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by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier The Beeman R8 looks like a baby R1. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 A history of airguns This report covers: Don’t over-lubricate Rail Lock mainspring compressor Degreasing Lube the piston seal Clean the mainspring Finish the assembly What is it like now? Velocity … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier This FWB 124 Deluxe is not the exact gun I’m writing about, but it is the same model. Part 1 A history of airguns This report covers: A question Crosman Premier 7.9-grain pellets Tuned RWS Hobby JSB Exact RS Trigger pull Cocking effort Other indicators What does this … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier This is an oldie from 2009 that I’m recycling because I’m still out of town with my family emergency. As you will soon learn, the Beeman C1 is the rifle that gave me the idea for the artillery hold. A history of airguns Despite the size of this photo, the C1 … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier This FWB 124 Deluxe is not the exact gun I’m writing about, but it is the same model. A history of airguns This report covers: The motivation What did I get? Now what? Why??? The lesson History Long stroke piston Summary I had planned to tear into the … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier ASG X9 Classic. Part 1 Part 2 This report covers: The test ASG Blaster BBs The eye is sharp Hornady Black Diamond BBs Recoil H&N Smart Shot lead BBs Evaluation I had to go out of town suddenly today for a family emergency and I don’t know when … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier The Beeman R8 looks like a baby R1. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 A history of airguns This report covers: Clean and inspect Little wear Install the Rail Lock mainspring compressor Now what? Tip When to take off the compressor Finish threading the end cap … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier The Beeman R8 looks like a baby R1. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 A history of airguns This report covers: Disassembly begins Remove trigger Unscrew end cap Some words about the Rail Lock compressor Grease everywhere! Remove piston Cleanup Best grease Next Summary Disassembly begins Today I … Read more
