Rossi Dione 5G Gas Piston Break Barrel Air Rifle (.22/5.5mm)

Description

Key Features

• Power source: Gas ram piston
• Action: Single shot break barrel
• Stock: Polymer with ambidextrous grip and Monte Carlo textured cheek rest
• Buttpad: Rubber
• Rail: Dovetail 11 mm with scope stop
• Length: 1155 mm
• Barrel length: 480 mm (19″)
• Weigth: 2.700g
• Safety: Manual. Anti bear-trap safety with open barrel
• Sight: Adjustable rear sight and fixed front sight with tunnel. Both with fiber optics
• Trigger: Force adjustable
• Velocity 5,5: 220 m/s (720 fps) – 1g
• Velocity 4,5: 290 m/s (954 fps) – 0,45g
• Energy 5,5: 23,5 Joules
• Energy 4,5: 18 Joules
• Power source: PCP (Pre Charger Pneumatic) / Gas ram piston / Gas ram piston / Spring / Spring

The Rossi Dione 5G

The Rossi Dione 5G represents the pinnacle of the world-renowned Dione series. While previous generations relied on traditional coiled springs, the 5G model is equipped with a high-spec Gas Ram piston. At Huntsman Sports, we recommend the Rossi Dione 5G for shooters who want a “modern classic”—a rifle that maintains the simple, dependable break-barrel operation but utilizes 21st-century internals to deliver a superior firing cycle.

The Gas Ram Advantage

The transition from a spring to a Gas Ram system in the Rossi Dione 5G offers several distinct benefits for the active shooter:

• Smoother Cocking: The effort required to break the barrel is more linear and consistent compared to a spring.
• Reduced Vibration: Because there is no heavy metal spring “twanging” inside the cylinder, the recoil is shorter and sharper, leading to better accuracy and less wear on optics.
• Longevity: Gas Rams can remain cocked for extended periods without the “spring fatigue” that eventually weakens traditional air rifles.
• Weather Consistency: Gas struts perform more reliably in freezing temperatures, ensuring your .22 pellets fly true even in the height of winter.

Rugged Construction and Ergonomics

The Rossi Dione 5G is built to be a “go-anywhere” rifle, featuring a stock designed for the field.

• High-Impact Synthetic Stock: The black polymer stock is entirely weatherproof. It won’t warp in the rain or crack in the heat, making it the perfect companion for farmyard pest control.
• Integrated Storage: A unique feature of the Dione 5G is the storage compartment located in the base of the pistol grip, ideal for carrying a few spare pellets or a cleaning cloth.
• Precision Rifled Barrel: The 5.5mm (.22) steel barrel is precision-rifled, ensuring maximum rotational stability for your pellets at ranges up to 30–35 yards.

Accuracy and Sighting Features

Whether you are a traditionalist or a modern marksman, the Rossi Dione 5G is ready for any setup.

• Fiber Optic Sights: The rifle comes standard with high-contrast fiber optic sights. The green rear notch and red front blade glow in natural light, making it easy to stay on target during the “golden hours” of dawn and dusk.
• Scope-Ready Rail: The receiver is machined with standard 11mm dovetail grooves, allowing you to easily mount a 4×32 or 3-9×40 scope to take advantage of the rifle’s full accuracy potential.
• Adjustable Trigger: The trigger pull is predictable and crisp, allowing the shooter to master their “break” and minimize pulled shots.

Why Choose the .22 Caliber Rossi Dione 5G?

 The larger caliber provides significant “knock-down” energy, which is essential for the ethical dispatch of small pests like rats and rabbits. The Gas Ram system complements the .22 caliber perfectly, providing a “soft” recoil pulse that makes this high-power rifle a joy to shoot all day long