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by B.B. Pelletier There’s been a lot of talk on the forums recently about how long you have to wait on the line with Pyramyd AIR before a customer service representative picks up the phone. I remember the days when you could just call and get right through, but Pyramyd AIR has grown tremendously in … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1Part 2 BAMThe B40, of course. I just wish they would fix the trigger to have a definite second stage. Then, they would give Air Arms a run for the money! Other than that, the B40 has great power and accuracy in both .177 and .22 calibers. If you can learn … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1Part 2Part 3Part 4 Well, the next big question everyone wants answered is this: Does high velocity put an end to all hopes for accuracy? Before I give you even more data to support the fact that it does, let me first clear up some confusion. I get comments from readers … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1Part 2Part 3 We last looked at the Whiscombe on November 28, 2006. I said then that I wanted to use the rifle for a lot of other testing, and this is one of those tests. In fact, this is the test that started the whole series. Does harmonic barrel tuning … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 When I last tested this pellet, I was very surprised by the incredible performance it turned in. The expansion in Neutrogena soap was explosive, to say the least. You will recall that I had a transfer port limiter in the Whiscombe rifle to limit the Crosman Premier hollowpoint 7.9-grain pellet’s … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier William made an observation that lighter powerplant components would speed up locktime in a spring-piston airgun. I have had some experience with lightweight components, as well as some very heavyweight components, so I thought I’d make my answer today’s posting! What is locktime?Locktime is an old term that I believe originated in … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Best airguns for the money – Part 1 Before jumping into today’s post, I just HAVE to share this with you. Yesterday, I was at the range trying, again, to shoot the Whiscombe at 50 yards to test a number of things. Again, the wind was too strong, and my groups were … Read more
