Diana Stormrider PCP Air Rifle review

If you’ve wanted your own PCP airgun but the price has held you back, the Stormrider gives you a budget-friendly PCP design that lives up to Diana’s name.
Diana Stormrider PCP Air Rifle
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[@williamfaith8855]

Thanks you guys I just bought the Diana stormrider 177 caliber better than I expected one pellet after another 20 yards

[@calebchristensen900]

New idea: Diana STORM-BRINGER/HAMMER. Bigger air cylinder, longer barrel, available in .22/.25/.30 caliber. price it right at/under $300 and you'd have the first $300 big bore. I'd aim at a .30 caliber fps around 850 fps+, however this would give you a total shot count of potentially around 15-25 shots with 10 good ones. and more with .25 and .22. Let's get this through. What y'all think?

[@lavernedofelmier6496]

Tyler and PA. I purchased this light little rifle on the preorder back when ? in the 177 version, and it has met all my expectations . I was totally new to the air gun achievements, had a red Ryder late 50 s. It has been a challenge, accuracy is as good as the optics- finally put out for the hawke 4-12 X 50 and it will do a nickel at 42 yards any day with economical Crosman 10.5. The regulator made a big difference in shot count on a 200 bar fill @ 135 bar reg = 17 shots avg 875 fps. Accidentally filled to 220 bar and got 24 on the reg. Not recommended!! Diana and the China has done well with us that are budget minded. This rifle is a serious hunting weapon!!

[@mikec9684]

Mine arrived yesterday. lightweight lovely little lady. Everything was great single shot tray, trigger is soooo much better then my disco stock trigger. Checkering & blueing also exceeds crossman standards. But sadly i find myself watching magazine videos for this gun as it keeps jamming every 2nd or 3rd shot i have never made it through a full mag. I figure user error dont blame the gun. I gotta figure this out single shot is smooth but i already own a great disco aghhhh!

[@lawrencenicolin3375]

Hmmmm........great little gun.........Nice review!

[@GWHcraig1088]

looks like it would be a good choice for your first pcp or somebody who really wants to make a totally custom gun.

[@senatorjosephmccarthy2720]

Thanks, Tyler, for the review. All reviews should include true manufacture country to be considered an independent and complete review. Pyramid Air is in tough position to do so because of also selling them. Tyler, the Pyramyd Air online information page has the trigger listed as Two Stage Adjustable. Maybe it's been upgraded.

[@KimchiJerry]

Great video 👍 but I’m still waiting for the Gen2 review.

[@bryanmorgan8940]

Do a review on the Gen 2 of the Diana Stormrider .22

[@josephtumminello1979]

Hey guys at Pyramid. I bought this rifle from you guys about a week and a half ago and fired about 30 shots before the bolt handle broke. How do I go about getting a replacement? Other than the bolt handle breaking, this is a fantastic air rifle. It has tremendous power and extremely good accuracy. I have a blast just iron sight shooting with it.

[@BedsitBob]

It seems to prefer the JSBs. Very impressive.

[@angelguzman4955]

Can the silencer be. Changed?? With another one. Thats makes the gun quiter

[@AirGhandi]

Great review! Thanks a lot! I really like Diana Airrifles. I am doing a lot of reviews too actually about them! Best regards from germany!

[@tylerpatner6591]

Thanks Andi!

[@janolavlohne879]

AirGhandi Its just like the artemis 900. It has nothing to do with diana air rifles. Sad to see that diana is also going the cheapest path possible.

[@tylerpatner6591]

That's not really a fair statement. Diana wouldn't put their name on it if they hadn't vetted it first. The PCP market is trending towards this lower price point and Diana is trying to get a piece of that market. The gun should do quite well and introduce A LOT of new shooters to PCP airguns and that is really what it is all about. I am sure we will see Diana bring a German made PCP back out at some point in the future. But it's a lot easier to get shooters into airguns and PCPs with a $200 price tag versus $600+.

[@janolavlohne879]

Tyler Patner Ofc its a fair statement. Rebrand is the cheapes simplest way to making a air rifle. Im not saying the rifle is bad because im dont know it. BUT ITS NOT A DIANA AIR RIFLE. No matter how you twist and turn on it... Lets say mercedes buys a Renault. Rebrand it, puts a star on it etc... It will still be a Renault...

