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by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier This report covers: Not the big stuff… Let there be light! Tools A magnifier Electronic dial caliper BB trap More light on the subject Are there other things? Yesterday I used my Benbo 2 tripod for an extreme overhead shot and it brought to mind just how important … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Diana model 5V pellet pistol. Part 1 Part 2 A history of airguns This report covers: 5 screws Gun fell apart! The solution! Case-hardened parts Stoning is out! Back to the pistol Testing the trigger Job done This one will be a quickie. You will remember that I … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 The Diana RWS 34P is a classic breakbarrel spring-piston air rifle. This report covers: Drooper Sight in The groups One last time Different pellets RWS Superdomes BKL adjustable scope mount Summary Today I scope Geo791’s Diana RWS 34P … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 The Diana RWS 34P is a classic breakbarrel spring-piston air rifle. This report covers: How to tell if the mainspring is broken Tight piston seal JSB Exact RS domes RWS Hobbys RWS Superdomes Where are we? Did the rifle smooth … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Crosman V-300 BB pistol. A history of airguns This report covers: For those who care History M1 Carbine Enter the V-300 The model name Oiling, loading and cocking Sights General specifications Summary Sometimes I write these historical reports about airguns that many of us know and have either … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier This report covers: August’s question Experience How do you tell… Expected power Piston stroke Age of the gun Chronograph or other means of power determination How do you know? — case 1 Case 2 Last point The last word Today’s topic tries to address a question I am … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier This report covers: Is it worth the effort? Ray Apelles Sucked in What was done The point Wasting time with the best of them Time isn’t for sale Get real Treasure hunting …to turn a sow’s ear into a silk purse? Is it worth the effort? Yesterday’s report … Read more
