On the menu for the day was a pretty straightforward 3-part test. First and foremost - make sure this air rifle can shoot.
The Daisy 853 is a .177" (4.5mm) caliber air rifle. It's designed for the 10m matches, and is considered to be quite precise in its price and weight class. This series of articles will explore the Daisy 853 and air rifles in general. This particular article will look into the rifle itself.
