Range Night

This Week we will be having a Squadron Range Night. This means all cadets will be instructed on the parts and operation of the Cadet .177 calibre 853C Daisy Air Rifle. Cadets will also have the opportunity to fire the air rifle at targets. Cadets are to dress in Cvilian Dress.

About The DAISY .177 calibre Air Rifle, Model 853C

The DAISY .177 Calibre Air Rifle, Model 853C is used by cadet corps/squadrons across Canada for training and competition.

The DAISY .177 Calibre Air Rifle, 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 (6.1J)

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