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By Henry from USA on 2009-02-11 12:29:56 Things I liked:I have an retired friend (and amateur gunsmith) who persuaded me to go shooting last summer. He mounted a scope on a vintage Springfield .22 I own, and we had great fun. Cold weather brought an end to our outdoor shooting, so I dragged out my OLD Daisy 888 muli-pump pneumatic and set up a 10m range in the basement. Soon found myself wanting a more accurate rifle, and after a lot of research, settled on the Daisy 953. After a backorder delay, it arrived several days ago and I've put about 200 rounds through. The steel barrel with its 1:15 twist allowed me to get five rounds within 1/4" center-to-center. I'm confident that after getting accustomed to the 953 and making the requisite trigger mods, I'll be getting one-hole groups consistently on the 10m range. The composite stock has a solid feel, something like the Ruger 10/22 my friend has. The 3/8 dovetail rail is solid and provides a good base for whatever sighting system you want to use. The five-shot magazine and one-pump action make it easy to shoot-and-return to the target. Thruthfully, I hadn't given Daisy much thought during my research (I've always thought of Daisy as a maker of low-end BB and pellet rifles), but I'm glad I kept researching. Daisy has a real winner in the 953!Things I would have changed:The sights were the first to go. After shooting two pellets. With my old eyes, the fiber optic sights were useless. I removed the rear sights and mounted a Busnell 3-9x40 scope on the 3/8 rail, and 953 quickly settled in to shoot a really tight group. The trigger is a bit stiff and a L-O-N-G pull from what I'm used to, so I will make the mods you can readily find on the Internet. The muzzle break on the front is more ornamental than functional, in my opinion. What others should know:1. As with all new weapons, clean it well before you use it. There was a bit of grease or whatever left over from manufacturing. 2. Lube the little pellet magazines and they work well. Make SURE you buy extras when you purchase the gun. They only send one with the rifle. You will certainly want more. 3. When you pump the gun, wait until you hear the slight wheeze at the top of the stoke. I read this somewhere else but it needs repeating. If you hurry the "pump" the 953 will not suck enough air into the cylinder to make full power. 4. I haven't shot a large variety of pellets through the 953, but it seems to like the Gamo Match Diablos really well. 5. The 953's low velocity will not lend itself to an effective or humane varmint erradicator. 6. If you are looking for a basement or outdoor plinker with superb accuracy at a modest price, this is THE rifle of choice! |  |
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By Eddie from USA on 2010-02-16 16:13:01 Things I liked:repeater system with clips works great, easy to cock, and very accurateThings I would have changed:the fiber optic sights on the rifle are actually very nice, but the rear sight is so close to your eye that the set up is barely usable What others should know:this is way to small for an adult.. the size and weight make it look and feel like a toy in your hands |
- 1234
- Things I liked:It's unbelievably accurate. The synthetic stock is solid and well formed. And it is quiet enough for indoor and backyard shooting. At this price, it is an incredible value.
Things I would have changed:I wish that there were inserts for the stock, to increase the length of pull.
What others should know:It's very easy to shoot. You should clean the barrel for best accuracy. Cleaning pellets work great. - Things I liked:Very sturdy design. Its heavy enough to feel like a legitimate gun, definitely does not give the impression of a toy at all. The shot is smooth and quiet. For a backyard plinker or target shooting it seems like it would be perfect. Accurate as far as I can tell with my limited shooting experience.
Things I would have changed:A little longer, im a large man, 6'2, 300lbs, so it feels a little short. However, I plan on making a simple buttstock extension to clear that up
What others should know:The gun is heavier than I expected. Not a bad thing at all, but could tire a younger one with standing use. Aside from that, quality gun. - Things I liked:The rifle handles very well. The cocking is pretty strong and might definitely be too strong for old or young shooters. It shoots very accurate and can definitely knock a squirrel out of a tree (or a bird feeder) at 50-100 ft! If you hit them in the right place, they won't get up.
Things I would have changed:I'd like to see the guns have several pellet clips, rather than just the one. It was hard to set it right at first until after many tries. It ought to have some sort of "click" or feel so you know when it's in proper position. - Things I liked:I purchased this with the Daisy 5899 Peep Sight. At 10 meters using 10m targets, it will shoot the black circle consistently. With a bench rest it will shoot 5 rounds in the same hole using RWS Meisterkugeln 8.2 Grain Wadcutters. When I ran out of RWS I also tried some cheaper pellets from walmart... but they were a joke. Then I bought 4 more tins of RWS, now it's accurate again. Pellets make the difference.
Things I would have changed:Let's not be unreasonable, for this price, I would not change anything about it.
