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by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier John Wayne Lil’ Duke BB gun with scope. Part 1Part 2Part 3Part 4 This report covers: What happened? I thought I knew better HOWEVER Is it really tight? The scope The test Air Venturi Steel BBs Hornady Black Diamond BBs Avanti Match Grade Precision Ground Shot Smart Shot Old … Read more
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier John Wayne Lil’ Duke BB gun with scope. Part 1Part 2 This report covers: Will it shoot Marksman BBs?The testAir Venturi BBsHornady Black DiamondAvanti Match Grade Precision Ground ShotDiscussionSmart ShotOld Dust DevilsDust Devil Mk 2Summary Today we look at the accuracy of the John Wayne Lil’ Duke BB gun … Read more
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier Dust Devil Mk2. This report covers: Dust Devil The Mark 2 BB weight in grains Smaller belly band Production is up to speed How can I test them? 499 Legends MP40 Future BB gun tests Impact tests Bada Bang Is that all? Old Dust Devils New Dust Devils Daisy … Read more
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier John Wayne Lil’ Duke BB gun with scope. Part 1 This report covers: Thanks! Stagecoach Another thing And finally Back to our regular program Dust Devils Daisy Premium Grade BBs Smart Shot Cocking effort It can be uncocked Summary Okay, today is the day we discover whether the Lil’ … Read more
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier John Wayne Lil’ Duke BB gun with scope. This report covers: What is it?Folded metalLoading the old wayLeverSightsScopeStock and forearmTrigger and safetyMetal parts Overall dimensionsCockingPowerMy plansSummary Today I’m starting a new report on an interesting BB gun — the John Wayne Lil’ Duke BB gun with scope. This is a … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier The history of airguns Part 2 This report covers: The first BB gun Plymouth Iron Windmill Co. The BB becomes air rifle shot Quality control problems You’ll shoot your eye out World War II After the war The first BB gun This is a comprehensive report of the … Read more
by Tom Gaylord, a.k.a. B.B. Pelletier Merry Christmas, everyone! I hope this day finds you in good spirits, no matter where you are or what you are doing. I have a special report just for this special day. It involves a BB gun, Daisy’s Avanti Champion 499 — also known as the world’s most accurate … Read more
