Daisy Power Line 717 Match Quality Vintage Pellet Pistol Tested W/ BOX & EXTRAS

Description: Vintage Daisy Powerline 717 Target Match Quality Pellet Pistol BB Gun in Box 500+ Pellets included! also comes with cleaning rod + cleaning patchesThe Daisy Powerline 717 pellet pistol: .177 caliber side lever cocking, single stroke pneumatic, single shot rifled steel barrel, adjustable rear sight, molded brown checkered grips with right-hand thumb restThe Daisy 717 incorporates a single-pump pneumatic power plant that is actuated by a sturdy pump lever located along the left side of the gun. This pumping lever pivots up at the front of the receiver tube, just below the muzzle, and demands a pumping effort of just under 18 pounds, something that anyone over the age of 10 can handle. A single pump compresses enough air to launch a standard .177 caliber lead pellet at a muzzle velocity of approximately 385 fps, according to the manufacturer. Incidentally, one significant advantage of the single-pump pneumatic power plant employed in this pistol is its basically recoilless operation -- a huge plus in any gun, but particularly helpful in a target-class pistol.Although not adjustable, the two-stage trigger of the Model 717 on test for this article averaged a let-off pressure of just under 4 pounds and was, in addition, creditably crisp and positive. The wide, serrated trigger blade also contributes its fair share to the overall smoothness of this trigger system. Because this air pistol is marketed as a general-purpose sporting pistol, the manufacturer has given it a manually operated crossbolt safety located in the forward area of the grip frame, just ahead of the trigger.Simple To UseCocking the pistol is accomplished by retracting the bolt handle on the right side of the receiver. In fact, this pistol can be pumped only after it is cocked. Attempting to pump the pistol while the action is uncocked won't store any pressurized air in the gun. Retracting the bolt handle also allows one pellet to be placed in the feed track. Closing the bolt then feeds the pellet to the breech and readies the gun for firing.Tests quickly revealed just what a sharp performer the Daisy 717 really is. Firing from a pistol rest at 10 meters using Beeman H&N Match pellets, the 717 printed five-shot groups averaging 5/16 inch across. While that level of accuracy is not sufficient to win formal 10-meter events against top world-class air pistols, it is nevertheless adequate for serious practice, especially in the hands of new shooters on a tight budget taking their first steps in the world of 10-meter pistol competition. The chronograph revealed that the muzzle velocity produced by the sample test hovered around 365 fps. This figure is slightly lower than the muzzle velocity given in the owner's manual and about 5 fps higher than the my figure shown on the lid of the box. Go figure!At any rate, the my obtained was quite sufficient for a general-purpose air pistol that will most likely be used for backyard target practice and recreational plinking activities. Mind you, the levels of accuracy and power produced by the Model 717 are also adequate for dispatching small rodents at distances of up to 20 feet or so with a well-placed pellet. Given this pistol's superb balance and comfortable muzzle heaviness, most shooters will be pleasantly surprised at their increased level of shooting prowess. FAST ORDER PROCESSING. USUALLY SHIP SAME DAY AS PAYMENT MON-FRI. ALL FULFILLED ORDERS WILL RECEIVE TRACKING NUMBER. This listing complies with eBay’s air gun guidelines found here and I will only sell and ship air guns to buyers in jurisdictions where permitted by applicable laws http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/firearms-weapons-knives.html

Price: 200 USD

Location: Springdale, Arkansas

End Time: 2024-11-17T00:22:10.000Z

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