I recommend you answer the call, Bob, because the Daisy Avanti---all tuned up and sighted in---cured me of my New York winter blues! Being new to air guns, at first I though some of my shots were missing the target, but they were going through the same ragged hole. The accuracy is astonishing. Best 100 bucks I ever spent!
I just did the trigger job on my 953, but was surprised to find this right out of the box. Are the new ones shipping like this or did I get someones return?
I need to search and find one to pet. I know that they are available used from the CMP, but I have no club affiliation and fibbing doesn't appeal to me. I really would like to shoulder one. Have lengthed the pull and added some weight? Are you using the stock peeps?BobH.Quote from: SleazyRider on February 04, 2014, 09:01:06 AMI recommend you answer the call, Bob, because the Daisy Avanti---all tuned up and sighted in---cured me of my New York winter blues! Being new to air guns, at first I though some of my shots were missing the target, but they were going through the same ragged hole. The accuracy is astonishing. Best 100 bucks I ever spent!
Quote from: dukemeister on February 04, 2014, 08:35:14 PMI just did the trigger job on my 953, but was surprised to find this right out of the box. Are the new ones shipping like this or did I get someones return?Dukemeister - Does the notch look smooth (like it was molded that way) or is it machined or filed down? If machined, the surface texture will be different, more dull.If machined/filed down, I'd say you got a return or refurb. If it was molded that way, I'd expect the box to state "new improved trigger" to capitalize on the change and justify the cost of modifying the mold.JMJ
BTW, for casual target shooting, I prefer the 953 over the 853.This is because the plastic stock of the 953 is heavier than the wood stock of the 853.In fact I replaced the wood stock on my 853 with a replacement 953 stock that I ordered from Daisy, this makes the 853 heavier and easier to shoot.
Nice shooting Dukemeister. And where did you buy it "deeply discounted"? Might have to get me a 953 for my girls.JMJ
Quote from: JMJ in NC on February 05, 2014, 10:08:09 AMNice shooting Dukemeister. And where did you buy it "deeply discounted"? Might have to get me a 953 for my girls.JMJYou might keep an eye on these guys supposed to be in stock on 2/14/14http://www.airgunmegastore.com/Daisy-Powerline-953-TargetPro-Target-Sights-p/py-2610.htm