The Daisy Airgun Museum
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- čas přidán 10. 08. 2023
- Near the Texas and Arkansas border is a town named Rogers, Arkansas. Hatsan, Umarex, Barra and Daisy all have facilities in that area and so Dr. Paula and I decided to visit Rogers, Arkansas during our last trip to see just what those firms added to the passion found among air gunners. The highlight of this trip was not an air gun manufacturer, but rather an air gun museum. Regardless of the brand you own, you owe it to yourself to see this video and part II that follows it, to really know the roots of air gunning in general.
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Thank you Dr. Russ for your service.
It is good to hear from you again Lock Smith Silva.... and thanks for remembering ... and watching this video. Part II is coming .... please stay in touch... Dr. Russ
Dr Russ I wish I still had my red Ryder from the 60’s had a lot of adventures with it along with my dog topper. They are very fond memories. Thank you for Representing the Marines and the Navy with that 8 point cover. I wore that proudly for 12 years. Thank you for putting the time into making these videos!
HM2Mahoney ... it is good to hear from you ... we couldn't be a great country without those Marines...Thanks for writing... Dr. Russ
Hello Dr Russ, always sending interesting videos.......thumbs up sir.
George Gandara ... good to hear from you ... keep that thumbs up because an equally good video is coming ... Daisy II ... DR. Russ
Beard is looking sharp, Dr R. Bought a couple Daisies for my lil brother and dad for this past Father’s Day and the three of us had so much fun plinking targets from dollar store. Even mom got in on the fun! Great days ahead! -Jas.
Jason ... it is good to hear from you and thanks for sharing your air gun fun story... Dr. Russ
Very interesting!
Thanks for another entertaining and informative video 👍
Adam ... thanks for the compliment ... part II of this story will be launched next....Dr. Russ
Nice video a lot of history
Zach ... looking forward to seeing you soon ... Russ
The 880 to this day is still one of my favorite air rifles, I’d love to go to the Daisy museum one day
Good to hear from you raunchy conservative.... very glad to hear .... and yes, you will enjoy that Museum ... Dr. Russ
What a history! I never knew that the daisy factory started out making windmills!
Cole ... it is good to hear from you ... and I learned a lot doing this video too... in fact the whole story took 2 videos. Dr. Paula and I have been working hard on our 2024 video plan and we hope to provide you with some information on air guns that you havent heard or seen before... You will have to be the judge. Thanks for providing a comment and watching our videos. Dr. Russ
The ironic Daisy' !! A lot of people started with their BB guns , me included !! love the sport . Tank's 4 the info Dr, Russ keep sending videos and we'll keep watching ... 👍🍺🍺💙🇵🇷
Pedro Cruz ... it is good to hear from you again .... thanks for the compliment.... Part II will be launched next ... probably Tuesday night ... Thanks for the compliment... Dr. Russ
Awesome educational video Dr Russ, I really enjoyed all the different history of Daisy.
Good to hear from you lance Rhoades ... Dr. Russ
Hey Dr Russ, brought back the memory that my first 'airgun' was in fact a Daisy. It was called the Daisy Sonic rifle. It didn't actually fire anything but a concentrated blast of air..... It came in a box which when opened converted into a target. With lots of foil strips hanging down. On these strips were printed a bullseye and I think a Tiger ! You used an underlever to cock the rifle then fired a blast of air at the foil target which ruffled as you hit it. We found it was powerful enough to knock over plastic toy soldiers which was great fun. I now own a few different air rifles including an FX Maverick. But I can still remember the fun we had with that old Daisy sonic gun over the Christmas holidays 😎🤠👍 look forword to the next segment of the Daisy museum. I wonder if a PCP double barrel rifle will ever be designed no problem having to cock the rifle if its a PCP. Take care from Plymouth UK across the pond 👍
Garry ... thanks for sharing.... from across the pond... Dr. Russ
@@russjones6497 Having researched online the target was a Bobcat not a Tiger 👍
@@garryadams67 ... thanks for the correction and update... Dr. Russ
Nice video Doc. Enjoy them immensely sir. Thank you for doing them. Have always wanted to go to the Daisy museum. God bless you and your family sir.
Good to hear from you again ... Dr. Russ
A while back I read the interesting Wikipedia page about Daisy Outdoor Products. Seeing this now by your video with the excellent guide makes everything much clearer. In the meantime I bought the Red Ryder for adults and can now understand why then and now the American youth is still fascinated by this BB gun. This one now as well.
J. Verfaillie ... it is good to hear from you again... and glad this video could put some realism into the Wikipedia page you read. Dr. Russ
Wow, Dr. Russ, what a great video! I am sitting here remembering back to my 12th Christmas and Santa bringing me my first Daisy BB gun! Beautiful memories.
