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10 SHOOTING SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW
THESE RULES CAN RESULT
Operation Manual
Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
There are several safe “carries” depending on the situation.
NEVER ALLOW THE MUZZLE TO POINT IN THE
DIRECTION OF A PERSON.
2
1
You can never be positive that you were the last person to handle
the gun. Never take anyone’s word about whether or not a gun is
loaded. Always check a gun to see if it is loaded when removed
from storage or received from another person. Even if you have
fired an airgun one or more times and no pellet or BB was
expelled from the barrel, it does not mean that the magazine of
the gun is empty of ammunition. Any airgun can fail to feed for
any number of reasons. Continue to treat the airgun as loaded
and ready to fire. AL
Treat every gun as if it were loaded.
WAYS TREAT A GUN AS IF IT IS LOADED
EVEN IF YOU KNOW IT ISN’T.
3
Only load or cock a gun when you are shooting.
A loaded gun has no place in your home or
other public place.
4
Check your target and beyond your target.
of the target area before you shoot. Check behind and beyond
your target to be certain you have a safe backstop and that no
Be sure all persons are well clear
person or property could be endangered.
5
Anyone shooting or near a shooter should
Also, all other persons should remain behind the shooter.
wear shooting glasses.
6
You can’t control the direction of the muzzle if you stumble or fall.
You should safely lay the gun down or hand it to a companion
Never climb or jump with a gun.
while you climb or jump over anything.
7
Never shoot at a flat hard surface or at the surface of water.
Ammunition can ricochet off of water just like a skipped rock.
Avoid ricochet.
8
Never let anything obstruct the muzzle of a gun. Don’
Keep the muzzle clear
muzzle to come in contact with the gr
.
t allow the
ound.
9
Keeping guns unloaded when not in use is critical to the safety of
safety in the “on” position and unload the gun. Store guns so that
they are inaccessible to untrained shooters and store ammunition
Guns not in use should always be unloaded.
you and others. When you are finished shooting, put the trigger
separately from the gun.
10
Whether you’re target shooting or hunting, if you’re a guest on
others’ land, you should leave it exactly as you found it.
Respect other people’s property.
Multi-Pump
Pneumatic
Air Rifles
PowerLine®880
®
®
®
®
®
®
880S
1880
177X
22X
22S
22SG
PowerLine
PowerLine
B•B Cal. (4.5 mm) Steel Air Gun Shot
.177 Cal. (4.5mm) Lead Airgun Pellet
PowerLine
PowerLine
PowerLine
PowerLine
.177 Cal. (4.5mm) Lead Airgun Pellet
. 22 Cal. (5.5mm) Lead Airgun Pellet
WARNING:
USE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. MAY BE DANGEROUS UP TO 259 YARDS (237 METERS).
NOT A TOY. ADULT SUPERVISION
REQUIRED. MISUSE OR CARELESS
Visit www.daisy.com and read the shooting
safety rules. Take a quiz and get your
“Take Aim at Safety” Certificate.
Daisy Outdoor Pr
Rogers, AR 72757-0220 U.S.A.
800-643-3458 • www.daisy.com
06/07
oducts
THIS IS A HIGH POWER AIR GUN RECOMMENDED FOR USE BY
THOSE 16 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING. THE PURCHASER AND USER SHOULD CONFORM
TO ALL LAWS GOVERNING USE AND OWNERSHIP OF AIR GUNS.
ACCORDING TO CALIFORNIA LAW
WARNING:
CONFUSE PEOPLE AND MAY BE A CRIME. POLICE AND OTHERS
MAY THINK THIS AIRGUN IS A FIREARM. DO NOT CHANGE THE
COLORATION AND MARKINGS TO MAKE IT LOOK MORE LIKE A
FIREARM. THAT IS DANGEROUS AND MAY BE A CRIME.
DO NOT BRANDISH OR DISPLAY
THIS AIRGUN IN PUBLIC - IT MAY
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WARNING:
HIS GUN CAN CAUSE
T
DEATH. READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY. DO NOT LOAD A BB OR PELLET INTO THE
CHAMBER UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO SHOOT. IF YOU
O LOAD A BB OR PELLET AND DECIDE NOT TO
D
SHOOT, REMOVE EITHER MANUALLY OR BY SHOOTING IT IN A SAFE DIRECTION. AN UNCOCKED,
UNLOADED GUN IS SAFEST. ACCIDENTS HAPPEN
AST, AND ACCIDENTALLY INJURING OR KILLING
F
SOMEONE IS A TERRIBLE THING. SHOOT SAFELY.
