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Ideal starter target rifle. Single-stroke pneumatic with a five-shot clip. In Stock
Just the right size for beginning shooters! Daisy's Powerline TargetPro 953 is sized for shooters 16 and older (adult supervision required), who are interested in sharpening their shooting skills with a precision adult air rifle. The rifle is a single-stroke pneumatic (one pump and you're ready to go!) with a cocking effort geared toward teens. It's a repeater, and the .177 pellets are fed through a 5-shot clip, making for quick follow-up shots. The rifle barrel is made of high-grade steel with 1:15 twist.
To make it easy to acquire targets, Daisy installed front and rear fiber optic sights. The matte black Monte Carlo match-style stock is made of a durable synthetic. While this is a target rifle, it can also be used for plinking and shooting spinners. It can even be used for pest elimination (small critters up to 20 yards). You can even mount a scope on the 11mm dovetails or replace the rear sight with Daisy's 5899 receiver sight for increased accuracy.
Click the AMMO link for our list of suggested pellets. Click the ACCESSORIES link to find targets, safety glasses and other shooting gear.
Daisy Powerline 953 TargetPro review entered on 2009-09-21 19:02:04
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By rinodods from USA on 2009-09-21 19:02:04 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:Well after a few shots and no sight adjustment I put three shots all touching and one slightly high from the group. Still had all four in a group smaller than a dime at 10m. Not bad for a guy that doesn't shoot airguns and it was from the standing position to boot. Can't wait for the sight upgrade to get here. The stock sight pretty
... Read MoreThings I liked:Well after a few shots and no sight adjustment I put three shots all touching and one slightly high from the group. Still had all four in a group smaller than a dime at 10m. Not bad for a guy that doesn't shoot airguns and it was from the standing position to boot. Can't wait for the sight upgrade to get here. The stock sight pretty much covers the entire bull plus a little extra on the 10m targets I was using. This is going to be great for getting a little practice in for Garand and highpower matches. Things I would have changed:Could use some adjustment to stock length. What others should know:
Daisy Powerline 953 TargetPro review entered on 2009-09-16 23:02:30
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By Shane from USA on 2009-09-16 23:02:30 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:It's a well balanced gun, and extremely accurate. Things I would have changed:I wish it had a little more power. The clip doesn't work well - pellets will fall right out of it. What others should know:
Daisy Powerline 953 TargetPro review entered on 2009-09-03 16:42:56
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By Buckshot from USA on 2009-09-03 16:42:56 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:I like the rather compact size and it is very accurate and nice handling. I like the single pump pneumatic system and it is very quiet for backyard shooting. The stock is well made and has a nice feel. This rifle should hold up to a lot of use. Things I would have changed:The trigger is too heavy and does not break
... Read MoreThings I liked:I like the rather compact size and it is very accurate and nice handling. I like the single pump pneumatic system and it is very quiet for backyard shooting. The stock is well made and has a nice feel. This rifle should hold up to a lot of use. Things I would have changed:The trigger is too heavy and does not break cleanly. It lacks power and I would be surprised if it shoots standard lead pellets much faster than 400 feet per second. I don't think it is anywhere close to the 560 fps shown on this web site. I can watch the pellet travel to the target. I expect that from a BB gun but not a pellet gun. It is very difficult to load single pellets using the single shot adapter. What others should know:
Daisy Powerline 953 TargetPro review entered on 2009-07-20 12:03:06
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By Anthony from USA on 2009-07-20 12:03:06 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:I liked the 5 shot clip , it feeds well and is convenient. I also like the fact that the gun is mostly plastic as it seems to be fairly tolerant to a bit of dirt and water. Lets face it our little Davy Crockets have a lot of terrain to cover and they don't come home clean! The gun is also accurate enough to be a good target rifle
... Read MoreThings I liked:I liked the 5 shot clip , it feeds well and is convenient. I also like the fact that the gun is mostly plastic as it seems to be fairly tolerant to a bit of dirt and water. Lets face it our little Davy Crockets have a lot of terrain to cover and they don't come home clean! The gun is also accurate enough to be a good target rifle for the beginner and enough fun to shoot if youv'e been shooting for years. So go out and have a little fun with your beginner and remember someday they may be better than you if "YOU" teach them right !! Things I would have changed:For 70 bucks . Nothing, Daisy did well here the gun is good on all fields of play and if they bring it home broken . Oh well we'll buy another one. What others should know:I actually bought this one for my wife to shoot and she loves it . It's light weight and a simple 4X scope makes it easy to hit the target. I've been shooting for 36 years and own several high dollar air rifles and I still enjoy shooting this one with my wife . Yes I like my more expensive guns better and some of the reveiws I've read have been pretty critical of this gun and my final word is this. If you want more gun spend more money!!
