Author Topic: Commonly asked Daisy 880 questions (Read 19164 times))

Matchstickshooter · « **Reply #20 on:** June 28, 2018, 12:20:28 PM »

++1 starting to wonder where you went!

stonykill · « **Reply #21 on:** June 28, 2018, 04:59:08 PM »

Quote from: Matchstickshooter on June 28, 2018, 12:20:28 PM

++1 starting to wonder where you went!

Glad to see you both Bill and Wendel

avator · « **Reply #22 on:** June 29, 2018, 07:27:09 AM »

Let me know when you're back into the swing, I may have some "stuff" for you.

Horatio · « **Reply #23 on:** June 29, 2018, 03:18:34 PM »

Quote from: avator on June 29, 2018, 07:27:09 AM

Let me know when you're back into the swing, I may have some "stuff" for you.

Ditto. Jeff gave me an 856 that I cut down and my 6yo can just start to shoot it unsupported. Then finally got an 880. Then remembered the blog I came across about a homesteader with a thing for Daisy’s.

avator · « **Reply #24 on:** June 29, 2018, 05:41:44 PM »

That boy does amazing things to an 880 trigger. I need another. I know that's why Betty Lou out shoots me.

stonykill · « **Reply #25 on:** June 30, 2018, 08:45:40 AM »

Quote from: avator on June 29, 2018, 07:27:09 AM

Let me know when you're back into the swing, I may have some "stuff" for you.

Will do. I like "stuff"

Matchstickshooter · « **Reply #26 on:** June 30, 2018, 05:28:34 PM »

my bud just picked me up a yard sale find..Camo 35 with scope!

stonykill · « **Reply #27 on:** June 30, 2018, 09:00:52 PM »

Quote from: Matchstickshooter on June 30, 2018, 05:28:34 PM

my bud just picked me up a yard sale find..Camo 35 with scope!

Nice! Fun ag's

Bryan Heimann · « **Reply #28 on:** June 30, 2018, 09:10:28 PM »

Quote from: Horatio on June 25, 2018, 08:32:26 PM

Could you also “Steroid” an 822 or 901 someone sent you? I understand the valve doesn’t have the capacity to make really big power... but a little upping of the power/efficiency, extend bolt probe, polish lead/crown, etc.

The first trick to boosting power in all of the cheap pumpers is to get the piston/piston rod as stiff as you can so it doesn't flex in conjunction with ensuring the end of the piston rests perfectly flush against the valve on the compression stroke. That nets more power with every stroke on the high end.

#2 is the size/capacity of the valve. Smaller valves generate more pressure and power per stroke, larger valves obviously have higher capacity. Bigger valve volume = higher max/top end power, smaller valve = more power per stroke.

The MAC1 steroid isn't just about power. It is about enhancing the strength of the gun to last longer with the "abuse" incurred from lots of pumping and pressure.

BrushPopper · « **Reply #29 on:** August 07, 2018, 02:41:18 AM »

Don’t know if all versions are like this, but my gun (an ‘80s 922), is possessed of a trigger-mechanism quirk that allows for a ‘set’ trigger. It works like this:

Load/charge ur Daisy rifle. Before you fire and with the gun on safe, pull the trigger (it should move/click without firing)

Now click the safety off, take aim and unleash the fury. The trigger should now be a near ‘hair’ trigger and much lighter. With repetition, taking-up that pre-slack before shooting becomes second nature. Watch ur groups magically shrink!

Horatio · « **Reply #30 on:** August 22, 2018, 02:33:34 AM »

Quote from: BrushPopper on August 07, 2018, 02:41:18 AM

Don’t know if all versions are like this, but my gun (an ‘80s 922), is possessed of a trigger-mechanism quirk that allows for a ‘set’ trigger. It works like this:

Load/charge ur Daisy rifle. Before you fire and with the gun on safe, pull the trigger (it should move/click without firing)

Now click the safety off, take aim and unleash the fury. The trigger should now be a near ‘hair’ trigger and much lighter. With repetition, taking-up that pre-slack before shooting becomes second nature. Watch ur groups magically shrink!

huh, I'll give it a shot...

ericnel · « **Reply #31 on:** August 16, 2019, 05:18:09 PM »

Tom - Please don't go away. I read everything you have written several times. It makes the best manual an 880 owner can have. Follow it religously. Just bought a cheap new Crosman Charger at a garage sale. Dum Dum. Trigger not too bad, but what a pig to cock. Returning to my 880. Crosman will be on the market. GO DAISY.

xtred1 · « **Reply #32 on:** October 24, 2019, 11:59:53 PM »

Seemed like there used to be more replies in this topic.