POWERLINE®880 / 880S / 1880
BBs PELLETS
MUZZLE VELOCITY
(10 PUMPS)
SHOOTING DISTANCE
(10 PUMPS)
MUZZLE VELOCITY
CANADA
(10 PUMPS)
SHOOTING DISTANCE
CANADA
(10 PUMPS)
750 fps - 229 mps 715 fps - 218 mps
291 yds. - 266 m 286 yds. - 261 m
490 fps - 149 mps 490 fps - 149 mps
247 yds. - 226 m 223 yds. - 204 m
This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to
the possibility of personal injury and carefully read the message that follows.
This air gun shoots with much more power than the traditional spring air BB gun. More power means greater chance
of serious injury or death.
We recommend the following number of pumps for different shooting conditions.
• For indoor shooting, 2 pumps
• For 10-meter (33-ft.) distance, 4 to 6 pumps.
• For longer distances, 7 to 10 pumps.
NOTE: Never pump more than 10 times. Over pumping
will cause serious damage to the gun.
Although your new PowerLine®Air Rifle is not a firearm, it
has lethal potential and should be treated with the caution
and respect due any conventional firearm. Like a firearm, your
PowerLine®Air Rifle, when misused or carelessly used, can
kill or seriously injure the shooter or other persons.
Always remember, the first and most important safety
aspect of any gun is the shooter. All safeties are mechanical
devices and the shooter is the only part of the system that
can make a gun safe – or unsafe.
MECHANICAL SAFETIES; think ahead and avoid situations
that might lead to accidents.
Guns differ in their operations and you are never ready to
fire any gun until you are thoroughly familiar with it. Read the
following operating instructions and
PROJECTILE, proceed several times through the operating
steps with your gun (dry fire the gun at a safe target) so that
you will be able to operate the PowerLine®Air Rifle pr
and safely.
DON’T DEPEND ON
WITHOUT LOADING A
operly
POWERLINE®177X
PELLETS
MUZZLE VELOCITY
(10 PUMPS)
SHOOTING DISTANCE
(10 PUMPS)
MUZZLE VELOCITY
CANADA
(10 PUMPS)
SHOOTING DISTANCE
CANADA
(10 PUMPS)
715 fps - 218 mps
286 yds. - 261 m
490 fps - 149 mps
223 yds. - 204 m
POWERLINE®22X / 22S / 22SG
PELLETS
MUZZLE VELOCITY
(10 PUMPS)
SHOOTING DISTANCE
(10 PUMPS)
MUZZLE VELOCITY
CANADA
(10 PUMPS)
SHOOTING DISTANCE
A
ANAD
C
(10 PUMPS)
625 fps - 190 mps
333 yds. - 304 m
490 fps -149 mps
257 yds. - 255 m
880, 188S, 1880
STOCK
177X , 22X, 22S, 22SG
STOCK
DOVETAIL
GROOVE
BOLT HANDLE
TRIGGER
TRIGGER SAFETY
DOVETAIL
GROOVE
BOLT HANDLE
TRIGGER
TRIGGER SAFETY
2
BB LOADING DOOR
(on left side)
PUMPING
HANDLE
PUMPING
HANDLE
REAR SIGHT
RECEIVER
REAR SIGHT
RECEIVER
FOREARM
FOREARM
FRONT SIGHT
MUZZLE
BARREL
1A
FRONT SIGHT
MUZZLE
BARREL
1B
3
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HOW TO OPERATE
CAUTION: B
irection
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Step 1. OPEN BOLT
Step 2. PUT “ON” TRIGGER SAFETY
Step 3. PUMP
Step 4. LOAD
Step 5. CLOSE BOLT
Step 6. AIM AT SAFE TARGET
Step 7. TAKE “OFF” TRIGGER SAFETY
Step 8. FIRE
Step 1. OPEN BOLT
Pull straight back on bolt handle, pulling it fully to the rear
(See Drawing No. 1A). The gun cannot fire with bolt open.
