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B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Well, we looked over the bulk-fill Drozd in Part 1. We saw all the controls and took the weight and measurements, so we got to know the gun pretty well. Today, we’re going to start shooting for record. Should you shoot steel BBs?I made a point of telling you to shoot … Read more
B.B. Pelletier I’m doing the blog just for myself. That’s not entirely true; I’m really doing it to save my sanity. When I answered a recent question about a common stock shape, I wondered what the internet might have to say on the subject, so I Googled the term “Monte Carlo.” One tactical site showed … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier This posting was requested by a reader several months ago, and I think it’s timely now with Christmas approaching. People buying PCP guns for the first time are going to make the choice of whether to use a scuba tank or a hand pump to fill their guns, so the maintenance of … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Tech Force 99 is a large underlever spring rifle. This review was requested by a reader several months ago. The Tech Force 99 was created to rival the Air Arms TX200 in accuracy and power. It’s advertised accuracy is a five-shot group of 0.13″ at 10 meters, and the advertised velocity is … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier We got the following question posted to Friday’s blog: “This question is both for the Chinese Crosman copy [the QB 78] and the Drozd. Is there a way to convert such weapons to use compressed air, such as a fillable tank? The quick answer is yes, a CO2 gun can be made … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier I have a real treat for everyone! A new book about airguns has just been published, and it’s one I know you’re going to enjoy. It’s the QB78 Family Workshop Manual by Stephen Archer, and it’s all about the QB78 CO2 rifle. When I say “all about,” I’m not exaggerating! Everything you … Read more