[@tylerpatner6591]

I get what you are saying, but there is a distinction to be made....it's not a German Diana...but the gun is still a Diana as they have chosen to put their name on it. Yes, it is re-branding but to say "it has nothing to do with diana air rifles" is the part I am saying is not a fair statement. If it had nothing to do with Diana, it wouldn't bear their name. That's all I'm saying. And at the end of the day, if it brings more shooters into the world of airguns, I am more than happy to see it. And hopefully, it means Diana will get back to a German made PCP in the near future.

[@brianthwaites2397]

I wish mine was 24 ft lbs but in the uk we are restricted to half that max power permitted without a licence is 12 ft lbs maximum so most licence free air rifles are set to around 11 ft lbs to be safe from prosecution

[@senatorjosephmccarthy2720]

How many letter writing campaigns have been started in your country? Peaceful displays of numbers? Telephone call campaigns? Political party interviews? News reports?

[@Edyth_Hedd]

Your review videos are absolutely the best.

[@pyramydair]

Thank you!

[@odelio9622]

I just bought the reservoir mount assembly for the Diana but the only way to install this is by removing the "suppressor." Can one remove this front section of the barrel? Thanks in advance for any advise that you might offer.

[@BedsitBob]

Looks like you get about a magazine full, from the most usable pressure range. Not bad for a $200/£200 rifle. I have the UK version (PR900W), and am looking forward to doing some proper shooting of it, when the Covid business eases off. Typically, I bought it not long before Covid hit. ☹

[@visualflights4573]

That is a SPA PR900W rebranded no doubt.

[@brianthwaites2397]

SMK PR900W Victory in the UK

[@nealtressler1661]

So it's not what you think of when you think "Diana"....either is $199.00. I'd say it's a lot of rifle for the money, especially if you are stepping away from sprinters. Frankly, I had an RWS/ Diana 48... it cost twice what this rifle does, weighed 11 pounds with a scope, wasn't as powerful, and never, ever, shot a 5/8" group at 50 yds...just sayin'....

[@brianmoore1820]

Why the surprise at 45 yds? JSB's rule in most rifles. JSB, Airarms, and Cometa exacts. Most likely are made at the same place and all shoot so well.

[@miragexl007]

interesting. considering this for my first pcp. Not sure I understand the curve....best shots from 9-19? the first 8 shots, I'm not understanding how this works in PCP. why the dramatic incline at first. I understand the declining part because of using up air. So you have to shoot 8 before getting fairly consistent shot group. Like I said, I'm new to this

[@JoshuaFranzKefkaVolff]

My understanding of the reason for the curve on a unregulated PCP rifle is, the sweet spot is right around the mechanical efficiency of the hammer/spring assembly, in this video the hammer has enough energy when striking the valve around 170bar (Reservoir air pressure) to fully open the valve, mind you the valve that keeps the air in the reservoir is held shut by the immense pressure pushing against it, if your familiar with the term "valve lock" that is something that happens when the gun is pressurized well beyond the limit of the hammers ability to open the valve, creating a scenario where the gun will not fire. TLDR the upward swing of FPS is a direct result of the valve becoming easier to open as the pressure on the reservoir side lowers, the downward swing is caused by the pressure going below the optimal range to drive the pellet down the barrel.

[@gpecaut1]

They do make a regulator for this gun. Check Altorus. You will get a flat shot curve until the pressure drops below the regulated pressure. You will also get more shots per fill. The down side is it will cost you around $100. There is also a much better 2 stage trigger available too. Again, it costs $. Considering it costs less than a Disco or Max, and has a wood stock and a repeater (magazine fed) it's a deal, so I just bought 2. One in 177 and one in 22.

[@drekceldude]

Companys bringing out entry level pcp rifles with good quality,pity Umarex keeps delaying the Gauntlet,by the time it comes out there will be better options.

[@bryanmorgan8940]

Great review!! I'd like to see a review on the Umarex Octane Elite.22 please!

[@armandocolon6076]

that rifle is a pr900w from snowpeak, i dont think is new

[@markh4013]

Exactly the same as my PR900.Not bad rifles,but not a Diana either.Bean counters at Diana trying to make a few Euros

[@angelguzman4955]

I have a question for u hiw can i remove the front side ?? I try taje out mine but i cant ? I striped the bolt that holds it i try to take it. By using a drill and a drill bit but i still cant i dont know if i damage the barrell or not so can u pleae help me??? Os there any body that can help me? Or where can o send it so. Some can taje of the muzcle brake?

