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by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Testing by Earl “Mac” McDonald The first report on the Beeman R1 received a lot of reader comments. Apparently, I’m not alone in my admiration for Beeman’s big rifle. Kevin asked me what kind of tune I like for the rifle, and I answered that the Venom Lazaglide tune was … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Testing by Earl “Mac” McDonald The R1 Elite Series combo comes with a Bushnell 4-12x40AO scope mounted. Well, we had to get to the Beeman R1 before long. After all, it’s a Weihrauch rifle and probably the one model that American airgunners are the most familiar with. Back in its heyday, which … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Photos and test by Earl “Mac” McDonald Part 1 Part 2 The HW97 is an attractive air rifle. Today is the day many of you say you have been waiting for. Today, Mac reports on the accuracy he got with the HW97. His first comment on this day’s report was, “I knew … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Photos and test by Earl “Mac” McDonald Part 1 The HW97 is an attractive air rifle. I’m keeping the HW97 report close to the B3-1 test, so you can make comparisons. Thus far, we’ve noticed that the HW is by far the better finished air rifle. Several of you have now seen … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Before we start…a note from Edith: Blog reader rikib was looking at the Leapers Bug Buster scope yesterday, and I told him there was a used one available on Pyramyd Air’s website. I wonder if the rest of you might not know about the large selection of used products available. “Used” does … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Test and photos by Earl “Mac” McDonald Part 1 Part 2 This is the other test result you’ve been waiting for. Today, we’ll look at the accuracy of the Beeman P3 single-stroke pistol. All accuracy testing was done at 10 meters using conventional 10-meter pistol targets. Remember that Mac has a red … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Testing and photos by Earl “Mac” McDonald Part 1 Part 2 HW50S Today is accuracy day, and the way I figure it, you guys are waiting for this report and the Beeman P3 accuracy report with about equal interest. The HW50S has delighted Mac, reminding him that great airguns are still being … Read more
