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by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 In Part 1, we looked at the features of the new Colt Defender BB pistol. Today, we’re going to look at both the velocity and the accuracy, as promised. VelocityAfter my recent education by blog reader BG_Farmer about the difference in performance between standard Daisy BBs and the Daisy Avanti … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Before I start, let me tell you about two new articles on Pyramyd Air’s site. The first one is about Pyramyd Air’s tenth anniversary of selling online. It also shows some of their early web pages. I wrote the second article, which is about the open house they hosted after moving into … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 This is an early (1947) model of the first BB gun that Daisy sold as the Red Ryder. Well, we’re back with our favorite BB gun. Do you know that your comments set a record on part 1? More responses in 24 hours than any other report. Today, I’ll test … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Air Arms S200 sporter. Let’s look at velocity today. Remember that the Air Arms S200 Sporter is a 12 foot-pound gun, and that’s how I’ll test it. I’ll look at velocity with a couple likely pellets, and I’ll test the useful shot string for you. There was a lot of … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 How did Ruger’s new Explorer perform in testing? Read on. I’m compressing this report because of Christmas looming next week. Several readers are considering the Ruger Explorer for kids and grandkids, and I want to finish the report for them. Although I shot for accuracy first and did velocity testing … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1Part 2Part 3 Today, I’m finishing the gift list. The price limit is lifted, so it’s everything above $150. Please bear in mind that these are my own personal picks–the ones I believe in. You may have a favorite that didn’t make this list, for which I am sorry, but these … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier First a special announcement. I am told by Pyramyd AIR that the Benjamin Marauder coupon restriction has been lifted for now and coupons are allowed. If you want a Marauder, you can now use a coupon and save some money. Ruger’s new Explorer is an exciting new budget-priced youth breakbarrel. Youth rifles … Read more
