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by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns This report covers: How old? It starts with straight razors Shape of the blade Shape of the scales Blade profile Airguns Generations/ages Very old steel and wood Seals Spring guns Funky parts Other finishes Post WW II steel and wood guns Breech and piston … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier My .22 caliber Crosman 180 is the second variation. A history of airguns This report covers: The acquisition Quick fix 180 variants Trigger The 180 valve Adjustable power Description Sights Summary The acquisition When my wife Edith and I lived in Maryland (1982-2003) we often attended the Columbia Flea Market. … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier My .22 caliber Diana 27 is actually a Hy Score 807. Part 1 Part 2 A history of airguns This report covers: The test Eye report RWS Superdomes Some questions arise RWS Superpoints The artillery hold Summary MP40 Second time was the trick Before I begin, someone asked … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Weihrauch HW 85. Part 1 Part 2 A history of airguns This report covers: The test Beeman Kodiaks Eye not up to par RWS Superdome JSB Exact Jumbo Crosman Premiers 25 yards Summary The test Today is our first day of accuracy testing the HW85 and I’m going … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns This report covers: The foundation Airgun Breakfast How things developed Next year Undaunted Progress AirForce Time marches on Back to Crosman Challenger PCP Summary I’m using the history section for a special report today. It’s history, but also very recent. Last Thursday when I … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier My .22 caliber Diana 27 is actually a Hy Score 807. Part 1 A history of airguns This report covers: RWS Superpoint RWS Superdomes Crosman Premier Am I satisfied? Cocking effort Trigger pull The ball bearing trigger How to adjust the ball bearing trigger Summary Today we look … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Weihrauch HW 85. Part 1 A history of airguns This report covers: Crosman Premiers RWS Superdomes H&N Baracuda Match with 5.51mm heads Top speed? Hobbys Firing cycle Cocking Trigger pull Evaluation so far Today we learn how powerful this smooth-shooting .22-caliber HW85 is. You may remember from Part … Read more
