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by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier This report covers: How it works The evolution of the personal chronograph The advent of the skyscreen Advantages of skyscreens Fly in the ointment Screen placement problem one Screen placement problem two Shooting perpendicular to the skyscreens Lighting Odd chrony info Summary Reader Buldawg asked for this report, … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Shooting Chrony Alpha Master chronograph has a control box with display that separates from the skyscreens by 18 feet. These chronographs are shown with their light diffusers attached, but I don’t use them. Read why in the report. This report covers: What about the false triggering of the skyscreen? … Read more
by Tom Gaylord, a.k.a. B.B. Pelletier Airgun lubrication — spring guns: Part 1 Airgun lubrication — spring guns: Part 2 This report addresses: • Molecules versus atoms • Crosman Pellgunoil • Can’t over-oil with Pellgunoil • “Fixing” leaking guns with Pellgunoil • Transmission stop leak oil • Oiling moving parts • Ballistol Let’s look at … Read more
by Tom Gaylord, a.k.a. B.B. Pelletier Airgun lubrication — spring guns: Part 1 This report addresses: • Identifing and lubricating high-stress parts • Lubricating with moly • Lubricating triggers • Lubrication intervals • Lubricating mainsprings • General lubrication • Preserving the airgun with oil Well, the immediate response we got to the first installment of … Read more
by Tom Gaylord, a.k.a. B.B. Pelletier Today’s report comes from a question asked by blog reader Richard, who is perplexed by his Benjamin Marauder air rifle. He said he wondered what pressure he was supposed to fill his gun to, and then at what pressure he was supposed to stop shooting. As the days passed … Read more
by Tom Gaylord, a.k.a. B.B. Pelletier This test was done for blog reader GunFun1, who asked to see what effect barrel length has on velocity. Though it appears simple, this test took 2 days to conduct because of barrel changes and other sundry things. But what was learned far exceeded my hopes, so the effort … Read more
by Tom Gaylord, a.k.a. B.B. Pelletier This topic was suggested by veteran blog reader Kevin. I liked it because it gives me a chance to say some things to the new airgunners; better yet, it’s a great way to start a discussion among all you readers. I will touch on the things about chronographs, which … Read more
