Wow, these $125 Avanti/Daisy 853s from CMP.ORG are accurate!

[Lefty38-55]

Full disclaimer … I have an Olympic quality Beeman PCP charged air rifle, where the stock configuration is extremely specific for target shooting, plus a trigger measured in ounces, but I wanted something more general to mimic my offhand shooting for my M1 Garand high power and then flintlock longrifles, as I also compete in flintlock offhand competitions.

Anyways, I just picked one up from the CMP for $125, did the trigger modification adjustment from Pilkguns, and got the trigger to 2-pounds, although I might put it up a little bit heavier.

But I can’t believe it, so far all 5-shot groups (Meister Klugen pellets) are between a dime to no bigger than a nickel at 30’ offhand. In use it actually handles and holds much like an M1 Garand, although I might add weights to increase the overall weight of the air rifle.

I am VERY IMPRESSED with the accuracy from a single-pump springer!

 

[Ohen Cepel]

They are very nice and fun! Also, a great value.

 

[troy fairweather]

I shot 10 meter air rifle in jrotc when in high school, these well 753s were the starter guns. I made expert shooting 290 or better of 300 with these, I've shot more perfect scores with the daisy even after I was using the ansuhutz. They are very accurate and cheap, pretty easy to upgrade the trigger if allowed.


What you get with these from cmp

 

[Lefty38-55]

What's with the 'Avanti' term? Anyone know? Was this an attempt by Daisy to have a good air rifle, but one distanced from the typical 'Daisy BB gun' moniker?

 

[troy fairweather]

What's with the 'Avanti' term? Anyone know? Was this an attempt by Daisy to have a good air rifle, but one distanced from the typical 'Daisy BB gun' moniker?

It's for daisys target guns.

 

[Mountainman2]

I got one a little over a year ago and have more fun with it than anything else. I shoot in my basement. I had to put a scope on it as my eyes are not very good any more. It is probably the best money I ever spent.

 

[GooseGestapo]

I bought 4 from the CMP when they were $105 5yrs ago. All four are likewise equally accurate.
I use them at a youth camp one week each year. I use a target adapted from a 25meter pistol target at 11meters. (~33’). With good pellets, a 50/50 is possible with the 3/8” 10ring.
BTW, they aren’t “Springers” but single pump compressed pneumatic. I’ve got one that I had to replace the seals on as it would leak down enough to fail to clear the pellet from the bore.

Proper lubrication is key to longevity.

They’ve been a tremendous investment. Have held up far beyond my expectation.

 

[Lefty38-55]

Proper lubrication is key to longevity.

They’ve been a tremendous investment. Have held up far beyond my expectation.

Good to hear, thanks!

 

[edwardware]

I am VERY IMPRESSED with the accuracy from a single-pump springer!

My CMP surplus 853 is incredibly accurate, and helped along by the outstanding sights. I use it for chipmunks out past it's effective range, and any misses are all my fault.

 

[Double Naught Spy]

But I can’t believe it, so far all 5-shot groups (Meister Klugen pellets) are between a dime to no bigger than a nickel at 30’ offhand. In use it actually handles and holds much like an M1 Garand, although I might add weights to increase the overall weight of the air rifle.

Offhand? I would say that says more about you than the rifle.

What's with the 'Avanti' term? Anyone know? Was this an attempt by Daisy to have a good air rifle, but one distanced from the typical 'Daisy BB gun' moniker?

No. It is just a series/model line, sort of like the Powerline predecessors of it. I grew up with the Powerline 880 and my brother had the 881.