Hi everyone,

I have seen several posts referencing the use (and utility) of the Limbsaver recoil pad. I have a Diana 34 with the all wood stock (no recoil pad). Is grind-to-fit or screw-on feasible or are the guys here with them using the slip-on style?

Much appreciated,

Casey

Grind to fit is what I use and it requires a gunsmith with the proper jig and belt sander and experience to fit it, so it looks like it grew on the stock. Slip-ons are available but add length and the cupped cut of the stock butt isn't really suited for a slip on.

Thanks! What does work like that run? Or could an experienced woodworker handle it?

you could get a Wegu recoil pad from Air Headquarters ($40.00) or from Brownwell the F325 Pachmayr Deluxe Field, stipple faced medium in Black Serial # 690112158 for $36.00 shipped, they will both work with the 34

and YES a woodworker will cut the curve in the 34 wood stock to place the butt pad correctly in either one of the recoil pads

warren



and remember "it's 30% the gun and 70% the shooter"

Thanks Warren. So what you are saying is that as opposed to the Limbsaver, the 2 you mentioned will fit properly on the 34 with just a proper radius cut? Less work involved I assume?

He will cut the butt straight if there is enough wood and then mount the pad with screws. After that, he masks off the stock and, using a belt sander, brings the pad down to the level of the stock. Depending upon the 'smith it would probably run about $50 labor plus pad. And ask for references as there are gun butchers out there.

You could get away with a slip on depending upon your length of pull. As to the curved butt not fitting inside the slip on, you could always stuff a couple of pieces of foam into the pad before putting it on.

Diana used to offer a small rubber "button" tacked on to the top of the butt. This was to prevent slippage and might also have been a hold over from old target rifles with fancy butt plates that had a similar button to keep them off the floor of the rack. A small door bumper as found in hardware stores might be a workable substitute.

He will cut the butt straight if there is enough wood and then mount the pad with screws. After that, he masks off the stock and, using a belt sander, brings the pad down to the level of the stock. Depending upon the 'smith it would probably run about $50 labor plus pad. And ask for references as there are gun butchers out there.

You could get away with a slip on depending upon your length of pull. As to the curved butt not fitting inside the slip on, you could always stuff a couple of pieces of foam into the pad before putting it on.

Diana used to offer a small rubber "button" tacked on to the top of the butt. This was to prevent slippage and might also have been a hold over from old target rifles with fancy butt plates that had a similar button to keep them off the floor of the rack. A small door bumper as found in hardware stores might be a workable substitute.

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Here is a pic of my 34 MZ tuned. MZ measured and fitted me with a wegu recoil pad.



dave@vabch

Sorry to respond to my own post and pic, but I have to admit I love that classic, trademark of the Diana, long, and drooping barrel. This gun was really made not to have that bulky scoop (OR ANY SCOPE). I think I will order a "Williams Peep Site" to replace it with.

dAVE@VABCH

I must say I was shocked to see the scope after your reply on March 23 about shooting the 34 with open sights only.

http://www.network54.com/Forum/184474/thread/1237771208/last-1237837488/why+dont+people+just+remove-fix+barrel+droop-

How did the 34 do with the scope?



James

The scope works fine. However The Bug Buster works a lot better. (Actually, the best scope made for any pellet gun). IMO. I just have not gotten around to taking the scope off. I mostly shoot my R7 and HW 30, Beeman C1 or my Baikal 60. The lighter guns are so much easier to tote around and so much more fun to shoot. I love shooting the HW 30 (vintage) with open sights more than any air gun I have ever shot with or without a scope.Also the most accurate gun with or without a scope.

dave@vabch

I'd have to agree Dave, I shoot my vintage Santa Rosa R7 with the open sights and still knockdown starlings out to 40 yrds with precision with it. Amazes me still with no scope.

the mighty 34 can be done much better

now this is a carabine size 16" barrel , cut and and choked, the muzzle brake has been altered with a Panther front blade into it the wood stock re-carved and with a Wegu Pad besides a JM kit inside besides a Panther set of sights in front and rear besides that metal trigger (polished)

it shoots 690 fps with 14.3 gr. pellets and SWEET, nothing fancy just one of a kind

total COST? what about $400.00

warren









and remember "it's 30% the gun and 70% the shooter"