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BKL rings – Part 3
by B.B. Pelletier Part 2 Part 1 The BKL 260 mount we’ve been testing. This test has taken an inordinate amount of time, primarily because of my illness and some other pressing matters. We’re testing...
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A shrine built for a Feinwerkbau 124 – Part 9
by B.B. Pelletier Part 8 Part 7 Part 6 Part 5 Part 4 Part 3 Part 2 Part 1 Getting ready to test Today, I want to mount a scope on the 124 to get ready for the long-range accuracy test. Normally, I...
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How does a scope work?
by B.B. Pelletier Before we start, a little announcement. Many of you are already aware of this, but Pyramyd Air has purchased the assets of Compasseco, a Kentucky-based airgun dealership with strong...
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A shrine built for a Feinwerkbau 124 – Part 11
by B.B. Pelletier Part 10 Part 9 Part 8 Part 7 Part 6 Part 5 Part 4 Part 3 Part 2 Part 1 Well, here is our old friend, the San Anselmo Beeman 124, again. Today, I’ll address the scope problems I was...
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Leapers UTG 30mm Quick-Detach scope rings
by B.B. Pelletier Test and photos by Earl “Mac” McDonald Time for something different, but useful just the same. Mac used these Leapers UTG 30mm Quick-Detach scope mounts when testing the RWS Diana 350...
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The new Walther Lever Action CO2 rifle: Part 4
by B.B. Pelletier The brushed-nickel version of the Walther Lever Action CO2 rifle is extremely attractive. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Before we start today’s report, I want to update you on another report...
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RWS Diana model 54 recoilless rifle: Part 3
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 The RWS Diana 54 recoilless air rifle, also called the Air King, is big, beautiful, powerful and accurate. Today, we’ll test the RWS Diana model 54 Air King for...
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Testing BSA’s 2X20 pistol scope: Part 1
by B.B. Pelletier Pyramyd Air has marked down their line of Falcon PCP rifles. Save up to $190 on some models. Check ‘em out. Now, on today’s blog. It took a long time to get me to this point. As a...
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Testing BSA’s 2X20 pistol scope: Part 2
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Beeman P1 pistol with a BSA 2×20 pistol scope mounted on BKL risers. Once again, it’s time for me to fasten ice skates to the bottom of a stepladder, then try to skate across...
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B.B.’s bag of tricks for twitchy airguns
by B.B. Pelletier Before we begin, I’d like to share my Christmas with you. I didn’t get any airguns or firearms this year, but I did get a wonderful reloading tool. It’s a Pope-style capper and...
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2012 SHOT Show: Part 2
by B.B. Pelletier Photos by Earl “Mac” McDonald Part 1 This is the second of my reports on the 2012 SHOT Show. There will certainly be at least one more after this, and perhaps even more, as there’s...
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Some scope fundamentals: Part 1
by B.B. Pelletier I’ve noticed that a lot of you are responding positively to the fundamentals that have come out in some of the recent reports, so I thought I would do a few more important ones for...
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Some scope fundamentals: Part 2
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 This is one of the most popular reports I’ve done in a long time. That may be because scopes can be very cantankerous to deal with — hard to mount, difficult to zero, always...
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Hatsan 125TH air rifle combo: Part 5
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Hatsan’s new 125TH breakbarrel is a large, powerful spring-piston air rifle. Today is the day we see the accuracy of the Hatsan 125TH air rifle I’m...
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Air Arms TX200 Mk III air rifle: Part 3
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Air Arms TX200 Mark III air rifle is impressive in its optional walnut stock. Today, we begin our look at the accuracy of the legendary TX200 Mark III. Since the rifle...
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AirForce Talon SS precharged pneumatic air rifle: Part 3
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 AirForce Talon SS is a whole shooting system. Today, we’ll take our first look at the accuracy of the AirForce Talon SS precharged pneumatic air rifle. Since I just...
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AirForce Talon SS precharged pneumatic air rifle: Part 4
by B.B. Pelletier I’m on my way to Malvern, Arkansas, for the airgun show on Friday and Saturday. If you’re going to the show, please stop by and introduce yourself. I’ll have limited time to spend...
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AirForce Talon SS precharged pneumatic air rifle: Part 5
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 AirForce Talon SS is a whole shooting system. Wow! Before I started this report on the AirForce Talon SS, I really had no idea of just how expansive it was...
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Can a fixed-barrel airgun have barrel droop?
by B.B. Pelletier This report is in response to a comment Pyramyd Air got from a customer who doubts that fixed-barrel airguns can ever droop. His position is that they can only have droop if the...
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AirForce Talon SS precharged pneumatic air rifle: Part 6
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 AirForce Talon SS is a whole shooting system. This is a continuation of our in-depth look at the AirForce Talon SS precharged pneumatic air rifle....
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Aeon 8-32 AO scope with trajectory reticle: Part 2
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Aeon 8-32X50 AO scope with trajectory reticle. Part 1 This report covers: A long story One little problem At the range Good testbed The test The results...
