Daisy Avanti 853

[ta2d_cop]

My step-son is on the JROTC air gun team at his high school. We are looking for a Daisy Avanti 853 to purchase so he can practice his 10meter airgun course at the house, as the team only trains once a week. Any info on the gun and/or where I may be able to purchase on in the NOLA, St Tammany area would be great.

Thanks.

 

[LCPL 4]

Civilian Marksmanship program. http://www.odcmp.com/Programs/JrRifles.htm

Most ROTC units use a slightly modified model that uses a 5 rnd "clip". The used & refurbished 853's for $75 is a great deal to start off with. We purchased about 10 of them for our local 4-H Shooting Sports Club and they were all in excellent competitive condition. If he is serious about competing and practicing more than once a week I'd suggest M888 or similar model which allows the shooter to stay in position. The 853 requires them to get out each time to **** the charging handle.

The used 853 is for junior programs so he should be able to get one through his local JROTC unit if you go that route. If not, send me a PM.

I also suggest building a "silent" trap if he is going to use it in the house. DIY plans are available on the net.

I would also like to suggest you get him involved with Mr. Z's High Power Junior Program.

 

[LCPL 4]

.... c o c k the charging handle .... jeez

 

[flamatrix99]

Civilian Marksmanship program. http://www.odcmp.com/Programs/JrRifles.htm

Most ROTC units use a slightly modified model that uses a 5 rnd "clip". The used & refurbished 853's for $75 is a great deal to start off with. We purchased about 10 of them for our local 4-H Shooting Sports Club and they were all in excellent competitive condition. If he is serious about competing and practicing more than once a week I'd suggest M888 or similar model which allows the shooter to stay in position. The 853 requires them to get out each time to **** the charging handle.

The used 853 is for junior programs so he should be able to get one through his local JROTC unit if you go that route. If not, send me a PM.

I also suggest building a "silent" trap if he is going to use it in the house. DIY plans are available on the net.

I would also like to suggest you get him involved with Mr. Z's High Power Junior Program.

I am sending off my forms to CMP today to purchase a Daisy Avanti 888. My daughter shoots witht he EBR 4H Shooting Sports. She didn't like the 853 because of having to kock the charging handle each time while in position.