Tom Gaylord (B.B. Pelletier)

by B.B. Pelletier We had a comment TODAY that was bumped off the active list by THIS message! It occurred to me that I should tell you guys how this Blogger software seems to work, so we can talk to each other. First, at the bottom of THIS MESSAGE there is a comment counter and … Read more

by B.B. Pelletier You’ve asked about proper lubes for spring-piston guns, so I thought I’d offer some pointers. Spring-gun piston seals are either leather or synthetic. It matters because there are different lubes for different materials. It isn’t always easy to tell what’s in your gun, so this may involve some research. The gun’s owner’s … Read more

By B.B. Pelltier Lubricating an airgun is necessary, yet it can be tricky at the same time. To begin with, airguns are often made of different materials than firearms, so cleaning and lubricating them with the same products you use on the rest of your guns is not a good idea. You probably already know … Read more

by B.B. Pelletier When a scope will not adjust far enough to get the pellet on target, some shooters shim it by adding thin material inside the scope rings or under the mounts, where they connect to the gun’s receiver. Other times, your scope barely adjusts to the aim point, and you want a little … Read more

By B.B. Pelletier Have you ever wondered about those “funny” pellets? You know which ones I mean. Some have synthetic skirts, while others have steel embedded in the body of the pellet. Let’s take a look at these odd pellets and some of the other unexpected configurations. Skirting the issue of syntheticsSynthetic skirts on pellets … Read more

By B.B. Pelletier Here is a gift from me to you. It’s not a physical thing, just information; though, if you act on my suggestion, it will become very real for you. My gift is the IZH 61 air rifle. If you already have one, you’re nodding your head in agreement. If you don’t have … Read more

By B.B. Pelletier Sorting pellets is a key to accuracy. It doesn’t matter which pellet you use, sorting them will result in tighter groups. What do you look for when sorting? For starters, look for all irregular pellets. That includes pellets that are deformed in some way, plus those that weren’t right to begin with. … Read more