Daisy's Match Grade Avanti Champion 499 is for shooters 10 years and older who want to learn the basics of shooting. This spring-powered single-shot is the "Official Shooting Education BB Gun by Daisy." In fact, the Jaycees use this rifle to train young shooters. Millions of firearm and airgun shooters have used the Champion 499 to learn gun safety and proper gun handling This rifle is so accurate, that even seasoned shooters cannot shoot beyond its potential.

The all wood stock has a Monte Carlo cheekpiece, and the lever-action cocking mechanism is easy to use. The hooded front sight and the Daisy 5899 rear peep sight help shooters quickly acquire the target. The gun is a muzzleloader, and the BB is held in place by a magnetic retainer. The rifle is intended for use at 5 meters (16.40 feet).

• .177 calibre (4.5mm) Steel BB
• 240 FPS
• Spring-piston
• Lever-action
• Single-shot
• Shoots steel BBs only
• Muzzleloader
• Smoothbore
• Single-stage trigger
• Hooded front sight accepts inserts 
• Fully adjustable rear peep sight
• Manual safety
• Monte Carlo hardwood stock
• Hardwood forearm
• Includes sling and sling swivel studs