Daisy AVANTI Champion 499/499B - Manual (Page 4)

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Step 4. AIM AT SAFE TARGET
This “Champion” 499/499B has an
adjustable rear peep sight. Raise
the rear sight to make the gun shoot
higher, lower the rear sight to make
the gun shoot lower. Move the rear
sight to the left to make the gun shoot
to the left; move the rear sight right
to make the gun shoot to the right
(See Figure 5). The front sight has
interchangeable sight inserts (Figure
6). Try each one and use the one that
suits you best.
To be a consistent marksman, use
the correct sight picture each time
you fire your gun. See Figure 7 for the
correct sight picture for each insert.
WARNING: Sight or point the
gun only in a safe direction – never
shoot at anyone. Do not shoot at hard
surfaces as the BBs will bounce or
ricochet. Do not shoot at water.
Step 5. TAKE OFF “SAFE”
When you are certain that the target, backstop and surrounding area are safe, push the
safety forward toward muzzle until the word “Fire” is showing. Your gun is now ready to
shoot. In this condition it should be handled with extreme care.
WARNING: Always keep gun pointed in a safe direction.
Step 6. FIRE
After completing the operation steps and making sure the gun is pointed in a safe direction,
your gun may be fired by gently but firmly squeezing the trigger. NOTE: A good rifleman
squeezes his trigger when on target, he does not jerk or pull the trigger.
WHAT IS A JAM, AND WHY DOES IT HAPPEN?
A jammed gun is one that does not fire a BB when it is loaded, cocked and the trigger
pulled. Jamming is a dangerous condition which must have immediate and careful attention,
a jam can result from:
1. Reusing shot that has been damaged by hitting a hard surface.
2. Using ammunition not intended for BB guns.
3. Using dirty shot.
If you follow the instructions for proper loading and if you use recommended shot only, your
Daisy will provide many hours of trouble free recreational airgun shooting.
WARNING: If the gun does not fire after loading, cocking, feeding and squeezing the
trigger, the gun is jammed. This is a dangerous condition which must have immediate
and careful attention. To correct it, unscrew the barrel assembly by turning the muzzle cap
FIG. 7
FIG. 5 FIG. 6
BREATHING
Breathing at the wrong moment can cause your body to move, and your aim to go
astray. So breathe properly. Here’s how:
(a) Take a long breath. (b) Let out half. Aim. (c) Hold the rest until after you’ve fired.
But don’t fire yet!
FIRING
This consists of two steps: Aiming and Squeezing. Get your sights in line and watch
carefully. As the tip of the sight arrives at the bottom of the bullseye, gradually squeeze the
trigger. Never jerk the trigger. The sudden movement will ruin your aim. Trigger squeezing
takes practice. But keep trying. You’ll get it down to an art.
Now you are ready to fire.
But wait a moment! What are you firing at? Where are you firing?
Remember the Rules of Proper Gun Handling–Be sure of your target before you shoot.
Never carry a cocked gun. Cock it only when ready to fire. Even with the trigger safety in
the ON position, your gun is in fully loaded condition and must be handled with care.
SIGHTING-IN YOUR GUN
The first step in proper sight alignment is to
determine the shot grouping of your new “Champion”
499/499B. To do this, position a rest, such as a table
or bench, 5 meters (about 16.4 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 airgun, you can then adjust your sights to
bring the group on target.
NOTE: It may be necessary for each person shooting
your “Champion” 499,499B to realign the sights to fit his sight pattern.
Push to release spring
tension and remove insert
Loosen peep knob to
adjust sight up/down.
Retighten
Loosen screw to adjust
sight left or right.
Retighten
Rear Peep
Aperture
Front Sight
Target
Rear
Peep
Post
Front Sight
Target
TOO HIGH JUST RIGHT TOO LOW