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BSA Scorpion PCP air rifle: Part 1

by B.B. Pelletier BSA Scorpion PCP air rifle looks a lot like the BSA Hornet. Every time I test a BSA PCP, I like it. They have accurate barrels and simple actions. They don’t offer frills that I don’t care about, and the things they do have are usually very good. I’m looking forward to … Read more

Crosman Silhouette PCP pistol: Part 1

by B.B. Pelletier This is the new Crosman Silhouette PCP pistol. It’ll send those light little airgun silhouettes into orbit. I expect to get some negative feedback from this report. It won’t come from airgunners, but from airgun manufacturers who think I’m in bed with Crosman, because these days it seems like I’m always praising … Read more

Categories Competition, Education / Training, PCP 80 Comments

Air Arms S400 MPR FT: Part 4

by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 The Air Arms S400 MPR FT rifle still has a surprise for us! This special report about the Air Arms S400 MPR FT rifle was unplanned, but blog member Coax asked for it. Today will serve as the best lesson I’ve ever written on how to … Read more

Categories Competition, Education / Training, PCP 61 Comments

The Air Arms Twice PCP Air Rifle: Part 1

by B.B. Pelletier Air Arms S400 MPR FT alert! Before I start today’s report, I want to make an update to the Air Arms S400 MPR FT blog. Blog reader “coax” asked me to adjust the air transfer port screw to see if I could increase the power of the rifle. Following his instruction to … Read more

Fred does some accuracy testing

by B.B. Pelletier Before we start, I have a couple new things for you. First, February podcast is up. Yes, I said February! March’s podcast will go up shortly. Sorry February’s late, but we had technical glitches and some time issues. Next, there’s a new article on Pyramyd Air’s website from one of my Airgun … Read more

Categories Ammo, Competition, Education / Training, Fun, PCP, Spring 91 Comments

Air Arms S400 MPR FT: Part 3

by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 The Air Arms S400 MPR FT is a beautiful international-class field target rifle. Today, we’ll test the accuracy of the Air Arms S400 MPR FT precharged pneumatic air rifle, and it’s a challenging test because I shot this 12 foot-pound rifle at 50 yards on a day with … Read more

Categories Ammo, Competition, Education / Training, PCP 109 Comments

Air Arms S400 MPR FT: Part 2

by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 The Air Arms S400 MPR FT is a beautiful international-class field target rifle. Today, we’ll look at the velocity of the Air Arms S400 MPR FT rifle. I’m testing the gun just as it was sent from the factory, which is how I would use it for field target. By … Read more

Categories Ammo, Education / Training, PCP 45 Comments