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by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier This report covers: Setup Big bore draws a crowd The match Texans galore! What about the show? Vortek and the Diana 34 More to come Setup The Texas airgun show is a one-day event. Everyone knows they have to get in quick, set up quick and get everything … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier This report covers: Nothing is completely safe Don’t need a backstop Packed earth works best Wood works Synthetics can work Shoot it How big should a backstop be? If I say “backstop” to some shooters, they think I’m talking about a pellet or bullet trap. But I’m not. I’m … Read more
by Tom Gaylord, a.k.a. B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Umarex Legends Makarov Ultra is very realistic! This report covers: • Loading • Winchester Target Cube • Rested position • Accuracy • Overall evaluation Today is accuracy day for the Legends Makarov Ultra BB pistol and the big question is: How does it hold up … Read more
by Tom Gaylord, a.k.a. B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Diana 72 is a youth target rifle from the late 20th century. This report addresses: • More on the trigger. • Accuracy with various pellets. • Why 5 shots? • Accuracy with deep-seated pellets. • Summary. Today is accuracy day for the Diana … Read more
by Tom Gaylord, a.k.a. B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Colt Python from Umarex looks like the real deal! This report addresses: • Sighting in. • Corrections to the manual. • Accuracy at 16 feet, 4 inches (5 meters). • Accuracy at 25 feet. • Summary Today is accuracy day for the Colt Python BB … Read more
by Tom Gaylord, a.k.a. B.B. Pelletier A couple weeks ago we had several comments that said there are people who believe all pellets are the same, and it doesn’t matter what you shoot in your airgun. Then others chimed in and said the same is true for .22 rimfire ammo. Well, I started a test … Read more
by Tom Gaylord, a.k.a. B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 The AirForce Airguns Escape precharged pneumatic air rifle is a powerful new survival rifle in both .22 and .25 calibers. Last time we looked at the accuracy of the AirForce Escape at 50 yards. I shot the rifle on low pressure and a low power … Read more