Step 2. PUT “ON” TRIGGER SAFETY
The bolt must FIRST be opened, then the trigger safety is
pushed from the left to right so that NO red is showing (See
Drawing No. 1B).
CAUTION: Gun must always be pointed in a safe
direction.
NO. 1A
BOLT HANDLE
NO. 1B
Step 3. PUMP
The bolt must be opened to pump gun. For greater safety,
we recommend that the bolt remain open while pumping and
that you close the bolt only when the barrel can be pointed in
a safe direction. With the muzzle pointed in a safe direction,
pump the gun the desired number of times up to 10. More
power means greater chance of serious injury. Never put finger on trigger until ready to fire the gun. NOTE: Do not pump
your gun more than 10 times. Muzzle energy increases produced by mor
pumping will damage your gun.
CAUTION: Be sure to grasp pump handle firmly as
you close the lever to prevent it from snapping back and
causing possible injury. Also be careful to keep fingers out of
cocking mechanism when closing lever. (See “PINCH
POINTS,” Drawing No. 2).
WARNING: Do not open the bolt, close the bolt, and
then pull the trigger before pumping. This procedure can result
in a loaded gun and a projectile being expelled from the gun
during pumping. Recock the gun by opening the bolt and put
“on” trigger safety before pumping as in Steps 1 and 2.
PULL LEVER OUTWARD
FOR FULL STROKE
THEN RETURN
e sure gun is always pointed in a safe
LOADING PORT
TRIGGER SAFETY ON
TRIGGER SAFETY OFF
red showing on opposite side
, and increased
e than 10 pumps ar
e minor
RIGGER
T
SAFETY
PINCH
POINTS
Filling the BB magazine for the PowerLine® 880, 880S, 1880:
The loading door is located on the left side of receiver (See
Drawing No. 3). Push door down and fill magazine with
approximately 50 BBs. Do not overfill or the feed system may
not operate properly.
Step 4. LOAD (PowerLine®880, 880S, 1880)
LOADING BBs: With the bolt handle back and BBs in the
magazine (See “BB MAGAZINE” section), RAISE the muzzle of
the gun 45 degrees to 90 degrees. When raising the muzzle,
be sure the front sight is pointed upward since the gun may
not feed properly if it is on its side (See Drawing No. 4A). A
BB can be seen on the magnetic tip by looking into the loading port (See Drawing No. 4A). If a BB does not feed onto the
magnetic tip when the muzzle is raised, shake the gun slightly.
Push bolt handle fully forward and the BB is in firing position.
Be sure the front sight is pointed upward when raising the
muzzle to insure proper feeding.
CAUTION: Always view the BB or Pellet when closing
the bolt and loading port.
WARNING: BBs feed from the magazine by gravity
which requires that the muzzle be raised. NEVER ASSUME
THE MAGAZINE OR CHAMBER IS EMPTY even if the gun
does not fire a projectile.
LOADING PELLETS: With the bolt back and BBs removed
from the magazine (See “TO EMPTY MAGAZINE,” Page 7),
advance the bolt forward until the magnetic tip is visibly even
with the rear edge of the pellet loading port; lower the muzzle
and load a pellet, solid end forward (See Drawing No. 5). Push
the bolt handle fully forward and the pellet is chambered in
the firing position.
IMPORTANT: Do not allow a pellet to fall into the rear of the
loading port and become jammed in the BB feed hole. If this
occurs, have a qualified gunsmith remove the left receiver and
clear the loading port or return gun to Daisy.
IMPORTANT: Care must be exercised when shooting pellets while the magazine contains BBs. Loading a BB and pellet at the same time may result in a jammed or obstructed
barrel.
BB MAGAZINE
LOADING HOLE
PUSH DOOR
DOWN TO OPEN
NO. 3
LOADING
RIGHT
WRONG
NO. 4A
Step 4. LOAD (PowerLine®22X, 22SGT, 22S)
LOADING PELLETS: With the bolt back lower the muzzle
and load a pellet, solid end forward (See Drawing No. 5). Push
the bolt handle fully forward and the pellet is chambered in
the firing position.
MAGNETIC
TIP
PORT
MAGNETIC
TIP
NO. 4B
LOADING PORT
LOADING DOOR
BB
(SOLID
PELLET
END FOR
W
ARD)
NO. 2
NO. 5
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Step 5. CLOSE BOLT
Blade Front Sight
T
OO HIGH TOO LOW
J
UST RIGHT
T
OO HIGH TOO LOW
J
UST RIGHT
Fiber Optic Front Sight
Close bolt by pushing fully forward on bolt handle to cham-
ber either a BB or pellet and lock the bolt.
