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by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns This report covers: Happy Memorial Day Bucket list Webley Mark I Webley Mark II Service One of the finest ever made Breech Sights Large rifle Stock What now? Happy Memorial Day Today is the day we remember all those who have fallen in defense … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 A history of airguns Crosman 101 multi-pump pneumatic. This report covers: Baseline test Hard to cock! Consistency RWS Hobbys JSB Exact RS H&N Baracuda Match — 5.53mm heads Trigger pull Barrel problems? Perspective Today we look at the power my old Crosman 101 multi-pump produces. I … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Daisy 853. Part 1 Part 2 A history of airguns This report covers: Help arrives Overhaul parts Pilkgun website instructions Felt wiper disintegrated The critical step O-ring positions Hobby pellets Pump tube What’s next? Well, this report is turning into one of the most popular ones in … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns Crosman 101 multi-pump pneumatic. This report covers: Crosman-101-classic Description Peep sight Cocking knobs Materials History Maintenance Crosman 101CG I was trying to report on rebuilding the Daisy 853 today, but a last-minute change prevented that. One of our readers, Paperweight, sent me Daisy’s very … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns Part 1 Part 2 This report covers: Up to this point What came next? Head size Enter the Pelletgage High-performance expanding pellets Solid “pellets” Lead-free pellets Conclusion I bet some of you didn’t realize there was so much to making pellets accurate, did you? … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Daisy 853. A history of airguns This report covers: Before the 853 Daisy and the NRA The 853 Specs Lothar Walther barrel Peep sight Front sight Single-stroke pneumatic Trigger Overall evaluation Wait a minute, B.B.! This is supposed to be an historical article. How can you write about … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns Part 1 This report covers: Crosman ashcan Other pellets were similar Competition improves things Better pellets were needed! Molecular level! Crosman Premier! Many improvements Before we start, I have a couple things. Several readers wondered how I could see my computer screen while looking … Read more