Chainsmoker · « **Reply #33 on:** October 20, 2021, 06:21:27 PM »

I picked up a used powerline 880 recently, the magnetic tip is missing on the bolt. It functions most of the time but jams occasionally. Should I replace the bolt?
I only use pellets.
Thanks

Ronno6 · « **Reply #34 on:** October 20, 2021, 08:44:40 PM »

Quote from: Chainsmoker on October 20, 2021, 06:21:27 PM

I picked up a used powerline 880 recently, the magnetic tip is missing on the bolt. It functions most of the time but jams occasionally. Should I replace the bolt?
I only use pellets.
Thanks

Mr. Chris,
Does your 880 have plastic or metal receiver?
Old style bolts are pretty much only available used...

At any rate, I would recommend you find something about the correct diameter, a nail ot metal coat hanger (remember those??) and snip off a
piece to glue into the end of your bolt probe.
This is necessary to push the pellet beyond the transfer port.

Good luck!

Chainsmoker · « **Reply #35 on:** October 23, 2021, 08:33:40 PM »

Quote from: Ronno6 on October 20, 2021, 08:44:40 PM

Quote from: Chainsmoker on October 20, 2021, 06:21:27 PM
I picked up a used powerline 880 recently, the magnetic tip is missing on the bolt. It functions most of the time but jams occasionally. Should I replace the bolt?
I only use pellets.
Thanks

Mr. Chris,
Does your 880 have plastic or metal receiver?
Old style bolts are pretty much only available used...

At any rate, I would recommend you find something about the correct diameter, a nail ot metal coat hanger (remember those??) and snip off a
piece to glue into the end of your bolt probe.
This is necessary to push the pellet beyond the transfer port.

Good luck!

It's plastic receiver, all black, pretty new would be my guess. There wasn't much depth of the hole to glue my homemade probe into but not much sticks out so it should be fine. I'll probably just order a new one just in case.
Thanks for your help

.

Ronno6 · « **Reply #36 on:** October 23, 2021, 08:55:04 PM »

If yours has the 6 screws(4 small, 2 large) at the receiver/stock joint, you can get a new bolt from Daisy.
If it only has 1 large screw, you gonna be chasing a used one.....

Ronno6 · « **Reply #37 on:** October 31, 2021, 06:43:27 PM »

Quote from: stonykill on November 30, 2015, 06:48:30 PM

Q) Are the internal parts of a metal receiver 880 the same as the new ones and can I buy them from Daisy?
A) No, and No. The parts are not the same, and PLEASE forget you read the threads here that say the new seals will work in an old 880. They will not. No Daisy no longer services those guns but several places do, including one of our sponsors Bakers Air guns.

The answer to this question needs to be modified as there haveneen developments since originally posed and answered.

A) No, and No...but....... the new U-cup seal CAN be used in the older metal receiver 880's with the available adapter.
Total functionality is restored; cash is saved; future resealing, if needed, becomes VERY inexpensive.

Ronno6 · « **Reply #38 on:** July 23, 2022, 03:35:11 PM »

One suggestion for all 880 owners:
When not in use, leave the pump lever open just slightly.
This will unload the "elastomer spring" ...bumper on the pump linkage, and keep
it from taking a set in the compressed position......

Back_Roads · « **Reply #39 on:** July 23, 2022, 03:52:05 PM »

Quote from: Ronno6 on July 23, 2022, 03:35:11 PM

One suggestion for all 880 owners:
When not in use, leave the pump lever open just slightly.
This will unload the "elastomer spring" ...bumper on the pump linkage, and keep
it from taking a set in the compressed position......

Noted, since I have many to care for less future repairs are welcome.