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Tactical Air Rifles and Optics This model of the Sig Sauer MCX tactical air rifle is based on the military version with noise suppressor and solid shoulder stock (which is used to house the 88 gram CO2 cylinder). To match it with the actual 5.56mm military version I have also equipped it with the Sig … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Benjamin Wildfire. Part 1 This report covers: First test Loading the clip Air management String two Is this okay? String three Refilling the rifle after 36 shots What’s the verdict? RWS Hobby pellets Lead-free lightweight pellets Discharge sound Trigger pull Evaluation so far Today we go right into … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Diana 240 Classic. Part 1 This report covers: BB’s eye You liked it JSB Exact RS RWS Hobby Crosman Premier lite The trigger Trigger Cocking effort Evaluation so far BB’s eye Just an update on my eye that had the cataract removed. It is now more acute at … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier This report covers: The problem Air Venturi compressor Temperature gauge Technical Pressure gauge Oil lubricated Fill hose The test compressor First time operation I am impressed! Today I start a report that’s going to have a major impact on your airgunning world. Even if you are a dyed-in-the-wool … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier My Beeman R8 Tyrolean is an accurate pellet rifle that I enjoy shooting. Part 1 Part 2 This report covers: Beeman R8 First test — Air Arms Falcons Test two — RWS Superpoints Test three — big one What have we learned? Today is the day we see … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Diana’s K98 Mauser pellet rifle is very realistic. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 This report covers: Shoot left-handed RWS Superpoints JSB Exact RS RWS Superdomes Now, for the mind-blower! The underlever latch Trigger adjustment Evaluation Keep him off his his computer, ladies, because today I’m the Great … Read more
After more than 15 years this is still the top 8-shot 4.5mm target pistol There’s an old belief that if you do things right the first time you don’t have to do them over again. A little more than 15 years ago Umarex and Walther did something absolutely right called the CP88, and it is … Read more
