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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleHakim — 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...
View ArticleHammerli 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...
View ArticleHaenel 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...
View ArticleHakim — 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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleHaenel 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...
View ArticleHaenel 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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleHammerli 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...
View ArticleHammerli 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...
View ArticleHammerli 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...
View ArticleSome 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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleSwedish 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?...
View ArticleHammerli 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...
View ArticleHakim — 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...
View ArticleHammerli 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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