[@robertoalvarez7866]

Gracias Pyramyd por tan buenas ofertas, los cubanos siempre estamos al tanto de los rifles que tienen en oferta. Como no podemos comprar calibres mayores al 0.177 los Diana Stomrider son una buena opción. También esperamos por el Pr 900 R segunda generación.

[@pyramydair]

Thank you! Share and like this video if not already ;-)

[@briandunstan3503]

Also called 'smk' victory cr 900w.

[@hunter-jx4my]

I've seen a lot of negative reviews on this gun they say the bolt falls out ! The barrel is not aligned correctly and clipped the pellets ! And the barrel wobbles like crazy because the barrel band needs the closer to the end of the barrel !

[@sbeeze]

Its a modders gun, I added a 21" barrel and added 2nd barrel band. Then just some normal tuning and clean up. Great rifle now

[@TrongThachBand]

I would love to watch your videos. Wish you have lots of health offline!

[@pm9dcr2001]

Awesome review!!

[@angelguzman4955]

Where can i buy a supresor to make this rifle more quiter

[@VASSILLKILL]

1:54 I got a Diana Stormrider Black whit adjustable trigger

[@SHOOTER3258]

i will sub. when Paul C. comes back!

[@Tamlin73]

Hi :) I ordered this model ..butt...its named Artemis ..not Diana, same rifle, butt different name...i should have ordered the Diana insted...just becouse the name seems better... butt it the same rifle, made in China. its my forst pcp in 4.5mm som i just want to try it out...im going into the sport HFT...so i must just try some cheap rifles, before i take the step up to something more expencive. Best regards from Norway.

[@theshootindutchman]

Good luck bro;

[@whiff1962]

Mrodair's P900w, from Snow Peak.

[@adsthatsell6272]

Does it have a later n better version of PCP?

[@Hockeyfan9884]

Where was this product made ?

[@ron5454]

Why don't you do a vid on the gen 2 ?

[@BedsitBob]

I like that the air meter is on the underside of the stock, instead of the end of the cylinder. It makes me cringe, when I see someone point the muzzle at their forehead, while checking the air pressure.

[@miragexl007]

was getting set on the new Stormrider Diana and then saw this PCP for under 200 bucks....but I don't see a comparison or VS. between these two...which seems logical from what I'm thinking....What should I get

[@gaairgunner655]

I really would like to know if you can take off the stock muzzle brake to put a new one on

[@gpecaut1]

Yes

[@donbasta2475]

Another for consideration.

[@OKBAOK]

Good review .. Other Airgun company will find away to compete to this price maybe much better specs good for us airgun consumer thanks for the review wondering what are the new airguns for 2018 :)

[@Smaug1]

Nicely-done. This will put the Discovery right out of business.

[@Monkeydad1969]

Jeremy D I don't think so. Too many mods for the Disco. But it is a good rifle. Nice addition to the budget PCP genre.

[@Smaug1]

The thing about the Disco is that its basic quality is bad. When it first came out, it was the ONLY low-priced PCP, which spawned the aftermarket to correct the basic flaws. These days, there are other entry level PCPs without those basic flaws.

[@TheZombieburner]

Yup. The Disco has mods, but the base gun is a piece of junk. This thing may well put a stake in it.

[@Monkeydad1969]

TheZombieburner I have a few Discos in various states of mods. I do love my M10, from the same company Diana is getting this rifle from. That company makes good shooters.

[@Smaug1]

Yep. This, the Gamo Urban, Beeman Chief, etc.

[@koemthan7544]

I love it !

[@hallmarkreality8133]

When you refit the stock of a Diana Stormrider does the small screw go near the trigger or the large screw help

[@xlolx123ful]

this is better than diana p1000 too many great options

[@bakerg21]

Legit Gaming Not by a long shot. Just a rebranded spa/Artemis pr900w. Cheap Chinese with all that implies

[@handygent45]

The barrel is not supported. It needs a barrel band.

[@BulletTooth011]

That seems pretty loud if it has baffles.