Daisy Powerline 953 TargetPro review entered on 2009-06-16 18:03:48
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By Customer from USA on 2009-06-16 18:03:48 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:Sights, are very accurate. The gun itself is great. Not too heavy not to light. the pump at First is a bit hard. Things I would have changed:Nothing What others should know:Pump is a bit stubborn at first, but you will get use to it. I suggest buying the extra 5 5shot clips.
Daisy Powerline 953 TargetPro review entered on 2009-06-10 17:34:27
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By Mike from USA on 2009-06-10 17:34:27 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:not too loud, magazine is great for 5 shot groups, sorta accurate, relatively easy to cock (my 9 year old bro can't do it but hes kinda weak), I can keep shooting maybe 80 shots before my arm starts to get too sore to shoot. The only thing that turned out to be a whole lot better than I expected was the trigger. Everyone says its
... Read MoreThings I liked:not too loud, magazine is great for 5 shot groups, sorta accurate, relatively easy to cock (my 9 year old bro can't do it but hes kinda weak), I can keep shooting maybe 80 shots before my arm starts to get too sore to shoot. The only thing that turned out to be a whole lot better than I expected was the trigger. Everyone says its bad with creep and stiffness. Mine is a little heavy but is not incredibly unpredictable. The feel of the trigger is horrible (its plastic with a huge seam that runs down the middle) but it does not affect accuracy. It is better than all the triggers in the gamo spring rifles that I shot at my friend's house. (but then again, everyone hates the gamo triggers) looks really cool with a scope on it. The stock is rubberish plastic and is matte black. This gun looks better than any wood gun I've ever seen Things I would have changed:Make it slightly heavier. I heard how everyone can get dime sized groups at 10 meters but mine can barely fit inside a 1.5 inch circle c-t-c, maybe its because i only shot 400-500 round through it. RWS hobbys and meisters that can get under .5 inch every magazine. I have rws hobbys, meisters, beeman HN Match, JSB Exacts (really bad), crosman premere super match, avanti champion things, beeman silver bears. I haven't really tried the HN Match, but they are ok, i shot 10 shots before I had to stop.
also, the sights are pretty bad, but I think its just me, i hate sights. Get a good scope, I have a Centerpoint AR22 4x32 scope(which can hardly be considered good but I'm still happy with it)
What others should know:Spray the magazines wit silicone spray or really can kind of lubricant. JUST DO IT! The magazines don't move at all without it; you have to move them by hand. When shooting, don't hold it super tight, groups are much better in a relaxed grip. When buying pellets, get hobbys and meisters, and maybe the R10 and HN Match if you want to do serious shooting. Last thing, don't worry about the plastic parts on the gun, its perfectly fine and has a good feel to it(besides the trigger)
Daisy Powerline 953 TargetPro review entered on 2009-06-01 10:53:43
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By Don from USA on 2009-06-01 10:53:43 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:Sweet target rifle. Well balanced and comfortable. Easy to shoot. Five shot clip is handy. Power fluctuates a lot from shot to shot - but at 10-meters the effect does not show up. Have only owned it for a month and have only put a few hundred shots through it so far - so these are just first impressions. Things I would
... Read MoreThings I liked:Sweet target rifle. Well balanced and comfortable. Easy to shoot. Five shot clip is handy. Power fluctuates a lot from shot to shot - but at 10-meters the effect does not show up. Have only owned it for a month and have only put a few hundred shots through it so far - so these are just first impressions. Things I would have changed:Nothing comes to mind. The gun as sold fits the targeted objective - entry level target gun. Thank you for putting this rifle out for such a modest price. What others should know:Included iron sights are just OK. Serious target shooters will want to upgrade to sights that cost as much or more than the gun. Gun shoots about 120fps below published speed. Trigger is better than most low priced airguns - but far from target grade 2-stage. There are modifications you can do to help it.