Awesome video!
Thanks for the compliment Walnut and Steel.... another good one coming ... Daisy Museum II is also coming. Dr. Russ
Looking forward to seeing more!
@@WalnutandSteel Part II will be launched next ... probably Tuesday night ... thanks for the compliment... Dr. Russ
Thank you Dr Russ for the great interview. My brother lived in Rogers for about 8 years while he worked for IBM as a electronics repair person for the IBM equipment that Walmart had in its data center. I also had a Daisy Pump BB rifle back in the late 1950s which my dad got me so that we could go hunting for rabbits. Believe it or not, I shot and killed a rabbit on my first time out with my dad and uncle in January after Christmas. I loved the rifle and I shot it for target shooting for about 7 years until it was stolen out of the garage. I am looking forward to seeing the rest of your videos from Daisy.
John ... good to hear from you again... we both lived with some similar Daisy air guns in our lives. That model 25 was a favorite ... and mine was stolen too. Glad you enjoyed the video... Part II is coming. Dr. Russ
I got a 25 caliber Zada, basically an Airtact with an AR15 style stock, and powerful detonations on the first few shots not only stung the crap out of my trigger finger, but blew out the side of the chamber seal. It still has the top surface of the seal and shoots but it may be losing some compression. The 25 caliber is much easier to shoot accurately so far than my Airtact 22 cal. I contacted Hatsan and they responded fast and they`re sending me chamber seals for both. These are inexpensive springer break barrels but they`re great for close range open sights pest control and rabbit hunting. I need to work on the Airtact sights though to get it dialed in. But it`s just too hot in Louisiana right now. I have an very old Daisy 880 and a new one I just bought. Very accurate and good to have as a prepping tool. A nice bird is a real treat if you`re hungry, I tell ya! Been there.
Good to hear from you Ban Everything .... I too own the Daisy 880 and now the Winchester 880 too.... thanks for sharing... Dr. Russ
Hey Doc,
Nice video, always enjoy them. I lived in Northville, just up the road from the old Daisy factory, near the Ford Valve Plant. Both have been converted over to other uses.
There is industrial history around every ccorner in the greater Detroit area.
Rick Hofsess ... glad to hear from you ... Joe mentioned a river and a rail line near the Daisy plant ... and near Plymouth is Novi ... and I also remembered that the name Novi actually came from their train station which was actually named Number 6 or No VI .... which later became Novi. Dr. Russ
Who’d have the audacity to give your video a thumbs down? If they don’t like it, watch something else! Why hurt someone’s feelings? Just my 2 cents worth.
Thanks for the compliment Al ... and 8 or 9 viewers have given me a thumbs down over the past 3 1/2 years... and the question comes up ... Why do I even suggest that they leave a thumbs down? Interesting question, but I do have an answer. Companies beg for feedback from their customers ... hoping to find an area that their product can be made better. Unfortunately, there are some people who believe they were put here on earth to give others the thumbs down. That provides a problem on who is leaving honest feedback and who is just out there feeling better about themselves (recall how one person feels better if he/she puts another person down). Obviously 99 thumbs up and 1 thumbs down is a good sign... and 1000 views vs 10,000 views is another ... but I have learned to look for more than that. If the viewer who leaves the thumbs down is very specific about a portion of the video, but praises the rest ... or talks about how the rest of that video helped them be a better air gunner... then I accept that as honest criticism ... and helpful in what we want to accomplish here.... Meanwhile, I / we appreciate your comment and loyalty to our channel.... Thanks again ... Dr. Russ.
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Thanks for the thumbs up Andrew ... good to hear from you again... that coffee and doughnut look good too .... DR. Russ
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Relax ... good to hear from you again and thanks for the thumbs up... Dr. Russ
My Benjamin Kayden will not hold a charge
Trevor Callison... that is unfortunate... check the air canister seal. You should have gotten a spare one with your gun ... if not ... call Benjamin in New York ... and they will replace it ... probably for free... replacing it yourself isn't a difficult job... Keep us in your air gun info loop.... Dr. Russ
They repaired and freshened up an old Benjamin Franklin for me. Better than I expected.
I would like to get rid of some air rifles where would be the best place to do?
Russell ... I like your first name. Please share which air guns you want to sell and your bottom price. .... Possible one of our commenters will buy it ...or even myself. Dr. Russ
Thanks @@robertruge2916 .... Even though I was born in Texas ... I wont make that gun show this year ... perhaps some of our viewers will. I will be at the Shot Show this coming week in Vegas. ... which has about 20% allocated to air gun manufacturers ... and hope to find something worthwhile to include in a video there.... Dr. Russ