10-meter shooting
Crosman MAR 177: Part 2
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier The MAR177 from Crosman. Part 1 History of airguns This report covers: Why muzzleloading pneumatics and gas guns are extremely dangerous AR with a reservoir Premium quality Receiver difference National Match trigger AR firearm Summary Why muzzleloading pneumatics and gas guns are extremely dangerous I am answering this discussion … Read more
The importance of dry-firing
by B.B. Pelletier Today’s report was requested by blog reader NotRocketSurgery. He’s been watching the NSSF videos on You Tube about shooting in the Olympics, and the subject of dry-firing comes up repeatedly. He wanted to know why. I’ll address this subject with enthusiasm, because this is something with which I actually have some experience. … Read more
From the greatest to the least
by B.B. Pelletier I was in Wal-Mart the other day and a guy was looking at the airguns, so I struck up a conversation. He was looking at a Crosman M4-177 for eliminating pest birds; and when I tried to steer him toward a more powerful breakbarrel in .22 caliber, he had a fit over … Read more
2012 SHOT Show: Part 2
by B.B. Pelletier Photos by Earl “Mac” McDonald Part 1 This is the second of my reports on the 2012 SHOT Show. There will certainly be at least one more after this, and perhaps even more, as there’s simply too much new information to pack into a single report. The state of the airgun industry … Read more
Mini-sniping
by B.B. Pelletier Announcement: The California General Assembly requires your attention one more time. Several months ago, Senator de Leon wrote SB 798 in an attempt to make black airguns and airsoft guns illegal. All airsoft guns and BB and pellet guns would have to be clear or brightly colored. Because so many of you … Read more
Beeman P1/HW 45 air pistol: Part 4
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 The Beeman P1 sits in the top tier of air pistols for power and quality. Today is accuracy day; before we begin, I’d like to share a Beeman P1 anecdote with you. I interviewed Robert Beeman for the podcast that will go live in the near … Read more