[@getore100]

Thanks for the great review. Do you have ANY idea what the difference between the mrodair varmit air is as compared to this? It looks like the identical rifle. Also would you recommend this one over the Beeman QB Chief?

[@jatindrasinghdeo3474]

Ore Baso Bckmnmnjj

[@bakerg21]

Basically the same gun as the mrodair

[@tylerpatner6591]

Having not seen the Varmint, I am not sure if there are physical differences, but I would imagine they are very similar. And yes, I would definitely go for the Stormrider over the Chief. The multi-shot ability puts it a step above.

[@ChungNguyen-js7jx]

Hello. Can you tell me which country the Stormrider diana barrel is made in? Thank you

[@ASAD0789]

I want this Gun Now!!

[@mikec9684]

Asad Ali check out mrod airguns make sure to get it super tuned for a little extra. I have headaches with these magazines be cautious read everything. Jamorama.

[@zahirkhan7956]

Asad Ali پاکسان میں ہے,بھای,

[@gpecaut1]

Magazine has two problems. 1 alignment, this is easily fixed with sand paper. And two, like an FX the pellet is passing through the barrel/breach O ring. A touch of silicone oil or grease on the O ring fixes this problem.

[@infomutt2339]

Please review the Benjamin Marauder .22 pistol.

[@gpecaut1]

Loads of reviews on this gun. I have over a dozen air pistols, and if I had to choose just one, the Marauder Pistol would be the one. Very tunable, good power, though my Hatsan in 25 has much more power. Good shot count. Reliable magazine function, but the pistol magazine and the Marauder rifle magazine are not the same. Sub 1" 5 shot groups are easily achievable at 50 yards. Mine has a 2-7x scope and bipod mounted on it. I've got the shoulder stock for it. It's a nice carbine set up with it, but I always use it as a pistol. Easy to hand pump. It's killed 100's of rabbits, squirrels, pigeons, starlings, and a raccoon. It can even hit a golf ball at 100 yards. But rarely on the first shot. But it does cost more than the storm rider, and it is less power.

[@Powerpickle68]

Could only be me but I see hints of air arms and falcon

[@bakerg21]

Powerpickle68 hold one these things and those comparisons will leave your mind forever...

[@TheVabene73]

Hello I want to ask you stg I have bought the same gun Artemis but when I finished filling it from a scuba tank I forgot to bleed and I heard a bang when took out the probe do you think I damaged stg?

[@Ruhrstahl1400]

What would be the next best model up and made in Germany?

[@اميرالطريق]

Please test gun Diana Outlaw :)

[@pressurewashingservices3274]

What is the warranty of this Diana Stormrider rifle?

[@tylerpatner6591]

It's a one year warranty

[@mrhalfstep]

Tyler, , did you fire the 45yd groups from a full fill or at the 175-145 bar range?

[@tylerpatner6591]

The two groups with JSB's were on the same fill from about 180 BAR. The group with Crosman Premiers was done on a separate fill, most likely filled to about 180 BAR.

[@mrhalfstep]

Great shooting and I don't blame you for shooting the second string with the JSBs. I would have had to as well, I'm sure. Almost too good to be true for under $200.

[@raohanankhanraohanankhan4350]

50meter group???

[@raulreyes8038]

pyramydair Good day, please, could you tell me if the rifle is engraved with the logo of the Diana Slayer? I mean the one they've always placed on the spring rifles. Thank you in advance for your time and support. regards

[@tylerpatner6591]

Paul If you're referring to the engraved lady holding a gun that appears on the German made Diana rifles, the Stormrider does not bear that engraving.

[@raulreyes8038]

Very well, thank you very much for responding. regards

[@tatobamane7249]

Diana storm rider is production of which country?

[@thomasobrien127]

When are u going to test the Artemis LR00W

[@luisrangel1597]

Son muy buenos los vídeos y sus rifles pero lo malo es que no entiendo nada el inglés

[@TraumaChaplain]

So are all these $200 PCPs the death of break barrels in this price range? You don't have to worry it seems about "artillery hold" Now to get the PCP electric pump prices down to match.... Does Pyramid Air have a trade in program for break barrels to get a PCP?

