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by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier This report covers: Crosman Premiers A dollar cheaper Cut a slot in your head! Back to airguns Which one? How to choose Same for airguns We’ve been invaded! Whatcha do Summary Ahhh! Saving money. Many of the airgunners I know will go to extremes to do it, and it … Read more
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier Diana 34 EMS with synthetic stock. Part 1 This report covers: Poor launch Get on with it RWS Hobby Air Arms Falcon Norma Golden Trophy JSB Exact Heavy Trigger Cocking effort Well lubricated Discharge sound The breech Summary Apparently I don’t need to do the rest of this test. … Read more
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier The El Gamo David is a lower-powered breakbarrel from the 1960s or’ 70s. Part 1 History of airguns This report covers: H&N Finale Match Heavy Breech seal Pick it out Seal is out What to do? Cocking effort Summary Today we look at the El Gamo David breakbarrel rifle’s … Read more
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 Gold Gun Giveaway Well, the winner has been selected. Reader … Read more
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier Springfield Armory M1A. Part 1 This report covers: Firing behavior Loading Sights Sight history Front sight Cocking effort Operating rod handle is for show Scope base Summary There was lots of interest in the new Springfield Armory M1A rifle. It’s a nice-looking lookalike. It’s a decently powerful springer. It’s … Read more
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 rifle many of you have been waiting for, and mine … Read more
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier This report covers: Wants what he wants So why? What happens when a gun doesn’t live up to the hype? Not-so-expensive Don’t put words into my mouth How to read me Yesterday my brother-in-law, Bob, called me on his way home from buying groceries and told me that yesterday … Read more
