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Daisy Match Grade, Image 1

Daisy Match Grade Champion 499B

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Daisy's Match Grade Avanti Champion 499 is for shooters 10 years and older who want to learn the basics of shooting. This spring-powered single-shot is the "Official Shooting Education BB Gun by Daisy." In fact, the Jaycees use this rifle to train young shooters. Millions of firearm and airgun shooters have used the Champion 499 to learn gun safety and proper gun handling This rifle is so accurate, that even seasoned shooters cannot shoot beyond its potential.

The all wood stock has a Monte Carlo cheekpiece, and the lever-action cocking mechanism is easy to use. The hooded front sight and the Daisy 5899 rear peep sight help shooters quickly acquire the target. The gun is a muzzleloader, and the BB is held in place by a magnetic retainer. The rifle is intended for use at 5 meters (16.40 feet).

Steel BBs can ricochet. The shooter and everyone in the shooting area should wear safety glasses when a gun is being handled (even if it's unloaded). Remember to remove all pets from the area, as rebounding ammo can hit them, too. Never shoot steel BBs at hard objects (including metal targets) or water, as that increases the chance of ricochet.

The most accurate BB gun in the world! That's what Daisy claims. And, it's true!

  • Daisy Match Grade Champion 499B BB rifle
  • Spring-piston
  • Lever-action
  • Single-shot
  • Shoots steel BBs only
  • Muzzleloader
  • Smoothbore
  • Single-stage trigger
  • Hooded front sight accepts inserts 
  • Fully adjustable rear peep sight
  • Manual safety
  • Monte Carlo hardwood stock
  • Hardwood forearm
  • Includes sling and sling swivel studs

 

 

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Specifications

Brand
Avanti
Caliber
.177 (4.5mm)
Max Velocity
240 fps
Suggested for
Competition
Powerplant
Spring-piston
Loudness
1-Low
Weight
3.1 lbs
Function
Single-shot
Action
Lever-action
Scopeable
No
Front Sights
Globe w/Aperture Inserts
Rear Sights
Adjustable for windage & elevation
Safety
Manual
Trigger
Single-stage
Trigger Pull
4.0 lbs
Barrel
Smooth bore
Barrel Length
9.0"
Overall Length
36.25"
Body Type
Rifle
Stock
Hardwood
Buttplate
None
Ammunition
5.1gr
Grip
Ambi
Color
Brown

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Update after shooting a couple weeks and adding a Sightmark Mini-Shot - it is a great shooting gun for my basement 6 meter range - Love it with the Red Dot sight.

I had to countersink the top rear stock screw hole and use a flat top screw to make the whole sight rail accomodate the red dot. change the SPECs page to Scopeable YES and bundle it withe the small Hawke Red Dot for dovetail rails.

buy either the Hawke Vantage red dot for 11mm rails or the sightmark mini shot w an 11mm rail adaptor plate to go with this gun. use precision daisy match BBs.

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This Gun Does what it is supposed to do. in a small basement range, 15-20ft, it shoots dime sized (or less) groups with Daisy precision BBs. The small 11mm rail for the peep sight accepts a small 11mm to picatinny rail adaptor and allows me to mount a red dot optic to accomodate my aging eyesight. I have a Sig Romeo 5 w 11mm rail adaptor, on it currently and it is working quite well. A Bushnell TRS-25 could be a good choice or the sightmark Mini-Shot Aspec or Hawke Vantage. It is large enough to fit an Adult male, as well as youngsters. it is easy to use, charge and shoot.

There is not much to want to change as this gun is what it is. I will plan to look for a pad to increase the length of pull. There are a few YouTube videos on maintaining these rifles for match level shooting that mention that care must be taken not to damage the Shot tube and abutment plate. And, dont get oil into the shot tube (barrel). it would be nice to have a decent picatinny rail on this rifle for optics, but the rail it has, with an adaptor, supports small red dots as well as the included peep sight.

One must hold the rifle vertically when dropping a single BB down the bore and hold it close to your ear anf listen for the quiet click the BB makes as it attaches to the magnet at the abuttment plate
before you shoulder the rifle to shoot, or the BB may roll out or the shot will not be true.
Use precision Daisy BB or Umarex precision BBs only. dont use old, dirty, re-used or cheaper BBs.
There are a few YouTube videos on maintaining these rifles for match level shooting that mention how to maintain and optimize these guns, be sure to google Daisy 499b accuracy tips and view the videos there.
all in all this is a good rifle for what it is and does. if you have aging eyes add a good red dot sight using an 11mm adaptor. use precision BBs

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I can hit a dime consistently from 50ft away. Super repeatable. Would be a great trainer for kids, low cocking effort, simple controls, light, and is more accurate than any bb gun i've ever shot. Keep in mind its only 240fps. This is the perfect backyard pop can killer. I had that similar looking "red ryder' bb gun, but this one is like 5-10x more finely made,

I hadn't realized it was a muzzel loader; which is fine, this is solely a plinking/target rifle; but it would be neat if Air Venturi make a version with a barrel tube mag. But thats a minor complaint. The price was kinda steep considering the red ryder is like 50 bucks; but accuracy costs money, and that diopter sight isn't cheap

Might wanna buttstock pad if'n you're an adult; otherwise the pull is short, and you're a little too close to the diopter; BUT its still totally useable and accurate.

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It is one ragged hole accurate at 5yd, Great training arm, great joy to practice with. Sights are perfectly adequate.

1. I attached a small magnet to the front in order to keep BBs handy. A method to store 10-20 rounds with easy access would be great. 2. For the price, a metal/ more refined trigger (just a bit better) would value out.

Enjoy, its everything I hoped it would be accuracy wise, the sights are good to go for that platform, positive clicks, a little lacking in fit and refinement for the price but..

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Reminds me of my first gun which was around 1960 though mine was the standard model.

Wish I had those eyes still.

Every air gunner and all shooters in general should have one of theses. At 15 feet hole in holes are common......

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Wood stock is nice. Sights are good at this price point.

Something in the barrel to stop the bb from rolling out of the barrel if the gun is less than level. This rolling out makes it very difficult to concentrate on shooting when I am trying to keep the bb in the barrel. I would not have purchased this rifle if I had known of this defect in design.

Paul Oct 26, 2021

There's suppose to be a magnet at the bottom of the barrel { breach end } so wait for the BB to roll all the way down. With that said lead BB won't work.

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This is a perfect rifle for youth to begin competition training. I use it in the BSA program with the Webelos and older youth as it allows more accurate shooting and allows a better shooting experience. This is a very goon entry rifle for air rifle competitors.

Nothing other than emphasizing to read the owner's manual fully. To many adults think the understand BB guns but they actually lack the knowledge of safely operating the Champion 499.

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It's a lot of fun on my little 3 meter living room range. Using the Daisy precision ground shot it will put them in one hole until I screw up.

Not much. A better trigger but I know that would add to the price.

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A very accurate .BB gun. It has a removable barrel for easy cleaning. A great peep sight which is easy to set. I read the reviews on this gun and had to try one. I have not been disappointed, and I have been air gunning for over 60 years.

Front sight should be screw on type not spring loaded. It is hard to change the inserts.

A real fun gun to shoot paper targets or pop cycle sticks from 30 feet. Velocity 265 FPS on my chronograph.

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It's the most accurate BB gun out of the box I've had the pleasure of shooting. I had friend buy 2 and he turned me on to it

Nothing

It's a single shot BB gun. You have to put the sight on. It comes in the box with the gun. Some assembly required. Comes with an assortment of front sights.

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