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by B.B. Pelletier Yesterday, we had a question posted to the September 2 post, A rifle to hunt squirrels and rabbits. Although that post was an answer to a different question from another reader, a lot of readers have posted their views and questions to it. Yesterday’s question went like this: Very interested in this … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier So much of today’s airgunning depends on O-rings, yet how much do any of us know about them? Today, I’d like to tell you more and cover a few basics. Different materials for different jobsWhen CO2 cartridges were first used in airguns in the late 1940s, the choice of materials they could … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier This question comes up a lot these days, so I thought I would cover the sport in today’s post. Field Target is a sport with specific rules A lot of dealers who don’t know what field target is, have been calling it “field shooting,” as though it was a form of plinking. … Read more
by B.B Pelletier This old wives’ tale just won’t die! For some reason, many shooters think .177 caliber is more accurate than the other calibers. Let’s talk about it. .177 is used in international competitionYes, and it’s also used in the Olympics. You can’t shoot a caliber OTHER THAN .177 in any international or Olympic … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier I got a good question to the August 19 post, Best pellet of all? OK, great scoop on the pellets. What I need is some advice on the best rifle for hunting. I am looking for a rifle to hunt squirrels, rabbits etc and am having a hard time deciding between a … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Fortunately, this isn’t about you. It’s about your airgun. Let’s look at how much air pressure we put into precharged pneumatic (PCP) guns. More is not always better!If you are new to airgunning in general or to PCPs, you may think that the greater the pressure the faster the shot. It seems … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Here’s a sport I never considered – using airsoft guns to play darts! Crosman makes the entire packageTake a look at Crosman’s Stinger Challenge. It’s an entire shooting game in a box for less than $50! Most of the time, I punch paper when I shoot airguns indoors. Here is a way … Read more
