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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...

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How 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

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 Juntor 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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Haenel 310 bolt action trainer: Part 3

by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Haenel 310 is a different kind of trainer. A history of airguns Part 1 Part 2 This report covers: A few new IZH 61′s! Trigger 4.4mm copper-plated lead balls...

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The Gat’s where it’s at!: Part 3

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 Part 2 Special test Holding the gun Heavy trigger Air Arms Falcons...

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Hammerli 100 free pistol: Part 1

by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Hammerli model 100 free pistol. A history of airguns Hammerli or Haemmerli? Hammerli 100 What’s free about it? Martini action The side lever Trigger Special...

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Hammerli trainer: Part 4

by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 This report covers: Famous last words A month of frustration Found on the floor! One ball or two? Stacking BBs August...

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Hammerli 100 free pistol: Part 2

by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Hammerli model 100 free pistol. A history of airguns Part 1 Limited grip adjustment Clean from the breech Schnable The front sight removes Weight Carrying case...

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Some thoughts on airgun projectile stability

by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns This report covers: Pioneer airbow Rifling Hop-Up Projectile finish Summary I’m writing this from my hospital bed on Saturday, though I...

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The Gallagher steam trebouchet

by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns This report covers: An airgun from the American Civil War Modernizing the trebouchet Using horsepower for weight Lighter, faster and more...

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Swedish Excellent: Part 2

by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier My Swedish Excellent CII rifle is a multi-pump pneumatic. A history of airguns Part 1 This report covers: 6 strokes are minimum Slow or fast? Why just 3 shots?...

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Hammerli trainer: Part 5

by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 This report covers: Thanks to August A BB gun Gravity feed Clean targets Sight-in Air Venturi Steel BBs Hornady...

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Hakim — Egypt’s pellet rifle trainer was better than the firearm: Part 3

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 Part 2 This report covers: Shoot directly off the bag Eley Wasps RWS...

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Hammerli 100 free pistol: Part 3

by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Hammerli model 100 free pistol. A history of airguns Part 1 Part 2 Start with the best CCI long rifle Would not chamber! Sellier & Bellot Sight adjustment...

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