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by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Before we begin, here’s a new video test by Paul Capello, of the RWS Diana 460 Magnum. Today, I’ll report on the accuracy of the gas spring-converted Webley Patriot, and, oh my gosh! I don’t get a gun that shoots this naturally very often. When it happens, it’s quite a … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier I had planned to share the accuracy test for the pump-assist Benjamin 392 today, but it’s been postponed for a while. The design is being tweaked with a few improvements, and Pyramyd AIR has deactivated the product for the time being. When it’s available again, I’ll announce it and test it with … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 The new pump-assist Benjamin 392/397 with Air Venturi intermount attached is revised and more powerful.Pyramyd AIR is now stocking the pump-assist modified Benjamin 392 and 397 rifles. It complements their new Air Venturi intermount perfectly, by making it easy (for the first time) to pump … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Merry Christmas! Today’s post is a light and easy one for me. It addresses a question from reader Stabbs about the good and bad points of the three types of spring-piston cocking mechanisms. Breakbarrels – the good points Breakbarrels are the most common type of spring-piston air gun. They use the barrel … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Before we begin, I have to tell you that last Thursday’s post about light, shootable air rifles got the biggest response we’ve ever received over a two-day period. Apparently, I struck a nerve. Paul at Pyramyd AIR asked for this post about lasers to help him explain them to his … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1Part 2Part 3Part 4Part 5Part 6Part 7 Today, I’ll test the accuracy of the .177-caliber Gamo Whisper with a gas spring conversion. Before we do, though, there are a couple of things to clarify. I said in the last report that the piston was replaced with the gas spring conversion, but … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier For several years, I’ve noticed a disturbing trend in airguns. The manufacturers are peopled with employees who know nothing about airguns for the most part. Nor do they know what we want, or, more important, what we NEED. Today, I’ll take a stab at answering that question, because airgun makers ask me … Read more
