Airgun Academy Blog
IZH MP532 target rifle: Part 9
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier IZH MP532 single stroke target rifle. by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier History of airguns Part 1Part 2Part 3Part 4Part 5Part 6Part 7Part 8 This report covers: Blog will change Bedding problem Channel widened Action now fits Did that…
Why “they” can’t do what “they” ought to
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier This report covers: NightStalker Velocity? Why did “they” drop it? They built it before What about the Crosman 600? Would a new Crosman 600 sell today? Summary Today started out as one thing and quickly transitioned into another. I…
Benjamin 397 Variable Pump Air Rifle: Part 4
by Tom Gaylord|Writing as B.B. Pelletier The new Benjamin 397. Part 1Part 2Part 3 This report covers: Dot sight? The test Accurate with JSB Exact Heavys Adjusted the rear sight H&N Baracuda Magnum H&N Sniper Magnum Adjusted sights 10 shots Summary It’s been a while…
HW 30S: Part 2
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier The HW 30S I am testing seems to be a new version. Part 1 This report covers: Lots of questions Air Arms Falcon dome RWS Superdomes Crosman Premier Lights Cocking effort Trigger pull Safety Rifle can be uncocked Summary…
Crosman 38T Target revolver: Part 6
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier Crosman 38T. Part 1Part 2Part 3Grips & tipsPart 4Resealing the Crosman 38T revolver: Part 5 History of airguns This report covers: No description The test RWS Hobby The grip Velocity drops JSB Exact RS RWS Meisterkugeln Discharge sound Double…
The EM GE Zenit air pistol: Part 3
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier The German Zenit air pistol from before World War II is a fascinating collector’s item. Part 1Part 2 History of airguns This report covers: A little afraid Sight-in Adjust front sight Falcons at 10 meters RWS R10 Match Pistol…
HW 30S: Part 1
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier The HW 30S I am testing seems to be a new version. This report covers: The stock Light! Sights Rekord trigger Adjust trigger Articulated cocking link Surprise number 2 Summary Today we start looking at the Weihrauch HW 30S…
Diana 34 Easy Modular System (EMS) Synthetic: Part 4
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier Diana 34 EMS with synthetic stock. Part 1Part 2Part 3 This report covers: Scope The test Pellets Sight-in JSB Exact Heavy domes Crosman Premier Heavy Trigger Heavy pellets H&N Baracuda with 4.50mm head Evaluation so far Summary Okay. Today…
A little more power
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier This report covers: HW 30S The point Which should I get — an HW 30S or a 50S? My opinion AirForce OR — Rebuttal What is the big deal? What to make What about velocity? Who doesn’t need speed?…
Resealing the Crosman 38T target revolver: Part 5
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier Crosman 38T. Part 1Part 2Part 3Grips & tipsPart 4 History of airguns Today we have another guest blog by reader Ian McKee who we call 45Bravo. He shows us how to reseal a Crosman 38T revolver. The revolver he…
The EM GE Zenit air pistol: Part 2
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier The German Zenit air pistol from before World War II is a fascinating collector’s item. Part 1 History of airguns This report covers: What should I do? RWS Hobby Leakage at the breech JSB Exact RS Trigger pull The…
Get your Weedies!
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier This report covers: Bug Buster spawns crabgrass killer Da bomb Weedies A side benefit Safety Dandelions may be possible Summary Most of you are aware of the UTG Bug Buster line of compact scopes from Leapers. They got their…
