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by B.B. Pelletier I’m writing this post to clear up some confusion about airgun competition. Airgun competition is not as formalized as firearm competition, and there is a great deal that we still lack in the way of competitive sports. Today, we’ll see what’s there and what’s not. At the top: 10-meter Ten-meter target shooting … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Think you’ve just about seen it all? Well, don’t get bored just yet. Think about the days when Crosman tried to enter the Olympics! Crosman’s model 88 Skanaker 10-meter target pistol was a huge departure from the company’s normal line. They did WHAT?Yep! Crosman built two target airguns capable of competing at … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier A couple questions have come in regarding the safe storage of pneumatics and whether they should be left with a pump of air in them. I have reviewed what I’ve written on this issue and it hasn’t been thorough enough. Here’s the full story. I meant multi-pump pneumatics – and not all … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Before I start, just a mention that today marks the first anniversary of this blog! Now, to business. Scope sights are very common these days, but have you read and understood the instructions that come with them? Many shooters have scopes on their guns that are so far out of whack that … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier I have been asked many times to write about the best airgun to chase animals. Today, I will answer that question in detail. The specific question to which I’m responding asked, “How about a recommendation for the novice user looking to shoot squirrels, chase seagulls and geese from a dock on a … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier A boxed Crosman model 111 gas pistol with the refill tank. This gem was found at a local flea market for $30! Crosman was quick to get into CO2 guns in the 1930s, though they had to wait until after the war to really start production. Their first gas pistols were the … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier A reader named RWS 350 asked for this post, but several others chimed in with interest, too. So, for all of you who like the big springers, here we go! Diana’s most powerful airgun!Before the Diana RWS 350 Magnum came along, the 48/52/54 sidelever (same powerplant in different stocks) was the top … Read more
