airgun design
Cool front sights
Today BB looks at innovative front sights that we no longer see. It’s been a long time since I have done a report like this.
Design an Airgun contest, Part 2
Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 This report covers: Several entries Norica bullpup Nerf gun Two great entries! Maximus Blowhardus Learned something Spaghetti blowgun Catapult gun Without further ado, My plinker: Some of the features I incorporated: Penny shooter The simplest entrant Stonebow Wow! A hard job Summary Today we learn who is the … Read more
Interesting gun designs — Benjamin Legacy: Part 4
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Benjamin Legacy with a gas spring was a short-lived breakbarrel. This report covers: Getting started The hold First group Second group After that Additional data What’s next? Let’s look at the accuracy of the .22-caliber Benjamin Legacy gas-spring rifle. If you remember, this … Read more
An open letter to airgun designers
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Announcement: Pyramyd AIR has asked me to announce their Memorial Day Madness sale, which features some sizable price reductions. This report covers: Design parameters and constraints Barrel Pivot joint Coiled steel spring items Piston Spring guides Mainspring Gas-spring items Piston bore Trigger and safety Stock Sights Scope base … Read more
Interesting gun designs — Benjamin Legacy: Part 3
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Benjamin Legacy with a gas spring was a short-lived breakbarrel. This report covers: Something special from the back room! Benefits of a lower-pressure gas spring Trigger Lower power RWS Hobby pellets Crosman Premier pellets JSB Exact RS pellets The point of this review Something … Read more
Interesting gun designs — Benjamin Legacy: Part 2
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 This report covers: Something special from the back room! Easy to cock Smooth shooting Testus interruptus No more Legacy Something’s coming — maybe The rifle Cocking effort 16 lbs. A modern Diana 27? Today’s report is the reason I wrote the whole report about interesting designs. … Read more