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by B.B. Pelletier Russian “bumblebee” Drozd submachine gun is exciting and accurate. Today, we’ll look at something a little different. Full-auto airguns are very rare because soft lead pellets don’t do well in rapidly cycling feed mechanisms. There have been a few “automatic” BB guns, most working on the low-pressure siphon principle you learned in … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Today I’m going out on a limb and telling you what I think is the best pellet in the world. Actually, there are several pellets, because every caliber needs something different. So I’ll do a David Letterman countdown. Starting with .25 caliberNot as many shooters shoot .25 caliber, so the pellet selection … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier While browsing through the site yesterday, I noticed some features that I’ve never taken the time to fully explore. I’ve used them once or twice; but, beyond what was needed at the moment, I didn’t pay further attention to them. Today, I’m going to change that. This site is loaded with owner’s … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier We all have priorities and, unless you are blessed with an abundance of spendable cash, airguns have to take back seat to the necessities of life. Each person is in a different position, but most of us appreciate a real bargain when we can find one. So, have you visited the Pyramyd … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier The Crosman 1377 descends from models 105/106. Introduced way back in 1948, they were Crosman’s first attempt at a pneumatic pistol. In 1955, the company came out with the self-cocking model 130 pistol, and it would be 25 years before they returned to the more conventional knock-open valve. The 1377 is the … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Can you use 3/8″ dovetail rings on an airgun?You can but you shouldn’t. Three-eighths dovetails are found on .22 rimfire rifles, and the mounts made for them are mostly very cheap. They won’t stand up to the abuse of a spring rifle. They’re flimsy no matter what gun they’re on. These are … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Today’s post was suggested by a question we received yesterday. The questionI have an Avanti 747. The first one I received would not hold air out of the box. The replacement sent to me has begun to periodically let air hiss out after being pumped, but it still shoots. Do you know … Read more
