Hi:
I know, I know I’ve covered some of this before and I do run on a bit, but it’s an attempt to share what I’ve learned and maybe help someone out there who wants to learn to shoot target but lacks the funds and the facility to “do it properâ€. I’ll keep it short I promise.
The gun:
A Daisy 953 with the Pilkington trigger mod, an Archer Airguns adjustable butt pad, and the Daisy Avanti Precision Diopter (753) front and rear sights (see previous posts if you are interested in the details).
Your results may vary, but here goes:
On a good day I can get 5 shot groups between 3mm and 5mm. center to center, shooting offhand at 5 meters (all the room I have at present). Less than stellar I know, but with 65 year old eyes, some health issues and a less than athletic physique (read: couch potato), the 953’s got to be keeping up its end.
I use cheap Daisy wadcutters, and a South Summit pellet trap and targets. The black circle on these targets is only about 1†in diameter, which helps compensate somewhat for the reduced distance. Oddly enough the scoring rings go from 1 to 12. No idea what that‘s all about.
The most worthwhile improvements:
The Pilkington trigger tune and a good set of sights. They are mandatory to get the best out of this gun.
Practice, dry firing and the book “Ways of the Rifle 2009“. Ok, it costs almost as much as the rifle ($65.00) and there’s so much information it’s intimidating. It’s still the best bang for your buck (no pun intended). Give it a chance and you will see results. I was saving up the money for a Walther 753 Target barrel but I came to my senses. I saw that the shooter needed improving far more than the rifle did and I got the book instead. I’m glad I did.
What next? Now that Walther 753 Target barrel, Hmmmm……. might have to start saving again.
I have far too much time on my hands.
Cheers
Fatman