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by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier The Diana 75. Let’s make lemonadePart 1 History of airguns This report covers: Recoil Velocity test R10 Pistol H&N Finale Match Light JSB Match Diabolo Discharge noise Discussion Cocking effort Trigger pull Summary We will take a second look at the Diana model 75 sidelever recoilless target rifle that … Read more
The Mondial Oklahoma pistol. History of airguns This report covers: Blue Book got it wrong Several models Two finishes Many are boxed Strange construction Breakbarrel Soda straw barrel Breech seal Markings Sights Summary Today we begin looking at a strange air pistol that has a lot of interesting quirks. Do you readers like interesting quirks? … Read more
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier The new Benjamin 397. Part 1 This report covers: Scope mount Will the wood stock fit? Shoot the paint out RWS Hobby Discharge sound Stability Lightweight pellets Medium weight pellets Heavy pellets Pump effort Trigger pull Summary Today we look at the velocity of the new Benjamin 397 Variable … Read more
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier Crosman Vigilante. Part 1Part 2 This report covers: 10 meters Cylinder advance The test RWS Hobby Crosman Premier Light Air Arms Falcons RWS Meisterkugeln Rifle H&N Finale Match Heavy JSB Exact RS Discussion 1 Premier Light 10-shot group RWS Meisterkugeln Rifle 10-shot group Discussion 2 Summary Today we start … Read more
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier The diabolo pellet exists in four smallbore calibers. Part 1Part 2 This report covers: History Huge deal! Application Hunting Drawbacks However Summary The .22 pellet was the most popular caliber in the United States for many decades in the early 20th century. We haven’t looked at this series for … Read more
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Reloading .22 rimfire cartridgesPart 2 Reloading .22 rimfire cartridgesPart 3 Bore size versus performancePart 4 Reloading .22 rimfire cartridges This report covers: Why reload rimfire? The real reason for shooting .22 rimfire No ammo! Loading the primed case The bullets The powder Static electricity Insert the bullet … Read more
