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by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier A very early S&W 78G air pistol. Though the picture looks matte because of lighting, this is one with glossy paint. It’s like new! Part 1 A history of airguns This report covers: Oh, oh! BB is fine Parallax! Peep sight Back to the S&W 78G Velocity Power adjuster … Read more
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier This report covers: Traps Jim Contos trap Materials Getting more use from a trap Affixing targets to the trap What else can you use? Duct seal Good news Clean the trap Reason for the steel plates Putting the new stuff in BB trap Airsoft trap Summary Today’s report is … Read more
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier Sig Romeo5-XDR. Sig Virtus MCX PCP air rifle: Part 1Sig Virtus MCX PCP air rifle: Part 2Sig Virtus MCX PCP air rifle: Part 3 This report covers: XDR? The big deal! Long battery life A compact sight Manual Illumination How bright is the light? LED versus holographic dot Top … Read more
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier This report covers: Vintage firearms — Nelson LewisSniper rifleHenry DeringerRemington American Boy ScoutExceptionsObservationWhat about airguns?Crosman TrapmasterCrosman Mark I and II pistolErma ELG-10 Winsel — a turkey?What’s happening?OpportunityHold outSummary Today I write a report that has been on my mind for months. I even wrote down the title to remind myself … Read more
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier The IZH 61 sidelever repeating air rifle. Part 1Part 2 A history of airguns This report covers: The test The rear sight Air Arms Falcons What if I really, really tried? JSB Exact RS H&N Finale Match Light No longer seating pellets in the clip RWS R-10 Match Pistol … Read more
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier Diana 27S. Part 1Part 2Part 3 A history of airguns This report covers: Trepidation Disassembly Anti-beartrap mechanism Pictures! Secret washer Remove the trigger? The rest of the disassembly Cleaning Lubrication and assembly Hit the wall Frustration The solution The final solution Denny was a pattern maker The irony! One … Read more
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier John Wayne Lil’ Duke BB gun with scope. Part 1 This report covers: Thanks! Stagecoach Another thing And finally Back to our regular program Dust Devils Daisy Premium Grade BBs Smart Shot Cocking effort It can be uncocked Summary Okay, today is the day we discover whether the Lil’ … Read more