What others should know:Be sure to buy extra magazines when you get this. I ended up buying two 5 packs later on. Way better than single loading or having to load a single magazine every few minutes. - Things I liked:Have only had this gun or 2 days and put at least 200 rounds through it. It is a tack driver, I am really impressed. This gun does not feel cheap at all. The plastic stock is heavy duty, not flimsy. I'm 52 years old and haven't shot a pellet gun in 30 years.
Things I would have changed:The standard sights do suck. I ordered the Daisy 5899 receiver sight with the gun order based on previous reviews. When I received it I immediately realized I would only be able to shoot a single distance with the 5899 sight. I reviewed the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okrJcmDTFck about the recommendations for a better sight with a mil dot reticle and ordered this setup. It includes a UTG 6th Gen 6x32 AO Bug Buster Rifle Scope, and a Leapers Accushot 1-Pc Bi-directional Offset Mount w/1" Rings, 11mm Dovetail. I'm having a blast shooting coke cans at 40 yards with the standard sight using holdover. Can't wait to get the scope on it.
What others should know:Concerning the repeatedly mentioned issue about the pellets falling out of the 5 shot clip...the clip works great if you put the front side of the clip on a flat surface and after placing 5 pellets in it, take a pencel/pen and push the pellets in flush with the front face of the clip...PROBLEM SOLVED! - Things I liked:Love,love,love this gun . Being a carbine it handles very well . Very well made . The finish is outstanding . For the price its a must have . Very accurate out of the box . If your looking for a gun that won't break the bank , this is the gun .
Things I would have changed:It would be nice to get one or two more mags.
What others should know:Not a thing . great gun . Get one and play with it you won't be sorry - Things I liked:Great target gun for the price.
Things I would have changed:nothing.
What others should know:For the price I would not get the Avanti version. - Things I liked:super accurate, not loud, 5 shot clip works with beeman hollow point coated pellets, easy to mod and maintain.
Things I would have changed:it could be a pound lighter, trigger sucks but the mod corrects this, wish it had more power of course. stock is short but I made an extension insert to lengthen it.
What others should know:LISTEN TO ME! if you get this get the beeman hollow point coated pellets "1230" sold here at pyramid. I wasted ALOT of pellets and time trying to figure this gun out and the beemans are a miracle as they not only group the best but the shape allows you to use the 5 shot clip almost jam free. most pellets will not work well with the clips. If you must use wadcutters the cheap daisy's actually work best as do the beeman coated wadcutters. of course you'll want to buy a pack of clips. this gun is the most accurate I've ever shot. I set paper up at 40 feet and can routinely hit the same hole if I concentrate. - Things I liked:Very Accurate, not fussy about the way you hold it. One hole groups at ten meters benched with just about any pellet I've tried so far.
Things I would have changed:The trigger, it's heavy and creepy. The sights. You need a scope or target sights to get the most out of this rifle. A non slip but pad would be nice too. I mounted a Daisy 5899 -- it works with the factory sight. I would like to find a globe sight that works with it.
What others should know:This a rifle you can shoot all day. It's not powerful enough to hunt with but it kills cans and target reliably with one shot. - Things I liked:This is just a very good gun for fun shooting
Things I would have changed:change the sights to a scope
What others should know:For the price it is hard to beat - Things I liked:Single stroke pneumatic, metal receiver, pump handle and heavy steel barrel. I would like a barrel like this on a Daisy 880! Extremely accurate with the Daisy 5899 peep sight.
Things I would have changed:The single shot adapter should be metal since the rubberized material doesn't allow pellets to slide smoothly into the chamber without the nose flipping upward. Change the rear sight to a Daisy 5899.
What others should know:The original rear sight on this gun doesn't work well. It needs to be farther forward on the barrel and the fiber optic dots need to be closer together. I was unable to shoot accuratly with the original rear sight. I replaced the rear sight with a Daisy 5899 peep sight and with the original fiber optic front sight, I can now shoot one hole groups. The 5899 sight is the best upgrade for this rifle, it really brings out it's potential. - Things I liked:this gun is so accurate. i could hit a 1 inch target at over 100 yards once i scoped it and can shoot the tabs off of cans
Things I would have changed:putting more power in so i can also use it for hunting but targets like it was made for it is perfect
What others should know:the clip loads through the side. left first then the right also it is very easyto load and can fire bbsCommentsBy Hellhound from USA on 2012-03-04 0 
DO NOT FIRE STEEL BBs IN THIS GUN!, use pellets only or you will destroy the rifling in the barrel! - Things I liked:This gun is very accurate, it is light and the 1 pump is very easy. Benched at 10 meters this gun will put pellet after pellet in one hole. The trigger is crisp and very predictable. This gun is a great way to improve your 10 meter shooting on a budget.
Things I would have changed:The bolt action could be improved by making it longer or using some metal on it. The bolt works fine, but could be better.
