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by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier Winchester’s 422 is another lower-powered breakbarrel from the 1960s and ’70s. Part 1Part 2 History of airguns This report covers: The test RWS Hobby RWS Meisterkugeln Rifle Not doing well RWS Superpoints Good news Discussion Fish Summary Today’s report will be interesting. It confirms what we all thought and … Read more
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier Winchester’s 422 is another lower-powered breakbarrel from the 1960s and ’70s. Part 1 History of airguns This report covers: Preparation Air Arms Falcon pellets RWS Hobby RWS Meisterkugeln Heavy Something else Cocking effort Trigger pull Summary Today we look at the power of the Winchester 422 I’m reviewing. The … Read more
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier The El Gamo David is a lower-powered breakbarrel from the 1960s or’ 70s. Part 1 History of airguns This report covers: H&N Finale Match Heavy Breech seal Pick it out Seal is out What to do? Cocking effort Summary Today we look at the El Gamo David breakbarrel rifle’s … Read more
Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier 1896 New King single shot BB gun. Part 1Part 2Part 3 History of airguns This report covers: The test 4.55 mm lead ball Moved to 10 feet The first “group” Second thing I did wrong Correction 4.50 mm ball Marksman BBs Summary I couldn’t resist! I just had to know … Read more
Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier 1896 New King single shot BB gun. Part 1Part 2 History of airguns This report covers: Straightening the barrel 4.55 mm BBs dropped to bottom It also shoots 4.5 mm balls 4.55 mm lead balls Velocity Muzzle energy Oops! 4.50 mm lead balls Discussion What does today’s test give us? … Read more
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 This report covers: In a handgun A target BB pistol What it’s for A hunting handgun Any holes? Get real! Over to you Summary This is a continuation of your opportunity to affect the world of airguns. I told you last time that airgun manufacturers all over … Read more
Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier 1896 New King single shot BB gun. Part 1 History of airguns This report covers: Design an Airgun contest The bear However! Tapered breech Something else Clearing the barrel Discussion Cocking effort Trigger pull Summary Design an Airgun contest Today is the last day of the Design an Airgun contest, … Read more
