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by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns This report covers: Technology Gravity Shot tube is the true barrel The shot tube What keeps the BB from rolling out the barrel? A spring! That’s all, folks Today’s report was suggested by a question from reader 45Bravo, who asked, “How does the shot … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns This report covers: From Airgun Revue Wes Powers find! Toy pistol? Powered by rubber bands I had a glitch writing today’s historical blog, so I pulled in this one from the past. Oddly, Edith did the same thing when I was unconscious on a … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 A history of airguns Daisy Red Ryder. This report covers: The test Daisy BBs Hornady Black Diamond BBs H&N Smart Shot BBs Baseline Today we look at the accuracy of my vintage Daisy Red Ryder BB gun. I shot the gun with open sights … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier My Sheridan Blue Streak was purchased new in 1978. A history of airguns This report covers: Not a shooter You’ve got mice! The problem grows The rifle Thumb safety Rocker safety Why so different? Twenty caliber Multi-pump Accuracy Trigger Sights Goodbye, Edie Some readers asked me to do … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Webley Mark II Service air rifle. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 A history of airguns This report covers: Eley Wasps JSB Exact RS RWS Hobby Observations Today we see how successful my redneck breech seal fix was. I’m hoping for success, but even if it comes I … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Webley Mark II Service air rifle. Part 1 Part 2 A history of airguns This report covers: The problem Trim the seal Shim the old seal Hole punch Refit the old seal and shim Does it work? It’s been a while since we looked at the Mark II … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 A history of airguns Daisy Red Ryder. This report covers: My gun Today’s test BB gun powerplant Secrets of the BB gun powerplant Daisy BBs Cocking Hornady Black Diamond BBs Feeding H&N Smart Shot BBs So far As I told you in Part 1, I’m reviewing … Read more
