The upgraded Diana Stormrider Gen2 featuring black synthetic stock is a light and highly accurate rifle with solid construction for a price that won't break the bank. Despite the fact that this is a budget minded air rifle, you still get max power of 20 fpe and max velocity of 1050 fps in .177 and 950 fps in .22. The 100cc air tube fills to 2900 psi, so it's fairly easy to fill with a hand pump. You get about 30-40 shots per fill, which means more shooting and less pumping or filling. This newer version also has an improved, longer integrated moderator, giving you a quieter shot that sits at the lower end of the loudness scale.
The Stormrider has a light 2 stage trigger that's adjustable for both pull weight and sear engagement. This version adds a black synthetic stock that gives you a firm hold even when wet. For additional control and comfort, it has a checkered grip and forearm and a rubber buttpad. This air rifle has an integrated pressure gauge on the end of the air tube, and the side bolt with O-rings for grip has been enlarged from the previous model so it's easier to use. It includes a rear sight that's adjustable for windage and elevation and a fixed front blade sight, and the rear sight can be removed so you can add a scope on the 11mm dovetail mount.
Whether you're shooting for fun, shooting at targets, or hunting small game, the Diana Stormrider Gen2 in black synthetic stock has you covered. It's easy on the wallet, a great entry point into the PCP market, or an enjoyable extra gun, so get yours today at Airgun Depot.
Gen2 Diana Stormrider, Black Synthetic Stock Features
- PCP
- Bolt action
- Max. velocity: 1050 fps (.177), 950 fps (.22)
- Max. energy: 20 fpe (.177), 26 fpe (.22)
- Mag. capacity: 9rd (.177), 7rd (.22)
- Shots per fill: 30-40
- Black synthetic stock
- Integrated muzzle brake moderator
- Max. fill pressure: 2900 psi
- Air tube volume: 100cc
- 2 stage adjustable trigger
- Adjustable rear sight
- 11mm dovetail mount
- Manufacturer Diana
- Caliber .177
- Velocity 1050 fps
- Condition New
- Ammo Type Pellets
- Action Bolt-action
- Barrel Style Rifled
- Fire Mode Repeater
- Gun Weight 4.60
- Overall Length 39.80
- Barrel Length 19.00
- Loudness 2-Low-Medium
- Magazine Capacity 9
- Mechanism Pre-charged pneumatic
- Rail 11mm dovetail
- Safety Manual
- Front Sights Blade
- Rear Sights Adjustable
- Shots per Fill 40
- Trigger Adjustability Two-stage adjustable
- Use Small game hunting/target practice
- Warranty 1-year limited warranty
to get a really good trigger pull a slight counter sink, be careful just a very small counter sink, about 30 thousand is all that is needed on my gun. just do not get it to light as it may go off by bumping the stock on the ground. if you are not mechanically inclined do not touch the trigger. be very careful with the sear adjustment, if you have not worked on triggers before leave it alone.
Pros
been shooting the stormrider almost a year, added a second aluminum barrel band due to the very small barrel diameter. added a UTG 3-9 scope, did a trigger adjustment, it shoots the jumbo express diabolo 14.35 about 825 to 850 on crony. will cut a 3/8 hole at 30 yards easily with the 7 round clip.
put a $25 aftermarket moderator, it shoots around 835 to 850 fps. with jumbo express diabolo 14.35 gr, pellets, cuts a 3/8 hole with a 7 round clip at 30 yards easily. i am happy with the gun.
Cons
it should have a barrel band added from factory, very small dia. barrel needs more support. a regulator would make it even better. the trigger from factory is not good but is fully adjustable,( had to counter sink the trigger screw about 30 thousands to get a 1 1/2 lb.trigger pull, the lighter the better for me.
The Stormrider has a small air reservoir so It make's It perfect for an Inexpensive PCP Hand Pump!
Pros
I was thinking about purchasing the Beeman Chief but when I compared the reviews for the Stormrider I thought the Stormrider was a better produc It's The Stormrider Is light and easy to handle and very accurate and extremely quiet!
The price Is another plus. I bought one In .22 and Liked It so much I bought another one In .177!
Cons
No regrets here I honestly don't have any complaints!
i trimmed the front sight off and mounted a 40 year old Beeman Blue Label (the old Beeman Blue Label scopes were great quality scopes) 4x scope and it will cut the same hole at 30 yards from my bench rest.
Pros
light and compact,
Cons
add a barrel band and improve the open sights.
Put a scope on it to ease the eyes
Pros
Quiet and accurate. The magazine and single shot tray
Cons
Not much
Pros
Insanely quiet, but powerful. This is my first PCP, just getting into these things and noise is my concern. I live in a semi rural area but I have neighbors, and this rifle is less noisy than clapping your hands, but hits light a freight train. So happy with it thus far.
Cons
I am concerned about the barrel deflecting and wrecking the accuracy, I will be adding a barrel band ASAP before trying to sight the rifle in. Also the iron sights seem inadequate for what this rifle can do so I will be exploring adding optics ASAP.
