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The Rifle, Air, .177 Calibre, DAISY, Model 853C is used by the cadet corps for training and competition.
The Rifle, Air,. 177 Calibre, DAISY, Model 853C is a single pump pneumatic, straight pull bolt, competition rifle, with adjustable trigger pull and a manual crossbolt trigger block safety. It can be fed single shot or with 5 pellet clips.
IDENTIFICATION
Manufacturer | DAISY |
Model | 853C |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL DATA | |
Weight | 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg) |
Length | 38.5 in (97.79 cm) |
OPERATING DATA | |
Action | Single-pump pneumatic, straight pull bolt |
Feed | Single or auto indexing 5 pellet clip |
Safety | Manual crossbolt trigger block |
Muzzle Velocity | 500 fps (152.4 mps) |
Muzzle energy | 4.5 ft lb (16.0J) |
Pumping force | 20 lbf (99.9N) |
Maximum range | 257.4 yds (235.3 m) |
BARREL DATA | |
Type | Lothar Walther TM, rifled high grade steel barrel |
Caliber | .177 (4.5 mm) match pellet |
Length | 20.9 in (53.0 cm) |
RIFLING DATA | |
Number of grooves | 12 |
Direction of twist | Right-hand |
TRIGGER DATA | |
Type | Single stage |
Trigger pull weight | 5.0 lbf (22.2N) |
Trigger travel (relative position of trigger to end of stock) | 12 in to 13.75 in |
STOCK DATA | |
Type | Full length, sporter style hardwood with adjustable length |
SIGHTS | |
Front | Hooded front sight with interchangeable aperture |
Rear | Model 5899 micrometer adjustable peep sight |
