Month: April 2007
How long will a spring airgun last?
by B.B. Pelletier Today’s posting was one I have wanted to do for a long time, but a question from Jeremy prompted me to do it today. Two days ago he asked, “I have a couple more questions about the Gamo 850. 1. How long would the break in be? 2. How good is the scope that … Read more
A second new bipod!
by B.B. Pelletier Before we start on today’s blog, here’s a link to the latest email promotion from Pyramyd AIR. A reader who calls himself Farmer commented that his son’s Mendoza RM-65 BB gun wore out in a year. This is his comment: I bought one of them for my kid about a year ago. … Read more
Hammerli Storm Elite: Part 1 A First Look
by B.B. Pelletier Hammerli Storm Elite is a sharp-looking new breakbarrel with a synthetic stock and matte nickel finish. When Umarex acquired the Hammerli name in 2006, the shooting world waited to see what would happen. Hammerli is a legendary Swiss maker of fine target arms. Though many of their models have actually been made … Read more
Mendoza RM-650 BB gun Another one to love!
by B.B. Pelletier Mendoza’s RM-650 is a classic-looking BB gun with some traditional touches that I like. I have recently discovered that Mendoza produces some pretty fine airguns. The RM-200 test has really opened my eyes, and today I have another super Mendoza gun for you – the RM-650 BB gun. Why do I like … Read more
AirForce 4-16×50 scope
by B.B. Pelletier AirForce 4-16×50 scope is a really good hunting scope. This photo shows the new target turrets mentioned in this post. A reader asked for this review last week, and I was surprised to learn I had never done one. I don’t talk about this scope a lot, but when it comes to … Read more
Mendoza RM-200 Final report
by B.B. Pelletier Part 3Part 2Part 1 I finally completed the accuracy test of the Mendoza RM-200. The day was breezy, but the wind was not a problem. I shot at 25 yards, which I felt was in keeping with this type of rifle. Scoped!One of our readers suggested scoping the rifle with a Bug … Read more