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by B.B. Pelletier Read the first part of my review of the Walther CP88 Tactical VelocityThe temperature was 95 degrees. The first four Gamo Match pellets shot single-action through the chronograph registered an average of 392.7 f.p.s., with a high of 399.9 and a low of 383.8. The next four were fired double-action, with an … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier We got a question last week about the CP88. The guy asked whether it was “worth it.” I don’t know how to answer that, because I don’t have that guy’s value system memorized. The best I can do is tell you how a gun performs and let you decide whether or not … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Many readers post ads for their airguns on old posts in this blog – where the same gun is reviewed. There’s nothing wrong with that except that most people don’t read those old posts, so your ad isn’t seen by many people. We also get a lot of inquiries about where to … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier I’m surprised I’ve never reported on the Diabolo Speedloader. As many articles as I’ve written about Umarex pellet pistols, I’ve only mentioned it three times, and never done an in-depth look until today. What IS a speedloader?A speedloader is a tool to help you load the circular clips for certain repeating airguns. … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier As long as we’re looking at tuneups, it might be good to discuss the goals of a good tuneup. So many times I’ve read the comments of beginning tuners, who haven’t got an idea of what they are after except for greater velocity. I’ve been shooting spring-piston airguns for almost 30 years, … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Spring gun tuning: Part 1 Spring gun tuning: Part 2 – Building a mainspring compressor Happy Birthday, USA! Today, I’ll finish the mainspring compressor with details, dimensions and important tidbits. The plank The plank has to be long enough to accommodate any spring gun held between the vise and the tailstock. I … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Spring gun tuning: Part 1 This is the most important tool a spring gun tuner owns. It may not be used for every job, but working without one when you need it is like walking a tightrope without a net. I now use a B-Square compressor, but for many years I used … Read more