What others should know:Finding the right pellet took some time for me, but the best has been RWS Diabolo Basic 7.0 grain. they are incredible in this rifle. - Things I liked:Accuracy
Things I would have changed:Nothing really. - Things I liked:Everything
Things I would have changed:Nothing
What others should know:Shoots like my crosman 1077 but no co2 and I can use it in cold weather .Got a consistant 470 per chrony with lead pellets.... - Things I liked:Accuracy, single-pump action, 5-shot magazine, small sights don't look like much, but are actually good for precision shooting.
Things I would have changed:Come into the 21st century and give it a comfy thumhole stock. The semi-pistol grip stock is better than a sporter-style stock, but still only halfway to being really comfy to hold. Small nitpick.
What others should know:This is a GREAT gun, when you've gotten over your case of Magnumitis. It is easy to shoot accurately, for hours at a time. The gun doesn't recoil like a springer, and doesn't take expensive support gear like a PCP. Thus, it is the perfect gun if you can make do with 400 fps. This is the ugly stepchild of the 853 and 753, with their fancy-pants Lothar Walther barrel, but it still shoots like a champ. The magazines work great, and I could mount a scope on a one-piece mount and the lack of clearance is not even a problem. Extra magazines are reasonably priced. I can't recommend this gun highly enough. - Things I liked:I loved my Daisy 880 but the 953 has a one piece stock, and a steel scope rail (I find both a plus) and I have found it to be VERY accurate. I'm 69 and a little shaky but I still like to wipe out the bulls eye center at 30'. Certainly seems to be well made and has a very nice feel to it. One pump doesn't affect my breathing compaired to the five pumps I do with the 880. I will admit I use a bench rest, have to or I wouldn't hit the wall.
Things I would have changed:I've only put several hundred pellets thru it so it's really too early to tell. So far it suits me just fine. I've used both pointed tips and wad cutters with excellent results.
What others should know:The 880 is a great all around gun but I absolutely prefer this Daisy 963 for putting out paper bulls eyes. - Things I liked:Inherent accuracy, no recoil, medium weight, single pump design, build quality. This gun is pretty easy to shoot accurately.
Things I would have changed:A bit better quality control from Daisy. The first one I got would not feed a pellet, no matter what I did. There was either some obstruction in the barrel, or there was a finishing problem where some flashing was folded over. Daisy took care of me though. I called them and they sent me a return shipping label, and had a new one out to me within a couple weeks. This is why I deducted one star from the Overall rating.
What others should know:The stock sights are pretty cheesy. They're fiber optic, but fiber optics aren't needed on a target gun. Still, with some concentration, you can achieve dime size groups at 10 yard even with those sights. I recommend mounting a UTG 4X or 6X Bugbuster scope on this to really unlock the full potential of this rifle. This gun, with it's single pump, shoots about as hard as a CO2 pistol. Here are some velocity readings from my chrono: 7.1 gr. Beeman Laser = 477 fps, Crosman Premier HP 7.9 gr. = 411 fps, RWS Hobby 7 gr = 436 fps, Beeman Kodiak 10.65 gr. = 356 fps, Crosman Premier Light 7.9 gr. = 419 fps, JSB Exact 8.4 gr. = 421 fps, JSB Exact RS 7.3 gr. = 459 fps, Beeman pointed 8.3 gr. = 406 fps, H&N FTTP 8.8 gr. = 394 fps, Skenco Poly match 4 gr. = won't fit, Crosman SSP Pointed 4 gr. = 565 fps, Daisy Precision Match pointed 7.2 gr = 435 fps. The most accurate pellets of the above were JSB Exact RS and Beeman Laser. RWS Hobby also are very accurate. The length of pull on the stock is kind of short, but not uncomfortable for an adult. Remember, this is a target gun, and designed to be held close to the body, so you can rest your forward arm against your ribs for top accuracy. - Things I liked:Amazing accuracy, not very picky on pellets. Of all the 16 different pellets i have tried 14 sub .50 inch groups at 10 yards, 10 sub .25 in. And the rws superdome getting a group of .215 inch ctc. I found this to be amazing considering the gun was only $70!
Things I would have changed:Have two power modes low for target and high for the average pest around the yard. / regular iron sights.
What others should know:Not a hunting gun! This thing i belive is too weak to get the job done right. But for informal target and for $70 this is one great deal. Ps. Don't bother with the included iron sights they dont do the gun any justice. Have fun and shoot safe. - 1234
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Overall rating:4 4.0
Value for money:4 4.0
Accuracy:5 5.0
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Things I would have changed:The sights are worthless. Can't understand why they have such a good rifle with terrible sights. The only way to be accurate with this weapon is to put on new sites or mount a scope.