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Crosman 150: Part 2
Crosman 150: Part 2 by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Crosman’s 150 looks plain and simple, but was a pivotal airgun. A history of airguns Part 1 This report covers: Leave the pipe wrench alone!...
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Crosman 150: Part 3
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Crosman’s 150 looks plain and simple, but was a pivotal airgun. A history of airguns Part 1 Part 2 This report covers: The test Different type of inlet valve...
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The rise of the accurate pellet: Part 1
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns This report covers: Accuracy taken for granted Crosman 160 opened my eyes! In the beginning The ball or bullet Smaller calibers Pellet...
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The rise of the accurate pellet: Part 2
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns Part 1 This report covers: Crosman ashcan Other pellets were similar Competition improves things Better pellets were needed! Molecular...
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The Daisy 853: Part 1
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Daisy 853. A history of airguns This report covers: Before the 853 Daisy and the NRA The 853 Specs Lothar Walther barrel Peep sight Front sight Single-stroke...
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The rise of the accurate pellet: Part 3
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns Part 1 Part 2 This report covers: Up to this point What came next? Head size Enter the Pelletgage High-performance expanding pellets Solid...
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Crosman 101 multi-pump pneumatic: Part 1
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns Crosman 101 multi-pump pneumatic. This report covers: Crosman-101-classic Description Peep sight Cocking knobs Materials History...
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The Daisy 853: Part 3
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Daisy 853. Part 1 Part 2 A history of airguns This report covers: Help arrives Overhaul parts Pilkgun website instructions Felt wiper disintegrated The...
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Crosman 101 multi-pump pneumatic: Part 2
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 A history of airguns Crosman 101 multi-pump pneumatic. This report covers: Baseline test Hard to cock! Consistency RWS Hobbys JSB Exact RS H&N...
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Webley Mark II Service: Part 1
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns This report covers: Happy Memorial Day Bucket list Webley Mark I Webley Mark II Service One of the finest ever made Breech Sights Large...
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The Daisy 853: Part 4
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Daisy Avanti 853. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 A history of airguns This report covers: Reader ideas Re-oiling the pump head Old stock screws caused trouble Break the...
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Webley Mark II Service: Part 2
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Webley Mark II Service air rifle. Part 1 A history of airguns This report covers: Eley Wasps JSB Exact RS RWS Superpoints What to do? Barrel removal Trigger...
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Crosman 101 multi-pump pneumatic: Part 3
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 A history of airguns Crosman 101 multi-pump pneumatic. This report covers: Different test Crosman Premiers Peep sight adjustment Back to Premiers...
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Webley Senior straight grip air pistol: Part 1
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns Webley Senior straight grip air pistol. This report covers: Design Piston ring Power Sights Trigger Quirky Today we start looking at a...
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Webley Senior straight grip air pistol: Part 2
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 A history of airguns Webley Senior straight grip air pistol. This report covers: Lubricated Breech seal Velocity — Eley Wasps JSB Exact RS RWS Hobby...
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The Daisy 853: Part 5
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Daisy Avanti 853. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 A history of airguns This report covers: Don’t despair! Thanks to Daisy Sighting-in The rear sight RWS Hobby RWS...
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How hard can it be?
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns This report covers: Are old airgun parts really that simple to make? It’s a simple plastic part The question Are old airgun parts really...
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Characteristics of a classic airgun
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns This report covers: Airguns are easy to use Airguns are quiet Airguns cock easily Airguns are accurate Airguns have good sights What about...
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by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns This report covers: Happy birthday, USA! Terms are important What is a rifle? Flintlock? Target rifle? One-pump rifle Match trigger...
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Daisy’s Red Ryder: Part 1
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns Daisy Red Ryder. This report covers: How many Red Ryders? Number 111 Model 40 Model 94 carbine Model 1938 The Red Ryder explodes! Today we...
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