[@tylerpatner6591]

Rey There are a lot of good points that make a PCP more appealing than a springer/gas piston. I don't know if I'd call the $200 PCP the death of the break barrel though. You have to remember that PCPs require some fill source to shoot, where break barrels are self contained. That's a big factor for a lot of folks. At this time, PA doesn't have any sort of trade in program. But if you're looking to sell a rifle, there are various internet forums and places like gunbroker where you can list items for sale.

[@gpecaut1]

I love my PCP guns, BUT I would never get rid of my break barrel guns either. I have 3 SCBA tanks for shooting trips, and I still run out of air on longer trips. Then the break barrel guns come out. Yes break barrel air guns are harder to shoot accurately compared to PCP guns, but the PCP guns, do change their point of impact as the pressure changes. CO2 is more consistent, but on a hot summer day in Arizona, I fight hammer lock. Most of my PCP guns are 25 Cal and up. My break barrel guns are 177-25 Cal, and I find the 22 Cal break barrel rifles the best. If your last air gun was a BB gun, start with something like a Crossman Vantage in 22 or 177. Good quality for the price, capable of 1" groups at 50 yards. You won't need all the PCP gear (tanks, pumps, fill whips). The break barrel is always ready to use. Plenty of velocity even in 22. They're kind of like an old Timex. They take a licking and keep on ticking.

[@ulunnaulak5839]

what about the shot count in .177?please

[@randyperkins5063]

Anyone know what the breach screw size is for the Storm Rider?

[@BritishEDC]

Is the moderator removable?

[@adsthatsell6272]

this is made in Germany right?

[@martianagolmei5055]

Way did i can't buy a diana stormrider in india?

[@thomasobrien127]

How many pumps to go from 145 bar back up to 170 bar?

[@gpecaut1]

About 45. Make sure you use a full stroke, and pause at both the top and bottom of each stroke. Smaller pumps will take a few more strokes, larger pumps a few less.

[@mhgtvoffline9668]

PR900 rebranded and sold via SMK... Chinese built and rebrand by several companies RWS my ass...

[@davidmuan1192]

how much shots count in .17

[@blesivxbxtch3277]

is it coming with the scope?

[@tylerpatner6591]

No, although we do have bundle packages set up on the website with good scope options. www.pyramydair.com/s/pre_packaged_deals/Diana_Stormrider_PCP_Air_Rifle/8648

[@carsmax]

magazines are FX like?

[@tylerpatner6591]

Similar in terms of how they are loaded.

[@عادلالشعلانالغامدي-ك9ل]

قال الله تعالى(.. وَنَزَّلْنَا عَلَيْكَ الْكِتَابَ تِبْيَانًا لِّكُلِّ شَيْءٍ.. ) الايه . قال الله تعالى(إِنَّا فَتَحْنا لَكَ فَتْحاً مُبِيناً) الايه. بْيَانً زد يا الله وشكرآ يا الله

[@HarryWebb46]

Looks like a Snowpeak to me

[@marcarino6014]

Hm that air rifle?

[@leondenham1695]

This isn't a new gun its a smk pr900w I'm not kidding look it up!!

[@toknowlj]

sad - an honest review

[@ahmedqutit868]

اريد هذا المنتج كيف يتم شحنه لي انا في مصر

[@aabehzadi]

Have you done a review of the Umarex Gauntlet?

[@tylerpatner6591]

Not yet. It's on the to do list of course, but I want to wait until the production units get here. I've shot pre-production samples and they have been really impressive. Hoping that the production guns are just as good.

[@toddhunter5693]

diana or not, it is a good chinese riffle.

[@walthermauser5161]

chinese do not make good rifles,thats fact

[@theevilempire6935]

Todd Hunter and Diana aint a Chinese rifle

[@steraturning]

Diana was bought by GSG and this rifle is made in China.

[@angelguzman4955]

Can it take down a raccoon ?

[@gpecaut1]

At 25 yards with proper shot placement, yes. I would get it in 22 for that touch more energy.

