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Affordable Practice With The CMP Daisy 853 Air Rifle
Affordable Practice With The CMP Daisy 853 Air Rifle
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✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍Civilian Marksmanship Program, USA
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has recently made waves in the shooting community by offering refurbished Daisy 853 competition air rifles at an unbeatable price of just $140, shipping included. For enthusiasts seeking effective practice options during the winter off-season, this may represent an excellent opportunity. Reflecting on my journey as a shooter, my early years were heavily influenced by competing in 10-meter, 3-position air rifle events during high school. This experience laid a solid foundation for me, teaching me critical skills such as building a shooting position, establishing a natural point of aim, and fostering mental focusessential competencies for any aspiring marksman. These days, Ive transitioned mostly to highpower competition, which presents its own unique challenges such as varied distances, wind reading, and rapid fire stages. Although I have a deep appreciation for the discipline required for 10m air rifle, the dynamic nature of highpower shooting captures my interest in a different way. Initially, my focus was solely on match day performance, without much practice in between. However, over time, I've grown to prioritize regular practice. Dry firing is a crucial component of any shooters training program, yet it often suffers from monotony. Particularly when facing the long winter months, finding stimulating practice alternatives becomes essential to maintaining skills. I considered several options to enhance my training regimen, including a dry fire trainer like the Mantis Blackbeard-X, which, while effective, proved to be ill-suited for the skills I wanted to perfect. I also looked into the SCATT laser trainer, but the high cost deterred me from pursuing that route. In a moment of inspiration, I remembered how impactful my experiences with competition air rifles had been. Thus began the search for an affordable yet suitable air rifle to set up in my basementthe ideal location for winter practice. However, options were somewhat limited in terms of quality and price. While brands like Anschutz and Feinwerkbau are known for producing top-tier airguns, their price tags often reflect their Olympic pedigree. Even the more budget-friendly Crosman Challenger exceeded my intended investment and required additional equipment like a scuba tank for refills. This led me to consider the Daisy Avanti 753S model, priced around $300, which was still above my budget. But while browsing the CMP's offerings, I stumbled upon refurbished models priced at an astonishing $125 plus $15 for shipping. Many of these air rifles had been used in high school marksmanship programs and had been refurbished, making them an attractive option for practice. The ordering process through CMP was remarkably straightforward compared to purchasing a CMP Garand, which has undergone recent updates to simplify orders. My experience was seamless; after submitting my order form online, I received confirmation the following day. To my surprise, my Daisy air rifle arrived just days later, shipped overnight by FedEx in a foam-lined boxan excellent handling experience for a modest shipping fee. These high-quality refurbished air rifles represent not just an investment in personal skill development but also serve to support youth shooting programs that often rely on such equipment to cultivate future generations of shooters. With the CMPs process being efficient and effective, Im excited about the practice hours Ill be able to put in over the winter months. As I look forward to utilizing the Daisy 853 for both positional shooting and honing my skills, I urge fellow shooters considering similar paths to weigh the benefits of low-cost, high-value training methods. Its a chance to sharpen ones abilities while understanding the unique aspects of competition shooting that a simple air rifle can provide.