The Outdoor Wire

Daisy Announces Exclusive Distributorship Agreement with Maruzen, Co. Ltd.

Daisy Outdoor Products, Rogers, Arkansas U.S.A announces an exclusive North American distributorship agreement for Maruzen, Co Ltd.'s line of high end competition grade soft air rifles and pistols. The Maruzen Co. Ltd. of Tokyo, Japan has been producing air guns and soft air guns for 26 years and is on the leading edge of technology in competition grade precision soft air products.

The Air Precision Shooting (APS) product line-up offers the serious competitor and hobbyist the accuracy and durability needed for the rigors of competition. Three competition grade rifles and one precision competition grade pistol comprise the initial line distributed by Daisy.

The APS-2 (OR) Bolt-action Air Rifle features adjustable rear sight and hooded front sight for highly effective target acquisition. This 274 fps air soft rifle, with standard 25 capacity clip, shoots standard 6mm soft air ammo.

The APS-2 (SV) Bolt-action Air Rifle is dove-tailed for optics with a vented muzzle weight. This 274 fps air soft rifle, with standard 25 capacity clip, shoots standard 6mm soft air ammo with incredible accuracy.

The APS Type 96 Bolt-action Air Rifle with adjustable cheek and shoulder spacers has a cocking indicator and an empty magazine indicator. This sleek bolt action composite precision rifle offers the ultimate in target shooting accuracy.

The APS Grand Master Bolt-action Air Pistol includes a standard 12 shot capacity clip. This 260 fps soft air target gun features an adjustable rear sight and on-frame safety.

"Daisy continues to be a leader in the soft air category," " stated Drew Albright, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "Our AirStrike brand of soft air includes an exciting assortment of pistols, semi-automatic, and fully-automatic rifles. Taking on the distributorship of these Maruzen products expands our offerings to include some of the most technologically advanced high-end soft air guns on the market".

Daisy Outdoor Products, the world's oldest and largest manufacturer of air guns, celebrates its 120th anniversary in 2006. Daisy airguns continue to be a rite of passage for young people ready for the responsibility of an airgun. Today's top hunters, best marksmen, even members of the USA Shooting Team were introduced to the shooting sports with a Daisy airgun.

Brands include Daisy, PowerLine, Winchester® Air Rifles, AVANTI, PrecisionMax Ammunition and AirStrike brand soft air guns, ammo and accessories. The company's products may be reviewed at www.daisy.com

Contact Information

Susan Johnston, Daisy
(479) 636-1200
sjohnston@daisy.com