIANA booth, but it is not rolling off the lines yet. All the same, it’s clear that the air rifle packs some impressive features. DIANA kept things hush-hush at the expo, but a Picatinny rail at 6 o’clock, a new barrel and an innovative cartridge hint at a couple of fascinating details. Whatever it is that DIANA whips out of its hat, it’s sure to be worth the wait.
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