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Airguns by Make and Model => Daisy Airguns => Topic started by: DevilsLuck on April 01, 2018, 10:41:23 PM
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I finally got around to scoping my Daisy 853, and had a great time with it. This rifle really responds well to being scoped. With one glaring exception... It is a royal pain in the neck to load. Especially with my large fingers.
So what I want to do is replace the receiver cover with one from a Daisy 853C. This model accepts a 5 shot indexable magazine which would make loading a breeze. No more trying to drop the pellet in, and hoping it doesn’t flip over, and up pointing the wrong way...
So... does anyone know where I can find a Daisy 853C receiver cover?
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Last I tried, Daisy still has them. There's more needed to use the clips in an 853 than just the receiver, though.
DAISY 853C PART NUMBERS THAT DIFFER FROM THE 853
1. 137922-000 Receiver ($6.00)
2. 168532-000 Pump lever assembly ($11.00)
3. 169311-000 Valve body and barrel (costs $60.00)
4. 154062-100 Sear ($1.00)
5. 135547-000 Hammer ($2.50)
6. 169746-K00 Bolt assembly ($2.50)
7. 154148-100 Actuator bar rotator ($1.00)
8. 154059-100 Bar actuator ($2.00)
9. 163119-000 clips (5 for $4.95)
10. 154061-000 Single shot adapter ($1.00)
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Topic moved to Daisy gate
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Last I tried, Daisy still has them. There's more needed to use the clips in an 853 than just the receiver, though.
DAISY 853C PART NUMBERS THAT DIFFER FROM THE 853
1. 137922-000 Receiver ($6.00)
2. 168532-000 Pump lever assembly ($11.00)
3. 169311-000 Valve body and barrel (costs $60.00)
4. 154062-100 Sear ($1.00)
5. 135547-000 Hammer ($2.50)
6. 169746-K00 Bolt assembly ($2.50)
7. 154148-100 Actuator bar rotator ($1.00)
8. 154059-100 Bar actuator ($2.00)
9. 163119-000 clips (5 for $4.95)
10. 154061-000 Single shot adapter ($1.00)
Hmmm. I didn’t realize so many parts would need to be changed. No big deal except for the pumper body. Using it would lower the power level...
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The valve body/barrel is expensive but shouldn't hurt power. Don't know if the 853C has a dished piston. If it does I'd first try reusing the 853 pump lever assembly.
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The valve body/barrel is expensive but shouldn't hurt power. Don't know if the 853C has a dished piston. If it does I'd first try reusing the 853 pump lever assembly.
I thought power might suffer because, I was under the impression that the Canadian version was down powered.
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IMHO the easiest way for the energy/MV to be lowered would be to dish the piston. If that's the case, easy fix. I'd want to verify that, though. Might take a look around the Canadian forums, one is: https://www.airgunforum.ca/forums/viewforum.php?f=25&start= (https://www.airgunforum.ca/forums/viewforum.php?f=25&start=)
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IMHO the easiest way for the energy/MV to be lowered would be to dish the piston. If that's the case, easy fix. I'd want to verify that, though. Might take a look around the Canadian forums, one is: https://www.airgunforum.ca/forums/viewforum.php?f=25&start= (https://www.airgunforum.ca/forums/viewforum.php?f=25&start=)
I’m not actually trying to lower the power. It’s just that when I read the specs for the 853C (C stands for Canada) I noticed the velocities were lower. I actually want the full power of the rifle. I’m just looking to make loading it while scoped less of a hassle.
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I understand- I was referring to the easiest way for Daisy to lower the power is dishing the piston- which is an easy fix, as in easy to undo it.
In any event, you might also look into using 953 parts. The barrel isn't a LW but the cost is lower- $30.00. I know for a fact the 953 piston is dished. It's a common mod to fill the dish w/epoxy/JB Weld.
If it was me I'd order up pdfs for the 853, 853C and 953.
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I to had problems with loading pellets in my Daisy 880 after i put scope on it.
Have a SE 509TW cross lock tweezers with 45 degree angle. Squeeze the middle
and it opens up. Grab pellet between head and skirt. Then drop pellet in loading gate.
Maybe about 2 seconds. They sell for about $5.00. No more fumbling with pellets.
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Andrew;
Thank you for that tip on the tweezers. I have trouble loading pellets in my Crosman 2100 and 2200 rifles. These will work great. I ordered 2 of them here:
https://www.ebay.com/i/130892688925?chn=ps (https://www.ebay.com/i/130892688925?chn=ps)
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I to had problems with loading pellets in my Daisy 880 after i put scope on it.
Have a SE 509TW cross lock tweezers with 45 degree angle. Squeeze the middle
and it opens up. Grab pellet between head and skirt. Then drop pellet in loading gate.
Maybe about 2 seconds. They sell for about $5.00. No more fumbling with pellets.
That’s a great idea!
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Yep... solves problems with several guns and having five thumbs on each hand. I'll make straps or pouches for them.
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That is a great idea! Just ordered one. I enjoy being in the company of smart people!
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I hear some guys suggesting pellet pens. I'm not a fan of pellet pens. They don't work well for me in these side and top loaders either.
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I hear some guys suggesting pellet pens. I'm not a fan of pellet pens. They don't work well for me in these side and top loaders either.
yeah... I don’t think a pellet pen will help me in this situation.