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birdmove · « **Reply #20 on:** February 13, 2014, 03:52:56 AM »

What's involved in stabilizing the barrel in one of these?

stonykill · « **Reply #21 on:** February 13, 2014, 07:12:57 AM »

Quote from: birdmove on February 13, 2014, 03:52:56 AM

What's involved in stabilizing the barrel in one of these?

Take the sleeve off the barrel. At the very least wrap electrical tape around the end of the barrel where the muzzle is. That is always loose. You want just enough tape for a snug fit. So the barrel always is in the same spot. I took it a step further and made 2 duct tape sleeves that are on 2 point of the barrel and also wrapped the muzzle end. If I get a chance later today I'll take my sleeve off and take a few pictures.

stonykill · « **Reply #22 on:** February 15, 2014, 04:49:36 PM »

this thread needs a bump

I took one shot with the 880 today. 25 yards, off hand while standing, starling 20 to 25 feet up the tree. Fell dead like a rock into 2 feet of snow. Love my 880. It is an extension of my left shoulder at this point.

Almost picked up a 35 yesterday. But it was $39 and I could have a 2nd 880 for $4 more. So I passed for now.

palonej · « **Reply #23 on:** February 15, 2014, 06:07:37 PM »

I had a Daisy for my first BB gun when I was about 6 or 7. It was the one that had the big wooden handle under the barrel. Too cock it that handle was pulled back toward the trigger. The barrel would screw out to load. Can't remember the model, but I would love to grab another one!! That thing survived anything I did to it!! Big smiles from GREAT memories shooting horse shoe crabs!!!
Daisy gate please!!

Oldgringo · « **Reply #24 on:** February 15, 2014, 11:21:51 PM »

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If we had a Daisy Gate, y'all could see my used Daisy Avanti 853 with which I am pleased.

reeko · « **Reply #25 on:** February 15, 2014, 11:31:50 PM »

Yes please, Daisy gate!

Dick Tracey · « **Reply #26 on:** February 15, 2014, 11:34:19 PM »

I have a 953 in a 753 wood stock. It is the same as a 853 it just does not have the LW barrel. It really does not need it. I was shooting small balloons filled with water (about 1.5" in dia) at about 60 feet with the 953. After I broke all the balloons, I started shooting the part of the balloon that was tied to the string. I then started shooting the string. I rationalized the few misses that I had to the wind on a calm day. lol.

I have several 853's and an 853C, a 717, a 990 (the dual air one, pump up or use CO2), 888, Daisy made by Gamo model 126, and a recently purchased 822, and 880 (which both are wood stock metal pump arm and receiver.

K.O. · « **Reply #27 on:** February 15, 2014, 11:49:04 PM »

I have a 953 receiver with 853 everything else including the Lothar Walther barrel. As the 953's fast twist barrel shoots very well at the

slower speeds of the 10 meter rifles I am considering getting one and using the Lothar Walther barrel for a 1377/2100/853 project and trying

for a very accurate 800-850 fps pumper.

Oldgringo · « **Reply #28 on:** February 16, 2014, 01:00:28 AM »

Last summer, I was picking up .22 brass at my club in Montana and shooting them off of the target stand at 10M. My 853 amazes me!

birdmove · « **Reply #29 on:** February 16, 2014, 02:20:07 AM »

I thought the Daisy 901's were your standard multi pump air rifles. You say they made them to shoot with CO two also?

Dick Tracey · « **Reply #30 on:** February 16, 2014, 07:57:10 AM »

Quote from: birdmove on February 16, 2014, 02:20:07 AM

I thought the Daisy 901's were your standard multi pump air rifles. You say they made them to shoot with CO two also?

You are probably correct. I have a 990 which is a dual air. I went back and corrected my post. It was around midnight when I made the post. That is my only excuse and I am sticking to it! lol

DT

Slavia · « **Reply #31 on:** February 16, 2014, 08:06:33 AM »

Besides their products Daisy also does a good job at promoting the shooting sports to new/young shooters.

yak · « **Reply #32 on:** February 16, 2014, 08:26:37 AM »

I have the Winchester/Daisy 800x made in Turkey. I've read somewhere it was manufactured by Hatsan. I don't know if that counts as a "Daisy" and should be listed here.The trigger pull is a little strong, but I really like it.

Alanheal · « **Reply #33 on:** February 16, 2014, 09:28:13 AM »

I have two Daisy 880's and both will hit a 1/4 in target at 10 yards. The older one (about 2 yrs old) is losing compression. I have to pump it 6 times where 3 pumps used to do. Does anyone know who is selling spare parts? I could just buy another, but this one has a very smooth action.

ericnel · « **Reply #34 on:** February 16, 2014, 09:42:16 AM »

Appreciate all the input. Hopefully we will get a Daisygate. As pointed out - Daisy does more to recruit and train young people than any other manufacturer. Go Daisy!!!

stonykill · « **Reply #35 on:** February 16, 2014, 09:44:24 AM »

Quote from: Alanheal on February 16, 2014, 09:28:13 AM

I have two Daisy 880's and both will hit a 1/4 in target at 10 yards. The older one (about 2 yrs old) is losing compression. I have to pump it 6 times where 3 pumps used to do. Does anyone know who is selling spare parts? I could just buy another, but this one has a very smooth action.

for spares contact Daisy or check Fleabay. Some sellers there are selling 880 parts.

What are you lubing the compression chamber with? I used to use Pengun in my daisy's but was dissatisfied with the results. Daisy recommends 10 wt to 30 wt ND motor oil. I use 30 weight non detergent from Wal mart. 1 quart, probably a life time supply is $3. This oil seals the chamber up better than Pengun does in a Daisy, AND it is what they recommend.
If you are not using the recommended oil it may just breath new life back in your 880. My 14 year old Powerline 856 still shoots like it did when it was new. And I can not tell you how many rounds my son shot through it over the years.

stonykill · « **Reply #36 on:** February 16, 2014, 09:45:38 AM »

Quote from: ericnel on February 16, 2014, 09:42:16 AM

Appreciate all the input. Hopefully we will get a Daisygate. As pointed out - Daisy does more to recruit and train young people than any other manufacturer. Go Daisy!!!

yes I think this thread is showing a Daisy Gate would get good traffic and would make asking questions about Daisy products easier for all.

lillysdad621 · « **Reply #37 on:** February 16, 2014, 11:22:12 AM »

it absolutely would... they are wonderful little guns, and whats more, have a great history. The x53 class rifles is amazing... i started shooting a 953, then got a 753, then switched for a medalist 888... but the most fun i have had was with the 953 and a little 3-9 scope... i started minisniping with it (see minisniping.org) and have not stopped since... that turned into a fwb300s, and i have had 2 of those to get better at minisniping... I am using .22 rimfire short cases at 35 yards. and occasionally i swap the scope for a 6-24 and put the .45 brass at 50... that is mental. But it all started with the 953. Now i have also developed a penchant for the 880 series, of which i have 3 and are great shooters... i also found a 22sg... best plinker out there.

Oldgringo · « **Reply #38 on:** February 16, 2014, 12:16:46 PM »

Speaking of Daisy 880's, I received an e-mail from Walmart.com stating that they had the scoped 880 back in stock for $40.

stonykill · « **Reply #39 on:** February 16, 2014, 12:29:43 PM »

Quote from: Oldgringo on February 16, 2014, 12:16:46 PM

Speaking of Daisy 880's, I received an e-mail from Walmart.com stating that they had the scoped 880 back in stock for $40.

yup. They are currently $43 at my local Wally World.

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