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by michaelthomas
Sun Mar 04, 2012 6:11 pm
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: Daisy Avanti 753 Diopter Rear Sight
Replies: 19
Views: 11623

I made a small shim and got the AF front sight mounted up. I absolutely despised the look of that bulky thing, but I wanted to try the acrylic apertures. The outside diameter of the AF unit is just a few thousandths shy of an inch. The Avanti is about an 1/8" smaller. The AF acrylic inserts mea...
by michaelthomas
Sat Mar 03, 2012 8:28 pm
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: Barrel weight (extra)
Replies: 3
Views: 1972

When I was contemplating making the aluminum adjustable stock for mine, I draped some rice bags over the stock gun in various places to see how it felt. I could still shoot with them on there, and it gave me a feel for how the gun would be if the balance and overall weight were different. It only to...
by michaelthomas
Sat Mar 03, 2012 11:54 am
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: Daisy Avanti 753 Diopter Rear Sight
Replies: 19
Views: 11623

Thanks.......I backed up the 92 with another 92 and a 90 this morning. This was after wiggling the rubber hood from the Avanti onto the aperture and performing no adjustments. :-)

I think they are going to be good.......miles better than the stocker for sure.
by michaelthomas
Sat Mar 03, 2012 11:48 am
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: Barrel weight (extra)
Replies: 3
Views: 1972

I wouldn't think it would flex the barrel. I have found a more steady hold when more weight is placed on my resting hand (front). My gun( Daisy 753) balances on my resting hand......but pretty much everything but the barrel has been modified. It weighs 10lbs 5 oz. With the stock gun, I shot with a c...
by michaelthomas
Fri Mar 02, 2012 10:32 pm
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: Daisy Avanti 753 Diopter Rear Sight
Replies: 19
Views: 11623

The AF sights showed up today, and I had a little daylight left when I got home to shoot a few targets. My "range" is 90% indoors, with the remaining 4 feet or so out the back man door of the garage. Anyway.....my first impression was that they appeared to be of a much higher quality level...
by michaelthomas
Sat Feb 25, 2012 11:11 pm
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: Daisy Avanti 753 Diopter Rear Sight
Replies: 19
Views: 11623

Everything was intact on mine, and cleaning and re-lubricating did make it feel much smoother. I thought I may have fixed it, but it was the same when I measured it. I don't know if the Air Force sights are any better, either. The guy that does the Pyramyd Blog did a test on them and he seemed to th...
by michaelthomas
Sat Feb 25, 2012 7:41 pm
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: Daisy Avanti 753 Diopter Rear Sight
Replies: 19
Views: 11623

So.....I took apart my rear sight from my 753 today after it seemed to jump out of sight by about 3/8". I would get 6 or 7 shots that were great, then things would creep out of whack by little increments in elevation. I would then crank the knob the other way......find a happy place eventually....
by michaelthomas
Sat Feb 25, 2012 11:13 am
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: Daisy Avanti 753 Diopter Rear Sight
Replies: 19
Views: 11623

Re: Nice stock

That is a fantastic job on the stock. I have neither the skills nor the tools for that kind of work. I am quite envious! Since purchasing my first 753 I have converted almost entirely to SSP airguns. I really enjoy their accuracy and enjoy being able to shoot at home. I did retain my original Ruger...
by michaelthomas
Sat Feb 25, 2012 12:32 am
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: Daisy Avanti 753 Diopter Rear Sight
Replies: 19
Views: 11623

That's great! Thanks for the tip. I'm looking forward to an adjustable iris. As a side note......I clamped my 753 into the vise on my mill today to check some different pellets. JSB Match Diabolo's 4.50 in the yellow can (8.02gr) were .025-.030 c to c for 10 shots(which I though was astounding, so I...
by michaelthomas
Fri Feb 24, 2012 9:05 pm
Forum: Youth Shooting Programs
Topic: Daisy Avanti 753 Diopter Rear Sight
Replies: 19
Views: 11623

I realize this is about a year old, but I'm wondering if the poster may have info on finding this elusive 9.5 x 1.0 tap. I can't seem to turn up anything.

Thanks