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By B.B. Pelletier Pellet sizing was hot in the 1970s, when pellets weren’t as uniform as they are today. I own a sizer and I’ve used it to compare the accuracy of sized pellets against unsized pellets from the same tin. I have never seen a difference in accuracy, but I have heard of one … Read more
By B.B. Pelletier It’s rare to see someone hold a handgun with one hand anymore. Yet the one-handed hold used to be the most popular way to shoot. In official target events, it’s still the only hold allowed. Here are some tips. Tip 1 – stand like a pitcherA major-league baseball pitcher orients his feet … Read more
By B.B. Pelletier Every airgunner, and I do mean EVERY, has asked this question at one time or another, “What should I look for in a spring air rifle?” After a few transactions and some experience with various models, you will get the hang of it, but a new person always finds the world of … Read more
There are two other smallbore pellet calibers, but in terms of sales and recognition, .177 vs .22 are the major ones. For three-quarters of a century, .22 was the sales leader in America, while .177 lead in Europe nearly all that time. In the 1970s, when many British and European models started being imported to … Read more
By B.B. Pelletier I promised a reader of the April 11 blog that I would explain why I like my big bore airguns to be single shots. Big bores can be VERY accurateAnd, single-loaded bullets are also VERY accurate. Ask anyone who reloads ammunition for firearms why they do it, and one of the answers … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Whenever you shoot, safety is your most important consideration, so let’s talk about few important aspects of how to be safe with an airgun. Point that muzzle where you WANT to shoot! Our No. 1 safety rule is ALWAYS point the muzzle in the direction you want shoot. I did NOT say … Read more
By B.B. Pelletier Today’s title was inspired by a recent question. It comes up a lot as shooters begin to realize how their gas guns operate. CO2 is such a handy gas, too, because it gives many more shots than an equivalent container of compressed air. PCP (precharged pneumatic) guns use compressed air as their … Read more
