Episode 07 – Introduction to rifle sights
Are you confused by iron sights? If so, this video will clear things up. This will teach you the basic components of front and rear rifle sights and how they’re used.
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Beeman R8: A classic from the past – Part 1
by B.B. Pelletier Before I get started today, I’d like to remind all you BB gun collectors that the annual Daisy Get Together is coming up in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on August 22. It’s open to the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and admission is $2. If that’s not the best deal for an … Read more
Umarex SA 177 – Part 3
by B.B. Pelletier Testing and photos by Earl “Mac” McDonald Part 1 Part 2 The SA 177 looks modern. I’m going to finish this report today. From the comments, I sense that you guys are tired of BB pistols. But this SA 177 is such a great performer that its story deserves to be told … Read more
Umarex SA 177 – Part 2
by B.B. Pelletier Testing and photos by Earl “Mac” McDonald Part 1 Before we begin today’s report, I wanted to mention that last Friday’s blog on using regular glasses in lieu of safety glasses received a lot of discussion, so we’re going to pursue the subject farther. Dr. Mirfee Ungier, eye surgeon and wife of … Read more
Umarex SA 177 – Part 1
by B.B. Pelletier Photos by Earl “Mac” McDonald Before we get to today’s blog, we wanted to show you a picture of the winner of the raffle held at Pyramyd Air’s 3rd Annual Garage Sale. His name is Paul, and here he’s holding the Benjamin Nitro Piston air rifle he picked up on Wednesday. Okay, … Read more
Browning 800 Mag – Part 5
by B.B. Pelletier Photos by Earl “Mac” McDonald Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Now it’s time to test the big Browning in .22. It’s been a while since we looked at this pistol, but I knew we had to test it in .22 because of the power potential. In .177, I topped … Read more
Episode 06 – Introduction to sidelevers
Sidelever spring-piston guns have been around for decades and represent some of the most popular springers sold today. One reason for the popularity of the sidelever is that it generally requires less effort to cock than a similarly powered breakbarrel. Therefore, sidelevers are often picked by hunters or shooters who plan to shoot a lot … Read more
