With a new to me stock (wonderfully scratchy trigger) Daisy 853 scoped at 10 yds supported.
Just messin around
- Thread starter Richmeister
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Sweet targets. That’s a great use of old playing cards.
I have an 853 from the CMP. It needs a stock refinish but I haven’t made the time for that yet. At ten meters she is very accurate. BUT, that trigger is just terrible. You really have to concentrate and have patience with that trigger. I have heard of trigger mods and tutorials to help but haven’t tried those yet. Besides that trigger she is a fun sized rifle with just the right power and precision for plinking and ten meter shooting.
Kenny
I have an 853 from the CMP. It needs a stock refinish but I haven’t made the time for that yet. At ten meters she is very accurate. BUT, that trigger is just terrible. You really have to concentrate and have patience with that trigger. I have heard of trigger mods and tutorials to help but haven’t tried those yet. Besides that trigger she is a fun sized rifle with just the right power and precision for plinking and ten meter shooting.
Kenny
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that is a very interesting way to use cards and cards are cheap enough to make them targets but how nicely the holes are cut is what caught my eye
that goes in the have to try bucket
you know i read all the trigger mods some are easy some are more complicated but i believe the one that has never been tried would be the key
get the hammer spring off the sear but the how to do that has not been figured out by me i have ideas but ideas to metal takes time
that goes in the have to try bucket
you know i read all the trigger mods some are easy some are more complicated but i believe the one that has never been tried would be the key
get the hammer spring off the sear but the how to do that has not been figured out by me i have ideas but ideas to metal takes time
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Playing cards are also one of my favorite targets. I usually pick up a few at Big Lots or the Dollar Store.
Nice Shootin!
Nice Shootin!
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Gotta turn them side ways. Use a wad cutter . It is easy to cut a card half way or 3/4 through. But pure luck to cut the full width. So gratifying when you finally do it.
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Thats some fine shooting!
While I currently ownmostly high powered airguns there is a lot to be said for the more sedate ones. Ive been genuinly enjoying my new to me 777 & Diana 65. So much so that I intend to expand my collection with more <12fpe guns.
While I currently ownmostly high powered airguns there is a lot to be said for the more sedate ones. Ive been genuinly enjoying my new to me 777 & Diana 65. So much so that I intend to expand my collection with more <12fpe guns.
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I just did the Pilkington trigger modification this morning. Very straight forward instructions, but I would still recommend a few pictures of your own along the way.
Made a significant difference for sure.
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Rich,
That is fun but now, turn the cards, 90 degrees….
Shot at 10 yards with FWB601..peep and aperture..
That is fun but now, turn the cards, 90 degrees….
Shot at 10 yards with FWB601..peep and aperture..
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Feinwekbau 300-SU
rear diopter 2.0 , front iris 4.3
JSB Match s100 8.26gr
10M front rest arm rear support
rear diopter 2.0 , front iris 4.3
JSB Match s100 8.26gr
10M front rest arm rear support
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I was just considering trying that with diopters!
I like your card holders. I usually use two opposing clothespins.
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10m
FWB 300-SU, diopters, front rest, buttstock supported with arm.
It's fun for sure! Keep em' coming
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It has significnatly exceeded them!
I have never shot a recoiless springer before so my surprise when I fired the 1st shot can not be overstated. Superb trigger, buttery smooth action, zero recoil & only the slightest auggestion of vibration. It was truly love at 1st shot
I havent made more than a handful of shots in my basement so far but I am taking the rest of the year off so plan to do some significat shooting tomorrow. Its supposed to cool off tonight & be in the mid 30's tomorrow. A little chilly but not enough to keep me off my range. I will find out what pellets she likes & get her zeroed to be minute of chicken for the upcoming shooting competition
Its supposed to be in the mid 50's & clear next week so fine wheather to hand my boy his ass with the Diana & I am looking forward to it!
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I’m so pleased you’re happy with the 65. I was certain you would only need a shot or two, to realize what a fine rifle it is. Thanks for saving me from myself…good luck with your “competition “ JohnIt has significnatly exceeded them!
I have never shot a recoiless springer before so my surprise when I fired the 1st shot can not be overstated. Superb trigger, buttery smooth action, zero recoil & only the slightest auggestion of vibration. It was truly love at 1st shot
I havent made more than a handful of shots in my basement so far but I am taking the rest of the year off so plan to do some significat shooting tomorrow. Its supposed to cool off tonight & be in the mid 30's tomorrow. A little chilly but not enough to keep me off my range. I will find out what pellets she likes & get her zeroed to be minute of chicken for the upcoming shooting competition
Its supposed to be in the mid 50's & clear next week so fine wheather to hand my boy his ass with the Diana & I am looking forward to it!
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