Daisy Powerline 953 TargetPro review entered on 2009-04-19 10:04:48
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By William from USA on 2009-04-19 10:04:48 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:Very accurate! - 5 shots in a dime size group (a ragged hole actually) at 50 feet. Easy to opperate. Not too loud. Plenty of power to knock over weighted tin cans. The 5 shot clip is fast and fun to use. I've shot over 2000 rounds and not a single problem. Things I would have changed:The trigger is stiff and rear
... Read MoreThings I liked:Very accurate! - 5 shots in a dime size group (a ragged hole actually) at 50 feet. Easy to opperate. Not too loud. Plenty of power to knock over weighted tin cans. The 5 shot clip is fast and fun to use. I've shot over 2000 rounds and not a single problem. Things I would have changed:The trigger is stiff and rear sight is terrible - it wobbles left and right. A scope solves the sight problem and with practice, a good shooter can overcome the hard creep in the trigger. What others should know:I tested several weights and brands of pellets with the rifle on sand bags. The 8.3 grain Beeman Pointed Pellets (250/tin) were the best. The others tested were the Crosman Pointed 7.9 gr., the Gamo Match 7.7 gr., and the RWS Superdome 8.3 gr.
Daisy Powerline 953 TargetPro review entered on 2009-03-14 19:31:51
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By Customer from USA on 2009-03-14 19:31:51 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:I really liked the fact that so many of the reviews were 5/5 stars. Great gun for my backyard shooting range.
I actually like the synthetic stock. It has a nice texture and heft. Doesn't feel cheap at all.
I filled the stock with sand to eliminate any sensation of hollowness. I like the balance point to be fairly close
... Read MoreThings I liked:I really liked the fact that so many of the reviews were 5/5 stars. Great gun for my backyard shooting range.
I actually like the synthetic stock. It has a nice texture and heft. Doesn't feel cheap at all.
I filled the stock with sand to eliminate any sensation of hollowness. I like the balance point to be fairly close to the action, so the heavier stock works great in conjunction with the stock barrel weight. I haven't weighed it, but I suspect the weight is up around seven pounds now ( the stock doesn't hold that much sand), which I like. I'm sure this trick would work well with the 853CM considering it comes with dual barrel weights, and I've heard reports that is too much weight forward.
I also love the fact that the cocking lever is aluminum at this price point. I guess that's a fluke of using the 853's "engine". Things I would have changed:Really, I wouldn't change anything. This rifle is a great value at this price. What others should know:I bought this rifle because I was tired of waiting for Daisy to run another batch of 499B's. Right after I took delivery of the 953, Pyramyd informed me via e-mail that the 499B was now available. I went ahead and ordered one, but I fully intend to keep my 953. Frankly, it's probably a better all around value than the 499B, but the 499 is just too cool.
I'm kinda jonesing for an 853CM now. Jeez, where does it end?
Daisy Powerline 953 TargetPro review entered on 2009-02-11 12:29:56
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By Henry from USA on 2009-02-11 12:29:56 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
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
... Read MoreThings 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!
Daisy Powerline 953 TargetPro review entered on 2009-02-09 12:27:45
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By Gary from USA on 2009-02-09 12:27:45 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:LOW cost, compared to other target rilfes. But the cost goes up $60-100 when you have to buy a diopter sight to do 10 meter competition shooting.
The design lets you dry fire the rifle, to improve how you pull the trigger. This is very important for target shooters. You CANNOT dry fire a spring rifle w/o damaging the rifle
... Read MoreThings I liked:LOW cost, compared to other target rilfes. But the cost goes up $60-100 when you have to buy a diopter sight to do 10 meter competition shooting.
The design lets you dry fire the rifle, to improve how you pull the trigger. This is very important for target shooters. You CANNOT dry fire a spring rifle w/o damaging the rifle.
The stock is very comfortable for target shooting, although I would have preferred the forestock to be deeper (top to bottom). Things I would have changed:Fix the trigger. The stock trigger is LOUSEY (at least mine was). The problem is simply that Daisy did not "finish" the trigger sear. There are burrs on the sear that cause the trigger to have a gritty and heavy pull. Fixing this one "problem" will greatly improve the trigger. What others should know:This is NOT a hunter. I don't know why Daisy advertises it as one.
It is a great starter/trainger rifle and a great beginner target rifle.
The rifle is HEAVY compared to other rifles. This is great for target shooting, but not so great for casual carry around use by a kid.
I use mine for a starter/trainer rifle with a red-dot sight. The red-dot sight is VERY easy for new shooters to use. A LOT easier than the stock sights.
