New version IZH-60 or 61 question.

[Kailua]

I agree I wouldn't want more pressure on the sear.  I guess if at 600 fps and it it affects accuracy it might involve a different pellet.  I probably will leave well enough alone being it does shoot fast enough for the range I use the rifle for.  Then again I did order the 853C barrel for the 953 and it should come with a valve spring retainer so I would have an extra.  Figured I would like a chrony one day might have to get one.

The post on the spring change was in 2009.  It was the first one listed.
http://www.reviewcentre.com/reviews80972.html

And sorry I am taking this off subject.  Will stop here if need to will start a new one under a new subject.

[ac12]

@Kailua
DANG, I would have liked to contact the poster to find out what spring he changed.
Agree, change the velocity, and you have to do another set of pellet tests to find the best shooting pellet.
I would try the lighter pistol pellets and see if that makes a difference.  Next time I set up the chrony I might just try that, and compare the pistol and rifle pellets.

Enlarging the hole seems like a simple easily reversable mod.
I might order an extra valve retainer the next time I order stuff from Daisy.

[Kailua]

That would be great ac12.  I may just need to get a chrony.  Can't experiment with power adjustments with out one.  DUH

[JMJ in NC]

I got my 853 Monte Carlo today. Stock needs some TLC but it has some decent grain and color. The LOP is crazy short for me (12" vs 16" for me) and the included spacers are a miss-match and still too short. Time to make a custom extension.

Rear sight came unmounted. It looks to be a tad bent down when viewed from the side. There were some plastic washers included with the 5899 sight, but no instructions - anyone have a scan of the 5899 parts list?

Finally - do all 853's have the LW barrel - how can you tell - is it marked somewhere?

Thanks - JMJ

[Kailua]

If you go to Daisy Outdoor Products and click on Avanti 853 it will show a download on the manual and parts break down.
http://www.daisy.com/sites/default/files/manuals/853_series_english.pdf
As for the barrel it should come with the Lothar Walther barrel with 12 lands and grooves if that is a way to telling.  Does it have a part no?  Might have to take rifle apart as the barrel and valve assembly are one complete part.  GL

I just checked the 953 barrel and valve assembly and did not have a part no.  The barrel looks like it has 12 lands a grooves also.  So I personally would not know if it is a Lothar  Walther barrel that you have.  Hope someone can help you or call Daisy Outdoor Products customer service.  They might know how to verify this.  I am curious to know also.

[ac12]

All 853s "should" have the Walther barrel.

If the sight is damaged, contact the CMP for a replacement.  I understand that they are good about that kind of stuff for the rifles they sell.

[JMJ in NC]

Thanks guys. I did not buy through CMP but I've heard Daisy has great customer service. If my online inquiry doesn't generate a response I'll call them about proper setup, etc.

I intend to pull the action out of the stock at some point to do the trigger tune and refinish the stock.

I'll start a new thread for that. JMJ

[ac12]

JMJ
For the trigger, start with reading this post
http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=39648.0

[Kailua]

When setting the trigger to light and you load a pellet and then when the lever slam shut it might prematurely fire.  It is safer to cock rifle them load pellet.  JMO

[lillysdad621]

the 853 does have a walther lothar barrel. only the 953 does not. But i guess they forgot to tell it cuz the 953 shoot great also...