[@donwilson350]

I don't understand it 200 300 400 dollars is still a lot of money for an air gun you would think if they could make them a little better looks like a pretty decent gun but the trigger is no good and if you don't have a good trigger you're not going to be that accurate like I say for the money spent that's not good you know you could buy a semi-automatic powder burner gun 4 more than 1/2 of that price and shoot a lot better I don't get it

[@gpecaut1]

Actually it's getting hard to find a 22 rim fire for under $100. Then comes the ammo. 22 rim fire isn't$1.00 for 50 anymore, if you can even find it. Pellets cost about 1/5-1/10th as much, and can be found at Walmart or mail ordered. In a city, you can't practice in your back yard with a 22 rim fire, but you can shoot 1000's of pellets. A $100 22 rim fire rifle might be lucky to give you a 3" group at 50 yards. Most of these air rifles will shoot sub 1" at 50 yards with the right pellet. Lastly, many men have ex-wife that got a restraining order, or falsely claimed abuse, and can no longer have a fire arm, but they can have an air gun. Lastly, they (air guns) are fun. You can even get a fully automatic machine gun/air gun and not spend all the money and headaches of getting your license for a machine gun. When you take the cost of ammo, travel and range membership costs and add them to the cost of that old 22 rim fire, air gun shooting costs less, you will shoot it more, and with the extra practice, be able to hit more with a $200 air gun. Many of us air gunners have fire arms too. We have the air guns so we can get more practice in and the money saved covers the cost of the air gun. Air guns are a great way to introduce kids or your wife to the shooting sports. They are quieter, and not as scary to most who have never shot a gun. Join an air gun club near you. The different disciplines, from 10 meter target, bench rest, field target, silhouette, etc will help you decide what you like.

[@mic2759]

... german quality 👊👊...

[@kg4eiq]

Does anyone know if the 100cc air cylinder is made from steel or aluminum?

[@walthermauser5161]

this is a chinese made rifle,only rebranded by Diana.

[@mouhamadyousef1455]

??? diana ouitlow

[@Sniper-bc4kz]

that is PR900w Snowpeak;;;;;;; chinese made its accurate but not reliable . i do not know why Diana give his name to this chinese made air rifle .

[@nickolasbilby4564]

airguns not toys, then what?, may be letal guns or no?

[@DocMustafa]

Wow! This is a bargain for a German PCP! Great Review btw 👍

[@tylerpatner6591]

Thanks! Just to be clear, the gun is made in China but to Diana's specifications.

[@bruckusmc126]

Mustafa Malikzada not a Diana, it's made by Snow Peak Airguns in China.

[@DocMustafa]

Tyler Patner Noooooo, I thought it was.....smh 😥

[@DocMustafa]

Peter Bruckler That sucks 😢

[@bruckusmc126]

Mustafa Malikzada it's a great gun for the money though!

[@slipinn]

Weak power for a pcp.

[@gpecaut1]

Not really. While PCP rifles can have more power, some people want higher shot counts, and more velocity does not mean more accuracy. Some countries limit power to as little as 12 foot pounds. Some of the best rabbit hunting air rifles are maxed out at just under 12 foot pounds. I haven't seen much about tuning these yet, but I'm sure by next year there will be many that have tuned these for Max shot count, max velocity, and max accuracy. And I am sure all these mods will be shooting at different velocities, different energy levels, and different group sizes. This is a very low cost basic rifle for a first PCP. Under $300 with a hand pump! Mods are already in the works from better triggers, suppressors, regulators, both vented and non-vented, and barrels. This is everything a Disco was when it came out and more, at a lower cost. It should be a great platform for learning to tune and modify a PCP. You may also think of it as a carbine, because of it's small size with a full length pull. Its light weight and short length should make it an excellent rifle for squirrel hunting in the woods. I"m sure these economy PCPs are going to take a large number of rabbits, squirrels, and pigeons. Throw a Bug Buster 3-9 on one of these and you have a very light, short, quick handling hunting rig.

[@carsmax]

I think it´s just a testing PCP from Diana! I would´t buy these because small air tank and almost no power. Come on , Diana can do better !!

[@bruceclark5627]

Carsten i would say if your hunting with an air rifle and 22 plus FT/LBS won't due,it's not power but rather common sense thats lacking.

[@Koa2943]

i wouldn't buy a PCP rifle made in China ....Diana company you will loos customer with this moove congrats ...

[@jeffycump523]

I watch a few or so reviews nobody said any thing about how many shots u get with each fill or how many pumps it takes to fill tank on gun duzz any body no

[@Bhousm76]

He shows a graph at 6:58. Look at the x axis.