Daisy AVANTI Champion 499/499B - Manual (Page 6)

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ADJUSTING THE PRECISION PEEP SIGHT (Reference Figure 8)
The micrometer mechanism on the Precision Peep Sight is gauged to adjust 0.003 of an inch
or 0.762 millimeters per click, with 10 clicks per graduation.
ELEVATION: To lower the point of contact, turn elevation knob to the left
(counterclockwise). To raise the point of contact, turn the elevation knob to the right.
(clockwise) per arrow and work “UP”.
WINDAGE: To move the point of contact to the left, turn the windage knob
counterclockwise. To move the point of contact to the right, turn the windage knob
clockwise per arrow and letter “R”.
UNLOADING
Make certain your gun is not cocked by firing in a safe direction. Put On “Safe”, cock and
fire several times in a safe direction to be sure no BBs remain in gun.
PROPER CARE
CAUTION: Never attempt to clean this gun until you put the trigger safety in the
“ON” position and have made absolutely certain that the gun is not loaded.
BARREL CLEANING: It is vital that you maintain a clean shot tube in this gun. There is an
opportunity for oil to enter the shot tube when the gun is new and being fired for the first 100
times. During the breaking in period of the 499B, we recommend you run a cotton swab,
preferably dry, through the shot tube after each shooting session. Continue to run clean
cotton swabs until no gray residue is evident. This will enhance the accuracy ability of your
499B gun.
OILING: Oil the trigger, cocking mechanism and other moving parts regularly. Only use
a single drop of 20-weight non-detergent oil. The plunger head is factory lubricated and
requires no oiling.
CLEANING: The exterior can be cleaned by wiping with a soft clean cloth. The screws and
sights are a gun blue finish and should be wiped with an oiled cloth to prevent rust.
STORAGE
To make safe for storage or transportation, practice safety; store BBs and gun separately
to keep them away from untrained shooters. Before putting gun away in a safe place, make
sure it is clean, dry, oiled, unloaded and uncocked. Never store a loaded or cocked gun.
Keep away from children and untrained shooters.
MODIFICATION
CAUTION: The components of this gun were engineered to deliver optimum
performance. Any modification or tampering with a gun may cause a malfunction and
may make it unsafe to use. Any change in performance, such as a lowered trigger force
and shortened trigger travel, indicates possible wear, and such gun should be inspected,
replaced, or properly repaired by qualified personnel. Any gun that has been dropped
should be checked by qualified personnel to insure that its function has not been affected.
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KNOW YOUR “CHAMPION” FROM BUTT PLATE TO MUZZLE
Do you know what the trigger guard is? The forearm? Check your knowledge with the picture.
HOW TO BECOME AN EXPERT MARKSMAN
If you learn the techniques, and practice regularly, you can become a real marksman.
Marksmanship will provide you with a lot of enjoyment all your life. The tips you’ll pick up in
this book will get you started. But you’ll learn faster if you get some help from Mom or Dad
or an adult instructor. Get them to help you become a good marksman!
SHOOTING POSITIONS
There are four basic rifle shooting positions and two variations of each. Learn them all so
you will be prepared for any shooting condition. The positions are prone, sitting, kneeling,
and standing. Half face to the right before getting into any position. Then:
PRONE–Lie at an angle of about 5 to 15 degrees to the line of fire. The left leg should be
completely relaxed. The right leg should angle away from the spine and may be bent or
straight.
KNEELING–Half face to the right, then drop to the right knee. In the low position, the left
foot should be extended as far forward as is comfortable, while the right leg is flat on the
ground with foot flat and rotated inward, with shooter sitting on side of right foot. In the high
position, the shooter sits on his right heel.
SITTING–In the low position, cross your legs in front of you with the outside of each foot
resting on the ground and supporting the knees. Elbows should be placed near the knees
forming triangles to support the rifle. Legs are not crossed in the high position. The feet are
well spread, with the heels braced, and the body leaning forward so the elbows may be
braced over the knees.
STANDING–In the Army standing position, half face to the right with feet spread about a
foot apart. Stand relaxed, not rigid. The right elbow should be at about the same height as
the shoulder. Your left arm does not touch your body.
In the N.R.A. standing position, you may rest your left upper arm against your body on your
hip.
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STOCK
TRIGGER
REAR SIGHT
SAFETY
SLING
BARREL
FRONT SIGHT
TRIGGER GUARD
BUTT
COCKING LEVER
FOREARM
MUZZLE
SMALL OF STOCK