Jadies and Lentlemen,
Be advised that our friends at the CMP are offering reconditioned (i.e., like new) Daisy 853 air rifles, .177 cal, single pump/shot, with SLING and target peep sights, for $100 + $14.95 shipping. Unreal deal for the most inexpensive practice, anywhere you have 10 meters/33 feet ( basement? backyard? barn? garage? hallway?).
Will not help with rapid fire, but for honing position, NPOA, 6 steps...none better.
For comparison, CMP offers new Daisy 853s for $212. Retail they're in the high $200s. Even Daisy Firearms Education special offers/"Club in a box" can't come close.
5k pellets for $25; beat that.
Full disclosure: about 12 lb cocking effort, so may be unsuitable for those under 10 (in NYS must be 12 y.o. to fire
a cartridge arm, thus the air rifles - and Red Ryder BB guns). Similar CMP 853C model (with 5 shot "magazines) were used with my HS gym classes. If the gym classes couldn't break them, no one can.
Outstanding deal for the money, and certainly for limited time...
Excelsior,
madMark