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Apache-Fire-Ball-Texan: Part 2

Apache Texan velocity and energy

by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 A history of airguns This is the completion of our guest blog on the Apache multi-pump air rifle. Today Benji-don shares his experiences with the performance of the rifle, after it was made operable. If you’d like to write a guest post for this blog, please … Read more

Categories Ammo, Competition, DIY, Education / Training, Fun, History, Maintenance, Multi Pump, Special/Unique 78 Comments

El Gamo 68-XP .22 caliber: Part 2

El Gamo XP-68

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

Categories DIY, Education / Training, Fun, History, Maintenance, Spring 42 Comments

BB’s Christmas gift: Part 3

Sheridan Supergrade right

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

Categories Education / Training, Fun, History, Maintenance, Multi Pump 60 Comments