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by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Michael’s Winchester 427 is a Diana model 27 by another name. The rifle pictured is my Hy Score 807/Diana 27 A history of airguns This report covers: Michael’s Diana 27 Out of the box Flat breech seal No baseline test Onward Through The Fog Remove the action from … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns This report covers: How powerful is it? Tin cans are not tin! SAFETY! Aluminum cans Hickory tree chronograph Back-door-to-hickory-tree chronograph Leaf chronograph The house silencer Out of BBs We were soldiers once, and young Out of matches No, this isn’t a “how to” piece … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns This report covers: Another failure! The test 499 Discussion 1 Haenel 310 Discussion 2 CZ75 P-07 Duty accuracy at 10 meters Summary I put today’s report in the historical section because it relates to both the Haenel 310 and the Diana model 30 that … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns Daisy Model 99 Target Special. This report covers: Not what I expected Peep sight Front sight Sling Action Stock and forearm Gravity-feed magazine Forced-feed magazine Three variations of the Model 99 99 accuracy Daisy 299 Comparison to the 499 Summary Welcome to July! Today … Read more
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier A history of airguns This report covers: Good for everyone Back to the LG55 Oiling the piston seal How to tell How to oil the piston seal Other maintenance Cleaning the barrel What pellets? Cleaning the outside That’s it I received this question on Tuesday. “I just received an … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier My .22 caliber Crosman 180 is the second variation. A history of airguns This report covers: The acquisition Quick fix 180 variants Trigger The 180 valve Adjustable power Description Sights Summary The acquisition When my wife Edith and I lived in Maryland (1982-2003) we often attended the Columbia Flea Market. … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier My .22 caliber Diana 27 is actually a Hy Score 807. Part 2: The Diana 27 A history of airguns This report covers: Not the pre-war 27 First time Why a 27? Great feeling! Description Sights Seals Breech seal Trigger Overall evaluation What is a classic? One dictionary … Read more
