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by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier AirForce Texan big bore. Part 1Part 2Part 3 This report covers: Mr. Hollowpoint The test Two important things Bullet seating Shot count 255-grain bullet target 2 300-grain bullet group 1 300-grain group 2 350-grain bullet 365-grain bullet Discussion Summary Today I finally report on my AirForce Texan .458 that … Read more
Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier This report covers: The greater problem The beginning Bullets — not pellets .308 caliber Bore size .357 caliber Black powder The .45 caliber dilemma Shoot soft lead bullets that are slightly larger Other big bore calibers Summary Most shooters are familiar with the smallbore airgun calibers of .177, .20, .22 … Read more
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier AirForce Texan big bore. Part 1Part 2 This report covers: TX2 valve for .45 and .50 caliber Texans Old rifle, fresh test “New” bullets The TX2 valve Power setting Seat the bullet in the rifling! Velocity One more velocity lesson Summary After writing Part 2 of this report last … Read more
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier AirForce Texan big bore. Part 1 This report covers: Why more air? Why a big bore? Texan operation The big bores that fill to 4,500 psi Big bore bullet philosophy Cocking and Uncocking Can it be uncocked? Summary In Part One I hopefully familiarized you with the AirForce Texan. … Read more
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier AirForce Texan big bore. This report covers: HistoryHere is the dealNo more energy is neededThe TX2 valveSummary Twenty-five years ago big bore airguns were the stuff of dreams. They existed as antiques in collections, but for those who lacked big cash, they were unapproachable. Then, in 1996, Dennis Quackenbush … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Benjamin’s new Bulldog bullpup big bore air rifle is a .357-caliber 5-shot repeater. This report covers: Pellets H&N Grizzly pellets JSB Exact King 35 pellets Velocity for the King Air Venturi round nose bullets Velocity for the round nose One … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Benjamin’s new Bulldog bullpup big bore air rifle is a .357-caliber 5-shot repeater. This report covers: Tin Starr Bullets Tin Starr 101-grain SWC Air management Tin Starr 108-grain truncated cone Air Venturi round ball Eun Jin 9mm domed pellets Tin Starr 128-grain … Read more
