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by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier My .22 caliber Diana 27 is actually a Hy Score 807. Part 1 A history of airguns This report covers: RWS Superpoint RWS Superdomes Crosman Premier Am I satisfied? Cocking effort Trigger pull The ball bearing trigger How to adjust the ball bearing trigger Summary Today we look … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Diana Stormrider precharged pneumatic air rifle. This report covers: What it is What it isn’t Description Fill probe Fill port is exposed Stock Free-floated barrel Power Sights Summary Part Two Part Three Part Four Today we start looking at the new Diana Stormrider PCP. Though this one snuck … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Umarex Legends MP40 BB submachinegun. Part 1 This report covers: CO2 effect Installing CO2 Loading Umarex steel BBs Fire control The sensation Daisy BBs Hornady Black Diamond BBs Shot count Hornady Black Diamonds — again Bottom line Today we look at the velocity of the new Umarex Legends … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Defender carbon fiber tank carrier. This report covers: 2017 Texas airgun show Why a carrier? I can make it myself Fabric carrier Who makes it? What about those saddlebags? Pockets — pockets and more pockets! Center of balance Will Pyramyd AIR carry it? The cost? Today is not … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Weihrauch HW 85. Part 1 A history of airguns This report covers: Crosman Premiers RWS Superdomes H&N Baracuda Match with 5.51mm heads Top speed? Hobbys Firing cycle Cocking Trigger pull Evaluation so far Today we learn how powerful this smooth-shooting .22-caliber HW85 is. You may remember from Part … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 A history of airguns This report covers: Who to believe? Quart of blood! How do you know what you don’t know? Make haste slowly There is more than one way… Setting the bevel Most important point World-record sharpener Bad advice that turned … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Umarex Legends MP40 BB submachinegun. Part Two: Umarex Legends MP40 This report covers: Texas airgun show Description Rate of fire Select fire Magazine Sights Open bolt Blowback Folding stock Why this airgun? Here is an airgun we have all been waiting for since the SHOT Show — the … Read more
