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by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 A history of airguns This report covers: I learned how to sharpen a razor! Confusion reigns supreme I didn’t know… Setting the bevel The spine is the key Electrician’s tape All stones remove metal What does it look like? First … Read more
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns This report covers: Good for everyone Back to the LG55 Oiling the piston seal How to tell How to oil the piston seal Other maintenance Cleaning the barrel What pellets? Cleaning the outside That’s it I received this question on Tuesday. “I just received an … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Hatsan Sortie semiautomatic pistol. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 This report covers: Shooting with a scope Sight-in The test RWS Superdomes H&N Field Target Trophy with 5.53mm head H&N Sniper Light Last pellet — Baracuda with 5.50mm head Summary and evaluation Today we see how … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Diana Stormrider precharged pneumatic air rifle. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 This report covers: Rear sight comes off The test Crosman Premiers Next up — JSB Exact Jumbos! One more pellet Conclusion Let’s get right to it. Today we learn just how accurate is the .22-caliber Diana … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier The All American Target Concepts 503-1 target is like nothing you have ever seen. This report covers: Big target Tough Safe Portable Assembles without tools! Paddles of two different thicknesses The secret How large is it? Knockdown Many patents Test You may not remember me telling you about … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns This report covers: How old? It starts with straight razors Shape of the blade Shape of the scales Blade profile Airguns Generations/ages Very old steel and wood Seals Spring guns Funky parts Other finishes Post WW II steel and wood guns Breech and piston … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier My .22 caliber Crosman 180 is the second variation. A history of airguns This report covers: The acquisition Quick fix 180 variants Trigger The 180 valve Adjustable power Description Sights Summary The acquisition When my wife Edith and I lived in Maryland (1982-2003) we often attended the Columbia Flea Market. … Read more