CAUTION: The gun is now loaded and ready to fire.
Step 6. AIM AT SAFE TARGET
Aim the gun at a safe target. To be a consistent marksman,
use the correct sight picture each time you fire your gun (See
Drawing No. 6). Never point a gun, loaded or unloaded, at
anyone.
NO. 6
CAUTION: Due to the power of this air gun, use
extra caution in selecting a safe target backstop. Select the
proper target and backstop based on the ammunition you are
shooting. BBs should NEVER be shot into a pellet trap. Pick
targets that cannot be penetrated or that will not cause ricochet because of their hard surface. Use only targets and traps
that are designed for use with high power air guns. Do not
shoot at water.
Step 7. TAKE “OFF” TRIGGER SAFETY
When you are certain the target, backstop and surrounding
area is safe, take trigger safety “OFF” by pushing from right
to left so that red is exposed. Your gun is now cocked and
ready to shoot. In this condition, it should be handled with
extreme care.
Step 8. FIRE
After making sure the gun is pointed in a safe direction,
gently (but firmly) squeeze the trigger. Repeat Steps 1
through 8 to continue shooting, using the appropriate loading
procedure.
indicated in Step 5.
NOTE: To fire, bolt must be completely closed as
CAUTION: Do not leave your gun pumped for an
extended period of time. This could result in a time delay
from the time the trigger is pulled until the projectile is
expelled from the gun. Also, leaving your gun pumped for
more than one hour could result in permanent damage to the
air release valve.
WARNING: If a BB or pellet does not fire after com-
pleting the operation steps, the gun is jammed. This is a dangerous condition.
CLEARING A JAM (POWERLINE®880, 880S, 1880)
Open the bolt and put “ON” trigger safety immediately. If
the bolt is not completely closed, do not try to close it until
after opening it by pulling the bolt handle all the way back.
The gun will not fire a projectile when the bolt is completely
open.
let), pumping gun up 10 times. If a projectile still does not fire,
follow these steps carefully:
1. Open bolt.
2. Put trigger safety “ON”.
3. Clear barrel by running a cleaning rod through from the
muzzle end. Be careful not to damage the bolt tip by pushing
the rod through too hard. Do not reuse this BB or pellet.
Repeat all operations except Step 4 (do not load BB or pel-
4. Repeat operation steps. Make sure a BB or pellet is fed into
firing position. If after following the firing procedure the projectile is not fired, return your gun to Daisy (See “REPAIR OF
DAISY GUNS” section).
UNLOAD PELLETS: The magnetic tip does not extract a pellet.
You must shoot the pellet out if a safe target is available. If a
safe target is not available, open bolt, put trigger safety “ON”,
insert a cleaning rod in the muzzle end and push the pellet out
of the barrel. Do not allow a pellet to fall into the rear of the
loading port and become jammed in the BB feed hole.
TO EMPTY BB MAGAZINE:
Open bolt and put trigger safety “ON”. Open the BB magazine door, cup your hand over it and tilt the gun fully to the left
side. Shake gun until all BBs are removed. Then remove BBs
from loading port (See Drawing No. 4B).
WARNING: EVEN IF YOU HAVE FIRED THE AIRGUN
ONE OR MORE TIMES AND NO BB WAS EXPELLED, IT
DOES NOT MEAN THAT THE GUN IS EMPTY OF BBs.
CONTINUE TO TREAT THE AIRGUN AS IF IT IS LOADED.
CLEARING A JAM (POWERLINE®22X, 22SG, 22S)
Open the bolt and put “ON” trigger safety immediately. If the
bolt is not completely closed, do not try to close it until after
opening it by pulling the bolt handle all the way back. The gun
will not fire a projectile when the bolt is completely open.
Repeat all operations except Step 4 (do not load a pellet),
pumping gun up 10 times. If a projectile still does not fire, follow these steps carefully:
1. Open bolt.
2. Put trigger safety “ON”.
3. Clear barrel by running a cleaning rod through from the
muzzle end. Be careful not to damage the bolt tip by pushing
the rod through too hard. Do not reuse this pellet.
