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by Tom Gaylord, a.k.a. B.B. Pelletier Colt Python from Umarex looks like the real deal! Part 1 This report addresses: • Loading BBs into the cartridges • Loading CO2 into the gun • Velocity in both single- and double-action • Trigger-pull in single- and double-action • Shot count per CO2 cylinder Today, I’ll test the … Read more
by Tom Gaylord, a.k.a. B.B. Pelletier This report addresses: • The .22 rimfire ammunition supply problem in the U.S. • One possible solution for an ammo supply • A great substitution for .22 rimfire Bricks of .22 rimfire ammo usually have 500 rounds, except the value packs that contain a little extra loose ammo. The … Read more
by Tom Gaylord, a.k.a. B.B. Pelletier Part 1 This report covers: • Learning to work on airsoft guns • Components of airsoft guns • Parts commonality — the airsoft way • Various upgrades to components • Need for a systematic approach to upgrades This report is the beginning of the second installment of a promise … Read more
by Tom Gaylord, a.k.a. B.B. Pelletier Today’s report is a guest blog from reader duskwight. It’s about how and why to clean airguns. It’s longer than our usual blog posts and filled with lots of info you’ll need. If you’d like to write a guest post for this blog, please email me. by duskwight What … Read more
by Tom Gaylord, a.k.a. B.B. Pelletier Does the pellet matter? Part 1 Today’s report is a continuation of the test we started last week, when I asked if the pellet matters (as far as accuracy is concerned). That test wasn’t quite as dramatic as I would have liked, and several readers chalked it up to … Read more
by Tom Gaylord, a.k.a. B.B. Pelletier Best airgun show I have been to in a very long time! Not because I sold a lot — I didn’t. But I met a lot of nice blog readers, got to see some airguns that are extremely rare and got to acquire a couple nice vintage guns for … Read more
by Tom Gaylord, a.k.a. B.B. Pelletier Today, I’m starting a long series on lubricating airguns. Blog reader Joe asked for this; but as I was researching the subject, I stumbled across another request that came in through the customer reviews on the Pyramyd AIR website: “I wish that RWS or Pyramydair would explain the process … Read more