Daisy Powerline 953 TargetPro review entered on 2009-01-13 20:33:56
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By Charles from USA on 2009-01-13 20:33:56 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:I really like this rifle. Hard to beat the price. It's much more accurate than I am. It cocks easy for an adult. My 9yr old grandsons have difficulty cocking it but the 10 yr old does ok. I don't feel any recoil or vibration. It's easy to load. It's relatively quiet. However, I shot out my back door from within the house and the
... Read MoreThings I liked:I really like this rifle. Hard to beat the price. It's much more accurate than I am. It cocks easy for an adult. My 9yr old grandsons have difficulty cocking it but the 10 yr old does ok. I don't feel any recoil or vibration. It's easy to load. It's relatively quiet. However, I shot out my back door from within the house and the neighbor's dog started barking so at least dogs can hear it. This is my go to gun when I want to target practice. Things I would have changed:I would make the trigger adjustable. What others should know:RWS Hobby pellets 7.7gr seem to work the best.
Daisy Powerline 953 TargetPro review entered on 2008-11-14 06:48:17
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By Stephen from USA on 2008-11-14 06:48:17 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:This rifle is accurate. Accuracy is improved using high quality match grade pellets. I am getting 5 shot, one hole groups. It is quiet enough for indoor apartment target practice. You can't beat this rifle for the price, even if it cost twice as much. Things I would have changed:Nothing. What others should
... Read MoreThings I liked:This rifle is accurate. Accuracy is improved using high quality match grade pellets. I am getting 5 shot, one hole groups. It is quiet enough for indoor apartment target practice. You can't beat this rifle for the price, even if it cost twice as much. Things I would have changed:Nothing. What others should know:Single pellet loading is a bit difficult even with my medium-sized hands. The 5-shot clip is definately the way to go.
Daisy Powerline 953 TargetPro review entered on 2008-10-19 14:00:21
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By nay nay from USA on 2008-10-19 14:00:21 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:amazing accuracy right out of the box, shooting tight groups. feels good to hold- has some heft to it despite the hollow synthetic stock. Things I would have changed:they shoul include the proper size hex wrench with it- i happened to have one, but some others may not. the manual refers to turning the "adjustment screw"
... Read MoreThings I liked:amazing accuracy right out of the box, shooting tight groups. feels good to hold- has some heft to it despite the hollow synthetic stock. Things I would have changed:they shoul include the proper size hex wrench with it- i happened to have one, but some others may not. the manual refers to turning the "adjustment screw" to adjust the sights, so perhaps the hex screw is a recent change. anyway, really no big deal. What others should know:it is Exactly as advertised- a good rifle for people interested in trying out competetive target shooting- or anyone who likes accuracy. personally, accuracy seems to be the most important thing- i don't see any reason to purchase a gun that isn't accurate- no matter what your intentions for the gun are- the whole point is to hit what you are aiming at!
Daisy Powerline 953 TargetPro review entered on 2008-08-14 13:59:03
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By Hollington from USA on 2008-08-14 13:59:03 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:Light. Accurate. Quiet. Easy to cock. This rifle is amazing at 10m and very good at 20m. I'm still working on my 30m targets. Things I would have changed:It'd be nice if it came with more than one 5-shot clip. What others should know:5-shot clip is great. Really adds to the fun. I'd order add'l clips (I
... Read MoreThings I liked:Light. Accurate. Quiet. Easy to cock. This rifle is amazing at 10m and very good at 20m. I'm still working on my 30m targets. Things I would have changed:It'd be nice if it came with more than one 5-shot clip. What others should know:5-shot clip is great. Really adds to the fun. I'd order add'l clips (I think they come in a 5-pack). Tried lots of pellets. Cr. Premiere Super Match were bad -- very inconsistent and hard to feed using the 5-shot clip. RWS Hobby's are good. Gamo Match are very consistent and the best were JSB Exact domed. One tip: when you pump this rifle, pause very briefly at the end of the open stroke and listen for the "whoosh" -- that's the air intake sound. I read about that in the manual and it makes a difference. Also, keep the sponge on the piston lubricated.
Daisy Powerline 953 TargetPro review entered on 2008-07-27 22:54:20
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By james snow from USA on 2008-07-27 22:54:20 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:solid feel. very accurate. great price. daisy hit a home run on this one Things I would have changed:a little more power. and to be very picky i would like the trigger to be a little better. an extra clip or two would have been nice. What others should know:I have looked at hundreds of air rifles and read
... Read MoreThings I liked:solid feel. very accurate. great price. daisy hit a home run on this one Things I would have changed:a little more power. and to be very picky i would like the trigger to be a little better. an extra clip or two would have been nice. What others should know:I have looked at hundreds of air rifles and read their reviews trying to find an accurate gun for my 12 year old son to learn the diciplines of good marksmenship. This gun was accurate out of the box and gave him great encouragement. A BSA red dot scope fits nicely without having to remove the rear sites and gives it a "tactical" look that makes it even more fun for him to shoot. i was going to buy a very exspensive air rifle but saw the reviews on this one and decided to give it a try. Glad i did and would recommend to anyone. This gun is not strong enough to take down varmits except maybe at very close ranges.