4. Repeat operation steps. Make sure a pellet is fed into firing
position. If after following the firing procedure the projectile is
not fired, return your gun to Daisy (See “REPAIR OF DAISY
GUNS” section).
UNLOAD PELLETS: The bolt tip does not extract a pellet.
You must shoot the pellet out if a safe target is available. If a
safe target is not available, open bolt, put trigger safety “ON”,
insert a cleaning rod in the muzzle end and push the pellet out
of the barrel.
WARNING: Never assume gun is empty of projec-
tiles. Always point the gun in a safe direction.
REAR SIGHT ADJUSTMENT:
Your air gun is equipped with an adjustable rear sight.
HOW TO ADJUST SIGHT RIGHT OR LEFT (WINDAGE):
Loosen screw “A” by turning counterclockwise (See Drawing
No. 7). Move rear sight to the right side of the gun to make it
shoot to the right, or to the left side of the gun to make the
gun shoot to the left. Make certain screw “A” is retightened
after adjustment.
HOW TO ADJUST SIGHT UP OR DOWN (ELEVATION):
Raise the rear sight by moving sight elevator back to make
the gun shoot higher. Lower the rear sight by moving the sight
elevator forward to make the gun shoot lower (See Drawing
No. 8).
HOW TO
ADJUST SIGHT
LEFT OR RIGHT
(WINDAGE)
NO. 7
HOW TO
ADJUST SIGHT
UP OR DOWN
(ELEVATION)
NO. 8
SCREW “A”
CORRECT SIGHT ELEVATOR POSITION
RAISE LOWER
7
WINDAGE
SIGHT
ELEVATOR
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PROPER CARE
To maintain top shooting performance, lightly oil the three
pumping lever hinges and the foam wiper on the piston every
1,000 shots (See Drawing No. 9). Use a 10-, 20- or 30-weight
non-detergent, automotive motor oil. DO NOT use light,
household type oils or aerosol type spray lubricants since they
may contain substances or additives harmful to the rubber
seals or other components. Clean the exterior by wiping with
a soft, clean, lightly oiled cloth. The screws are a gun blue finish; wipe with oil to prevent rust.
PUMPING LEVER
INGES
H
FELT PAD
UMP ROD
NO. 9
P
CAUTION: Improper lubricants, such as aerosol type
spray lubricants, can ignite (diesel) during pumping. Use only
automotive motor oils.
STORAGE
Before putting the gun away in a cabinet or gun rack, shoot
the gun at a safe target to make sure the pump system and
barrel are empty. Then, open the bolt and place the trigger
safety “ON”, then close the bolt. Always make sure the gun is
empty and the trigger safety is “ON” before storage; the gun
should also be clean, dry and oiled.
Store projectiles in a separate location from the gun to keep
it away from untrained shooters.
WARNING:
ONE OR MORE TIMES AND NO BB OR PELLET WAS EXPELLED, IT DOES NOT MEAN THAT THE GUN IS EMPTY OF AMMO.
CONTINUE TO TREAT THE AIRGUN AS IF IT IS LOADED.
MODIFICATION
EVEN IF YOU HAVE FIRED THE AIRGUN
WARNING: The components of this gun were engi-
neered to deliver optimum performance. Any modification or
tampering with a gun may cause a malfunction and may make
it unsafe to use. Any change in performance, such as a lowered trigger force and shortened trigger travel, indicates possible wear, and such gun should be inspected, replaced or
properly repaired by qualified personnel. Any gun that has
been dropped should be checked by qualified personnel to
insure that its function has not been effected.
WARNING: A GUN THAT IS NOT OPERATING
PROPERLY MAY BE DANGEROUS. IT SHOULD BE KEPT
Y FROM USE BY ANYONE UNTIL REP
SAFEL
DESTROYED. DO NOT TRY TO TAKE THE GUN APART. IT IS
DIFFICUL
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GUNS IN WARRANTY
LIMITED ONE — YEAR WARRANTY
gun, free of charge, if defective in material or workmanship. Service is
available by returning the gun to Daisy Outdoor Products. Attach to
the gun your name and address and telephone number, description of
problem and proof of date of retail purchase (sales slip). Package and
send to Daisy Outdoor Pr
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which may vary fr
GUNS OUT OF W
for r
When paying by check or money order, please send with gun. Attach
to the gun your name, street address (Not Post Office Boxes) and
description of the problem. Package and send, transportation prepaid,
to Daisy Outdoor Products, Service Department. Daisy will repair the
gun or replace it with a reconditioned gun of the same model, if available, otherwise with a model of equivalent quality.
