CMP 853 Questions

[mr007s]

Seeking answers from owners:

1-How are they packaged for shipment
2- Which stock do you prefer
3-any other things you would like to add?

[YEMX]

1-  They're usually packaged in a cardboard box, like other guns... Or do you mean what accessories does it come with?

2-  I prefer the standard (straight) stock it comes with, not the target (Monte Carlo) stock- personally, it's just more versatile with the standard stock.  It fits [me] well, it shoulders quickly and comfortably, and I feel that the fitment allows me to stay on moving targets easier. If it's strictly going to be a target gun or a bench gun,  go with the target stock.

3-  If I could add/change the gun a bit?  Hmmm...  For some reason I want a metal cocking arm, and I'd want the ability to add an LDC.  I know these things are silly quiet already being as low powered as they are, but SSP's tend to "pop" more.  If I could, I'd move the cocking arm to the side, making it a side-cocker instead of a underlever.  For bench shooting and prone shooting, I feel like that would be less awkward.  The gun works very well as-is, of course.  But I just feel like a side-cocker would just be more convenient.

The 853 is a pretty darn good gun for what it is.  Especially for the price, if bought from the CMP. 

[Unk]

  Mine was packaged very well in cardboard box. I have the Monte Carlo stock only so I can’t give a comparison.

What an absolute steal for what you get !

[Earl]

I have a Monte Carlo stock with a scope on it plus a standard stock with the furnished peep sights.
I like them both.
Mine came in a cardboard box with foam lining which was excellent.
Both of my guns will put 10 JSB 8.44 grain pellets into 1 ragged hole at 54 feet using a scope and sand bags.
The CMP Daisy 853s are bargains.

[Ronno6]

Mine were well packed in larger cardboard box, very well foam lined.
I have one of each, and cannot decide which one I like better.

Why not buy 1 of each? You will save on shipping................

[DevilsLuck]

I’ve ordered 3. All with the pistol grip configuration. One was not very good as some of the screws threads were stripped. I ordered parts and rebuilt it. Mine were admittedly pretty rough, but they made for fun project guns. For the price you can hardly beat the CMP deal.

[DevilsLuck]

I wish I could get my hands on a Canadian model, which accept the 5 round magazine. It’s a shame the American model doesn’t...

[avator]

I wish I could get my hands on a Canadian model, which accept the 5 round magazine. It’s a shame the American model doesn’t...

Wait...
I picked up a red one at a pawn shop. It has the 5 round clip but it has a pellet (or two) stuck it the barrel. It's down in the shop disassembled. Is that what you are looking for?

[DevilsLuck]

I wish I could get my hands on a Canadian model, which accept the 5 round magazine. It’s a shame the American model doesn’t...

Wait...
I picked up a red one at a pawn shop. It has the 5 round clip but it has a pellet (or two) stuck it the barrel. It's down in the shop disassembled. Is that what you are looking for?

Hard to say without seeing it. It should be stamped 853C, if it is the one I'm talking about...

[avator]

I wish I could get my hands on a Canadian model, which accept the 5 round magazine. It’s a shame the American model doesn’t...

Wait...
I picked up a red one at a pawn shop. It has the 5 round clip but it has a pellet (or two) stuck it the barrel. It's down in the shop disassembled. Is that what you are looking for?

Hard to say without seeing it. It should be stamped 853C, if it is the one I'm talking about...

I'll have a look at it this evening... I have too many other projects going to fool with this one.

[dan_house]

cant add a LDC to the 853? no not with the match sights on..... easy enough to remove and add the device

[ac12]

I prefer the MC stock, for shooting in the standing position.
But even better, I swap the stock with the composite/plastic stock of the 953.
The 953 stock is a MC design, but the composite stock is HEAVIER than the wood stock, so better for target shooting.

Since I use it for target shooting, I upgrade the diopter sights.
- I remove the 853 muzzle weight, and swap in the muzzle weight from the 753.
- Then use the 753 sights (front and rear).

This converted it to 853-CM specs.

[ac12]

I wish I could get my hands on a Canadian model, which accept the 5 round magazine. It’s a shame the American model doesn’t...

hmmm
Did not know that.
My 853 has the removable pellet tray.
It is stamped 853C, but I got it many years ago from an individual in the US. 
But if it was made for Canada, that might also explain the slightly longer wood stock.

[ac12]

IF the trigger mod has not been done on the 853 that you get from the CMP, here is the thread on how to do the trigger mod yourself.  It is NOT difficult.

https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=39648.0

[avator]

I wish I could get my hands on a Canadian model, which accept the 5 round magazine. It’s a shame the American model doesn’t...

hmmm
Did not know that.
My 853 has the removable pellet tray.
It is stamped 853C, but I got it many years ago from an individual in the US. 
But if it was made for Canada, that might also explain the slightly longer wood stock.

Wait.... are you saying that Canadians have longer arms?   

[bantam5s]

IIRC those Red ones were a SFO for SNAP-ON tools , at least that's what I've been told.

[JMJ in NC]

I have a CMP 853 with the wood MC stock. I upgraded to the 753 diopter sights, mounted on risers (I’m 6’2”), and fabricated a vertically adjustable butt plate. Even with the relatively short LOP, it fits me fine for 10m freehand.

And yes, Canadians do have longer arms.

JMJinNC

[Oldgringo]

Seeking answers from owners:

1-How are they packaged for shipment
2- Which stock do you prefer
3-any other things you would like to add?

If you're inquiring about 853's from CMP, my one from the Anniston Depot had been professionally packaged and was delivered in a very timely manner.  The other one was in its original Daisy box and was awaiting my pick up with my name on the box.  I extended the LOP on both and added 753 sights on the MC.

[mr007s]

Seeking answers from owners:

1-How are they packaged for shipment
2- Which stock do you prefer
3-any other things you would like to add?

If you're inquiring about 853's from CMP, my one from the Anniston Depot had been professionally packaged and was delivered in a very timely manner.  The other one was in its original Daisy box and was awaiting my pick up with my name on the box.  I extended the LOP on both and added 753 sights on the MC.

Nice looking shooters! Where did you source the 753 sight?

[Ronno6]

753 sights can be purchased from Daisy.
The rear diopter will set you back $35.00 and I believe $10.00 for the sight and barrel weight.
The rear sight is available from Amazon for about $31.00.