airguns
Episode 11 – Scope sights 101: Reticles
Discover the differences in modern scope reticles and learn how they can help you hit your target.
Terminology is important!
by B.B.Pelletier Yesterday’s blog really struck a sensitive spot with many readers. I was concerned that it would be too far off the topic of airguns, but it clearly wasn’t! So, today I’ll continue in the same vein with a discussion of proper airgun terminology. You might look at this post as Tom’s pet peeves. … Read more
Projectile weight
by B.B. Pelletier Update on Tom/B.B.: Tom’s condition continues to improve, and some milestones the doctors have set have been reached and even surpassed. Since Saturday, he’s been all smiles and has perked up quite a bit because his best friend, Mac, has arrived for a week’s stay. He’ll be testing guns and providing velocity … Read more
Webley Junior – Part 2
by B.B. Pelletier Update on Tom/B.B.: I spent several hours with Tom on Monday evening. He continues to make nice progress. Happy days are here! Part 1 On to today’s blog about the Webley Junior’s accuracy and velocity tests. This turned out to be quite a collectible and a very interesting pistol. Although most Juniors … Read more
Hydrostatic testing of pressure vessels, including scuba tanks
by B.B. Pelletier This posting was requested by a reader several months ago, and I think it’s timely now with Christmas approaching. People buying PCP guns for the first time are going to make the choice of whether to use a scuba tank or a hand pump to fill their guns, so the maintenance of … Read more