Service Department. Please make sur
stamped on barr
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SPECIFICATIONS: 880, 880S, 1880
ACTION Multi-pump pneumatic pump-up
BB repeater; single shot pellet
CALIBER .177 cal. (4.5mm)
AMMO CAPACITY 50-shot BB; single-shot pellet
OVERALL LENGTH 37.75 in. (95.8cm)
WEIGHT 3.2 lbs. (1.45 kg)
TARGET DISTANCE 33ft (10m)
MAXIMUM SHOOTING BB: 247 yds. (226m)*
DISTANCE**(CANADA) Pellet: 223yds. (204m)*
MAXIMUM SHOOTING BB: 291 yds. (266m)*
DISTANCE** Pellet: 286yds. (262m)*
BARREL 20.8in. (53cm) rifled steel barrel
SAFETY Manual cross bolt trigger
block with red indicator
*Indicates 10 pumps
**With muzzle pointed upward at optimum angle
SPECIFICATIONS: 177X, 22X, 22SG, 22S
ACTION Multi-pump pneumatic pump-up
single shot pellet
CALIBER 177X - .177 cal. (4.5mm)
22X, 22SG, 22S - .22 cal. (5.5mm)
AMMO CAPACITY Single-shot air gun pellet
OVERALL LENGTH 37.75 in. (95.8cm)
WEIGHT 3.2 lbs. (1.45 kg) - 4.5 lbs. (2.04 kg)
Depending on Model
TARGET DISTANCE 33ft (10m)
MAXIMUM 177X - 223 yds. (204 m)*
SHOOTING 22X, 22SG, 22S - 257 yds. (255 m)
DISTANCE**
(CANADA)
MAXIMUM 177X SHOOTING 22X, 22SG, 22S - 333 yds. (304 m)
DISTANCE**
BARREL 20.8in. (53cm) rifled steel barr
SAFETY Manual cross bolt trigger
*Indicates 10 pumps
**With muzzle pointed upwar
286 yds. (262 m)*
el
block with red indicator
d at optimum angle
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INTRODUCING
SHOOTING
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A MESSAGE TO PARENTS
Included in the material accompanying each new
PowerLine®is a check list covering the most important aspects
of proper gun handling. We urge you to use the check list in
assuring that anyone operating a PowerLine®has a thorough
understanding of these rules and is diligent in their practice.
Although not a firearm, a PowerLine®is a gun and not a toy.
Properly used and maintained, it will provide many hours of safe,
trouble free recreational shooting. Misused, it can be danger-
ous. Therefore, we recommend it be used only by someone
sixteen years of age or older and with adult supervision.
As the proud owner of a new PowerLine®gun, you have
become part of an American tradition dating back more than 100
years. Mechanically, a new PowerLine®is backed by nearly a
century of engineering know-how and experience in the manufacture of quality products.
Safe gun handling depends upon proper safety training and
the right attitude toward gun ownership. To help you, we have
designed this booklet to cover the basic facts everyone should
understand before shooting a gun. Take time to study it thoroughly. A proper understanding of these basics will greatly
increase your enjoyment of the lifetime sport of recreational air
gun shooting and, at the same time, give you the satisfaction of
knowing you are properly prepared to handle an air gun.
If your child becomes the owner of a
strongly urge a formal course of instruction in Shooting Education
for your child. Daisy products are age graded to help you pick the
right product for your child. There are a number of youth and
civic organizations which offer a complete 10 lesson course
based on guidelines developed by the training experts at Daisy
and they are listed in the section of CLUBS AND COMPETITION
near the back of this book. A quick check with them will let you
know when the next course will be starting in your area. If you
would like more detailed information, write: Special Market
Programs, Daisy, Box 220, Rogers, Arkansas 72757 or call 1-800643-3458.
WHAT IS A POWERLINE®?
Backed by 100 years of engineering know-how, the design
and craftsmanship of the PowerLine
advanced to true gun levels. With much more power than traditional air guns, their sophistication in performance and operation
have brought them to the attention of even the most serious
sport shooters.
