Episode 41 – Coil Steel Spring vs Gas Spring
Confused on what power plant to select for your next airgun? Tom goes into the pros and cons of both these tried and true sources of getting ammo down range.
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Episode 38 – PCP Filling Systems
Are you confused on all of these crazy PCP connectors? Pyramyd AIR has a great tool – PCP Hookup tab, available right on our web site. It solves the very problem Tom describes in this video. When you are on the PCP airgun page, just click the PCP Hookup tab and our web site will … Read more
Buying and selling airguns on the internet: Part 2
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 This report covers: • The shyster dealers • Weasel wording • Bad photos • How to spot an honest dealer • Honest vs. dishonest: What’s the verdict? The shyster dealers Today, let’s start out talking about those internet dealers who are less than honest. I’m not … Read more
Buying and selling airguns on the internet: Part 1
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier This report covers: • Tip 1: Commonly misspelled names • Tip 2: Use an adjective • Back to airguns • Tip 3: What’s in a name? • More I’m going to address a question that several readers have asked about: How to buy used and vintage airguns over the internet. I’ve … Read more
Man-powered Weapons and Ammunition: A review
by Tom Gaylord, a.k.a. B.B. Pelletier This is the softcover version of the book. This report covers: • When is 12 foot-pounds more than 12 foot-pounds? • How long is long enough? • Ka-boom! • Hodges catapult gun • Why do airguns lose so much power? • What kind of power can I expect? This … Read more
Some common airgun myths: Part 1
by Tom Gaylord, a.k.a. B.B. Pelletier I planned on putting a review of the See All Open Sight here today, but the test went south on me. It was most likely my fault, so I’m not going to publish it until I have a chance to check things. Today’s blog is also written by new blog … Read more
Is a precharged airgun safe? Part 1
by Tom Gaylord, a.k.a. B.B. Pelletier The suggestion for this report came from blog readers ricka and Terd Ferguson, who both expressed concerns over the safety of precharged airguns. That’s safety…as in wondering if one can blow up! It’s been a long time since I felt those same concerns, but I did at one time. … Read more
