Author Topic: New Airgun Shooter (Read 154 times)

Lifelong Shooter · « **on:** February 18, 2021, 07:36:27 AM »

I've been shooting for over 60 years, but just got my first air rifle - a used CMP 853C.
I've shot competitively for the first half of my life, mostly smallbore on both civilian and military teams.
The only thing I don't shoot is shotgun.
My oldest firearm is a 1953 manufacture Winchester 75 Target model given to me by my older brother, which I still shoot.
My newest is the Daisy 853C. I have a lot in between, both rifle and handgun.
I'm very much looking forward to the new sport of airgun shooting. I'm more interested in the X ring than soda cans, but I do love to plink.
I live in Delaware where any airgun caliber larger than .177 is illegal. Those of you who live in a free state, count your blessings.

Alan · « **Reply #1 on:** February 18, 2021, 11:37:28 AM »

Welcome aboard.

Archaic laws stink worse than the politicians who pass them.

Whatsquirrel · « **Reply #2 on:** February 22, 2021, 09:01:09 AM »

Welcome. I’ve eye balled the 853 a few for a plinker. I’ve read they’re pretty accurate.

Lifelong Shooter · « **Reply #3 on:** February 22, 2021, 09:18:11 AM »

Quote from: Whatsquirrel on February 22, 2021, 09:01:09 AM

Welcome. I’ve eye balled the 853 a few for a plinker. I’ve read they’re pretty accurate.

Yes, they have a reputation of being quite accurate. Sadly, due to several reasons beyond my control I've not had the opportunity yet to try mine out for accuracy. Soon, very soon.