Daisy Powerline 953 TargetPro review entered on 2008-07-12 16:33:11
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By Rick from USA on 2008-07-12 16:33:11 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked: What a nice shooting rifle, excellent balance, smooth cocking, light trigger pull with a little creep, not bad. Accuracy is superb. It delivers a totally recoiless rock solid shot you will never get from a spring piston rifle. Seems to have more than enough power for my indoor shooting gallery,(that's why I bought it). Did I
... Read MoreThings I liked: What a nice shooting rifle, excellent balance, smooth cocking, light trigger pull with a little creep, not bad. Accuracy is superb. It delivers a totally recoiless rock solid shot you will never get from a spring piston rifle. Seems to have more than enough power for my indoor shooting gallery,(that's why I bought it). Did I mention it's also quiet? I found the stock fiber optic sights excellent, easy to see and adjust. Before you run out and buy target peep sights know that in dim light they are very hard to see through, fast shooting at moving targets is also a problem. Things I would have changed: Daisy could have thrown in a buttstock spacer. What others should know:MADE IN THE USA!!!!
Daisy Powerline 953 TargetPro review entered on 2008-06-05 14:22:40
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By Jonpaul from USA on 2008-06-05 14:22:40 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:Accuracy with preferred pellets is wonderful. Off a bench, scoped, with proper rests, this rifle will group all 5 shots from a clip into a slightly out of round hole. It doesn't cloverleaf, it bugholes. For not using the Lothar Walther barrels, they still managed to turn out a silly accurate rifle.
Pump action is smooth
... Read MoreThings I liked:Accuracy with preferred pellets is wonderful. Off a bench, scoped, with proper rests, this rifle will group all 5 shots from a clip into a slightly out of round hole. It doesn't cloverleaf, it bugholes. For not using the Lothar Walther barrels, they still managed to turn out a silly accurate rifle.
Pump action is smooth and easy. Indexing of the clip was positive for me from the first time I shot this rifle.
It's a quiet gun as well. Things I would have changed:Dump the factory "fiber optic" sights right away. They are the worst feature on the entire rifle. I purchased the Avanti target sights and am quite happy with them, but also often use a scope equipped rifle (I own two of these airguns). Add a few spacers to the buttstock unless you like a short length of pull. Seek out online the directions to modify your trigger so it is lighter and crisper. From the factory, it's similar to the 22x, 22SG, 880, or other pump up "powerline" models. What others should know:Daisy says it's a small game gun. A .177, 8 grain pellet at 475-500 FPS isn't much of a small game gun. You may be able to smite sparrows from short range birdfeeders, but don't count on this rifle knocking squirrels out of the tops of oaks. It's a great plinker, trainer, and fun rifle to practice with in the basement. It's easily worth the price.
Daisy Powerline 953 TargetPro review entered on 2008-05-17 17:41:43
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By Scott from USA on 2008-05-17 17:41:43 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:Very accurate and easy to cock for kids. Things I would have changed:Replacement sight should be available. Fiberoptics can be knocked out of both the front and rear sights. Also, there should be a shield to stop kids from accidentally putting a pellet in the side of the action. What others should know:We
... Read MoreThings I liked:Very accurate and easy to cock for kids. Things I would have changed:Replacement sight should be available. Fiberoptics can be knocked out of both the front and rear sights. Also, there should be a shield to stop kids from accidentally putting a pellet in the side of the action. What others should know:We use this gun at a summer camp and our 12 guns go through about 10,000 rounds a week. They hold up to this hard use with a mimimum of repair.
