Daisy AVANTI Champion 499/499B - Manual (Page 7)

REPAIR OF DAISY BB GUNS
WARNING: A GUN THAT IS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY MAY BE DANGEROUS. IT
SHOULD BE KEPT SAFELY FROM USE BY ANYONE UNTIL REPAIRED OR DESTROYED.
DO NOT TRY TO TAKE THE GUN APART. IT IS DIFFICULT TO REASSEMBLE, AND
IMPROPER REASSEMBLY CAN CAUSE A HAZARDOUS CONDITION.
GUNS IN WARRANTY:
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of purchase, Daisy will repair or replace and return this gun, free of
charge, if defective in material or workmanship. Service is available by returning the gun to
Daisy Outdoor Products (refer to important note below). Attach to the gun, your name, street
address, and telephone number, description of problem and proof of date of retail purchase
(sales slip). Package and send transportation prepaid to Daisy. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.
IMPORTANT: You can return your inoperative rifle to Daisy for repair via United Parcel
Service (UPS). Be sure to put “ON” safety and unload all BBs before returning the gun to
Daisy. You must include your street address for Daisy to send your rifle directly back to you
through UPS delivery.
GUNS OUT OF WARRANTY
If your “Champion” 499/499B BB gun needs repair, please call 1-800-713-2479 for repair
charges. Daisy will repair the gun or replace it with a reconditioned gun of the same model, if
available; otherwise, with a model of equivalent quality.
Daisy outdoor products, Service Department, 308 W. Stribling Drive, Rogers, aR 72756
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SPECIFICATIONS - “CHAMPION” 499/499B
NOTE: The wood forearm on this model has cavities inside so additional weight can be
added. Remove screw that holds forearm in place and add weights. DO NOT USE HOT
LEAD OR OTHER HEATED MATERIAL. USE ONLY COLD STEEL WEIGHTS.
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When you are carrying your
“Champion” 499/499B outdoors, keep
the following things in mind:
• Don’t shoot at targets with a hard
surface, like rocks or trees. Your BB
could ricochet. Never shoot at the
surface of water for the same reason.
• Always be sure you know where your
companions are before you shoot.
Make sure they’re clear of the target.
• Always keep the muzzle pointed in
a safe direction so if you stumble and
fall you can control the direction of the
muzzle.
• Keep your airgun unloaded when you are not using it.
• Indoors or out, it’s a good idea for the shooter and anyone near to wear shooting glasses
for extra eye protection. (They can be purchased at most stores selling sporting goods.)
THE INDOOR USE OF YOUR “CHAMPION” 499/499B
Yes, your “Champion” 499/499B is safe for indoor shooting as long as you observe the
proper safety rules. There aren’t many, but they are important. First, you must have at least
5 meters (16.4 ft.) of space from the firing line to
the target. The “Champion” 499/499B is designed
with controlled velocity of less than 350 feet per
second and is most effective for target shooting
at 5 meters. (It takes as much skill to shoot a 499,
499B on a 5 meter range as it takes to shoot a
.22 on a 50 foot range!) Second, you must have
a safe target placed so there are no entry ways in
front of or to the side of the firing line or behind
the target. If this is not possible, then doorways
in the areas should be blocked. Third, you should
have a canvas or blanket behind the target which
hangs free from the wall and clears the floor. This
will prevent ricochet should you miss the target.
Finally, your target should be well lighted. (See
“SAFE TARGET” section.)
Remember to keep your “Champion” 499/499B
unloaded until the target is up and you are ready to
shoot. Never point it in any direction except toward the target.
If you follow these rules and combine them with the other tips on proper gun handling in
this book, you can enjoy safe, indoor airgun shooting with your “Champion” 499/499B.
A “CHAMPION” 499/499B IS NOT FOR HUNTING
It’s a target-shooting gun. But it teaches you the skill and safety habits you’ll need for
hunting. Or, you might prefer preparing yourself for match target shooting. Many adult gun
owners do.
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ACTION Spring Air
CALIBER .177 cal. BB (4.5 mm)
BB CAPACITY Single Shot
TARGET DISTANCE 16.4 ft. - (5 m)
MAXIMUM SHOOTING DISTANCE 177 yds. - (162 m)
MAXIMUM VELOCITY 240 fps - (73 mps)
MUZZLE ENERGY 0.71 ft. lb. - (.96 J)