CMP Daisy 853

[pikid89]

So I have had an itch for an air rifle for quite a while since I cant shoot my .22 as much as Id like. I had been doing some research, trying to find a good entry level air rifle, and read that the Daisy 853 was great and had a Lothar Walther barrel to boot. Unfortunately, at around 300 bucks, that was a little out of my range.

Just as I was about to order a cheaper 953, I stumbled into an ad on the CMP website, selling factory remanufactured 853's for $100. So I jumped right on it and faxed in my order.

While I wait anxiously for my Monte Carlo 853, what can you more experienced air gunners tell me about my choice?

 

[RTR_RTR]

Also interested

 

[tallpaul]

The ones I saw looked like they were run over by trucks

but the guys that get them say they shoot great and are worth it. A little bit of time and some paint and thay can even clean up well.

They make great lil basement plinkers n target guns!

I had intended on gettin one or two last winter when I went to the north store to get my Kimber but got a second Kimber instead

 

[pikid89]

Well my Daisy 853 showed up today, but I didnt get home from work until after dark, so no shooting report yet.

But here are a few pictures. The rifle is definitely used, but seems to be in really good condition.

Contrary to the above experiences, the stock on mine is quite nice, and though I dont know much about woodworking, I think I detect a bit of tiger striping that may call for a refinish some time

 

[RTR_RTR]

Looks good! I may be sold on buying one

 

[sarahlou]

pikid's version of a bench rest for his air rifle. He's been working on a shooting report all morning.

 

[SDC]

I've also got a 953 for plinking, and I'm surprised at the accuracy I've been able to get out of it; with the peep sights, I can keep JSB pellets inside a dime at 10 metres all day.

 

[pikid89]

Thats about my experience as well, at least in the hundred or so rounds through it today. Cheap walmart pellets will do 5 shots in one hole at 10m no problem. Gotta see what some match pellet will do in the Lothar Walther barrel

 

[Flyboy73]

Are there any special requirements to purchase one?


Brion

 

[pikid89]

No, that only applies to firearms. I faxed in the paperwork and it was on my doorstep 3 days later.

 

[Flyboy73]

From the website sounded like you might need to be a member of a affiliated club to order.

 

[tallpaul]

for the fire arms ya need proof of citizenship,age,proof or training and club affiliation/membership.


I though that meant to get anything from them but maybe not...