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ericnel · « **on:** February 11, 2014, 06:50:34 PM »

Asked this question some time ago. Why no forum for all us Daisy owners? Seem to be a lot of us out their. Many Daisy guns are pretty high quality and the older 880s are easy to modify. They really do make guns other than lever-action BB guns. $:-\$

stonykill · « **Reply #1 on:** February 11, 2014, 07:10:21 PM »

agreed on all counts. There should be a Daisy gate.

Wolfdog91 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 11, 2014, 08:53:02 PM »

Daisy deserves more respect ! But it might be because daisy doesn't make a tone of new airgun models .

ericnel · « **Reply #3 on:** February 11, 2014, 09:57:03 PM »

True - not a lot of new models, but several of the ones they make are true classics. I plan to rebuild my metal receiver 880 and stock it in walnut. Already have a nice chunk of American Walnut that has been in shop for 20 years. Also, I would argue that my 1200 CO2 pistol is as accurate and hits as hard as any CO² pistol ever made. And my first gun was a Red Ryder BB gun that I got in 1948 when I was 8 yes old. Yes, I'm really really an old timer.

chea-pass · « **Reply #4 on:** February 11, 2014, 10:03:05 PM »

My first pellet rifle was a Daisy Powerline 856. Still have it, still shoot it and will continue to do so - very accurate for such a cheap air gun. Seems that other GTA members enjoy their 856's too, http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=16618.0

stonykill · « **Reply #5 on:** February 11, 2014, 10:19:37 PM »

Quote from: chea-pass on February 11, 2014, 10:03:05 PM

My first pellet rifle was a Daisy Powerline 856. Still have it, still shoot it and will continue to do so - very accurate for such a cheap air gun. Seems that other GTA members enjoy their 856's too, http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=16618.0

yes I enjoy my 856 and my 880. Once I get my model 92 pistol resealed I bet I'll enjoy that as well. My mid 70's Red rider still resides in my gun cabinet

AK73 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 11, 2014, 10:25:06 PM »

Quote from: stonykill on February 11, 2014, 07:10:21 PM

agreed on all counts. There should be a Daisy gate.

There really should be!

Oldgringo · « **Reply #7 on:** February 11, 2014, 10:34:50 PM »

Quote from: Squirrel and Pest hunter on February 11, 2014, 10:25:06 PM

Quote from: stonykill on February 11, 2014, 07:10:21 PM
agreed on all counts. There should be a Daisy gate.
There really should be!

Agreed! I thoroughly enjoy my Daisy Avanti 853.

boomer92266 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 12, 2014, 12:08:51 AM »

i have a 901, love it. its accurate, fast enough, and light.

Tdubya · « **Reply #9 on:** February 12, 2014, 12:22:39 AM »

The 880 is one accurate little rifle AND easy to pump. I found a metal receiver 880 just this week and snatched it up for $50. It won't pump up so I've got some work to do. But it is like new, even the plastic is nice.

mudduck48 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 12, 2014, 12:54:25 AM »

Daisy air gun gate! Daisy air gun gate! Daisy air gun gate!

I'm sorry, I got carried away.

mudduck48 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 12, 2014, 10:53:46 AM »

More for the Daisy Gate.

ericnel · « **Reply #12 on:** February 12, 2014, 11:54:38 AM »

I dearly love my 1200 BB pistol. Very accurate up to about 15 yards. Carry it holstered when working in yard to discourage the dozens of stray cats around here. Doesn't do permanent damage, but sure makes em run.

birdmove · « **Reply #13 on:** February 12, 2014, 04:32:54 PM »

I have the cheaper of the two single pump Daisy pistols (747/717?). It's a fine shooter. I had bought a new Model 35 about a year ago, as I wanted to have one smooth bore air rifle that I could sometimes shoot BB's in and not have to worry about damaging the rifling. It was actually surprisingly accurate shooting lead pellets at 10 yards, and I did a review here with some target photos. After 11 months it quite building pressure. I returned it and they sent me a warrant Model 35. But this one is just NOT an accurate shooter. Lots of flyers and no consistency. Very disappointing there. It's a cool little rifle and handles nice. Never fired an 880. For an accurate, super reliable, inexpensive and fun shooting multi pump, my Remington Airmaster 77 (same as the Cropsman 2100B with different cosmetics) is a best buy. I would like a Daisy 953 some day.

stonykill · « **Reply #14 on:** February 12, 2014, 04:52:39 PM »

Quote from: birdmove on February 12, 2014, 04:32:54 PM

I have the cheaper of the two single pump Daisy pistols (747/717?). It's a fine shooter. I had bought a new Model 35 about a year ago, as I wanted to have one smooth bore air rifle that I could sometimes shoot BB's in and not have to worry about damaging the rifling. It was actually surprisingly accurate shooting lead pellets at 10 yards, and I did a review here with some target photos. After 11 months it quite building pressure. I returned it and they sent me a warrant Model 35. But this one is just NOT an accurate shooter. Lots of flyers and no consistency. Very disappointing there. It's a cool little rifle and handles nice. Never fired an 880. For an accurate, super reliable, inexpensive and fun shooting multi pump, my Remington Airmaster 77 (same as the Cropsman 2100B with different cosmetics) is a best buy. I would like a Daisy 953 some day.

I bet you just need to stabilize that straw barrel in the 35. My 880 shot a shotgun pattern grouping before I stabilized the barrel. Now dime groups at 20 yards, slightly smaller than quarter at 30 yards. Off hand shooting. Have not bench shot it as of yet

Wolfdog91 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 12, 2014, 05:24:21 PM »

Wish folks would make more custom parts for daisy air rifles give the 13xx's a break and start making some Powerline stuff Please!

stonykill · « **Reply #16 on:** February 12, 2014, 05:32:37 PM »

Quote from: Wolfdog91 on February 12, 2014, 05:24:21 PM

Wish folks would make more custom parts for daisy air rifles give the 13xx's a break and start making some Powerline stuff Please!

I was just thinking that same thought a few minutes ago

MikeSSS · « **Reply #17 on:** February 12, 2014, 07:22:03 PM »

In 1986 I bought a Daisy 856, it has been used ever since and shoots very well. It did get some trigger work but otherwise it has worked just fine for almost 28 years.

Then there is the Daisy 888 CO2 rifle, it is very accurate and uses CO2 slowly. Noise level is low but the trigger is heavier than the 856.

Surely a Daisy Gate is a reasonable thing.

chea-pass · « **Reply #18 on:** February 12, 2014, 10:51:16 PM »

How long has the Daisy 856 been around? It really is timeless - I feel I should be posting this question in the new Daisy Gate

lillysdad621 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 12, 2014, 11:03:05 PM »

+1 on the Daisy Gate!!! after all there is a crosman gate...

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