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The Question
Jon wrote: "Since I shot that Diana 350 that Robin got the other day, I want one now; or at least something similar. Since I doubt I'd find one for 250 in the brand new condition Robin got his for, I'm thinking of getting a B-28. For less than 200 bucks, I think it may be a worthwhile project gun. From what I've read, a lot of people who had or have the B28 like it a lot and the fact that it responds very well to a tune. What do you guys think? Anyone here ever shot or own(ed) one of these? What kind of trigger does it have in it, a T05?"
Community Discussion
Splash wrote: "Jon, Robin has 1 on the way, we'll get to find out what there like, soon."
Jon wrote: "Damn and I thought I had it bad. He's getting the bam version? I'm wondering if I should do a .22 on this one since it's a magnum rifle."
Splash wrote: "Me to, I was up to about 18, then let a few go. I would say a .22, or shoot heavies in .177."
Jon wrote: "That's a good idea - I'm gonna stick with .177 and tune it up nice so it'll hold up longer with heavies..."
RCnMo wrote: "If it's got the T05, it can be made to have a real sweet let off. I've heard that it's a very close copy of the 350. I actually think I like the looks better than the 350 because it doesn't have the cheesy 350 magnum stamped on the side."
super6 wrote: "It's made by Xisico in their own factory. They are just a distributor for BAM. The New Products page on their site are all made by Xisico. The new XS-B25 is the Ruger which is a downsized copy of the 28. I have the XS-B28 in .22 and the RWS/Diana 350 .22 and except for the species of wood used for the stock, they are IDENTICAL guns. All parts are interchangeable. Two differences are the metal trigger on the 28 and NO barrel droop that I can discern. I paid $154+S&H and $220 for the 350 from Umarex. It is perfect except it looks like someone took a Dremel to the breech opening and removed too much metal and all pellets are loose and go in at an angle. Glen at Umarex is taking care of that for me. After cleaning the barrel, I fired off a 10 shot string with the 28 using Crosman Pointed 14.3gr pellets (cheap) with an average velocity of 823.9fps and extreme spread of 148, avg. deviation of 43.11 and 21.56ft.lbs. The powerplant was basically dry with a touch of that buffalo turd grease the Chicoms are so fond of. The 350 with the damaged breech/chamber was a waste of time coming in at low 700's which will jump up once the barrel is replaced. I expect similar numbers. I have no doubt that both guns will respond very well to a tune. Do I recommend a XS-B28? Hell yes, it's a steal and so is a refurb 350 from Umarex. Xisico has been providing parts for a number of Diana guns and I expect that relationship to grow over time. Both guns NEED at least a basic lube tune with honing, de-burring, and if needed a piston seal. Yes it is the T05 trigger."
super6 wrote: "Side-by-side you can't tell one from the other. Take them apart and you still can't. Take out your calipers and you still can't. Except for RWS/Diana's fondness for plastic triggers."
CharTech wrote: "I got a tuned Mike Melick B-26 .177 shipped for $180 about a month ago and I love it. I put about 200 rounds through it Sunday and I am amazed by the accuracy."
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