Daisy

[lillysdad621]

They are going to let this thread be it... .   notice how may more threads are talking about daisy's though... by the way, i picked up a daisy collectibles book at barnes and nobles... in the bargain bin for like 10 bucks... it has all the older stuff (mostly BBs) but it is a good recount of the history of the company and a great trip through memory lane... so much i feel the need of a bb gun for indoor plinking in my garage... I want a targette!!! Daisy.

[ericnel]

If you can't find a targette, look for a 1200. Probably the best BB shooter around.

[AK73]

All this has got me wanting an 880. First I'll get a 1322, then maybe an 880. I need something to put my UTG 4x32 MD scope on, anyway!

[DavidS]

*FIRST*
I agree that there should be a Daisy gate.   There is one for Crosman, the only other company that makes MSPs in a similar price to power range (that I know of).

*SECOND*
What barrel would be the simplest to adapt to the Daisy 880 to make it .22 cal.  Yes I know that there are a few other needed changes (bolt, leadin from breach to barrel, etc).   I ask as the Daisy Powerline MSP seem much better designed than the Crosman guns that I have delt with much longer.  And there is no question that there is a lot that can be done with the Daisy Powerline MSPs.     I am also thinking about eventualy getting a Powerline 953 SSP just to see what can be done with it (the potential of a SSP with enough power to hunt by creating a longer pump tube and matching linkage?).

*THIRD*
Is there any way to adapt a Daisy 880 to use the 953 Clip?  I have not had that gun or clip so I do not know.

[stonykill]

*FIRST*
I agree that there should be a Daisy gate.   There is one for Crosman, the only other company that makes MSPs in a similar price to power range (that I know of).

*SECOND*
What barrel would be the simplest to adapt to the Daisy 880 to make it .22 cal.  Yes I know that there are a few other needed changes (bolt, leadin from breach to barrel, etc).   I ask as the Daisy Powerline MSP seem much better designed than the Crosman guns that I have delt with much longer.  And there is no question that there is a lot that can be done with the Daisy Powerline MSPs.     I am also thinking about eventualy getting a Powerline 953 SSP just to see what can be done with it (the potential of a SSP with enough power to hunt by creating a longer pump tube and matching linkage?).

*THIRD*
Is there any way to adapt a Daisy 880 to use the 953 Clip?  I have not had that gun or clip so I do not know.

   yes there should be a Daisy gate. However if we keep this thread going and all of the Daisy questions keep filling the this gate they may have no choice.

    Pure guess here on the .22 caliber 880 barrel. Contact Daisy for a 22sg barrel.

   I have absolutely no idea on the last.
    Daisy

[AK73]

I'd love an 880 in .22, or better yet, .20!

[stonykill]

I'd love an 880 in .22, or better yet, .20!

   I hear that! I have often thought about it. Far too much going on to dive into something like that right now. Daisy

[DavidS]

...
    Pure guess here on the .22 caliber 880 barrel. Contact Daisy for a 22sg barrel.

...
    Daisy

Ok does Daisy sell them by themselves?  I know that the 880 Barrel is only sold with the Valve & trigger assembly.

I was initially thinking a Crosman 2200 barrel though Crosman no longer sales that particular barrel.

I know where to get regular .22 air gun barrels all day long, the problem comes with the soda straw barrel like that used in the Daisy Powerline guns.

 I do not want to have to make one as cutting rifling is a full hour of exhausting work (well doing it by hand with a 16:1 rifling bar).   And I definitely do not wish to cheat and cut only 2 or 4 groves like some do.    I will only cut 16 groves, 16 lands, or 12 and groves 12 lands.

[DavidS]

Since we are still on the "new" 880, could we see some Chrony results?

Well neric posted some in another thread (up to 8 pumps):
http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=1685.0

[stonykill]

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    Pure guess here on the .22 caliber 880 barrel. Contact Daisy for a 22sg barrel.

...
    Daisy

Ok does Daisy sell them by themselves?  I know that the 880 Barrel is only sold with the Valve & trigger assembly.

I was initially thinking a Crosman 2200 barrel though Crosman no longer sales that particular barrel.

I know where to get regular .22 air gun barrels all day long, the problem comes with the soda straw barrel like that used in the Daisy Powerline guns.

 I do not want to have to make one as cutting rifling is a full hour of exhausting work (well doing it by hand with a 16:1 rifling bar).   And I definitely do not wish to cheat and cut only 2 or 4 groves like some do.    I will only cut 16 groves, 16 lands, or 12 and groves 12 lands.

   http://www.brownells.com/shooting-accessories/books-videos/books/magazine-subscriptions/22-caliber-rimfire-barrel-liners-prod10974.aspx

 Daisy

[AK73]

How can you (or can you) fix an 880's barrel flying out of the shroud every other time it is shot?

[Alanheal]

My 2yr old daisy 880 is losing power, so I disassembled it to find the problem.  The seals look perfectly fine, no wear and tear, no nicks etc. I cleaned it up and put it back together, but the problem is still there.  I have to pump it 6 times to get the same power I used to get at 3 pumps.  Anyone good at diagnosis?

[lillysdad621]

clean the valve  of any exhaust oil. mine did the same, i opened it, dryed it completely and now it holds perfectly. As per turning the 880 into a 22...a bit harder than just a barrel swap. The receiver has to be replaced also or you wont be able to pass the .22 pellet through into the barrel. You are better off scouring the earth for a 22sg/ 822... Daisy.

[stonykill]

My 2yr old daisy 880 is losing power, so I disassembled it to find the problem.  The seals look perfectly fine, no wear and tear, no nicks etc. I cleaned it up and put it back together, but the problem is still there.  I have to pump it 6 times to get the same power I used to get at 3 pumps.  Anyone good at diagnosis?

  do what lilysdad suggested . Then only oil it with 30 weight non detergent motor oil. No pengun. Too thin. And I am a firm beleiver that pengun oil is just REALLY expensive auto transmission fluid which is a very high detergent oil.

[stonykill]

clean the valve  of any exhaust oil. mine did the same, i opened it, dryed it completely and now it holds perfectly. As per turning the 880 into a 22...a bit harder than just a barrel swap. The receiver has to be replaced also or you wont be able to pass the .22 pellet through into the barrel. You are better off scouring the earth for a 22sg/ 822... Daisy.

  can't you open up the passage in the reciever? There is always a way. Whether it is economical or not is another question all together

[mudduck48]

DAISY, DAISY!!

[stonykill]

How can you (or can you) fix an 880's barrel flying out of the shroud every other time it is shot?

  google only gave me this.

  http://www.ask.com/answers/171165581/i-have-a-daisy-powerline-880-air-rifle-and-the-barrel-came-out-after-i-shot-know-how-to-fix-it-let-me-know

    have not had that issue personally. Daisy

[AK73]

How can you (or can you) fix an 880's barrel flying out of the shroud every other time it is shot?

  google only gave me this.

  http://www.ask.com/answers/171165581/i-have-a-daisy-powerline-880-air-rifle-and-the-barrel-came-out-after-i-shot-know-how-to-fix-it-let-me-know

    have not had that issue personally. Daisy

Ok thanks. I'll probably try that.

[lillysdad621]

trust me... keep your 880 intact, find a 22sg... pretty wood, metal receiver... lovely. daisy.

[DavidS]

trust me... keep your 880 intact, find a 22sg... pretty wood, metal receiver... lovely. daisy.

Do you know of any where to get a 22SG for about $50 (figuring $39 for a 880, $10 for the barrel, and a little work modifying the receiver and making a bolt)?