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by B.B. Pelletier Part 1Part 2Part 3 Before I begin today’s report, I have some good news. There will be an airgun show in Arkansas at the end of April. Seth Rowland has stepped up and started organizing the show, which will be held in Malvern, Arkansas, a town about 15 miles from the former … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1Part 2 Today, we’ll begin testing the Benjamin Trail NP XL 1100 for accuracy. And we’re going to do this differently than usual. Because we have many new readers to this blog, I’m going to explain how I do accuracy testing in greater detail than usual. Sort of a chance for … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier This report was suggested by reader G., but a lot of you have been talking about chronographs lately, so perhaps this is timely for everyone. Don’t need no stinking chronographWhen I did the R1 Homebrew series of articles for The Airgun Letter, I needed a chronograph. And as far as I was … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1Part 2 Velocity test, part 2Today, we’re going to adjust the power of the Crosman Silhouette PCP pistol. This is a second velocity test for this gun. Before adjusting, I read the owner’s manual, which in this case provides a lot of very instructional information about this procedure. I learned that … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 My enshrined 124. Before we begin, I have to share a laugh with all of you. This is especially for BG_Farmer, who last week had a discussion with me about unloading a muzzleloader. I was out at the range yesterday and among the guns I shot was my new Thompson/Center … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier The entries for Pyramyd Air’s February contest are posted on Airgun Arena. Thanks to everyone who participated and congratulations to the winners! Part 1Part 2Part 3Part 4 Air Venturi Bronco. Today, I’ll test the Air Venturi Bronco with a better scope. Last time, I used a scope adjusted for 100-yard parallax and … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier I’ve probably said these things before, but they’re fundamental and bear repeating. With more of you starting to use chronographs, you need to be aware of some of the basic operational tips for the equipment. Before we go any farther, know that I’m limiting my remarks to the Shooting Chrony-type of chronograph … Read more
