Blog
by B.B. Pelletier Tested by Earl “Mac” McDonald Part 1 Gamo CFR underlever air rifle. Well, we tested the BSA Polaris and found it to be a likable underlever air rifle. Now, we’re testing the Gamo Whisper CFR combo, which I said is a close cousin to the Polaris. But it’s not the same rifle, … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 BSA Scorpion PCP air rifle Today, we’ll look at the power of the BSA Scorpion PCP. You’ll recall that this rifle is advertised to hit 30 foot-pounds, so we’ll see how well that works today. Now, for the first time I found myself short of air. My carbon fiber tank … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Gamo’s PT-85 Blowback Tactical air pistol is a lot of gun for the money. Before we start, I want to update you on the Arkansas Airgun Extravaganza show that’s coming up on Friday and Saturday, April 15 and 16. The show’s organizer, Seth Rowland, told me he still has a … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 The 92FS with wood grips is a big, beautiful handgun. With its weight and size, you’ll be hard-pressed to imagine that it’s an air pistol. Today, we’ll test velocity on this Beretta 92FS wood grip air pistol, and I’ve incorporated one or two extra things into the test. But first … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Today, we’ll look at the velocity this Sterling HR-81 underlever air rifle produces. You’ll recall that this airgun started out as a UK rifle, so the power was limited to 12 foot-pounds. Benjamin-Sheridan didn’t change that when they took over manufacture in 1994. The U.S. production ended in 1994 when … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 The Air Arms S400 MPR FT is a beautiful international-class field target rifle. Today, we’ll look at the velocity of the Air Arms S400 MPR FT rifle. I’m testing the gun just as it was sent from the factory, which is how I would use it for field target. By … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Photos and test by Earl “Mac” McDonald Part 1 Part 2 The RWS Diana 350 Feuerkraft is a powerful magnum spring rifle. Today, we’ll begin the accuracy test. Get ready to learn! Today’s blog about the .177 RWS 350 Feuerkraft air rifle is going to be very educational, especially for newer shooters. … Read more
