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by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Daisy 853. Part 1 Part 2 A history of airguns This report covers: Help arrives Overhaul parts Pilkgun website instructions Felt wiper disintegrated The critical step O-ring positions Hobby pellets Pump tube What’s next? Well, this report is turning into one of the most popular ones in … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns Crosman 101 multi-pump pneumatic. This report covers: Crosman-101-classic Description Peep sight Cocking knobs Materials History Maintenance Crosman 101CG I was trying to report on rebuilding the Daisy 853 today, but a last-minute change prevented that. One of our readers, Paperweight, sent me Daisy’s very … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns Part 1 This report covers: Crosman ashcan Other pellets were similar Competition improves things Better pellets were needed! Molecular level! Crosman Premier! Many improvements Before we start, I have a couple things. Several readers wondered how I could see my computer screen while looking … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns This report covers: Accuracy taken for granted Crosman 160 opened my eyes! In the beginning The ball or bullet Smaller calibers Pellet shape Birth of the diabolo A long way to go Accuracy taken for granted I was speaking with a group of very … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Crosman’s 150 looks plain and simple, but was a pivotal airgun. A history of airguns Part 1 Part 2 This report covers: The test Different type of inlet valve Not much sight adjustment RWS Hobby JSB Exact RS Change the aim point Crosman Premier General observations The sights … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 This is the continuing fictional saga and guest report of a man teaching a woman to shoot. Jill encounters her first difficulties today, and they throw her for a loop! Our guest writer is reader, Jack Cooper. Take it away, … Read more
Crosman 150: Part 2 by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Crosman’s 150 looks plain and simple, but was a pivotal airgun. A history of airguns Part 1 This report covers: Leave the pipe wrench alone! Different type of inlet valve Velocity test RWS Hobby RWS Superpoint Crosman Premier More on the pistol Test gun … Read more