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Air Venturi Tech Force M8: Part 3
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Air Venturi M8 is very much like the Bronco. Part 1 Part 2 This report covers: The assumptions Premier lites Artillery hold Deep seated pellets Artillery hold...
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The Modoc big bore from Air Ordnance: Part 1
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier The Modoc from Air Ordnance is a new single shot big bore in 9mm. This report covers: What is the Modoc? The difference between 9mm and .357 caliber Aluminum...
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Hatsan 85 MOBU Sniper Combo: Part 1
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Hatsan 85 Mossy Oak Break Up rifle. This report covers: The specs Silencer Calm shooting behavior Sling swivels Sights Scope Quattro trigger Texas airgun show...
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Hatsan 85 MOBU Sniper Combo: Part 2
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Hatsan 85 Mossy Oak Break Up rifle. Part 1 This report covers: Hatsan has potential Hatsan is conservative RWS Superdomes H&N Baracuda Match Crosman SSP...
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Benjamin Maximus: Part 4
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 The Benjamin Maximus. This report covers: Pump incompatibility Maximus barrel Sight-in The test Baracuda Match 4.53mm head Falcon pellets...
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MeoPro HD 80 Spotting Scope: Part 3
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 MeoPro HD 80 spotting scope from Meopta. Photo provided by Meopta. This report covers: Otho is interested Attaching my iPhone to the spotting...
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MeoPro 80 HD Spotting Scope: Part 4
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 MeoPro 80 HD spotting scope from Meopta. Image provided by Meopta USA. This report covers: Bright and sharp Not-so-smart phone Real image...
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Crosman 600 air pistol: Part 1
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Crosman 600 CO2 pellet pistol. A history of airguns This report covers: Update on the Brice scope mount base for the Daisy Red Ryder A true semiautomatic .22...
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Hatsan Gladius .177 long: Part 6
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Hatsan Gladius Long. This report covers: Big lesson! Rings report The test Scope report JSB Exact RS Air Arms Falcon H&N...
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Diana model AR-8: Part 1
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Diana AR-8 N-TEC air rifle. The rifle Big! Inexpensive? Sights Scope base Trigger Firing behavior Summary The full title of the rifle we are looking at today is...
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Daisy’s Red Ryder: Part 6
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 A history of airguns Daisy Red Ryder. This report covers: Why velocity today? Oil the gun Daisy Premium Grade BBs Hornady...
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BSA Meteor Mark I: Part 7
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier BSA Meteor Mark I. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 A history of airguns This report covers: The test Scope not good! Sight-in RWS Hobbys The state of...
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2017 SHOT Show: Part 5
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 TexanSS Silenced? New BKL mount Gamo Leapers New 3-12X32 Bugbuster T4 Tactical Compact Prismatic scope The incredible shrinking dot...
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Umarex Throttle air rifle: Part 3
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Umarex Throttle offers a lot for a little money. Part 1 Part 2 This report covers: StopShox Mount the scope Accuracy RWS Superdomes Crosman Premiers again JSB...
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AirForce International Orion PCP air rifle: Part 2
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier The Orion PCP repeater from AirForce International. Part 1 This report covers: Where to start Magazine height Load the mag JSB Exact RS Firing behavior and...
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Air Venturi Rail Lock spring compressor: Part 1
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier The Air Venturil Rail Lock spring compressor is compact. This report covers: Attaches to the scope rail Let’s look at the unit in detail How shall I test it?...
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Kral Puncher Pro B W PCP rifle: Part 3
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Kral Puncher Pro PCP. The test rifle’s walnut stock is not as blonde as this one. Part 1 Part 2 This report covers: Mounted a scope Accuracy JSB Exact Jumbo...
View ArticleAnswering GrandpaDan — the biggest blog ever!
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier This report covers: GrandpaDan BB’s response What can you do? Velocity is not at fault GrandpaDan continues Staying with the brand name doesn’t always work Back...
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Umarex Embark breakbarrel spring rifle: Part 4
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Umarex Embark air rifle. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 This report covers: Hard to scope The test Shooting experience Journey pellets Sig Match Ballistic Alloy pellets...
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Hatsan BullMaster PCP: Part 1
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Hatsan BullMaster semiautomatic bullpup PCP. This report covers: Like the Sortie Comparisons? Companies change over time Description Fill Pressure gauge...
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Hatsan Bullmaster PCP: Part 5
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Hatsan Bullmaster semiautomatic bullpup PCP. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 This report covers: The test Scope performance H&N Baracuda with 5.50mm head Scope...
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Kral Puncher Breaker Silent Synthetic .177 PCP repeater: Part 3
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Kral Puncher Breaker bullpup with synthetic stock. Part 1 Part 2 This report covers: What happened? The test Sight in JSB Exact Jumbo Heavy Not a benchrest...
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