Daisy Powerline 953 TargetPro review entered on 2008-03-16 08:57:27
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By bee049 from USA on 2008-03-16 08:57:27 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:Great rifle all around. It has a lot of plastic, but the plastic is very durable, heavy, and lends well to making the rifle feel authentic, and not like a toy. Mechanical 5 shot system is nice, and makes shooting faster. Single pump to fire is also speeds up your shots. Stock is short on pull, and very confortable to handle. Weight
... Read MoreThings I liked:Great rifle all around. It has a lot of plastic, but the plastic is very durable, heavy, and lends well to making the rifle feel authentic, and not like a toy. Mechanical 5 shot system is nice, and makes shooting faster. Single pump to fire is also speeds up your shots. Stock is short on pull, and very confortable to handle. Weight lends itself to accuracy, and rifle is well balanced. Things I would have changed:The 5 shot clip does not always advance correctly, and is made from soft plastic which needs to be lubricated.. The rear sight is not very good, and expect to replace them for anything other than plinking. The bolt is not very smooth and takes a lot of effort to open and close. Maybe this will smooth out as the gun breaks in,, but the bolt is plasic, so it shouldn't break in much. What others should know:Great value for the money, and a great plinking rifle that is very accurate. For the price of a "toy" type bb/pellet gun, this rifle is 10 times the shooter. Buy extra magizines for the gun, and you'll be shooting all day. Not as powerfull as others, but 500 -600fps is ideal for 10 meter and plinking. You can also use a lot of pellet traps with this gun, so shooting in your home, attic, garage is safer. This gun will be in my collection for a long time to come.
Daisy Powerline 953 TargetPro review entered on 2008-02-19 00:02:15
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By EthanG from USA on 2008-02-19 00:02:15 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:Amazing for the price. Easy to pump, light but not to light to the point that you feel like its a toy. The stock is very comfotrable and the trigger is really crisp and consistent . Things I would have changed:The grip is good if your training to be in the olympics, not normal shooting, id rather a standerd rifle grip
... Read MoreThings I liked:Amazing for the price. Easy to pump, light but not to light to the point that you feel like its a toy. The stock is very comfotrable and the trigger is really crisp and consistent . Things I would have changed:The grip is good if your training to be in the olympics, not normal shooting, id rather a standerd rifle grip. What others should know:extreamly acurate, i can hit 5shot nickle sized groups at 15m on a windy day, on a calm day with a 15mm scope, i can land 20 shot 1inch groups at 50m
Daisy Powerline 953 TargetPro review entered on 2008-01-10 18:50:37
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By Bono from USA on 2008-01-10 18:50:37 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:When I opened up the box, I was surprised by not only the look, but the feel and heft of this rifle. It does not feel like cheap plastic, more like composite synthetic. The accuracy is awesome out of the box. Really makes you feel good hitting the bulls eye all the time. Perfect for quiet backyard shooting or indoor practice. The
... Read MoreThings I liked:When I opened up the box, I was surprised by not only the look, but the feel and heft of this rifle. It does not feel like cheap plastic, more like composite synthetic. The accuracy is awesome out of the box. Really makes you feel good hitting the bulls eye all the time. Perfect for quiet backyard shooting or indoor practice. The 5 shot clip is really cool. This is a must have at a great price! Things I would have changed:Have the sights better adjustable. They need an allen wrench which does not come with the rifle. A little bit more metal parts, but the plastic seems durable. Especially for the price I can not complain. What others should know:Be sure to lube the 5 shot clip. That will make it work like a charm.
Daisy Powerline 953 TargetPro review entered on 2007-12-27 18:40:08
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By wayne from USA on 2007-12-27 18:40:08 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:Bought two----- for my 10 and 7 yr old. Put target sights one and left the tru-glos on the other. These rifles shoot really well at 10 meters and out. 5-shot mags work well. I even like shooting them! Easy to hit same hole once you get used to the trigger. Things I would have changed:Better trigger. What
... Read MoreThings I liked:Bought two----- for my 10 and 7 yr old. Put target sights one and left the tru-glos on the other. These rifles shoot really well at 10 meters and out. 5-shot mags work well. I even like shooting them! Easy to hit same hole once you get used to the trigger. Things I would have changed:Better trigger. What others should know:A bit hard for my kids to cock but it's coming.
Daisy Powerline 953 TargetPro review entered on 2007-12-23 18:11:39
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By Thomas from USA on 2007-12-23 18:11:39 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:Price, Accuracy, Fun Factor, target stock. This is an inexpensive rifle and some of the plastic bits don't exactly fill you with the pride of ownership, but for sheer fun, this thing is hard to beat. Very accurate at 10 meters, and more fun than my 900 fps spring gun for short-range plinking. Things I would have changed:Pump
... Read MoreThings I liked:Price, Accuracy, Fun Factor, target stock. This is an inexpensive rifle and some of the plastic bits don't exactly fill you with the pride of ownership, but for sheer fun, this thing is hard to beat. Very accurate at 10 meters, and more fun than my 900 fps spring gun for short-range plinking. Things I would have changed:Pump lever is a little too light -- holding up so far, but it bends and doesn't inspire confidence. What others should know:Great plinker, with no recoil. The magazines on mine wouldn't index until I sprayed them with silicone spray lube -- now they work perfectly pretty much every time.
