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by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 A history of airguns Crosman 101 multi-pump pneumatic. This report covers: Baseline test Hard to cock! Consistency RWS Hobbys JSB Exact RS H&N Baracuda Match — 5.53mm heads Trigger pull Barrel problems? Perspective Today we look at the power my old Crosman 101 multi-pump produces. I … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Daisy 853. Part 1 Part 2 A history of airguns This report covers: Help arrives Overhaul parts Pilkgun website instructions Felt wiper disintegrated The critical step O-ring positions Hobby pellets Pump tube What’s next? Well, this report is turning into one of the most popular ones in … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns Crosman 101 multi-pump pneumatic. This report covers: Crosman-101-classic Description Peep sight Cocking knobs Materials History Maintenance Crosman 101CG I was trying to report on rebuilding the Daisy 853 today, but a last-minute change prevented that. One of our readers, Paperweight, sent me Daisy’s very … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns Part 1 Part 2 This report covers: Up to this point What came next? Head size Enter the Pelletgage High-performance expanding pellets Solid “pellets” Lead-free pellets Conclusion I bet some of you didn’t realize there was so much to making pellets accurate, did you? … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Daisy 853. Part 1 A history of airguns This report covers: A couple things before we begin RWS Hobbys Results before oiling How much oil? Results after oiling Second oiling results What’s next? I hit a home run with this one! many of you already own 853/753 rifles, … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Daisy 853. A history of airguns This report covers: Before the 853 Daisy and the NRA The 853 Specs Lothar Walther barrel Peep sight Front sight Single-stroke pneumatic Trigger Overall evaluation Wait a minute, B.B.! This is supposed to be an historical article. How can you write about … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Crosman’s 150 looks plain and simple, but was a pivotal airgun. A history of airguns Part 1 Part 2 This report covers: The test Different type of inlet valve Not much sight adjustment RWS Hobby JSB Exact RS Change the aim point Crosman Premier General observations The sights … Read more
