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Pellet velocity versus accuracy test: Part 5

by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Today we look at the groups made by the four pellets used in this test at 25 yards when the velocity is diminished. Part 4 covered the velocity for each pellet, so go there to see where each one is. If you like nice … Read more

TalonP PCP air pistol from AirForce: Part 4

by B.B. Pelletier Announcement: Mark Barnes is this week’s winner of Pyramyd Air’s Big Shot of the Week on their facebook page. He’ll receive a $50 Pyramyd AIR gift card. This is Mark’s winning photo. I really like his caption: “Shoot like a girl — if you can! – My daughters.” Part 1 Part 2 … Read more

Pellet velocity versus accuracy test: Part 4

by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Today we lower the velocity of the Whiscombe and test each of the four pellets, in preparation for the next accuracy test. One reason I selected the Whiscombe for this series of tests is the fact that I can control the power output over a wide … Read more

How shot groups are measured

measuring groups first group

by B.B. Pelletier Believe me — there’s enough information on this topic to fill many reports. I will do that if there’s enough interest; but if interest is confined to just one or two people, I’ll recommend that you read several of the gun books that I listed in my Building an airgun library blog. Those … Read more

Smith & Wesson M&P 45 air pistol: Part 3

by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Smith & Wesson M&P air pistol is highly realistic. It shoots both pellets and BBs. Today is the day we answer the long-awaited question of how accurate the Smith & Wesson M&P 45 air pistol really is. Is it capable of shooting out a one-inch bullseye at 23-24 … Read more

Why do you need a scope level?

by B.B. Pelletier I’m writing this report because I saw from the comments on the accuracy versus velocity test that several readers do not know what a scope level does. And where three people speak out, there are three hundred who are reading and remaining silent. They say that there’s nothing more zealous than a … Read more

Pellet velocity versus accuracy test: Part 3

by B.B. Pelletier Announcement: Jerry Strong is this week’s winner of Pyramyd Air’s Big Shot of the Week on their facebook page. He’ll receive a $50 Pyramyd AIR gift card. Jerry Strong, winner of the Big Shot of the Week, holds a Stoeger X50 and wears a Beeman P1 on his hip. Part 1 Part … Read more

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