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by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier History of airguns This report covers: A break The real story Fell into it Oh, no! The real story Back to the future The lesson More The point Summary A break I need a break from punching holes in paper. Been doing a lot of that this week. Today … Read more
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier 02-A very early S&W 78G air pistol. Though the picture looks matte because of the cloud lighting, this one has glossy paint. It’s like new! A history of airguns This report covers: Behind the curtain This pistol How early is it? Refinished? Let’s look So what? Trigger Interests? Summary … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Diana 27S. A history of airguns This report covers: Carel Diana 27S Anti-beartrap Description Dimensions Sights Ball bearing sear History Parts interchange Summary This report is one I wanted to write months ago, but after all I wrote about reader Michael’s Winchester 427 and my own Diana 26 … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Daisy 22SG. Part 1 Part 2 A history of airguns This report covers: The test Check sight-in RWS Hobbys Beeman Kodiaks RWS Superpoint JSB Exact RS RWS Superdome JSB Hades Discussion Summary Today we learn how accurate the Daisy 22SG is. The rifle was already scoped so I … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier My new Beeman C1 is a .177. Part 1 A history of airguns This report covers: Baseline H&N Baracuda Match 4.50mm RWS Superdome RWS Hobby Discussion 1 Trigger pull Cocking effort Discussion 2 Summary The Beeman C1 I am testing is the airgun I acquired at the Texas … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier My Sheridan Blue Streak dates back to 1978 when I bought it new. Part 1 A history of airguns This report covers: Lots of pellets Test plan Crosman Premiers Huh? Consistency Last test — Benjamin Cylindricals Pump effort Discussion Summary Today I test my Sheridan Blue Streak’s velocity. … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier My S&W model 77A rifle. The black paint is flaking off the aluminum receiver, but the steel and wood parts are both in good condition. A history of airguns This report covers: S&W 77A History Blue Book Back to the history The price Description Sights Scope base? The … Read more
