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by Tom Gaylord, a.k.a. B.B. Pelletier Part 1 I’m in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, today filming the 2014 episodes of American Airgunner. Because I am on the road, I’ll ask my veteran readers to help answer the questions we get from the new guys. After a day’s filming, I have to return to the hotel, answer … Read more
by Tom Gaylord, a.k.a. B.B. Pelletier Got a lot to cover today, so let’s get to it. First up is the Daisy Manufacturing Company, now called Daisy Outdoor Products. Daisy is best-known for the BB guns they make, but did you know they also made firearms? That’s correct. In fact, Daisy made 3 different lines … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 The Haenel 311 is the world’s only bolt-action spring-piston 10-meter target rifle. Today is accuracy day for the Haenel 311, and the day holds a couple surprises and should be a fun read. Because of the crude design of this rifle, I don’t shoot it that often and … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 The Haenel 311 is the world’s only bolt-action, spring-piston 10-meter target rifle. Let’s look at the velocity of my Haenel 311 target rifle. Because of the way it cocks, this rifle is low-powered. It isn’t possible to put a long-stroke piston or a stout mainspring in the mechanism when the … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier The Haenel 311 is the world’s only bolt-action spring-piston 10-meter target rifle. At the Roanoke Airgun Expo several weeks ago, I saw a Haenel 311 target rifle on one of the tables, which it reminded me that I’d promised myself long ago to give you a full report on this curious air … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Test and photos by Earl “Mac” McDonald Part 1 Falke 90 underlever is a rare and vintage British air rifle. I got an email from Vince yesterday morning, asking if I planned on publishing the rest of Mac’s Falke 90 test. Well, I figured old Vince just hadn’t read the blog the … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Before we start, I wanted to give you some more info about the 2nd Annual Airgun Extravaganza in Arkansas. The show’s promoter has made a deal with a couple motels. Mention the show and you’ll get a discount: Comfort Inn Malvern, 501-467-3300: Thurs. $55, Fri. $65 Holiday Inn Malvern, 501-467-8800: Thurs. $85, … Read more
