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by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier My Sheridan Blue Streak was purchased new in 1978. A history of airguns This report covers: Not a shooter You’ve got mice! The problem grows The rifle Thumb safety Rocker safety Why so different? Twenty caliber Multi-pump Accuracy Trigger Sights Goodbye, Edie Some readers asked me to do … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier This report covers: B.B. is on board Benjamin Marauder Weight and fit Trigger Number of shots Repeater? Quiet? Power Where is the pump tube? Sights Keep those power adjustments? No, to a parts kit Don’t even THINK it! So what? Crosman knows, too I am not writing an … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 The Benjamin Maximus. This report covers: Pump incompatibility Maximus barrel Sight-in The test Baracuda Match 4.53mm head Falcon pellets Premier 7.9-grain pellets Premier Copper Magnum pellets What have we learned? Today’s test has a lot of surprises. It should be good. Some … Read more
By Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 The Benjamin Maximus. This report covers: First the pump Left eye today Premier 7.9-grain pellets Crosman Premier Copper Magnum JSB Exact Heavy H&N Baracuda Match 4.53mm heads Air Arms Falcon Trigger pull What’s next? Today I start looking at the accuracy of the Benjamin Maximus. … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 The Benjamin Maximus. This report covers: 2000 psi fill First test — Premier 7.9 Test 2 — Premier 10.6 Copper Magnum Test 3 — H&N Sniper Magnum Test 4 — RWS Hobby Cocking Trigger pull Overall evaluation Today we look at the velocity of the new … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Hatsan Gladius Long. This report covers: H&N Baracuda Match with 4.50mm heads Max power Air use? H&N Sniper Magnum Crosman Premier 10.5 grains Baracuda Match again Overall evaluation Today we look at the accuracy of the Hatsan Gladius long at 50 yards. … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns This report covers: Airguns are easy to use Airguns are quiet Airguns cock easily Airguns are accurate Airguns have good sights What about plastic? Triggers What have I missed? Why is this in the history section? I celebrate my victories quietly. One of them … Read more
