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by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier* This report covers: The project Attach the pan to the board Now the duct seal Finished trap Put trap inside a box Time? Bottom Future of the trap I know that many of you readers are craftsmen, so today’s blog may disturb you a bit. You see, old … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Gamo Urban. This report covers: The Urban Magazine Trigger Silencer Overall description Magazine removal Loading Evaluation Today I begin looking at another price-point PCP (PPPCP) that hit the market this year. Like the Umarex Gauntlet, the Gamo Urban is packed with features and set to sell at just … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Umarex Gauntlet. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 This report covers: JSB Exact Heavy H&N Baracuda Match with 4.50mm heads Decision time Crosman Premier 10.5-grain heavies Another decision JSB Exact Heavies H&N Baracuda Match Summary of this test Bug Buster scope and P.O.I. mounts Today we … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier TexanSS big bore air rifle from AirForce. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 This report covers: Sight-in The test Tin Starr 210-grain semiwadcutter Tin Starr 310 grain flat point Hunter’s Supply 250-grain hollowpoint Something different Hollow base first Hollowpoint first Last bullet — the flying dumbbell What’s next? … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier The B3 underlever from China. Part 1 A history of airguns Condition Velocity test Hobbys What would you do? Seal crumbles Beartrap! Safety first Next time Here we go! Today is the day we find out the health of that rusty old B3 underlever I found in a … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Umarex Gauntlet. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 This report covers: Other items I’m testing Mounting the P.O.I. rings Precision is challenging P.O.I. rings are precision-bored Bug Busters are difficult to position Perfect scope for the Gauntlet Sight-in Shim under the scope Second sight-in Magazine problem! Found it! … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier This report covers: New airgun — what do I do? Be careful! DO NOT GET IT “TUNED” FIRST THING! Lube it? CO2 Pre-charged Pneumatic (PCP) Multi-pumps and single strokes Spring piston guns Do I need to clean it? What about disassembly? How should I protect my new airgun? … Read more
