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Daisy model 177 Targeteer BB pistol: Part1
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Daisy’s Targeteer 177 shot BBs. A history of airguns This report covers: Not the first Targeteer Second Targeteer A funny thing happened… Oiled it Description...
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VZ 35 — another airgun trainer
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier The Czech VZ 35 was a large rugged military trainer. This one is missing the upper handguard. A history of airguns This report covers: Airgun Academy Episode 36...
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Daisy model 177 Targeteer BB pistol: Parts 2 & 3
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Daisy’s Targeteer 177 shot BBs. A history of airguns This report covers: Velocity Air Venturi Steel BBs Hornady Black Diamond BBs H&N Smart Shot BBs...
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Resurrecting a classic airgun
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns This report covers: Your new air cane Oh-oh! But I saw this on TV Back to reality What can break on a vintage air cane? Dialing it back...
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How and why airguns change over time
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns This report covers: They don’t make ‘em like they used to Are today’s airguns better? 1. Technology — back then Technology — now 2....
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Air canes
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns This report covers: What is an air cane? What was their purpose? Air cane styles One special air cane Shooting air canes Fascinating hobby...
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Hand pumps for the ancient big bores: Part 2
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns Part 1 This report covers: Air intake and outlet valves The key to the test That’s not all I tested one, too More questions answered...
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Other smallbore airgun calibers
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns This report covers: Smallbore calibers Confusing lines Other calibers .12 caliber .175 caliber .180 caliber .21 caliber .21-1/2 caliber A...
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Hammerli Trainer: Part 1
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns This report covers: European military trainers K31 Trainer Caliber A major purchase! Where we stand I’m out at Media Day at the Range...
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VZ 47 — after the war
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier The VZ47 is a large military trainer. A history of airguns VZ 35 — another airgun trainer This report covers: The rifle Cost controls Finish Loading Cocking...
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Catapult guns and velocity
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns Sharpshooter pistol uses rubber bands to launch a .12 caliber lead ball. Other catapult guns were as large as .43 caliber! This report...
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Hammerli Trainer: Part 2
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier The trainer is a complete spring-piston air rifle that slips inside the K31 action and barrel. It interfaces with the K31’s trigger, but uses its own...
View ArticleHow powerful were the big bore airguns of the past?: Part 2
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns How powerful were the big bore airguns of the past?: Part 1 My knowledge base Quackenbush Brigand Air cane Farco air shotgun Splatology...
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The influence of shooting galleries
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns The 15th century Why? Gallery guns were weak Airguns and galleries Different ammo Repeaters What killed the airgun? Feltman Shooting...
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Hakim — Egypt’s pellet rifle trainer was better than the firearm: Part 1
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns This report covers: History Air rifle A lead sled Sights We’ll get dirty! Today we start looking at the famous Egyptian Hakim underlever...
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Hammerli trainer: Part 3
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns Part 1 Part 2 This report covers: Seemed simple The back door Use penetrating oil Pop the end cap loose Gun comes apart The piston...
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Haenel 310 bolt action trainer: Part 1
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Haenel 310 is a different kind of trainer. A history of airguns This report covers: History — Haenel 33 and 33 Junior Haenel model 49 and 49a Haenel 310...
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Hakim — Egypt’s pellet rifle trainer was better than the firearm: Part 2
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Hakim is Egypt’s air rifle trainer for their 8mm battle rifle. A history of airguns Part 1 This report covers: My first Hakim Navy Arms Power Little Rock You...
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The Gat’s where it’s at!: Part 2
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier The Gat is a timeless classic air pistol. Shown uncocked here. A history of airguns Part 1 Hard cocking! Air Arms Falcon pellets RWS Hobby pellets H&N...
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Haenel 310 bolt action trainer: Part 2
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Haenel 310 is a different kind of trainer. A history of airguns Part 1 This report covers: How does the magazine work? Velocity Oiled the leather piston seal...
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