Daisy Powerline 953 TargetPro review entered on 2007-12-13 16:10:53
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By Brian from USA on 2007-12-13 16:10:53 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:WOW!! What a great rifle at such a great price too! The smooth color and solid feel are very impressive. Very comfortable grip and such an easy trigger. Did I mention how quiet this piece is as well? Very quiet, definitely my favorite indoor shooter by far!!! The 5 shot clip is a great asset that makes consistency very easy
... Read MoreThings I liked:WOW!! What a great rifle at such a great price too! The smooth color and solid feel are very impressive. Very comfortable grip and such an easy trigger. Did I mention how quiet this piece is as well? Very quiet, definitely my favorite indoor shooter by far!!! The 5 shot clip is a great asset that makes consistency very easy. Awesome Tru-Glo sights too, just line it up, gently squeeze that trigger and presto!!! a perfect shot nearly every time. Things I would have changed:Would like to see an adjustable trigger. What others should know:
Daisy Powerline 953 TargetPro review entered on 2007-11-21 14:03:16
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By Arthur from USA on 2007-11-21 14:03:16 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:Very accurate@15yds.With Copperhead Wadcutters I get 1/2 in.groups.
I got this today and shot 50 rds. This is all day fun. Things I would have changed:I did change to a Tasco 2-7x scope w/AO. What others should know:What a great value. A nice entry level rifle.
Daisy Powerline 953 TargetPro review entered on 2007-11-18 18:31:48
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By Customer from USA on 2007-11-18 18:31:48 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:point the barrel hold your breath squeeze. plink, hit what you aimed at. great. My back yard olympic dream maker. I win the gold medal each morning. im awesome. Thank you Daisy. Things I would have changed: indexing, the indexing, did i mention the indexing. Just make the indexing work smooth. What others
... Read MoreThings I liked:point the barrel hold your breath squeeze. plink, hit what you aimed at. great. My back yard olympic dream maker. I win the gold medal each morning. im awesome. Thank you Daisy. Things I would have changed: indexing, the indexing, did i mention the indexing. Just make the indexing work smooth. What others should know:all the reviews I read were spot on. I am happy i bought this rifle.
Daisy Powerline 953 TargetPro review entered on 2007-11-08 19:16:44
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By Joe from USA on 2007-11-08 19:16:44 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:The looks and feel are fantastic. But the best part is the gun is so accurate with so many pellets. My 12 year old daughter and 8 year old son can shoot this rifle well. The single pump is fantatic when target shooting for hours. A little heavy for my son though. The gun is not hold sensitive like a springer. Things I would
... Read MoreThings I liked:The looks and feel are fantastic. But the best part is the gun is so accurate with so many pellets. My 12 year old daughter and 8 year old son can shoot this rifle well. The single pump is fantatic when target shooting for hours. A little heavy for my son though. The gun is not hold sensitive like a springer. Things I would have changed:include the small allen key for the sights. What others should know:Buy one and enjoy one of the best deals out there. The rifle shoots 1 hole groups without much effort. Velocity listed in the manual is 500 fps. My chrono tells me 450 FPS with 7.9 grain pellets. And it shoots Laser Sports at the same speed into .022 CTC groups. This is a great target and plinking rifle, do not use it for hunting or pest control.
Daisy Powerline 953 TargetPro review entered on 2007-10-28 12:08:33
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By Bart from USA on 2007-10-28 12:08:33 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked: I was looking for a target rifle for practice in a small backyard that was quiet, but accurate. All the breakbarrels that I have tried were great, but too loud for my neighborhood. I have a Daisy 22 SG that is quiet and now accurate, but it took buying and returning two others to find one with a solid barrel. Read reviews about
... Read MoreThings I liked: I was looking for a target rifle for practice in a small backyard that was quiet, but accurate. All the breakbarrels that I have tried were great, but too loud for my neighborhood. I have a Daisy 22 SG that is quiet and now accurate, but it took buying and returning two others to find one with a solid barrel. Read reviews about this one and ordered from Pyramyd. It was out of stock and I was going to be out of town for two weeks. They coordinated shipping so I could be home to sign for it. This rifle is solid, quiet, and accurate. An added bonus is that it is economical. When using the single shot clip, it is easier to load than most rifles or pistols in my experience. Big hands handling a .177 caliber pellet can be cumbersome. Trigger pull is easy. I am very pleased with this rifle. Things I would have changed:The five shot clips are a nice feature but are not calibrated well for my rifle. Each pull of the bolt requires a manual adjustment of the clip before the next pellet can be inserted. What others should know:Requires experimentation to find the most accurate brand of pellet for this rifle. The Gamo Match Diabolo works well with this one.
