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by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier ASG X9 Classic. Part 1 This report covers: Setup Loading the BBs ASG Blaster BBs Blowback Hornady Black Diamond BBs H&N Smart Shot lead BBs Plastic BBs Trigger pull Shot count Evaluation so far Today I look at the velocity of the ASG X9 Classic BB pistol. If … Read more
Going Back to Lead I know the oil refining industry has a rational explanation for this, but I spent a good portion of my life as an automotive journalist and back in the 1970s when unleaded gas was introduced I was always amused that it cost more at the pump than regular leaded gasoline; you … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier This report covers: Action airguns Materials failure Dielectric welding Airguns with regulators CO2 guns Pneumatic airguns Spring piston airguns The lowly BB gun But what is the number? The point This report is written at the request of reader redrafter. I made the title long, because it contains … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns This report covers: The beginning What is a lube tune? The rifle Initial impressions The plan History Summary When talking about guns that become favorites, they say the airgun picks the shooter. Actually they say that about a lot of hobbies. This R8 certainly … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Crosman M1 Carbine BB gun is a classic lookalike airgun. Part 1 Part 2 A history of airguns This report covers: The test Daisy BBs Hornady Black Diamond BBs Accuracy spoiler Air Venturi Steel BBs H&N Smart Shot BBs Hornady Black Diamond BBs Results Value Summary This is … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier The Air Venturil Rail Lock spring compressor is compact. Part 1 This report covers: Attaches to scope rail Enter the R8! R8 out of the stock Remove the Rekord trigger Unscrew the end cap Install the mainspring compressor Removing the end cap One last photo Assembly Evaluation so … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 This report covers: Here we go Wire-stock Daisy What is Findlay? 10-meter airguns Sold some stuff What about a big bore? Were modern airguns there? Toys, too The Larc There is more Here we go Yesterday’s report was just a lead-in. Today I want to tell … Read more
