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by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier The El Gamo XP-68. Part 1 A history of airguns This report covers: Preparing to shoot Petroleum oil or silicone? Velocity determines which oil you need Velocity Deep-seating JSB Exact RS H&N Baracuda Match 5.51mm head RWS Meisterkugeln Trigger pull Cocking effort Evaluation so far I said I would … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Like all Supergrades, my new rifle is graceful and attractive. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 A history of airguns This report covers: No front sight The test Beeman Silver Jets Sheridan Cylindricals Crosman Premiers About the same Velocity Variable pumps with Crosman Premier pellets Stability Conclusion Well, … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Diana’s K98 Mauser pellet rifle is very realistic. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 This report covers: First scope First scope failed! 10X fixed power UTG scope The test JSB RS My eye JSB Exact 15.89-grain RWS Superdomes Conclusion I last tested the Diana Mauser K98 … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns This report covers: Dan Wesson Guns as investments FWB 124 Condition matters It’s worth what someone will pay Guns as safe investments Non-pristine, yet solid investments Sheridan Supergrade BSA Airsporter Mark I Bottom line Of all the reports I have written, this one might … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Like all Supergrades, my new rifle is graceful and attractive. Part 1 Part 2 A history of airguns This report covers: Wise council A special technique for old multi-pumps Is it holding? Test one How is the pump lever? Test 2 — stability Conclusion Today I’m recovering from … Read more
by Tom Gaylord by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier This is my .177 XP-68 that you have already seen — not today’s rifle. A history of airguns This report covers: El Gamo? Back to the report Just a-gonna The time is now Differences Next Some of you sharp-eyed veteran readers will remember that 4 … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns This report covers: A great idea The 160 Pellets were the key What if… The lesson Not picking on Crosman The point QB78 is okay I was set to report on another vintage air rifle today, when yesterday I got a superb comment that … Read more
