Giffard Carbonic Gas CO2 rifle: Part Two
Today we will complete our initial examination of the Giffard Carbonic Gas CO2 rifle.
Big bore airguns
Black powder primer: Part 2
In this report we continue our brief exploration into black powder. While this is not an airgun subject, it is airgun-related, as you will learn today.
Airgun standards
Today I write about a subject that plagues us all — standards. There are so many that it seems as if there are none.
AirForce Texan: Part 5
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier AirForce Texan big bore. Part 1Part 2Part 3Part 4 This report covers: Upgrade to the TX2 valve? Mr Hollowpoint The day Mr. Hollowpoint 333-grain bullet Stretching the air Cold! First two bullets Time to refill Summary The .458 Texan from AirForce Airguns I’m testing has been with me for … Read more
AirForce Texan: Part 4
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier AirForce Texan big bore. Part 1Part 2Part 3 This report covers: Mr. Hollowpoint The test Two important things Bullet seating Shot count 255-grain bullet target 2 300-grain bullet group 1 300-grain group 2 350-grain bullet 365-grain bullet Discussion Summary Today I finally report on my AirForce Texan .458 that … Read more
Big Bore Calibers
This report covers: Most shooters are familiar with the smallbore air gun calibers of .177, .20, .22 and .25. Even shooters who don’t consider themselves to be airgunners know at least the .177 and .22 calibers. But in recent years there has been an explosion of big bore calibers, and I am seeing that many … Read more
AirForce Texan: Part 3
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier AirForce Texan big bore. Part 1Part 2 This report covers: TX2 valve for .45 and .50 caliber Texans Old rifle, fresh test “New” bullets The TX2 valve Power setting Seat the bullet in the rifling! Velocity One more velocity lesson Summary After writing Part 2 of this report last … Read more