In recent years, sport shooters have begun to feel the
squeeze of limited space and money for firearm shooting. The
PowerLine
who wants low cost shooting for year-round training, indoors or
out, and dedicated shooters interested in shoulder-to-shoulder
competition. With a PowerLine
ance add up to adult size shooting right at your doorstep, and at
a fraction of the cost of firearm shooting.
PROPER GUN HANDLING
handling, but the fact that your new PowerLine®gun has much
more power than a traditional air gun means extra care is needed. In reviewing the basic rules of proper gun handling, keep in
mind that "Handling" means every time you touch your gun.
• Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
• Treat every gun as if it were loaded
• Only load or cock a gun when you are shooting
• Anyone shooting or near a shooter should wear shooting
glasses and should be standing behind the shooter
• Never climb or jump with a gun.
• Avoid ricochet.
• Keep the muzzle clear.
• Guns not in use should always be unloaded.
• Respect other people’s property.
• Check your target and beyond your target.
country are caused by careless use or misuse of the gun and
shooting at impr
if the shooter handles the gun pr
®
guns remove these limits for both the enthusiast
®
You may be familiar with the responsibilities of proper gun
Almost all of the air gun related accidents occurring in this
gets. These incidents can be eliminated
oper tar
operly
PowerLine®gun, we
®
rifles and pistols has
gun, looks, heft and perform-
.
.
YOUR POWERLINE®IS A TARGET GUN
Your PowerLine®gun has been designed for target shooting
and is suited for use both indoors and out to help you develop
your marksmanship skills. However, your PowerLine®gun means
greatly increased velocity and energy, so take care to prepare
your target. Target traps designed for use with low-velocity (less
than 350 feet-per-second) spring-piston BB and pellet guns
should not be used with a PowerLine®gun. Always use a target trap designed to prevent ricochet and put extra reinforcement behind your target to compensate for the added power.
(See "How to Make an Indoor-Outdoor Target," page 14).
TIPS ON MARKSMANSHIP
Many people become proficient at gun handling without
learning the basics of proper marksmanship. Yet, these basics
are intended for one purpose–to increase your skills. If you
haven't learned them, now is the time to start. If you have, this
may serve as a timely review.
Although there are four basic positions for shooting - prone,
sitting, kneeling, and standing, the one most challenging and the
one you will undoubtedly use most often is standing. To assume
the proper position, follow these simple rules: (All directions have
been given for right hand shooters - left hand shooters should, of
course, reverse the procedure.)
PRONE
KNEELING
(LOW)
SITTING
(LOW)
N.R.A.
STANDING
STANDING
• From a position directly facing the target, face to the right
of the line of fire. The knees should be straight but not
locked.
• Grasp the forearm of the gun in the left hand and place
the butt of your gun in the shoulder pocket with the muzzle pointed upward.
• With the right hand, grasp the stock at the pistol grip, then
press your cheek gently against the stock as far forward
as possible without straining.
• Thrust the left hip forward, lower the gun to shoulder
height, and with the left elbow directly under the gun, let
the left upper arm rest against your body.
• The forearm of the gun should be supported in the palm of
the left hand. (Thumb and fingertips, if using the NRA
standing position.)
• Shift your weight to the left foot and lean your upper body
away from the target.
To assume the other positions: (It should be noted again that
left hand shooters reverse these directions when assuming
the following positions).
PRONE
• Half face to the right, then lie at an angle of about 45
ees to the line of fir
degr
should be completely r
om the spine and may be bent
away fr
or straight. The feet should be as flat on the gr
sible.
e. The left leg
elaxed. The right leg should angle
ound as pos-
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SITTING
• Half face to the right, then in the low position, cross your
legs in front of you with the outside of each foot resting on
the ground and supporting the knees. Elbows should be
placed near the knees, forming triangles to support the rifle.
• In the high position, legs are not crossed; the feet are well
spread, with the heels braced, and the body leaning forward
so the elbows may be braced by the knees.
KNEELING
• Half face to the right and drop to the right knee. In the low
position, the left foot should be extended as far forward as
is comfortable while the right leg is flat on the ground with
the shooter sitting on the side of his foot. In the high position, the shooter sits on his right heel.
