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2300T – Part 1 by B.B. Pelletier Today, we’ll look at power, gas consumption and accuracy of the 2300T. First, I chronographed two pellets I felt were likely candidates for the accuracy test – the Gamo Magnum pointed and the Crosman Premier 7.9 grain. When I refer to a Crosman Premier, I always mean the … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier The 2300T is Crosman’s other remarkable new target pistol. The OTHER new air pistol from Crosman is the 2300T, a more modest target pistol with only a few of the same features as the 2300S (read my 3-part blog about the 2300S. At first glance, it might seem quite similar, but closer … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier B26 from BAM is an attractive copy of the Beeman R9. Scope is Leapers’ 3-12×44 compact Tactical SWAT scope. One of our readers asked for this review, and, as I happened to have access to a .22-caliber B26, I was able to test it. The B26, made by BAM, is a second-generation … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier The H&N Silhouette looks a lot like a Beeman Ram Jet. Ever since Crosman stopped making the .20 caliber Premier, the airgunning world has searched for a substitute. I don’t shoot the caliber very often, but all my Sheridan rifles use it, so I asked Pyramyd AIR owner, Josh Ungier, what .20 … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Before we get into today’s blog, I want to tell you about something that’s coming. I’ve asked Pyramyd AIR to loan me a Chinese BAM B40 rifle to test. This is a direct copy of the Air Arms TX200 Mark III that I always brag about. We had one request to test … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier I find the subject of triggers is misunderstood by many shooters, and not at all helped by some gun manuals whose writers haven’t a clue what they are talking about. So, today, I’d like to set the record straight on the difference between creep and take-up. In so doing, I will also … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier A reader asked for this report. Since the Beeman R9 is such a popular air rifle, as well as having some unique attributes, I was happy to review it. Out of the boxLike all Beeman/Weihrauch air rifles, the R9, known as the HW 95 elsewhere, is a beautiful example of a modern … Read more
