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by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier This report covers: • Introduction • Firearms first • Two factors to consider • Metallurgy • Design • Summary Introduction I made the statement last week that some action pistols wear out with use, and it set off a huge round of discussion. Some owners have already experienced … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 FWB Sport air rifle. This report covers: • Assembly • Lubrication • Testing the rifle • Crosman Premier lite pellets • Air Arms Falcon pellets • Evaluation to this point Today, I’ll finish the … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 FWB Sport air rifle. This report covers: • Disassembling the Sport • Spring guide was loose • Remove the piston • Piston comes out • Mainspring tube/compression chamber finish Okay, today the Feinwerkbau Sport air rifle … Read more
by Tom Gaylord, a.k.a. B.B. Pelletier Today is the Memorial Day holiday in the U.S. It’s the day we honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice to defend our nation. Edith and I would like to join the rest of the country in remembering all these heroes from the Revolutionary War down to today. … Read more
by Tom Gaylord, a.k.a. B.B. Pelletier Airgun lubrication — spring guns: Part 1 Airgun lubrication — spring guns: Part 2 Airgun lubrication — gas guns This report addresses: • What is a pneumatic? • No. 1 lubrication need. • A short pneumatic history. • Which oil to use? • Other lubrication. • Wipe down. This … 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