Daisy Powerline 953 TargetPro review entered on 2007-10-27 06:39:37
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By Meolithosin_2007 from USA on 2007-10-27 06:39:37 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:Manufactured by Daisy.
Purchased from PyramyDair three weeks ago for $72.
Upon opening the rifle I was highly disappointed with PyramyDair, the rifle was poorly secured within the box, if at all. The rifle had no protection whatsoever, not to mention the pellets and magazines ordered where inside the box, ready to bump into
... Read MoreThings I liked:Manufactured by Daisy.
Purchased from PyramyDair three weeks ago for $72.
Upon opening the rifle I was highly disappointed with PyramyDair, the rifle was poorly secured within the box, if at all. The rifle had no protection whatsoever, not to mention the pellets and magazines ordered where inside the box, ready to bump into the barrel and leave nice paint chips. However, I was lucky enough to not have this happen to mine.
On my receiver there is a small dent bringing down the finish, most likely a manufacturing defect, not shipping. The stock has a nice matte black finish and has a very smooth texture. The ergo grip is quite nice, it will accommodate large or small handed people well. Being a pistol grip, it allows for better stability of the rifle. The balance of the rifle is very well down, neither is it front heavy or back heavy.
The provided sights are decent nylon fiber, front sight is green while rear being red, the two different colors aid in aliening the sights. My biggest complaint here is how the sights are adjustable.
You use a alen wrench to loosen the assembly, then manually move the sights. There is no click adjustable sight on the gun. I would highly recommend purchasing after market sights.
The trigger pull is about 1 pound maybe? The trigger action is very smooth, the response time is not even detectable.
The power for this rifle is pump action, unlike most rifles, one pump brings the compression to max power, saving your arm for another day. My only complaint on the lever is that it will become stuck just before finishing the stroke, in other words you must bring it back out 1 - 2 inches in order to close it.
I found the magazines to be more of a pain, the bolt will sometimes give me trouble when pushing the pellet out, the force can get up to 10 pounds.
Overall, this is a good beginner rifle and I do recommend it.
I am ordering new sights in a few days, stock sights a junk, and will be ordering with PyramyDair a second time. I do recommend this retailer for all your needs. Things I would have changed:Sights, put a more quality sight on the rifle, such click adjustable.
Better bolt assembly. What others should know:Don't use low quality pellets in this rifle, comon sense.
Daisy Powerline 953 TargetPro review entered on 2007-10-26 15:44:04
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By Customer from USA on 2007-10-26 15:44:04 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:the craftmanship great sturdy feeling.out of the box great shooting. great pricing. Things I would have changed:nothing What others should know:first time in my life i got more than i paid for. i will order the 901 soon.
Daisy Powerline 953 TargetPro review entered on 2007-10-13 23:31:48
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By Henry from USA on 2007-10-13 23:31:48 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:This is a great deal for a very accurate rifle. Personally, I prefer a repeater and I was choosing between this and the IZH-61. I picked this over the IZH because the 953 is easier to scope and also the new IZH seems to loose its accuracy (according to BB's blog review). This rifle shoots well right out of the box. After sighted
... Read MoreThings I liked:This is a great deal for a very accurate rifle. Personally, I prefer a repeater and I was choosing between this and the IZH-61. I picked this over the IZH because the 953 is easier to scope and also the new IZH seems to loose its accuracy (according to BB's blog review). This rifle shoots well right out of the box. After sighted in with a Walther 6x42 scope, it's dead on at 20 yards. As far as the trigger, the travel and the pull weight is better than I expected. After reading all the reviews on this rifle, I had low expectation on the trigger since it's the number 1 complaint among the owners. However, it's really not that bad. I'm very pleased with this result. Things I would have changed:On my rifle, the trigger is kind of rough. I polished it a little to smooth it out. The trigger pull is okay but it still has room for improvement, maybe add a travel adjustment too. What others should know:This is a low power rifle, so use it as it is, a target gun. Don't expect to hunt with it. You need something much more powerful.
If you like accuracy, you are gonna to love this.
Daisy Powerline 953 TargetPro review entered on 2007-09-04 22:18:19
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By mark from USA on 2007-09-04 22:18:19 - See all my reviewsAdd comment to this review
Things I liked:weight, synthetic stock, accuracy and ease of operation Things I would have changed:cocking rail could be more strongly made What others should know:buy extra 5 shot clips, daisy only gives you one with the rifle
