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by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Crosman’s new M4-177 is a smart-looking M4 battle rifle lookalike. Before we begin, I want to wish a Happy Thanksgiving to all my U.S. readers. I certainly have a lot to be thankful for, and I hope all of you do, as well. Now, on to the report. This Crosman … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Photos and test by Earl (Mac) McDonald, unless otherwise indicated Part 1 S&W M&P R8 BB revolver. Photo provided by Pyramyd AIR. I overlooked mentioning the S&W M&P R8 BB revolver in the first report on lookalike airguns last Friday, but of course it is one, as well. I’m not familiar with … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Before we begin today’s report, I want to reflect on a truth that helps explain why we’re sometimes dissatisfied with things when we get them. I was at the range last week testing some airguns, and I was using my … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 For the benefit of readers who have landed on this article first, this is the sixth test in a series of reports designed to test how velocity affects accuracy. I’m using a Whiscombe JW75 breakbarrel/underlever rifle with a .177-caliber barrel installed. That … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 The Haenel 311 is the world’s only bolt-action, spring-piston 10-meter target rifle. Let’s look at the velocity of my Haenel 311 target rifle. Because of the way it cocks, this rifle is low-powered. It isn’t possible to put a long-stroke piston or a stout mainspring in the mechanism when the … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Today we look at the groups made by the four pellets used in this test at 25 yards when the velocity is diminished. Part 4 covered the velocity for each pellet, so go there to see where each one is. If you like nice … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Today we lower the velocity of the Whiscombe and test each of the four pellets, in preparation for the next accuracy test. One reason I selected the Whiscombe for this series of tests is the fact that I can control the power output over a wide … Read more
