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by B.B. Pelletier Part 2Part 1 Drum roll, please. Today, we’ll look at the velocity and power of the RWS Diana 460 Magnum. I know this is a big deal for a lot of people, but I have to say that after seeing how accurate it is, I don’t really care what the power turns … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 There was a good response to my question about a scope primer, so I will do it. I’ve probably written most of this stuff before, but this time I’ll write it with an eye toward chapters in a small book. Thanks for your input. Scopestop asked me for links to … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Before I begin today’s topic, I have a question. Pyramyd AIR is getting several product reviews in which the writer says he’s having trouble with his gun AFTER he mounts a scope. Before the scope, the gun shoots great. After the scope, it is inaccurate. One writer even said his gun was … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Let’s get right to it. I’m impressed by the function and quality of this sniper rifle. Less than five years ago, I critically tested a Classic Army M24 sniper rifle very similar in performance to this gun. That one sold for close to $300 new, then had about $800 of … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier It shoots as good as it looks! The UTG Shadow Ops is an affordable airsoft sniper rifle. A lot has changed in the world of airsoft in the past two years. New models and even entire companies have burst on the scene with features formerly available in guns costing three and four … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1Part 2Part 3 Today, I’ll look at the Beretta CX-4 Storm with a Walther PS22 dot sight mounted. Before we get to the report, let’s dispell an urban myth. Urban mythWhen I installed a new AirSource cartridge for this test, the cartridge leaked within a minute. This was a fast leak … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier I’ve always been a handgun shooter, and when I discovered 10-meter pistols in the mid-1970s, I didn’t hesitate buying a Diana model 10 target pistol. At the time, it was one of the most accurate target pistols in the world – fully the equivalent of the more expensive FWB 65. So, when … Read more
