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by SRTM4
Mon Feb 29, 2016 7:04 pm
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Daisy 499B
Replies: 6
Views: 2068

Re: Daisy 499B

Does anyone have any issues with the rear of the plunger assembly rubbing the top of the receiver? I don't think that it hurts anything but it does cause the plunger to drag when cocking the gun. yes, this happens quite often. sometimes enough to cause very inconsistent velocities. I have had to cl...
by SRTM4
Thu Feb 25, 2016 8:17 am
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Daisy 499B
Replies: 6
Views: 2068

Re: Daisy 499B

Yes you can replace the front sight with any brand that will fit and it's allowed by the rules. The Lyman 17A inserts work well. Yes use the largest insert for new shooters then experiment with the smaller inserts as their hold improves. Everyone's eyesight is different and time spent working with ...
by SRTM4
Tue Feb 23, 2016 4:59 pm
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: Daisy 499B
Replies: 6
Views: 2068

Daisy 499B

Hi, Im new here but have been reading a lot of good info regarding the Daisly 499B. Im doing a bunch of work to our 4H club guns and was wondering a few things. Will 4.5mm Ball Bearings work? If so will they work better than the Avanti BB's? Are there any other front sight inserts available other th...