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by B.B. Pelletier One of our readers commented on yesterday’s posting that he likes the historical stuff. I do, too, which is why I do it. But I want you to know that the good old days aren’t over yet. There are a number of classic airguns available – brand new – today that will … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier If it’s motorcycles, it’s a Harley. If it’s wristwatches, it’s a Rolex. If it’s an air rifle, it’s an FWB 124. This one spring-piston air rifle epitomizes the entire hobby. Why is it so popular and what makes it such a classic? Feinwerkbau’s 124 was an all-time classic air rifle!It ushered in … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Today I’d like to take a close look at one of the best airgun pellets around – the Baracuda Match by H&N. This pellet is also sold as the Beeman Kodiak and as the Webley Magnum in other countries. It’s heavy in all but .20 caliber, weighing 10.6 grains in .177, 13.3 … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier When you move into precharged pneumatic airguns (PCPs), a scuba tank may be a necessary accessory. You can get by fine with a hand pump, but most shooters will eventually want the convenience of a scuba tank, too. So I thought we would talk about them. Today is the first installment Tanks … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Today I answer a question that came in last Sunday: Posting late…hope you still check your blog. What kind of velocity do you get with various balls, pellets out of the 909 44? The site lists 720fps but I am interested in real world tests. Any info would be helpful. Testing the … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier I hear so often from shooters who think that because they are 40 and their vision has started to degrade, they are too old to use open sights. Hogwash! I’m 58 and wear bifocals, so don’t pull the old-eyes card on me! I think many shooters just don’t understand what sights really … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier 1. The wrong pellet Pellets make a big difference in accuracy. Some work better in some guns than in others, but here are the very best I have found: .177Beeman KodiakJSB ExactCrosman Premier (These come in two weights. Use the 10.5 in pneumatics, the 7.9 in spring-piston and all other guns.) .20Crosman … Read more
