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by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 The Air Venturi Seneca Aspen precharged pneumatic air rifle. This report covers: Pay attention! The .25 is different The real reason to buy an Aspen! A brand new gun The manual Physical differences between the rifles Things that … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier This report covers: Missed it Been there, done that — got the tee shirt, wore it out Joltin’ Joe The savings? Buy what you need The point My situation Bottom line Missed it There was a man who served in the American Army, and from the beginning of … Read more
The concept of parts interchangeability was pioneered by Samuel Colt in the 1850s to facilitate more efficient and precision manufacturing at his Hartford, Connecticut, South Meadows Armory. In a way, Colt even pioneered the moving assembly line with revolver and rifle components progressing along dedicated production lines, minimizing unnecessary movement. As noted in the book, … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 This report covers: Diana model 30 Leapers The really big news! The King Bug Buster! UTG Micro Reflex dot sight P.O.I. rings in 11mm Hatsan Speedfire Crosman Triple threat ASG Summary Diana model 30 We were in the Diana booth … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Webley Mark VI service revolver with battlefield finish. This one is rifled and shoots pellets. This report covers: History and new together The firearm Field strip Differences between firearm and pellet gun Disassembly of the pellet gun Loading the pellet gun The rear sight Summary History … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 This report covers: Synergis Gamo USA The story It gets better AirForce Airguns Diana Mauser K98 PCP Summary Synergis We were in the Umarex booth in the last report, so we’ll start there. The one other airgun that caught my eye in … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 This report covers: Air Venturi TR5 Webley Nemesis pistol Ataman BP17 PCP bullpup Badabang! Velocity Outdoors (Crosman and Benjamin) Crosman Triple Threat Ravin crossbows Umarex Ruger 10/22 Summary We are still at the Air Venturi booth as we open today’s report, having just looked … Read more