Get 1...I installed a regulator to balance out the shot count
Pros
Light weight to hold,should make standing shots easier.
Cons
???? Hmmm
Pros
Low cost, accurate, light weight, easy to fill with hand pump
Cons
Trigger could be much better
Use H&N 10gr slugs in .177 if they can't handle things then use a .22lr.
Pros
Great little gun I am very impressed!
Cons
Permanent air valve on it somewhere. I don't like to have to insert that air probe or whatever it's called to fill it.
This is a very affordable and nice well made air rifle.
Pros
Shoots well very well.
Cons
Since is my first PCP rifle I cant said anything negative at this time. I just added a barrel band to reinforce barrel
Question?
Login to ask someone who bought this product.How does a hand pump cost or will the adapter shown in the picture will it fit a regular air nozzle
asked Cale from USAWhat is the model barrel band used to reinforce the Diana 177 stormrider
asked John from USABuck Rail has a couple different ones.
Joel from USAon ebay, an aluminum band from Germany, i bought one, great quality..
BOB from USADoes the 2nd generation have an improved bolt action? Had a first gen and loved it except the bolt was hard for my kids to use.
asked Jonathan from USAWhat's the name of the adapter to hook up this air rifle to my air compressor? Is the gold item in the picture with the magazine an adapter? Thank you.
asked Lonnie from LaosYes, this PCP uses a brass fill probe.
Adam from USAWhat scope works with this rifle
asked Daniel from USAUTG bug buster or an Air Max
Michael from USAThis is a PCP, any scope you like that can parallax down to your closest shooting distance.
Adam from USADoes it come with a silencer/suppressor/moderator? Such feature is not legal in New Jersey. If it's available without that feature, I'll buy it.
asked EPQ from USAHow much effort, or pumps, is it to pump up to pressure ?
asked Ken from USAi quit shooting mine at 140 bar which gives me 14 accurate shots down from 200 bar. from there it takes about 50 strokes on my air venturi g9 pump. you can't be a whimp to pump up my setup. it's kinda on the tough side. letting pressure go below 140 bar means more pumping. i have a regulator in my stormrider g2 and get 2 magazine loads of 22 cal. with excellent accuracy
Dennis from USAdoes it come with hand pump adapter
asked Tyler from USAOK, am considering this model for light-duty pest control. What are your average group sizes? Please provide group measure in inches or mm, range to target, the pellet used, number of pellets per group, and PSI level when the group was produced. Corresponding chronograph measure at the time of the group would be nice if you have them. Thank you for your data and information.
asked Eric A. from USAFirstly let me say that my experience with Air Gun Depot has been nothing short of excellence. I won't go into details of their support, but I must give Cudo's to Mat and Bob for customer service! To your question...I have a .22 Gen 2. At 25 or 40yds I would challenge any other rifle to have better accuracy. I am not a pro but still a pretty good shot. Benched this rifle will give me 1/2 '' groups with more than half the mag (7 shots) hitting pellet on pellet. Do get a refill mechanism as the pump is more arduous that most will tell you. If you have a quick way to refill it makes the experience much better.
Clyde from USACan you put a scope on the rifle
asked Theo from South AfricaYes. The Stormrider has a 11mm dovetail optic rail.
Mark from USAWhat kind of fill connection does this have
asked Kyle from USADIA-1900101. The fill probe is in the item pics. The synthetic model uses the same fill probe.
Mark from USAhow does this gun compare to the air venturi avenger
asked Bill from USAThe Avenger will be a more robust gun. Higher shot count. The Stormrider is lighter and shorter.
Mark from USAHow do u fill it will i need to buy somthing to fill it or how dose that all work
asked David from CanadaTo fill the Stormrider you need a 300-4500 psi hand pump,air tank or compressor.
Mark from USAhand pump recommendstion?
asked Donald from USAAny of the handpumps will work. The Hill and Air Venturi are the best.
Mark from USA
IMPORTANT POINT! For all those people saying it needs a barrel band: HOGWASH! Think of how we all free floated our bolt action rifles or spent $$$ on free floated AR barrels to increase accuracy!? Now you have the most free floated barrel I have ever seen! But we gotta anchor this down??? Think about it.. Mine is shooting really tiny groups with 18-21 grain pellets! Happy Shooting
Pros
This thing is light, maneuverable, and accurate! I have shot 8 different brands and weights of pellets from 14-21 grains. The worst pellet grouping is acceptable, and it only gets better! This is also very quiet... my buddy has an older Benjamin marauder and the sound is close! Both guns seem very accurate in a certain psi range. I can say I get approx 30 accurate shots before pressure and accuracy fall off. Marauder is $600 +, I paid under$200. I am very happy!
Cons
The only con I have is the scope mounting is limited, the magazines are small, and I had to shim the scope to get my Bugbuster scope high enough to clear the magazine!