single-shot
The EM GE Zenit air pistol: Part 2
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier The German Zenit air pistol from before World War II is a fascinating collector’s item. Part 1 History of airguns This report covers: What should I do? RWS Hobby Leakage at the breech JSB Exact RS Trigger pull The…
Benjamin 397 Variable Pump Air Rifle: Part 2
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier The new Benjamin 397. Part 1 This report covers: Scope mount Will the wood stock fit? Shoot the paint out RWS Hobby Discharge sound Stability Lightweight pellets Medium weight pellets Heavy pellets Pump effort Trigger pull Summary Today we…
A first look at a RAW: Part 2
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier The RAW field target rifle built on the new chassis frame. Part 1 This report covers: Website and blog update It was a cold and windy day The rifle Power set at max November 23 Accuracy Testing December 26…
Benjamin 397 Variable Pump Air Rifle: Part 1
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier The new Benjamin 397. This report covers: The obvious Not so obvious Hidden One more thing So — how fast does the .22 shoot? What’s it like? What the box tells us But… The rifle However… The cheekpiece is…
El Gamo David breakbarrel air rifle: Part 1
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier The El Gamo David is a lower-powered breakbarrel from the 1960s or ’70s. History of airguns This report covers: Godfather’s Gold Gun Giveaway Description Stock The markings Sights What is it? El-cheapo or full of value? Discussion Summary Godfather’s…
Springfield Armory M1A Underlever Pellet Rifle: Part 1
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier Springfield Armory M1A. This report covers: What is the M14? M14 magazine M1A The pellet rifle Underlever Cocking and the safety Safety is manual Loading Summary The Springfield Armory M1A Underlever Pellet Rifle is here! This is the air…
Tell BB gun: Part 3
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier This military-looking BB gun is large and good-looking! Part 1Part 2 History of airguns This report covers: Lead balls only The test 4.4mm copper-plated lead balls Trigger pull 4.4mm Punktkugeln H&N 4.45mm lead ball What we know The last…
