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Buckhorn sights and Kentucky windage
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier The history of airguns This report covers: The buckhorn It really works How to use other open sights Aim over Kentucky windage? Summary Adjustable sights have...
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by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier The history of airguns This report covers: Case one Case two Case three Airguns are different Is restoration ever okay? Stradivarius How does all of this relate...
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The magic of the outside lock: Part 1
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier The history of airguns This report covers: Knock-open valve Dwell time Window of operation Timed valve Outside lock How it works Pure genius Skill beyond belief...
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Daisy Number 12, Model 29 BB gun: Part 2
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier The history of airguns Daisy Number 12, Model 29 BB gun: Part 1 Daisy Number 12 Model 20 is a vintage BB gun. This report covers: Preparation Daisy BBs Air...
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Pre-war airguns
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier The history of airguns This report covers: Like firearms Spring or pneumatic Not powerful Very repairable Deceptive What’s it worth? Modifications? NO! European...
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Haenel model 100 BB pistol and Daisy number 12 model 29 BB gun: Parts 2 and 3
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns Haenel 100: Part 1 Daisy number 12 model 29: Part 1 Daisy number 12 model 29: Part 2 The Haenel 100 BB pistol is a pre-war 50-shot...
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The magic of the outside lock: Part 2
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns The magic of the outside lock: Part 1 This report covers: Breakbarrel Loading Spring break! Performance Trigger Accuracy The end I said...
View ArticleWhen I was a kid
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns This report covers: I started out young My first new BB gun A real BB gun Fanner 50 Old blue and white First pellet gun Second pellet gun I...
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How do taploaders work?
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns This report covers: More than just spring guns What a loading tap does How it works Precision machining Pick your pellets Power levels...
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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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