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!…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Interesting gun designs: Part 1
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier This report covers: M1 Carbine Investment casting The Swedish Luger Weak steel alloy No criticism intended Airguns are next This is Part 1 because there is are additional parts planned. I have wanted to write this report for…
Airgun History
Air Archery CO2 Rifle
