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by B.B. Pelletier This subject was raised by Frank B., I believe, from our conversations regarding deep-seating pellets in spring guns. Someone asked if the transfer port of the Hy Score 801 was particularly short, which he felt explained why seating pellets deeply would show a velocity increase. I have to tell you that it … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1Part 2 In this third report on the air transfer port of a spring-piston air rifle, we’ll look at the optimum port diameter. I actually have data from the Beeman R1 that Dennis Quackenbush converted to take different air transfer ports, and I have some data from my Whiscombe JW75 rifle … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier First, an announcement. The 2008 International Airgun Expo is coming up in just a few weeks (Oct. 24 & 25). I make it a point to drive out from Texas every year to attend the show. It’s THAT good! Pyramyd AIR will be there again this year. Like last year, they’ll have … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier When I was writing the R1 Homebrew series of articles for The Airgun Letter, I did lots of side experiments and research to discover what tuning tips did and didn’t work. In the area of air transfer ports, I discovered a lot that wasn’t documented at all, and more that was known … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Air Arms S510XS Ultimate Sporter with Laminate Stock. Part 1 Part 2 This report covers: Manual The regulator Who is right? Not done Why so slow? Adjustment day Trigger Bottom line Stock adjustments Sight-in Elevate the rear of the scope Now adjust the stock Summary Lots of things … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Today’s report is a guest blog from Pyramyd AIR call center employee Tyler Patner, who’s going to tell you about the Air Arms S510 Ultimate Sporter. If you’d like to write a guest post for this blog, please email me. Okay, let’s look at this air rifle. Over … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier UK maker Don Robinson made this beautiful BSA Airsporter — a trademark of his work on airguns! This report covers: • It caught my eye! • The rifle • Prolific maker • The tune • Not a tackdriver? If you’ve been a reader of this blog for several … Read more