SIGHTING-IN YOUR GUN
The first step in proper sight
alignment is to determine the
shot grouping of your new airgun. To do this, position a rest,
such as a table or bench, 33 feet
from your target. Place your rifle
on the rest and aiming at the
same point on the target each
time, fire three shots. Do not
attempt to make any adjustments during the three shots. At
this point you are only interested in how well your shots
group. Once you have determined the grouping ability of you
and your rifle, you can then adjust your sights to bring the
group on target. NOTE: It may be necessary for each person
shooting your airgun to realign the sights to fit his sight pattern.
HOW TO MAKE AN INDOOR-OUTDOOR TARGET
Because of the velocity
and energy of PowerLine®airguns, care must be exercised in
assuring that you have an adequate backstop for your target.
A cardboard box 16 inches or
more deep, and with at least
two-foot square front surface,
will serve as the basis for the
target. Center 3 inches of tightly
bound magazines (do not substitute newspapers) on the inside back wall of the box opposite the target, and fill the box with tightly packed, crumpled
newspaper to prevent ricochet. Once the backstop is complete, tape the target to the fr
ont of the box.
Do not use
metal fasteners–ammunition can ricochet. As the target is
used, the backing must be watched closely and should be
replaced when the ammunition has penetrated half the thickness of the magazines.
doorways in the area
should be blocked. A
canvas or heavy blanket should be hung
behind the target backstop which is free from
the wall and clears the
floor. This will prevent
ricochet should you
miss the backstop.
Finally, your target
should be well lighted.
Remember to
keep your PowerLine
®
unloaded until the target is up and you are
ready to shoot. Never
point in any direction
except down range.
OUTDOOR SHOOTING
While your air gun is excellent for outdoor shooting, its
exceptional power means extra care is needed. The target
backstop described on the preceding page will work equally
well for outdoor shooting where space is limited. Be sure the
target area is clear and safe before shooting.
USE THE RIGHT AMMUNITION
PowerLine®guns are designed to use various types of
ammunition. Some models shoot BBs only, while others
shoot pellets only, and some shoot either BBs or pellets.
Make certain you check the instructions stamped on your
PowerLine®gun to assure that you use only the correct
ammunition. The PowerLine®901 shoots .177 caliber BBs
and pellets. If improper ammunition is used, your gun will not
feed correctly and may jam, possibly resulting in serious
injury. Because dirty and misshapen ammunition can jam your
gun, DO NOT reuse BBs or pellets.
LEARN TO SHOOT SAFELY
Daisy Outdoor Products has a rich heritage of teaching
young and first time shooters to shoot safely. In order to
effectively implement shooting education programs nationwide, Daisy has partnered with the following organizations
which teach shooting safety and provide additional shooting
safety materials and information. We encourage you to contact Daisy at 1-800-643-3458 or one of these organizations to
sign up for a shooting safety class in your area.
PROGRAM MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT
Daisy Outdoor Products
800-713-2479
www.daisy.com
CAUTION: Whether you purchase a target trap or make
your own, it is important to remember that they will wear out
with continued use. Because of this, you should always
place your backstop where it will be safe should it fail and
check it carefully before and after each use. A rebound or ricochet is an indication that the backstop is faulty and that you
should stop using it immediately.
INDOOR SHOOTING
Inside as well as out, the rules of proper gun handling
remain the same. If these rules are observed, your
PowerLine®is safe for indoor shooting. Just remember to
take the gun's power into account and carefully follow the
instructions for constructing the target backstop.
If you are using a multi-pump PowerLine®pneumatic air
gun, two pumps are recommended for indoor shooting.
This will give you a velocity only slightly higher than the conventional spring-piston gun. However, the PowerLine®CO2
guns, the high performance spring-piston guns and the single
pump pneumatic airguns deliver consistent maximum power,
so make certain that the tar
get backstop has been pr
operly
built.
For safety r
that ther
firing line or behind the tar
easons, you must have the tar
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PROGRAM INFORMATION
American Legion Junior Shooting Sports Program
317-630-1249
www.legion.org
NRA Youth Programs
800-672-3888 ext. 1505
www.nrahq.org/youth
Daisy / Jaycees Shooting Education Program
The United States Junior Chamber of Commerce
800-529-2337
www.usjaycees.org
4-H Shooting Sports
Contact your County Extension Agent
www.4-h.org
Junior Olympic Shooting Program
719-866-4670
.usashooting.com
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